Kingdom Arts & Sciences Competition

 

Event Summary

Date: March 1 , 2002 until March, 3 2002
Site opens at: 12:00 AM on March 1th 2002
Site closes at: 12:00 AM on March 3th 2002

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“Greetings from Giacinta, Administrator of the An Tir Kingdom Costumers’
Guild,

The An Tir Costumer’s Guild has not planned any rankings, contests or
classes for the Kingdom A & S. But I will be there planning a fun
meeting for anyone interested in costuming, lace making, spinning,
weaving or other such costuming interest. The exact place will be
posted at the Gate, and it is very informal. You show up, you sit down
(or stand, if you prefer) and start working on whatever project you have
brought. Bring any documentation you would like to share or if you have
questions, bring those too! The plan is that this will be very low key,
focusing on the arts and sciences of costuming *not* business.

You can stay as briefly or as long as you like. I will be arriving
Saturday mid-morning. If there isn’t any sign out at the Gate when you
arrive, keep an eye out for one later. I have ’emailed’ the Autocrat
and she knows I will be there and this activity is ok by them.

Yours in stitches,

HL Giacinta da Venezia
Kingdom of An Tir
Administrator, Costumers’ Guild”
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Kingdom of AnTir A & S Championship – University of Ithra Classes –
March 3 & 4, 2002

These University of Ithra classes are being hosted by the Shire of
Shittimwoode as part of the
Kingdom of AnTir Arts and Sciences Championship.

There will be both pre-registration and on-site registration.

Catalogues and Information and To Register:
Registrar – HL Helene de Navarre, mka Karen
Ostheller,hdenavarre@attbi.com, (360) 676-5214
– 3613 W. Rusley Dr.,Bellingham, WA 98225
OR
Chancellor – Mistress Amanda Kendal, kendal@ lightspeed.ca, (604) 988-0304.
– 1192 Shavington St., North Vancouver BC, Canada, V7L 1K9

Matriculation fee – $2.00, Registration fee – $5.00, Class fees – as
noted below.
For the University of Ithra fees – make cheques to “University of Ithra” only.
These fees are only for those attending the University of Ithra classes.
These fees are in addition to any site fees. All fees are in US funds.

General Information and Directions are at the end of the posting.

Class Schedule:

Saturday Morning
11 am – 1 pm Costume Design – HL Tanikh bint Farida al Bakim
11 am – 1 pm Constabulary – Lord Khaidu, Kingdom Constable

Saturday Afternoon
2 pm – 4 pm How to Judge – Mistress Godytha, Mistress Isolde
4 pm – 6 pm Courtly Love – HL Aelana Cordovera
2 pm – 6 pm Wool Applique Embroidery – HL Tanikh bint Farida
2 pm – 6 pm Chivalry & Etiquette – Sir Gerhard, Mistress Amanda
2 pm – 6 pm Intro to Bookbinding – HL Sabine d’Angers

Sunday Morning
9 am – 11 am Basic Dance of An Tir – Master Traheaern
11 am – 1 pm English Country Dance – Master Traheaern
9 am – 1 pm Beginning Nalbinding – Sigrid Briansdottir
9 am – 1 pm Historical Knitting – HL Aelana Cordovera

Fighting Track
Saturday
11 am – 1 pm Basic Skill at Arms – Sir Thorvald
2 pm – 6 pm Advanced Skill at Arms – Sir Thorvald

Children’s Track
Saturday
11 am – Noon Children’s Heraldry – Mistress Meghan Althea
Noon – 1 pm Children’s Games – Mistress Meghan Althea
2 pm – 4 pm Needlepoint for the Young – HL Aelana Cordovera

Sunday
9 am – 10 am Children’s Arms & Armor – Master George Slade
10 am – 11 am Children’s Favors – Floralynn
11 am – Noon Children’s Medieval Life – Floralynn

Class Descriptions:

Saturday Morning

Costume Design
2 hours
HL Tanikh bint Farida al Bakim
Silhouette theory, body types, research techniques will be
discussed. Students will be encouraged to design and draw up a period
costume for themselves or someone else. Students should bring pens,
pencils, crayons or coloured pencils, paper, a straight edge (ruler)
and plenty of creativity.
Class size: min 3, max 15
Class fee: $1.00

Basic Constabulary
2 hours
Lord Khaidu, Kingdom Constable, An Tir
Overview of current constabulary duties, expectations and
requirements. The class will help you to determine if the
constabulary is for you. This class is mandatory before being
warranted as a constable in An Tir. Seneschals are encouraged to take
the class.
Class size: min 3, max 20
Class fee: $3.00

Saturday Afternoon

Judging and Being Judged
2 hours
Mistress Godytha of Whiteraven, Mistress Isolde de la Vielle-a-Roue
The class will cover how to judge a variety of competition types
at all levels from small local events to kingdom competitions.
Included in the class will be organizing competitions, writing
judging forms, scheduling competitions, interacting with contestants
(don’t be mean), and what to do when you get an entry you know
nothing about.
Everyone is welcome; this class will be useful for those thinking
of entering competitions, as well as those organizing or judging
them. The handout will include some sample judging forms. The
instructors have years of experience at judging competitions ranging
from bardic and costuming to general arts and science.
Class size: min 3, max 20
Class fee: $1.00 provides a handout

Wool on Wool Applique Embroidery
4 hours
HL Tanikh bint Farida al Bakim
Design and make your own pillow cover, bag, small banner or other
small project while learning this simple yet beautiful technique of
textile embellishment. Please bring a hoop or frame if you have one.
If you have any felted wool fabric scraps, please bring those as
well. However, some will be provided. Prerequisite: some embroidery
experience will be an asset but is not required.
Class size: min 3, max 6
Class fee: $2.50

Courtly Love
2 hours
HL Aelana Cordovera
Courtly Love originated in the courts of Eleanor of Aquitaine
when she found herself and the ladies she was fostering inundated
with younger sons attracted to her court. It was developed out of the
Troubadour tradition with the addition of respect for the older
ladies virtue, by an adolescent man. His unrequited love served to
improve his character and spiritualize his knighthood, to fit him for
a match of his own age.
While Eleanor’s Courts of Love were an entertainment that lasted
only a few years, the Ideal of Courtly Love was supported by the Cult
of the Virgin Mary that developed about the same time.
Class size: min 3, max 12
Class fee: $ 1.50 provides a handout and inspiration
Students should bring inquiring minds and busy hands

Chivalry & Etiquette 4 hours
Master Sir Gerhard Kendal, Mistress Amanda Kendal
The history and development of chivalry and its relationship to
behaviour in the Current Middle Ages. Etiquette within the SCA will
be discussed, with examples. The students will participate in actual
incidents involving the subject matter.
Class size: min 3, max 20
Class fee: $2.50 provides handout and materials
NOTE: Please bring: a goblet, trencher, eating utensils, and questions.

Introduction to Medieval Bookbinding:
Binding a 16th Century Commonplace Book
4 hours
HL Sabine d’Angers
In this introductory course, you will learn about bookbinding in
period, the history, tools and techniques. While learning about
paper, cloth, boards, adhesives and methods of folding, sewing and
gluing you’ll create your own small hardcover book using medieval
techniques and the modern equivalents to medieval materials. Bring
note taking materials. The instructor will provide all other
materials and supplies. Please bring note-taking materials.
The Dover book – Hand Bookbinding: A Manual of Instruction by Aldren
Watson for $9.95 will be available in class from the instructor.
Class size: min 3, max 6
Class fee: $8.00 provides a handout and all tools and materials
necessary to create a small hardbound book.

Sunday Morning

Basic Dance of AnTir
2 hours
Master Trahaearn ap Ieuan
This dance class is tailored to you, the AnTirian! Learn to do
popular dances done across the Kingdom. Beginners are most welcome. A
companion CD is available for $12.00 if ordered in advance. Those
students wishing to gain the Basic Dance – General Required credit
must take the English Country Dance class as well.
Class size: min 6, max 20
Class fee: 50 cents

English Country Dance
2 hours
Master Trahaearn ap Ieuan
This course is an introduction to English Country Dance based on
Playford’s English Dancing Master’ of 1651. The basic dances taught
will provide a foundation, making it easier to learn additional
dances in the future. Beginners are welcome.
Class size: min 8, max 20
Class fee: $1.00

Beginning Nålbinding: Mammen Stitch; Hands On
4 hours
Sigrid Briansdottir.
In this course I will teach you how to start, tension off your
thumb, pivot, connect to the previous row, & increase. All you need
to know to start a hat, mitten or sock. We will be using the
nålbinding variation found in a sock from Egypt dating to the 4th-6th
cent AD & in the silver and gold pennants from Mammen, Denmark (late
10th cent AD) among others. Supplies will be provided: one large
tapestry needle, one skein of single-ply wool,& a handout containing
drawings of the method.
Class size: min 1, max 6
Class fee: $7.00 provides materials, handout

Historical Knitting 4 hours
HL Aelana Cordovera
The earliest surviving samples of knitting are high quality
professional work in silk from Egypt and the Levant (1000) and Muslim
Spain 1275. This work was imported into Europe for royal and
ecclesiastical use. Knitting Madonnas from before 1350 show women
knitting at home for
children. In Italy (1562) and France, fine knitting was incorporated
into the fashion industry. In Britain during Tudor times knitting in
wool for the common people grew under royal patronage of schools for
the poor. Students will be able to knit an authentic museum replica
change purse.
Class size: min 3, max 10
Class fee: $4.50 provides handout & kit

Fighting Track

Basic Skill at Arms
2 hours
Sir Thorvald
All students should bring something to the equivalent of SCA
legal sword & shield. Shield can be of any style. The course will
cover the basics for SCA tourney combat.
Class size: min 3, max 20
Class fee: 50 cents

Advanced Skill at Arms
4 hours
Sir Thorvald
The course will cover advanced heavy combat. This class will be
very useful to both the novice and the expert, taking you from basic
body and weapon movement to combinations, shield hooks and more
advanced techniques. This class will involve full contact combat so
full armour is required. Members of the chivalry are welcome to
assist.
Pre-requisite: the ability to pass an SCA armour inspection and the
willingness to give and receive bruises.
Class size: min 3, max 20
Class fee: 50 cents

Childrens Classes

These classes, are designed with the younger members in mind.

Students must register for the classes and pay the Matriculation fee
($2.00) which provides a Compendium (Ithra info booklet) and files of
classes passed, if they are first time students of the University of
Ithra, just as any other student does. However, the Registration fee
for those students that are taking the Children’s Classes and no
other classes is $1.00. All students, including those paying a Matric
fee, pay the registration fee. Students are not registered until all
fees are paid.

Students must be at least 7 yrs old and able to attend a class
without their parent(s). All students in these classes must have a
parent or legal guardian on campus at all times.

Saturday Children’s Classes

Children’s Heraldry
1 hour
Mistress Megan Althea of Glengariff
Do you know what a coat of arms is?
Class size: min 3, max 10
Class fee: 50 cents

Children’s Games
1 hour
Mistress Megan Althea of Glengariff
Learn some medieval games, both indoor and outdoor and have fun
playing them.
Class size: min 3, max 10
Class fee: 50 cents

Needlepoint for the Young
2 hours
HL Aelana Cordovera
Needlepoint for ages 8 and up (including adults). A beginners
class where the basic stitches will be taught – with pictures of what
might be accomplished. The student will start a needlepoint favor in
class. Please bring scissors and nimble fingers.
Class size: min 3, max 12
Class fee: $2.00 provides all materials

Sunday Children’s Classes

Children’s Arms & Armor
1 hour
Master George Slade the Dragoon
The course will cover use and improvement of arms and armor from
pre-history to the 1600’s, or as far as we can get. Some examples of
weapons and armor will be shown and some small pieces of armor will
be passed out for inspection. This is a very basic overview course.
The course is mainly used as a demonstration course at 7th and 8th
grade levels at local schools. There will be a handout with several
pictures of armed and armored individuals provided.
Class size: min: 3, max 15
Class fee: $1.00 provides handout

Children’s Favor Making
1 hour
Floralynn, Fern of the Dale
Favor making: Discover the history of a favor. Learn how to make a
favor for someone you like. All supplies will be provided. Children
need to be able to use scissors, pliers and glue with assistance.
Class size: min 3, max 10
Class fee: 50 cents

Children’s Medieval Life
1 hour
Floralynn, Fern of the Dale
Life in the Middle Ages: Take a look at some of historical events
that shaped the Middle Ages. Learn what the people did to survive and
why they did them. We will talk about a thousand years of history in
the making.
Class size: min 3, max 15
Class fee: 50 cents

General Information
SCA membership is not required. All fees must be paid in advance
before class sessions begin. Students must agree to obey all rules
and regulations as set forth by the Regents and enforced by the
Provost, faculty and staff.
An attempt at pre-17th Century costume is required.
All grades are pass/fail, decided by the instructor.
Non-attendance is a “no show”. Notification will be given only to
those who attend but fail a class. Class limits are chosen by the
instructor.
There is no free auditing of classes. Students may not attend a
class until they have registered for it and paid all fees. It is
required that all students, if they have not taken Ithra classes
previously, pay the Matric fee ($2.00) to ensure that records are
kept of the classes attended. The Matriculation fee provides a
Compendium (Ithra information booklet) and continuing files of
classes passed.
The Matriculation Fee, ($2.00) covers the cost of the Compendium and
maintaining the records of classes the student attains, and is only
paid the first time the student registers for an Ithra class.
The Registration Fee, ($5.00) covers the operating costs, for this
session. This fee is in addition to the Matriculation Fee and the
class fees.
If fees do not accompany the registration form, you will not be
registered. If you register by mail and classes are filled, you will
receive a refund.

Some classes have limited enrollment so register early.
There is no free auditing of classes. Students may not attend a
class until they have registered for it and paid the fees. It is
required that all students, if they have not taken Ithra classes
previously, pay the Matric fee ($2.00) to ensure that records are
kept of the classes attended. The Matriculation fee provides a
Compendium (Ithra information booklet) and continuing files of
classes passed. There is also a Registration fee of $5.00 in addition
to the class fees. The Registration fee covers the costs of putting
on this session. Students are not considered registered until all
fees are paid.

Please be on time or a little early. Non-attendance without
prior notice and agreement from the Chancellor will not constitute a
reason for refund. However, any handouts from the class will be given
or mailed later to the non-attending student.

Classes, while tentatively scheduled as below, are subject to
change due to the various activities. However, we will try to
accommodate everyone who registers. All students are responsible for
getting themselves to their classes. All instructors and students are
expected to be in garb.

All students should bring note-taking materials in addition to
anything required for the class.

SITE: Arntzen Hall and the Environmental Studies Building, Western
Washington University Campus, Bellingham, Washington, USA
Site opens: 8 AM, Site closes: 10 PM Saturday, 6 PM Sunday.
Feast: Saturday Evening.
Dry site. No camping. Indoors and disabled accessible. No pets.
Snacks and hot beverages onsite. Full food service 10 minutes walk away.

DIRECTIONS:
From North or South: I-5 to Exit 252 (Samish).
From North, turn right and immediately get into the left turn lane.
Follow the directions from “..left on Bill McDonald…” (below).
From South, turn left. At the light, turn left again, cross over the
freeway, go through another light, and immediately get in the left
turn lane and turn left onto Bill McDonald Parkway/Byron. Go uphill.
At the big brick dorm – Right onto South College. At the “T”
intersection – Right onto East College.
Left at the second driveway. You are now facing the site. You may
park nearby ($4/day) or drive back to South Campus and find a free
parking lot.

REGISTRATION FORM

Please Print all requested information. Return to the University of Ithra
c/o Nancy Stevens, 1192 Shavington St, North Vancouver BC V7L 1K9
OR Karen Ostheller – 3613 W. Rusley Dr., Bellingham, WA 98225

Name___________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________

City_______________ Postal Code_____________ Phone________________

EMail address ____________________________________________________

SCA Name ______________________________________________________

Course Title Fee

1.________________________________________________________________

2.________________________________________________________________

3.________________________________________________________________

4.________________________________________________________________

5.________________________________________________________________

6.________________________________________________________________

MATRICULATION FEE ($2.00 paid by all students
who have not previously attended any session of Ithra) ________

REGISTRATION FEE ($5.00) paid by all students
including those paying the matriculation fee ________
Note: Registration fee waived for instructors

TOTAL ________

Please return this form as quickly as possible.
Some classes are limited in size and registration forms will be
processed in the order they are received.

FEES MUST ACCOMPANY THIS FORM OR IT WILL NOT BE PROCESSED

PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO “UNIVERSITY OF ITHRA”
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New Registration Fee – $2.00

Kingdom of AnTir A & S Championship – University of Ithra Classes –
March 3 & 4, 2002

These University of Ithra classes are being hosted by the Shire of
Shittimwoode as part of the
Kingdom of AnTir Arts and Sciences Championship.

There will be both pre-registration and on-site registration.

Catalogues and Information and To Register:
Registrar – HL Helene de Navarre, mka Karen
Ostheller,hdenavarre@attbi.com, (360) 676-5214
– 3613 W. Rusley Dr.,Bellingham, WA 98225
OR
Chancellor – Mistress Amanda Kendal, kendal@ lightspeed.ca, (604) 988-0304.
– 1192 Shavington St., North Vancouver BC, Canada, V7L 1K9

Matriculation fee – $2.00, Registration fee – $2.00, Class fees – as
noted below.
For the University of Ithra fees – make cheques to “University of Ithra” only.
These fees are only for those attending the University of Ithra classes.
These fees are in addition to any site fees. All fees are in US funds.

REGISTRATION FORM

Please Print all requested information. Return to the University of Ithra
c/o Nancy Stevens, 1192 Shavington St, North Vancouver BC V7L 1K9
OR Karen Ostheller – 3613 W. Rusley Dr., Bellingham, WA 98225

Name___________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________

City_______________ Postal Code_____________ Phone________________

EMail address ____________________________________________________

SCA Name ______________________________________________________

Course Title Fee

1.________________________________________________________________

2.________________________________________________________________

3.________________________________________________________________

4.________________________________________________________________

5.________________________________________________________________

6.________________________________________________________________

MATRICULATION FEE ($2.00 paid by all students
who have not previously attended any session of Ithra) ________

REGISTRATION FEE ($2.00) paid by all students
including those paying the matriculation fee ________
Note: Registration fee waived for instructors

TOTAL ________

Please return this form as quickly as possible.
Some classes are limited in size and registration forms will be
processed in the order they are received.

FEES MUST ACCOMPANY THIS FORM OR IT WILL NOT BE PROCESSED

PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO “UNIVERSITY OF ITHRA”
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“Doug & Mary West” dmwest@nas.com

The feast at Kingdom A&S is now sold out. A waiting list is being kept.
If you have registered for the feast, but can’t attend please let me know as
soon as possible.

In Service

Scarlett the Feast-o-crat
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(eb)

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