Embroidery 101 -Jora inn Irska
A basic embroidery class where students will learn beginning embroidery techniques such as running stitch, back stitch, split stitch, stem stitch, chain stitch, and possibly more as time permits.
Fee: $2 for all supplies (thread, needle, hoop, & fabric)
Limit: 10

Bayeux Tapestry Stitch -Cyneburh of Canterbury
Learn how to do the Bayeux Tapestry Stitch. This is a wonderful stitch for decorating garb, pouches, favors, just about anything.
Fee: $1 for hoop & supplies (limit of 12 available)
No class limit if students bring their own supplies (large eyed needle, embroidery floss, hoop, piece of un-patterned, light colored cloth to stitch on)

Norse Seam Treatments -Vigdis Vestfirzka
Learn to decorate your seams. We will go over several stitches with which you can finish your garb.
Fee: NONE
Limit: 12

Make Your Own Haversack (DOUBLE PERIOD) -Vigdis vestfirzka
Ever seen those really neat Norse haversacks about? Always wanted one of your very own? Well, join us at Collegium and make one for yourself! You don't need to be Norse to use them... There will be many different colors of fabric and yarn to choose from, along with several different styles of decoration for your bag. We'll use blanket stitch, couching, and a couple of "Norse" embroidery stitches. Don't worry if you don't know how, we'll teach you!
Fee: $8
Limit: 10

Fabric Socks (DOUBLE PERIOD) -Tangwystyl verch Morgant Glasvryn Intimidated by the idea of making bias-cut hose but still want to wear historically accurate fabric foot-coverings? There are a number of surviving fabric "socks", in the sense of a foot/leg covering that reaches only to the knee or lower. They range from 1st century wool socks from a Gaulish cemetery, to fancy embroidered silk leggings of the 11-13th century preserved in church treasuries, to knee-length wool hose from 14th c. Greenland. These styles are easier to draft and sew than full-length fitted hose and work well with knee-length or longer garments. (Medieval art suggests they are particularly appropriate for women, although only one of the surviving examples is known to be a woman's garment.)
This class will survey the surviving garments, as well as artistic depictions of similar garments, and provide diagrams of the basic cut. Then we will draft one or more of the styles on class members and possibly even sew some mock-ups.
All class materials will be provided. There may be a nominal charge for handouts. Please note: there is no limit on the number of students, but pattern drafting will be done as a demonstration only -- not all students will necessarily get a personal pattern draft done (although you should be able to do your own at the end of it).

Medieval Knitting: History & Hands-on -Christian de Holacombe
Knitting was invented in the Middle East, early in the Middle Ages, and made its way as a "luxury" craft to Europe a couple of centuries later. In this class we'll investigate the history of knitting and what you can make with it. You'll learn to knit if you don't already know how, and you'll discover some fun and easy medieval color patterns that can spice up your knitted accessories.
Fee: Color pattern handout, $2. Optional kit $6, or bring double-pointed or short circular needles and some yarn.
Limit: 10 kits available, auditors welcome.

Card-Weaving 101 -Halima de la Lucha
Handout and short lecture on history. Hands-on: fast warping for period patterns, weaving several two-color patterns.
Fee: NONE
Limit: 8

Brocaded Card-weaving -Halima de la Lucha
Intermediate class. Handout and short lecture on history. Mostly hands-on brocading.
Fee: NONE
Limit: 6 - must know basic card-weaving.

Byzantine Clothing Overview as seen in Frescos and Mosaics -Mari Alexander
FEE: $10 handout fee or free audit with no handout.
Limit: NONE

Textile Pyromania- determining fiber content through flame -Mari Alexander
Bring two non-wooden bowls, lighter or matches, pen, scissors.
Fee: NONE
Limit: 10

How to drape a self supporting bodice pattern -Iduna of the Westermark
(used for 'Cotehardies' and later period under kirtles)
Students are requested to bring their own Scissors and pins.
Fee: $3-5 for muslin
Limit: 10

Finger Loop Braiding -Sylvie la Chardonnière
Finger loop braids were used in the 15th and 16th century as laces. Come and learn how to make a standard round braid, a flat braid and, if time permits, a round braid of departed bows. These patterns are from two 15th century manuals on finger loop braiding.
Fee: None
Limit: 10 kits, no limit on additional auditors.

HISTORY/DAILY LIFE:

Women Warriors, Myth or Reality -Siobhan ni Seaghdha
A discussion of the existence of women as armored fighters within our period.
Fee: NONE
Limit: NONE

On The Road Again: Travel In The Middle Ages -Siobhan ni Seaghdha and Connor MacAufflie FitzJames
Traveling food sample available for you gastronomic pleasure (shudder)
Fee: NONE
Limit: NONE

A Survey of Manure Technologies of the Middle Ages -Aureellia de Montfort
Fee: NONE
Limit: NONE

Computing in the Middle Ages -Ricola of Fenlop
How do you add MCXIV and XXI? How can you add apples and oranges? On a chequey board!
Learn about computing devices from around the world: abacus, chequey boards and Incan counting stones.
Fee: NONE
Limit: NONE

Medieval Africa -Khaalid al-Jaraad
A discussion of the geography, climate, and kingdoms of Africa during the Middle Ages.
Fee: NONE
Limit: NONE

Miscellaneous Arts:

Literary Ladies of Medieval Japan -"Lady Makiwara" (Jehanne de Wodeford)
A wealth of literature by women of the Imperial Court of Japan survives. Explore the everyday gossipy details of Sei Shonagon's The Pillow Book and Murasaki Shikibu's romantic novel The Tale of Genji. If time and interest permits, we will try our hand at composing waka, the poetic ancestor of haiku.
Fee: NONE
Limit: NONE

Terra Cotta Relief Sculpture (DOUBLE PERIOD) -Merewen of Lockwood
During the 15th Century in Florence, Italy, the Luca Della Robbia Workshop created beautiful terra cotta works in a manner that imitated marble. Come try your hand at additive relief sculpture in clay. We'll focus on the angels and fruited borders that were often found in his art.
Fee: $5
Limit: 8

Medieval to Modern: Ten Common Herbs and Their Uses Then and Now -Gwenllian de L'Isle
Have you always wanted to create period medicinals and cosmetics, but can't seem to find rue or wood betony at the local nursery or herb markets? This class will include and in-depth discussion of ten herbs found today: identification, modern and medieval uses, cultivation and wildcrafting, preparation tips and recipes, sources.
Fee: NONE
Limit: NONE

CANCELED
Equestrian Groundsman class (SPECIAL TIME AND LOCATION) -Siobhan ni Seaghdha

SCA LIFE

Water Bearing 102 -Jora inn Irska
How to run a point, train your volunteers, and work with the Marshallate & Chirurgeon for a smooth running war.
Fee: NONE
Limit: NONE

Heraldry 101 - Intro to Book heraldry -Wilhelm von Homburg
Topics covered will include heraldic vocabulary, rules of SCA heraldic design, and blazon technique. If time permits we will also try and discuss design techniques and period elements of design.
Fee: donation for handouts accepted.
Limit: NONE

Heraldry 102 - Intro to voice heraldry -Wilhelm von Homburg
This will cover the basics of Field, Duty, and Court heraldry. This will be the idea behind the 3 different forms of voice heraldry as well as their practical application. We will also be actually practicing using our voices and talking about what we should be doing with your body while shouting.
Fee: donation for handouts accepted.
Limit: NONE

Heraldry 217 The Heralds and You: how to interact with those that wield the Double-barreled trumpets -or- What you've always wanted to know about heralds, but were too afraid (or irritated) to ask. -Wilhelm von Homburg
Questions and Topics that will be covered will include but are not limited to:
1. What is the herald's pavilion/point?
2. What happens there?
3. What should I expect when I go to the consultation table. What information should I have ready?
4. How do I get my presentation on court business?
5. How do I get my announcement on the duty shout?
6. When should I bring my announcement to the point?
7. What *can't* I put in the duty shout?
8. I think I want to be a herald, or the Baron just told me I'm their herald, what do I do now??
Fee: donation for handouts accepted.
Limit: NONE

Lists For Fighters -Elsa Saxenkammer
Fee: NONE
Limit: NONE

Silk Banner workshop -Vigdis Vestfirzka
This will be an all-day, drop-in workshop. Plan to take 2-3 hours to complete your banner.
You will get to leave the workshop with a new banner & your frame.
Fee: $10 per 15x60" banner ($7 if you don't want to keep the frame)
Limit: 20 throughout the day.

COOKERY

Beginning Cheesemaking -Eibhlin
Come prepared to be put to work! This class teaches you the process of making your own batch of period hand-crafted cheese using items that are easily found in most kitchens. This is for both the novice cook and those who are gourmets, and will teach a method that you can easily reproduce while camping.
Fee: Suggested donation $1.
Limit: 6
An apron is suggested to protect clothing from possible splatters.

Tourney Cooking/Food History -Teresa Maria Isabella Castro
How to produce a nice beef stew with the trimmings while instructing on the historic background of the ingredients.
Fee: $1
Limit: None.
Participants should bring a bowl.

A History and Brewing of Mead -Alfred of Greyvale
A basic introduction into the history of the Beverage of Kings, as well as how to
brew your own mead. An actual 5 gallon batch of mead will be brewed onsite and sample
recipes / instructions will also be provided. Also discussed will be Mead variants such
as Metheglin, Cyser, Pyment and Braggot.
Fee: NONE
Limit: NONE