Armistice Majolica
07:30 Wodensday 04 August 2021
I woke up around 06:00; went back to sleep.
Going to do some dishes.
Name of Class
or PerformanceClass TimeTentDescription of Class or PerformanceInstructorGroup AffiliationLengthClass Cap or RestrictionsMaterials Fee Attended Rigid Heddle Warping Demo09:00Fiber Tent
We will be warping a 10 inch Rigid Heddle Loom (Schacht Cricket) using the direct warping method. Students will have a chance to observe and get hands-on experience. If you have an RH loom of your own and want to follow along with the demo, you can do so.Gwen Brown3 How to brew 10 day Cooper's Lake camp mead10:002
Learn how to turn your favorite honey into a tasty alcoholic beverage to enjoy with your camp in just 10 days. This class will teach how to make a short mead in primitive conditions.Scott Seronello1 hour30 Medicine, Physick, and Surgery - Overview of Medical History10:001
This is a peek at medical science and practice in the late Middle Ages / Renaissance.Dexter Guptill2 hour Majolica Technique with modern materials13:004
Learn how to create ceramic items using the Majolica technique and modern ceramic materials. All materials will be provided and your fired item can be picked up later in the week from The Magic Mirror. No experience with ceramics is necessary, all that is required is the ability to hold a brush and follow directions. This is not a history or discussion of period Majolica!Iaroslava Ivanovna (Anna Kueberth)3 hour10$10.00 Conflict Making Twisted Cord10:003Ever needed a special size of cording for your project and couldn't find it? I've got it solved. Come learn how to make twisted cording the easy way. Great for embroidery, draw cords or lacings. (previously taught as my Russian Whypa "Waste of time" class)Cristina inghean Ghriogair (Donna Ankrum)Society for Creative Anachronism1 hour Beginner Lampwork10:00Bead TentBeginner Lampwork Class. Covers safety, tools used, and making the round bead and decorating with dots.Teresa NallSociety for Creative Anachronism2 hours or longer if there is interest4 people on torches alternating throughout the class time period. 16 max.$5.00 for torching students. No fee for those just watching. DADGAD guitar in Period Music11:004This is an introduction to the versatile DADGAD guitar tuning, useful in several forms of Period music. Students should possess basic guitar skills and their own 6 or 12 string guitar. A capo is also VERY helpful. Basic DADGAD tuning and chord forms will be reviewed. By the end of the class, students will be familiarized with (and perhaps be able to play) a medieval tune (from Cantigas de Santa Maria), a Renaissance tune, and a Middle Eastern tune. Time permitting, an Irish tune and perhaps a song or two may be explored. Handouts in tablature provided. Class may be offered twice, perhaps, Monday and Wednesday, as University schedule permits.Daniel BouwmanSociety for Creative Anachronism1 hour Blackletter: make it better11:003What makes blackletter calligraphy a blackletter, and how not to ruin it? We will review principles of blackletter, common mistakes and find points of interest in various kinds of blackletter used in manuscripts. This class is for all levels. Beginner? Start it right way. Tried blackletter, but have not found it good enough? Join us for improvement!Lady Alyssa of Foxvale1 hour Basic Blacksmithing11:00Market Booth #52Teaching the fundamentals of BlacksmithingCharlie SpicklerSociety for Creative Anachronism1 hour10 Tips for Teaching a Better A&S Class13:002Whether you are planning your first class or have been teaching for a while, A&S classes can be a lot of work to develop and present. This class aims to provide some helpful tips to make it simper and more efficient to turn your ideas into a classes that are both easy for you to teach and easy for your students to understand.Rosie Dubroc1 hour Middle Eastern Rhythms13:00Dance TentStrong, syncopated rhythms are the foundation for much Middle Eastern music and dance. Learn some of the most common and popular rhythms, such as ayub, maqsum, malfuf, and beladi. Bring a drum, and/or your dancing feet!Mark Cheater1 hour What's in an armor repair kit?14:001What tools do you need to have in a field armor repair kit? We will go over the bare minimums, a "standard' kit, and some more advanced specialty tools. If time permits we will also demonstrate, and practice with the tools.Myq LaSala1 hour History of Hojojutsu14:00BarnHojojutsu is the Japanese art of prisoner restraint. Popular from the fourteenth century to the seventeenth century, it went from a form of restraint of prisoners of war, to restraining criminals by feudal Japanese police (Doshin) While there will be some demonstrations this is NOT a "how to" class and will focus on the history behind its practice and use in medieval Japan.Julio DeJesus2 hour Looked Interesting Weed Walk: Edible, Medicinal, and Poisonous Plants at Armistice08:001On pilgrimage through lands unknown and short on food? Let's learn a few common edible "weeds"--some are more nutritious than anything you'd buy at market! Likely we'll find some medicinal and poisonous plants, as well. Please bring: hat, water, good walking shoes, and wear bug spray and sunscreen. We'll be walking!Elsa TaliardSociety for Creative Anachronism1.5 hrsLimited handouts Post-Period Playford Favourites - English Country Dance10:00Dance tentSome late-period dances, often the province of post-period dance scofflaws, these are nevertheless delightful "court" dances: Newcastles, Well Hall, and a Mystery Dance TBD.Keith FryeEnglish Civil War Society of America1 hourAs Many as Will (within tent capacity) Common Local Mushrooms: Foraging Safely11:002ALL mushrooms are magical. They pop up out of nowhere in gorgeous colors, and many are edible and delicious! But how do you know which will sicken you and which you can eat? Class is taught by a State of Pennsylvania-approved mushroomer.Elsa TaliardSociety for Creative Anachronism1.5 hrsLimited handouts Fiber Solar12:003"Fiber Solar: Open to all things related to string, thread, spinning, weaving. Questions answered, help gladly given. Spend time with like-minded artists and artisans who are involved in making and using fiber related tools."Lady Katheryne aff Kringskiep4 hours Bardic Arts Exhibition13:00Performing Arts TentHail Bards, Minstrels, Jongleurs, Gleeman, Troubadors, Trouveres, Troibiritz, Minnesangers, Meistersangers, Scops, Skalds, sturdy beggars, vagabonds, poets, storytellers, and audience alike. Come share selections or listen to what others have to offer. Think of this as an open mic of sorts. No need to pre-register. Just show up and talk to Efenwealt to get on the list and do your thing when it's your turn. Each performer will have up to 10 minutes. It's a great chance to network with other performers and/or hear material you might not normally hear. No participation necessary. Audience welcome! If you're not sure if you're "bardic" enough feel free to contact Efenwealt (vaughanscottf@gmail.com) or at Camelot Treasures (merchant booth).Efenwealt Wystle2 hour Fun and Easy SCA Dances15:00Dance TentWill teach 2-3 basic dances.MARGARET ELLEN FORSELL-VANHORNSociety for Creative Anachronism1 hour Cooking delicious dinners over the fire!16:00My camp is W01 SMA. Ask around for Lady Sibylla. I'm not hard to find!You're invited to come over to my camp and help prepare and share in a delicious dinner made over a campfire! Bring your taste buds and sense of adventure, two working hands and a willingness to learn. Depending on the day, I will be cooking healthy, nutritious meals in my camp over the campfire and a grill. Depending on how well the first one goes I may add another couple dates for cooking. I welcome students ages 14+ (adults, too!)Lady Sibylla de BlakeleyeSociety of the Middle Ages (SMA)Possibly 3 hours, depending on what we're cooking!16 and younger need to be accompanied by an adultBring a fresh vegetable or ingredient to incorporate into the meal! Understanding Citizenship within the Empire18:001A beginners guide to understanding the rights and responsibilities of Citizenship within the Empire and possibilities that emerge from such.Aveloc TwicebornEmpire of Medieval Pursuits1 hour
Wodensday 20:09
While how much there is to do is part of what's great about Pennsic, I am enjoying the more-relaxed schedule, and particularly enjoying being able to get into every class, and even having classes all to myself. There are still schedule conflicts, and that's frustrating with so few classes.
One more class with Karin.
I really needed drawing/drafting tools - ruler, compass, protractor - at the Majolica class.
I saw one of the Black men (from yesterday) in a camp up the hill from our camp. [I did not see anyone else Black the rest of Armistice.]
A very different schedule tonight. We have already had dinner. Gary made his assembleable chilli.
Conservative Mary Anne with her lovely service dog Mayo(?), part mastiff. She doesn't believe in ADD. She got some push-back from one of our new camp members who got a late diagnosis of ADHD and whose life has been transformed by the diagnosis and the treatment.
Charging the iPhone. The phone is at 28%; the iSound battery has 3 LEDs out of 4. (It has not been used since it was charged for Armistice. But it has been known to lose its charge, unused, in a week. ☹)
Thorsday 00:48
I fell asleep after dinner. The iPhone is charged. The iSound still says ¾ charge.
I guess tonight was Midnight Madness for shopping. And I slept through it.
[This entry was originally posted as https://syntonic-comma.dreamwidth.org/1246222.html on Dreamwidth (where there are
comments).]
I woke up around 06:00; went back to sleep.
Going to do some dishes.
Name of Class
or PerformanceClass TimeTentDescription of Class or PerformanceInstructorGroup AffiliationLengthClass Cap or RestrictionsMaterials Fee Attended Rigid Heddle Warping Demo09:00Fiber Tent
We will be warping a 10 inch Rigid Heddle Loom (Schacht Cricket) using the direct warping method. Students will have a chance to observe and get hands-on experience. If you have an RH loom of your own and want to follow along with the demo, you can do so.Gwen Brown3 How to brew 10 day Cooper's Lake camp mead10:002
Learn how to turn your favorite honey into a tasty alcoholic beverage to enjoy with your camp in just 10 days. This class will teach how to make a short mead in primitive conditions.Scott Seronello1 hour30 Medicine, Physick, and Surgery - Overview of Medical History10:001
This is a peek at medical science and practice in the late Middle Ages / Renaissance.Dexter Guptill2 hour Majolica Technique with modern materials13:004
Learn how to create ceramic items using the Majolica technique and modern ceramic materials. All materials will be provided and your fired item can be picked up later in the week from The Magic Mirror. No experience with ceramics is necessary, all that is required is the ability to hold a brush and follow directions. This is not a history or discussion of period Majolica!Iaroslava Ivanovna (Anna Kueberth)3 hour10$10.00 Conflict Making Twisted Cord10:003Ever needed a special size of cording for your project and couldn't find it? I've got it solved. Come learn how to make twisted cording the easy way. Great for embroidery, draw cords or lacings. (previously taught as my Russian Whypa "Waste of time" class)Cristina inghean Ghriogair (Donna Ankrum)Society for Creative Anachronism1 hour Beginner Lampwork10:00Bead TentBeginner Lampwork Class. Covers safety, tools used, and making the round bead and decorating with dots.Teresa NallSociety for Creative Anachronism2 hours or longer if there is interest4 people on torches alternating throughout the class time period. 16 max.$5.00 for torching students. No fee for those just watching. DADGAD guitar in Period Music11:004This is an introduction to the versatile DADGAD guitar tuning, useful in several forms of Period music. Students should possess basic guitar skills and their own 6 or 12 string guitar. A capo is also VERY helpful. Basic DADGAD tuning and chord forms will be reviewed. By the end of the class, students will be familiarized with (and perhaps be able to play) a medieval tune (from Cantigas de Santa Maria), a Renaissance tune, and a Middle Eastern tune. Time permitting, an Irish tune and perhaps a song or two may be explored. Handouts in tablature provided. Class may be offered twice, perhaps, Monday and Wednesday, as University schedule permits.Daniel BouwmanSociety for Creative Anachronism1 hour Blackletter: make it better11:003What makes blackletter calligraphy a blackletter, and how not to ruin it? We will review principles of blackletter, common mistakes and find points of interest in various kinds of blackletter used in manuscripts. This class is for all levels. Beginner? Start it right way. Tried blackletter, but have not found it good enough? Join us for improvement!Lady Alyssa of Foxvale1 hour Basic Blacksmithing11:00Market Booth #52Teaching the fundamentals of BlacksmithingCharlie SpicklerSociety for Creative Anachronism1 hour10 Tips for Teaching a Better A&S Class13:002Whether you are planning your first class or have been teaching for a while, A&S classes can be a lot of work to develop and present. This class aims to provide some helpful tips to make it simper and more efficient to turn your ideas into a classes that are both easy for you to teach and easy for your students to understand.Rosie Dubroc1 hour Middle Eastern Rhythms13:00Dance TentStrong, syncopated rhythms are the foundation for much Middle Eastern music and dance. Learn some of the most common and popular rhythms, such as ayub, maqsum, malfuf, and beladi. Bring a drum, and/or your dancing feet!Mark Cheater1 hour What's in an armor repair kit?14:001What tools do you need to have in a field armor repair kit? We will go over the bare minimums, a "standard' kit, and some more advanced specialty tools. If time permits we will also demonstrate, and practice with the tools.Myq LaSala1 hour History of Hojojutsu14:00BarnHojojutsu is the Japanese art of prisoner restraint. Popular from the fourteenth century to the seventeenth century, it went from a form of restraint of prisoners of war, to restraining criminals by feudal Japanese police (Doshin) While there will be some demonstrations this is NOT a "how to" class and will focus on the history behind its practice and use in medieval Japan.Julio DeJesus2 hour Looked Interesting Weed Walk: Edible, Medicinal, and Poisonous Plants at Armistice08:001On pilgrimage through lands unknown and short on food? Let's learn a few common edible "weeds"--some are more nutritious than anything you'd buy at market! Likely we'll find some medicinal and poisonous plants, as well. Please bring: hat, water, good walking shoes, and wear bug spray and sunscreen. We'll be walking!Elsa TaliardSociety for Creative Anachronism1.5 hrsLimited handouts Post-Period Playford Favourites - English Country Dance10:00Dance tentSome late-period dances, often the province of post-period dance scofflaws, these are nevertheless delightful "court" dances: Newcastles, Well Hall, and a Mystery Dance TBD.Keith FryeEnglish Civil War Society of America1 hourAs Many as Will (within tent capacity) Common Local Mushrooms: Foraging Safely11:002ALL mushrooms are magical. They pop up out of nowhere in gorgeous colors, and many are edible and delicious! But how do you know which will sicken you and which you can eat? Class is taught by a State of Pennsylvania-approved mushroomer.Elsa TaliardSociety for Creative Anachronism1.5 hrsLimited handouts Fiber Solar12:003"Fiber Solar: Open to all things related to string, thread, spinning, weaving. Questions answered, help gladly given. Spend time with like-minded artists and artisans who are involved in making and using fiber related tools."Lady Katheryne aff Kringskiep4 hours Bardic Arts Exhibition13:00Performing Arts TentHail Bards, Minstrels, Jongleurs, Gleeman, Troubadors, Trouveres, Troibiritz, Minnesangers, Meistersangers, Scops, Skalds, sturdy beggars, vagabonds, poets, storytellers, and audience alike. Come share selections or listen to what others have to offer. Think of this as an open mic of sorts. No need to pre-register. Just show up and talk to Efenwealt to get on the list and do your thing when it's your turn. Each performer will have up to 10 minutes. It's a great chance to network with other performers and/or hear material you might not normally hear. No participation necessary. Audience welcome! If you're not sure if you're "bardic" enough feel free to contact Efenwealt (vaughanscottf@gmail.com) or at Camelot Treasures (merchant booth).Efenwealt Wystle2 hour Fun and Easy SCA Dances15:00Dance TentWill teach 2-3 basic dances.MARGARET ELLEN FORSELL-VANHORNSociety for Creative Anachronism1 hour Cooking delicious dinners over the fire!16:00My camp is W01 SMA. Ask around for Lady Sibylla. I'm not hard to find!You're invited to come over to my camp and help prepare and share in a delicious dinner made over a campfire! Bring your taste buds and sense of adventure, two working hands and a willingness to learn. Depending on the day, I will be cooking healthy, nutritious meals in my camp over the campfire and a grill. Depending on how well the first one goes I may add another couple dates for cooking. I welcome students ages 14+ (adults, too!)Lady Sibylla de BlakeleyeSociety of the Middle Ages (SMA)Possibly 3 hours, depending on what we're cooking!16 and younger need to be accompanied by an adultBring a fresh vegetable or ingredient to incorporate into the meal! Understanding Citizenship within the Empire18:001A beginners guide to understanding the rights and responsibilities of Citizenship within the Empire and possibilities that emerge from such.Aveloc TwicebornEmpire of Medieval Pursuits1 hour
Wodensday 20:09
While how much there is to do is part of what's great about Pennsic, I am enjoying the more-relaxed schedule, and particularly enjoying being able to get into every class, and even having classes all to myself. There are still schedule conflicts, and that's frustrating with so few classes.
One more class with Karin.
I really needed drawing/drafting tools - ruler, compass, protractor - at the Majolica class.
I saw one of the Black men (from yesterday) in a camp up the hill from our camp. [I did not see anyone else Black the rest of Armistice.]
A very different schedule tonight. We have already had dinner. Gary made his assembleable chilli.
Conservative Mary Anne with her lovely service dog Mayo(?), part mastiff. She doesn't believe in ADD. She got some push-back from one of our new camp members who got a late diagnosis of ADHD and whose life has been transformed by the diagnosis and the treatment.
Charging the iPhone. The phone is at 28%; the iSound battery has 3 LEDs out of 4. (It has not been used since it was charged for Armistice. But it has been known to lose its charge, unused, in a week. ☹)
Thorsday 00:48
I fell asleep after dinner. The iPhone is charged. The iSound still says ¾ charge.
I guess tonight was Midnight Madness for shopping. And I slept through it.
[This entry was originally posted as https://syntonic-comma.dreamwidth.org/1246222.html on Dreamwidth (where there are
comments).]