We are pleased to announce the following confirmed classes:

Note: that we will likely have an “Artisan’s Row” or at least an “Artisan’s Corner” for those that wish to spin, weave, embroider etc while chatting.

 

College of Scribes would like to present: 

Class: How to design an original scroll
Teacher: Mistress Rowan Perigynne
Description: 

Class: Historial Grant of Arms and Heraldic Documents
Teacher: Mistress Rowan Perigynne & Mistress Leonie de Grey
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The Brewers, Vinters and Imbibers would like to present: 

Class: Basics of All-Grain Brewing
Teacher: Master Iames Douglas
Description:

Class: How to Taste Beer within the style guidelines
Teacher: Master Iames Douglas
Description:

 

 

The Cooks Guild would like to present:

Class: Planning an Elizabethan Feast
Teacher: Leoba of Lecelade
Description: Class participants will be taken through the stages of planning a menue, working out the budget and staging the feast. A list of books and online resources will be made availavle before July 5 so participants can do some prereading and thinking. The class is aimed at people who have some experience in feast prep, but anyone is welcome.

Class: The Ultimate Spinach Pie
Teacher: Leoba of Lecelade
Description: Spinach Pies were a Big Thing in Tudor England. Every recipe collection has at least one recipe, and some of them are …. weird. Class participants can work in pairs or alone and will each take a recipe and make the tart. We will then compared the finished tart to see which is the best. Pre-booking essential, class capped at 8 participants

Class: Sugar Rush! Elizabethan Banquets and Sweets
Teacher: Leoba of Lecelade
Description: A fature of Tudor feasting was the Banquet, sometimes called a feast within a feast. The host’s favoured guests would retire to another lcoation, typically a smaller room or even a garden gazebo, to enjoy hippocras and sugar treats. And then they probably spent time running around the garden off their heads on a sugar trip. Participants will learn and then cook some of the typical Banquet foods. Pre-booking essential, class capped at 8 participants

Class: Wafers
Teacher: Thomasina Coke
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Class: Pulled and Cast Sugar
Teacher: Bethony Gaitskell
Description: This class will tie in with the feast for Saturday night. There is secret squirrels about what will be made in this class until then as it involves the Subtletie.

 

 

The Fibre Guild would like to present:

Class: Hands on Sprang
Teacher: Mistress Rohese de Fairhurst
Description: Learn how to set up the warp for sprang, carry out the basic moves, and learn some techniques (such as those found in sprang items from Lengberg castle and Borum Eshoj).
Class size limit: Up to 12 people
Other notes: Mistress Rohese could bring from frames for sale $15 each, for people who request one. She will have four frames to use during the class (loan).

Class: Weaving twill: understanding 2/2, 3/1 & 1/3 drawdowns
Teacher: Lady Eleonora Rose
Description: Learn to read a shaft weaving pattern (threading, tie-up, treadling or lift plans) with a focus on twill. We will look at the difference between 2/2, 3/1 and 1/3 twill in cloth and on a paper drawdown. Bring along a pencil and eraser. ☺️

Class: Winding Narrow Warps
Teacher: Lady Eleonora Rose
Description: Learn tips and tricks for winding a narrow warp using different techniques. I will demonstrate use of a warping mill, how to make a cross, how to warp with multiple threads in your hand, and how to secure the warp for transferring to a loom.
Resources needed: nothing unusual
Other notes: An indication of class numbers would be appreciated as there will be worksheets to print for each participant

Class: Wet Felting small items
Teacher:  Tigre d’Argentona
Description: Learn to take a piece of fluff known as wool tops, and turn it into a flat piece of felt for appliqué or padding, or a small 3D shape such as a sheath for a knife, tiny pouch for your coins, sewing or phone. It’s a process that can be scaled up to mittens and boots which take a lot longer. We will start by choosing a colour (lots of choice) and after deciding what you want to make, you’ll get your hands wet and soapy. It’s a very easy process that can be started in the class and finished later on.

Class: Incan textiles presentation
Teacher: Mistress Rohese de Fairhurst
Description: The Inca empire was the largest society in pre-Columbian America. There are hundreds of surviving Incan textiles, including garments from royalty and complete outfits. Learn about these beautifully preserved items and the techniques used to produce them.

 

 

Royal Guild of Defence would like to Present:
Several of these classes include the use of weapons. We ask that you remind people attending the Symposium about the need to register with the SCA to use weapons in Victoria, even if it is only as part of a class. Information and instructions on registering are available at: https://sca.org.au/victorian-weapons-legislation/

Class: So what is the Guild of Defence?
Teacher: Guildmaster Owain Cantor ap Hughe
Description: An introduction to the Guild of Defence in Lochac. What’s the Guild about? What isn’t the Guild about? How do you get in and do you have to? And what is a Prize anyway? This is a session for combatants and non-combatants alike to find out about our Guild – no weapons or training equipment required.
Duration: 1 hour including the chance for questions.

Class: Using Italian fencing theory to unlock your potential.
Teacher: Guildmaster Tariq ibn Jelal ibn Ziyadatallah al-Naysaburi
Description: Italian fencing theory provides a basis for understanding the nature of the fencing bout, and your opponent’s reactions. We will be analysing various fencing techniques using Italian fencing theory to derive an understanding of their fundamental principles. The workshop will be initially thrust oriented in nature, moving to cut and thrust work as time permits.
Requirements: sword or polearm, mask, gloves, jacket – buckler and dagger etc is optional. The class is weapons and system agnostic, and will be using the fencing theory to analyse individual actions.
Duration: 90 mins

Class: Designing for learning
Teacher: Provost Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin
Description: An overview of structuring your teaching session. How do you put together a class that achieves your objectives and meets the needs of your students? Useful for teachers of any discipline.
No requirements to participate.
Duration: 1 hour.

Class: Demystifying Destreza
Teacher: Provost Aliette le Lièvre
Description: “That Spanish Stuff” never seems to work for you on the list field? it sure as heck worked for the Spanish and Portuguese in the 16th and 17th centuries. What has been lost in translation and is Destreza really as different to Italian and German systems as we’ve previously thought? This class will look at the evolution of Destreza, how it relates to other systems, and how it can be applied on the list field to great effect.
Requirements: Sword, gloves, glasses
Duration: 1 hour

Class: The Buckler
Teacher: Provost Lorcan Ruadh
Description: Too small to be a shield, the buckler is an essential weapon in understanding historical fencing. This is an introduction to the principles of sword and buckler, with insights from a range of period masters.
Requirements: Sword, buckler, gloves and glasses.
Duration: 1 hour

Class: Introduction to Agrippa
Teacher: Provost Gomez de Crecy
Description: So you’ve probably heard that Thibault cancels out Capo Ferro, unless you have studied your Agrippa. But have you? An introduction to the principles of 16 century architect, engineer and fencer Camillo Agrippa, whose use of geometry and mechanics in fencing theory helped revolutionise ideas about using the sword.
Requirements: Sword, gloves and glasses.
Duration: 1 hour

 

 

Herb and Garden Guild would like to present: 

Class: Edible Flowers for Lochac Feasts
Teacher: Master Cristoval
Description: Using flowers you can readily grow or scrump, to enhance feasts, based on what we do locally. Fresh flowers for garnishes and salads, crystallising flowers etc

 

 

The Entertainers Guild would like to present:

Class: Staging a play (where am I meant to stand?)
Teacher: Tomas van den Hove
Description: Would likely pick a scene from a Shakespeare play that has a few characters, cast it there, and work through what you need to think about when creating and directing a play. -audience, action, character dynamics, etc.

 

 

The Worshipful Company of Borderers would like to present:

Class: Tools of the medieval embroiderer
Teacher: Mistress Rowan Perigynne
Description: An overview of what tools were used across the medieval period, and how these changed over time – and how you can put together your own medieval sewing kit.

Class: Interpreting embroidery in artworks
Teacher: Mistress Rowan Perigynne
Description: Understanding how embroidery is depicted in artworks can help you to figure out exactly what technique and materials are being depicted, so you can recreate the look.

Class: Laidwork – Cords, purl and pearls
Teacher: Mistress Rowan Perigynne
Description: 1 hour demo and optional hands on. How to neatly sew cords, metal purl and pearls onto fabric. If you want to try your hand, bring a small hoop and your sewing supplies

 

 

The Woodworkers Guild would like to present:

Class: Tools of the Trade
Teacher: Lorcan Ruadh
Description: Learn about the tools of the trade (or Trades, depending on what trade you are doing!) and how to make them. This will be a hands on workshop.

 

The Proto-Foresters Guild would like to also have a 2 hour meet and greet session to discuss the Guild and what people would like to do within the Guild.