Tir Righ A&S and UTR

9:15-11:15am

1. Basic Fingerloop
   Braiding with Lady Myrrim: This technique for
   making fancy braiding for lacing, baldrics, clothing
   decoration and strings for pouches was very popular in
   13^th century Medieval Europe. (although
   there is evidence that it is even more ancient than
   this)  I will demonstrate some simple braid patterns
   for the students and teach them how to read patterns so
   that they can go on to do more complex things. 
   Students will receive a handout and practice.

1. Anglo-Saxon Poetry
   with Hlaford Wulfstan Hrafnsson: An introduction to
   Anglo-Saxon poetry, circa 800-1066, with a look at
   documentary resources, the original language and
   considerations for SCA performance and competition. Kids
   are ok if over 12 or accompanied by an adult

1. Introduction to Card
   Weaving with Archos Morweena: This class is for
   the beginner card weaver and will feature how to get
   started in card weaving without a loom (and without tying
   yourself to your work). In this class we will cover uses
   for card woven trim, threading and patterns, as well as
   discussing some options for getting started (looms, how
   to make your own tablets). Cost of class includes 8
   tablets, enough crochet cotton for an in-class sampler,
   and a hand-out with some simple threaded in patterns to
   get you inspired and started.

1. Survey of Indian
   Costume with Baroness Anastasia Alexandrovna
   Andreeva: This will cover the evolution of Indian
   costume. It is a big subject so only some regions will be
   covered. This is a general look at clothing in India
   during the SCA period. Both male and female clothing will
   be covered.

1. Late Period Japanese
   Clothing with Maeda no Kiku Mariko: The class will
   cover the clothing of the Muromachi and Momoyama periods
   (1333-1603 CE) from all walks of life from peasant to
   palace courtier. Topics will include: the undergarments,
   basic outfits, outerwear, footwear and accessories;
   colour and fabric choice; sumptuary laws, period and SCA;
   common misconceptions of Japanese garb; recommended
   resources. The handout will include pattern drafting and
   construction techniques to make the basic elements of
   late period Japanese garb (kosode, hakama, obi and
   tabi).  If time allows, a short discussion will
   follow the lecture portion of the class.

1. Period Arrow-Making
   with Lady Jacqueline LeFleur & HL Arcos James
   Wolfden: Learn the history of how arrows were made during
   the 1200s in what is now known as Britain. We’ll be
   taking these techniques and adapting them for SCA-legal
   period arrows. Learn how to choose arrow length, cut
   string nocks, orient and attach fletching, and attach
   points. You will leave the class with a completed period
   arrow.

1. Intro to Cut and Thrust
   Combat with Don Estaban Ferreiro: This will be a
   contact class.  All attendees should be able to, and
   have a willingness to do combat.  There will be a
   short introduction to the rules.  Some drilling for
   safety when fighting with steel weapons, then well
   observed, well marshalled free fighting. Bring an open
   mind and a ready sword arm!  Whether you fight
   armoured combat or rapier, attendees are to bring their
   armour.  Especially rigid knee and elbow protection,
   rigid back of head protection and sturdy, rigid gauntlets
   if possible.  Steel weapons – most Rapier weapons
   are fine.        There
   will be some armour provided by the class, but everyone
   is always more comfortable in their own gear.

11:30am –
1:30pm

1. The Skald in Norse
   Culture with HL Sionann in ui Fhlaithbheartaig:
   This is a lecture and discussion class examining the
   interesting societal position/s and purpose held by the
   Skald in Norse period culture. We will also discuss
   comparisons to other cultures and periods and how it all
   fits into the SCA. Please bring your voice,
   knowledge and enthusiasm to share… and note taking
   material if you wish. Ages 12 and up welcome.

1. 14^th
   Century
   Finishing Techniques with Mistress Agnes
   Cresewyke: We will be looking at seams, seam finishing,
   handmade buttons and buttonholes, eyelets, cardweaving on
   sleeve edges, and dagging. Course fee Will include
   handout with diagrams and materials for practicing some
   of the techniques so that the students will go home with
   practical samples. (CLASS FULL)

1. Basket-weaving in the
   Middle Ages with Malie Rennick: Baskets have been
   used from ancient times to carry everything from water,
   to food to goods for the market.  Students will
   learn how to make a late-period market display basket
   from reed.  Basic basket weaving skills will be
   taught, with resources given to continue study. Students
   will leave the class with a small basket of their
   own.

1. Knotwork Bains Method Level
   One with Dame Elena de Maisnilwarin: This basic
   knotwork class will show you how to make wonderful
   patterns of knots in a very short time. By beginning with
   easy steps, all students will be drawing knots by the end
   of the class. A handout and all materials will be
   supplied by instructor. If you’ve taken “Basic Knotwork”
   or “Knotwork Method One Level One” from this instructor –
   this is the same course, simply renamed. No children
   under 13.

1. An Tir Heraldic
   Submissions with HL Caitrina inghean Andriasia:
   Ever wondered why the registration process for names and
   devices seems to take so long? It may be confusing, but
   it need not be cryptic to the average gentle. Caitrina
   inghean Aindriasa, former Lions Blood of An Tir will
   explain the process in detail, answer any questions you
   may have and will assist in getting anyone wanting to get
   on road to Heraldic registration.  A handout will be
   available as well as blank forms to get you
   started.  Ceara Black Talbot will be on hand to
   accept any completed packets to save submitters on
   mailing costs.  The $10 per Heraldic Submission via
   cheque made out to the An Tir College of Heralds applies
   to anyone wishing to get their submissions processed on
   site. This course would be valuable to new Branch Heralds
   and Submitters alike.

1. Archery Battles in the
   Hundred Years War with Archos James Wolfden:
   Crecy! Poiters! Azincort! It was these three battles that
   reputation of the English Archer was established. This
   course will look at the role of the archer in the 100
   Years War by examining these battles and others. 
   How did France respond? Were the English Archers really
   that good or were the French Knights really that bad? How
   devastating was the arrow storm? Course will include a
   printed student guide.

1. Intro to Giocomo di Grassi
   (intermediate-level class) with Lord Warwick
   Drakkar: There will be combat taking place as the
   attendees will be introduced to the relatively new Arte
   of Cut and Thrust combat and hot it pertains to one of
   the European Masters of Defence.  This will be a
   combat, contact class.  We will survey DiGrassi’s
   philosophy of the Arte then study his single sword and
   sword and shield techniques. Bring an open mind and a
   ready sword arm!  Whether you fight Armoured Combat
   or Rapier, attendees are to bring their armour. 
   Especially Rigid knee and elbow protection, rigid back of
   head protection and sturdy, rigid gauntlets (hockey
   gloves will work ) if possible.  Roller blade knee
   and elbow pads work well.  Steel weapons – Most
   Rapier weapons are fine, a buckler will be used as well.
   There will be some armour provided by the class, but
   everyone is always more comfortable in their own
   gear.

1:45pm –
3:45pm 

1. The Lute and its
   Music with Master Stephen of Humanby: This class
   will cover the history of the lute with extant examples
   of lute music from the medieval era. We will also cover
   ideas for playing lute music on modern instruments such
   as the guitar.

1. Nalbinding with HL
   Geira inn Harfagra: This is an absolute beginner class.
   If you have any nalbinding knowledge already, this may
   not be for you. We will learn a variant of the York
   stitch, and work towards making a mitten. For those with
   allergies, please be aware that we will be using 100%
   merino wool. Students should bring a pair of scissors,
   and note-taking material if desired. A second class will
   be added if there is enthusiasm. (CLASS FULL)

1. 16^th
   Century Ottoman
   Turkish Clothing with HE Safiye Hatun: Basics of
   16th century Ottoman Turkish clothing. Covers garment
   cuts, fabrics, colours, class, and accessories. Extensive
   handout provided.

1. Introduction to
   Bookbinding with HL Aelana Cordovera: A discussion
   of historical bookbinding materials and techniques.
   Samples of  books from earliest times will be
   available to handle. Students will fold paper into
   quires, sew and cover a basic paper book. All tools will
   be supplied, but students may bring ruler, pencil, bone
   folder, triangle, awl if they have them on hand.

1. How to be an
   Autocrat with Lady Ceara inghean ui Mhadadhain:
   Attention all Autocrats – new and experienced!  Ever
   wanted to run an event but found the prospect of doing it
   a little too daunting?  Want to brush up and dust
   off those event coordinator skills?  This course
   will take you through the steps of being an Autocrat from
   event idea conception right through to the post-event
   paperwork.  We’ll talk about doing events at the
   various levels too – Kingdom, Principality, Barony and
   Shire.  Students will be provided with an extensive
   guide to take away with them which will contain all that
   is discussed and more so that you don’t have to take
   notes. You can just sit, listen, ask questions and
   absorb.

1. Quiver Construction
   with Archos Margaret Hamilton of Stirlingshire: In this
   course we will discuss various Arrow Quiver styles seen
   through the Middle Ages and their construction techniques
   and materials. Included are two patterns. This class can
   be used as credit toward the Marshallate Degree – Archery
   offered by the University of Tir Righ. Bring pen for note
   taking.

1. Introduction to Joachim
   Meyer’s system of German Longsword with Dom
   Alvarro Ferreiro: There will be combat taking place as
   the attendees will be introduced to the relatively new
   Arte of Cut and Thrust combat and hot it pertains to one
   of the European Masters of Defence.  This will be a
   combat, contact class.  We will survey Meyer’s
   Longsword techniques and fighting with a steel longsword.
   Bring an open mind and a ready sword arm!  Weather
   they fight Armoured combat or Rapier, attendees are to
   bring their armour.  Especially Rigid knee and elbow
   protection, rigid back of head protection and sturdy,
   rigid gauntlets if possible.  Paul Chen Practical
   hand and a Half Swords or other bated two handed sword.
   There will be some armour provided by the class, but
   everyone is always more comfortable in their own
   gear.

4pm –
6pm 

1. Music Appreciation – the
   Silk Road and Beyond with HL Shareef Musiqui al
   Rashid: This course is a survey of music in the Medieval
   thru Renaissance time period including the study of
   elements and forms of music, selected musical works,
   music terminology, important musical genres, periods, and
   composers, as well as introduction to some musical
   instruments of the time period. This will
   include excursuses by the instructor on theories
   behind how music evolved on the Silk Road and was seen in
   multiple geographical regions of Europe and Asia
   Minor.FYI: There will be technology in this course,
   including cd players and or computers. There just are not
   enough instrumentalists in Vancouver for an
   entire period experience.

1. Beginners Bobbin
   Lace with Mistress Elizabeth Braidwood: Making
   bobbin lace looks impressively complicated, but it’s
   actually quite simple. By the end of this class you’ll
   have learned the basic stitches as you work a bookmark
   sampler, and you’ll have a pretty good idea if this is a
   craft you want to pursue. Instructor will provide:
   Student lace boards (“pillow”), pattern (“pricking”),
   bobbins pre-loaded with thread, and handout. Students
   should bring: Stick pins, scissors suitable for cutting
   thread, note-taking materials.

1. Blackwork for
   Beginners with HL Elspeth Selwode: An introduction
   to the beautiful and delicate art of blackwork
   embroidery.  All you need is the ability to thread a
   needle and count to two and a desire to learn – and I can
   help you with the needle!  The course will cover the
   basic stitches, threading techniques, charting designs,
   some specialty stitches to enhance the appearance of your
   work and a discussion of materials.  Students will
   be given a small project utilising the techniques taught
   and which can be finished in a short period of
   time.  All materials provided, but please bring a
   pencil.

1. Wool-on-wool
   Applique with HE Caitrin ni Cingeadh: Add simple
   or  intricate designs to your bag, tunic, coat,
   cloak or whatever.  Students will learn modern
   methods and tricks to transfer images on to wool pieces
   then use period stitches to attack them onto desired
   articles. Instructor will have fabric, supplies, and
   designs to copy but students are encouraged to bring
   their own as well as scissors, needles, and any wool
   fabric bits, yarn, tapestry wool, etc.   If
   anyone has an opaque or tracing projector please bring it
   along.

1. Persona Development
   with Baroness Anastasia Alexandrovna Andreeva: We will
   have a worksheet to start with, and we will start
   creating a persona for each person in class. Come
   prepared with an idea of what you want and we will all
   try and help put it together. Places to look for the
   information will be covered and lots of ideas to help you
   create a persona for the SCA. Please bring writing
   utensils.