The Armored Rose
Instructor: Duchess Elina of Beckenham
Duration: 2 hours
Class Size: Min none Max: 20
No Armor required
Course Description: This class will be a lecture on the psychological, physiological, and emotional differences between men and women in fighting and how women can capitalize on them. This is a class for anyone who fights, trains, or is a female fighter. Questions like: Why does she cry? Why does she drop out when we start going full speed? Why doesn't the armor fit right? And how do I armor her? are answered. Come, bring a snack, and be prepared for an entertaining lecture.
Great Weapons
Instructor: Master Grendal
Duration: 1-2 hours
Class size: Min:5 Max 20
Armor is optional
Master Grendal enjoys engaging in combat using a broad range of styles. In this class he will discuss how alternate weapons differ from sword/shield, the basic stances, defensive movements and offense required for proficiency.
Heavy Fighting Seminar
Instructor: Duke Skapti Thorinson
Duration: 1 Hour
Class size: 3 participants per session
Armor required
These will be one hour long sessions of hands on fighting and personal technique critique with His Grace.
Overcoming Gender-centric Cultural Condition
Instructor: Rauokinn Eyverska
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: 4 Max: 20
Armor required
Course Description: This class will address from a woman's perspective: basic sword and shield technique, power generation, physical and psychological issues and non-issues, armoring so that you may fight comfortably in your armor, and attitude on and off the field. The first half of the class is to be lecture and discussion. The second half is hands on and in armor. If you do not yet have armor, you can still take the class, as there are plenty of techniques that can be practiced without armor. Also, there may be some loaner armor available. There will be a ten page handout given to students.
Power, Timing and Flow: Advanced Fighting Dynamics
Instructor: Duke Sir Davin Steingrimson
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: 0 Max: 10
Armor required
Duke Davin, famous for his speed, power, and timing shares his philosophy and techniques of fighting.
Targeting and Mental Preparation for Tournaments
Instructor: Jarl Sir Wilam Tjorkilson
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: 2 Max: 10
You will need your sword. Armor is optional.
The class will work on targeting and placement of blows, as well as mind set of fighting in tournaments and how to achieve your own victories. There will be a Q and A session after.
Techniques in Preparing for Crown Tournament
Instructor: Duke Sir Uther Shieman derHunt
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min:4 Max 20
No armor required
As in most sports, preparation for the top competition generally requires a shift from the routine conditioning and training. The goal is to reach peak performance and focus at the time of the competition. Duke Uther shares his perspective on accomplishing this goal.
Basic/Beginning Skill at Arms
Instructor: Duke Sir Thorin Njalson
Duration: 3 hours
Class size: Min: 2 Max: 12
Sword and shield required. Full armor is recommended, but not required.
Sword & Shield. Basic concepts in sword and shield for beginners. How to block with your shield. How to strike with your sword. How to stand and move.
One on One seminar with Duke Thorin
Instructor: Duke Sir Thorin Njalson
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: 1 Max: 4
Full armor required.
Duke Thorin will work one-on-one with you. He will answer your questions and show you how to correct problems. Bring your questions and concerns. He will be happy to work with any weapons style. The class size is small, but anyone is welcome to sit on the side-lines and listen to the seminar.
Round Shield Fighting and Defensive Tactics
Instructor: Sir Skeggi Hrafnsfuri
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: 0 Max 20 Full armor required
Sir Skeggi will work with individuals on round shield technique. Including defensive and offensive tactics. Class will cover Skeggi's unique round shield style and philosophy.
Skeggi's Book of Five Rings
Instructor: Sir Skeggi Hrafnsfuri
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: 10 Max: 20
Armor not required
In the class I wish to discuss chivalry, discipline and the way of the sword. Theories I believe in, that have helped me in fighting and in life. There will be time for much Q&A.
Tournament etiquette, head space and how to die well
Instructor: Baron Syr Garan Steingrimson
Duration:
Class size: Min: Max: 15
The class covers three areas that are interrelated. The first being the nuts and bolts of what to do when you step onto the field, why we do it and how to do it well. It covers the salute, dealing with marshalls and heralds, and all the other little things associated with the start of the fight. The second area covers getting yourself mentally prepared and keeping the focus through out the fight. The last section deals with dying when you have lost and how to win graciously.
Sword & Heater Shield - Sparring/Training Techniques - Things you need to know to win Crown, and afterwards.
Instructor: Duke Sven Gunnarson
Duration: 2 hours
Class Size: Min: 1, Max: 10
I would like the opportunity to work one on one with some individuals who consider heater shield & broadsword their primary style. (we are a dying breed). I will give some tips and advice that will give a broader view of the style. The class will include training drills, mental preparation before a big or small tourney, and a lot of fighting - I will also go over some things that may help prepare you after you win the biggest tournament the SCA has to offer -CROWN-.
Three Dimensional Fighting
Instructor: Viscount Sir Donnan the True-hearted
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: min:2 max:25, some armor required
Equipment: Legal rattan sword or 1"x36-40" wooden dowel / shield (not required but if you have it bring it) / helm (not required but if you have it bring it)
Intended audience: beginning, intermediate and for those trying to get to the next plateau (advanced) The following is a run down of what will be covered:
- beginning and in-depth discussion about Telegraphing
- ergonomics and your technique
- how to generate power and speed easily
- choosing a form that is right for you
- how to throw forehand, backhand and wraps and make them look the same.
(Sneaky Knights Trick #52 - harder to block)
- Beginning to advanced movement
- "The rule of 2" (better success with equal or better opponents)
- heater vs. round... Which is best for you.
How to fight a mutant lefty
Instructors: Sir Qorin Kanne and Tai Tjorkillsdatr
Duration: 1 hour
Class size: Min: 1 Max: 20
If you fight left handed, or left handers, this class is for you. We will go over the basic differences in how lefty's stand, fight, and think on the field. We will demonstrate common shots for and against a left handed fighter, and also talk about what not to do. This class will be done in armor, and be prepared to fight.
Shield and Axe Fighting
Instructor: Thegn Sir Rolf Longbow
Duration: 1 1/2 hours
Class Size: Min: 1 Max: 15, Armor required
Course Description: How to fight with and how to defend against an axe. The fighter will need his or her armor, this is a hands-on class. If you have an ax, please bring it.
Long Thrusting Broad Sword (NOT Great Sword and NOT Bastard Sword)
Instructor: Sir Brand deus-Leons (mka GregRobin Smith)
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: 2 Max: 10
Course Description: Traditional broad swords just touch the ground. What if you added a few inches? Discover some issues/advantages of the longer broadsword (about 3-5 inches longer than normal ones, although still for the single hand.) Class will also include thrusting techniques to improve accuracy, and is hands-on. Practice Sticks will be available.
Persona Development For The Armored Fighter
Instructor: Sir Atais Ek Skyteas
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: 5 Max: 15
Armor not required, but you are encouraged to bring armor appropriate to your persona to share
Course Description: Course will cover how to research your fighting persona, and how to incorporate your personas into your fighting. Will cover fighting attitude, behaviors, approaches to armoring, weapons style, and techniques appropriate to specific personae.
Center Grip Square Shields
Instructor: Sir Atais Ek Skyteas
Duration: 1 hour
Class size: Min:3 Max:8
Students will learn the basics of fighting with and against a square center grip shield. Technique and defensive tactics will be covered.
Off Hand Fighting
Instructor: Sir Octamasades
Duration: 1 ½ Hours
Class size: Min: 3 Max: 10
Originally a right handed fighter, Octamasades had to switch to fighting left handed when he injured his right shoulder. He was knighted as a left-handed fighter. In this class he will discuss tips and techniques to help make your off-hand fighting a stronger part of your fighting repertoire.
Intro to wraps: that's a wrap!
Instructor: Fiach Cucool Feardri Ulfredsson
Duration: 1 hour
Class size: Min: 5 Max: 15
Class Description: This class is for beginners or intermediate fighters and will introduce you to throwing various styles of "wrap shots". It will cover the advantages and disadvantages of wraps, the body mechanics necessary, and offer insight on how to be successful with this "trick Shot". This class is an armored class: please bring a broad sword and shield.
Strength and Flexibility for the Long term Fighter
Instructor: Viscount Sir Ambrose Mavrorothakis
Duration: 1 hour
Class size: Min: none Max: 20
Description: A one hour series of the stretches and strength excersizes developed over a 21 year fighting career that help improve fighting itself and prevent injury.
Advanced Round Shield Technique
Instructor: Duke Sir Steingrim Stallari
Length: 4 Hours
Class size: Min 3 / Max 12
Full Arms and Armor required
Description: Advanced instruction in using the Norse center grip round-shield.
Great Axe Technique
Instructor: Finnr Skeggason, Squire to Sir Dublin O'Guinn
Length: 2 hours
Class size: Min 0 / Max 15
Wear your armor to test the techniques.
Description: The great axe, no matter whats its nationality or style of construction has brought fear and hesitation to those who have fought against it since its inception. Its mass and cutting power are unsurpassed by any weapon save the halberd. The use of such a weapon takes skill and determination however, as well as a carefull thought and savage purpose. It is used for both offense and defense, and therefore must be used wisely.
In this class I will teach you basic and advanced ideas on defense with this great weapon, as well as several options of attack that cannot be found with weapons such as the sword or spear. These various modes of attack can be used effectively against any style of combat when applied properly.
Basic Technique
Instructor: Duke Paul of Bellatrix
Duration: 3 Hours
Class size: Min: 6 Max: 20
No armor required
This is the most important class, from the instructor's perspective, and is not necessarily for beginners. The instructor covers the body mechanics of the techniques, along with training and integration exercises. The use of good body mechanics is rare, so even very experienced fighters can benefit from this class. Also, the exercises can be very useful, especially the structured slow work. The instructor does a lot of hands-on, individual correction.
Perception and Movement
Instructor: Duke Paul of Bellatrix
Duration: 1 1/2 Hours
Class size: Min: 4 Max: 14
No armor required
Class is designed to teach the perception necessary to "read" the flow of the fight, and to anticipate attacks and opportunities for attacks.
Questions and Answer Session
Instructor: Duke Paul of Bellatrix
Duration: 1 Hour
Class size: 20-30 attendees
No armor required
This is a question and answer session, where Duke Paul will talk about anything anybody wants to know. It's more of a lecture, with possibly some practical work. People should bring anything they want to talk about, specifically.
Personal Critique
Instructor: Duke Paul of Bellatrix
Duration: 1 Hour
Class size: Max 20
A personal critique, where Duke Paul will watch people fight a series of short, partial fights against different partners, and offer individual critiques.
Skeggi's Book of Five Rings for Non-Fighters
Instructor: Sir Skeggi Hrafnsfuri
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: 10-20 students
Armor not required
Get a look into the mind of a fighter from an expert! In the class I wish to discuss chivalry, discipline and the way of the sword. Theories I believe in, that have helped me in fighting and in life. There will be time for much Q&A.
A Circle-Based System for Understanding Sword Blows
Instructor: Sir Abu Nur Rustam Ibn Abdallah
Duration: 4 hrs.
Class Size: Min: 1 Max: 10
Armor is optional
The class will teach a system of broadsword technique in which all sword blows are viewed as parts of circular motions. Beginning with the simplest fundamental techniques, this method will be extended to include even most advanced sword blows. This circle-based approach has several advantages. While remaining dynamic and versatile, it is easier on the joints of the practitioner. All sword blows developed this way exist in relation to every other blow in the system resulting in smooth transitions. Sufficient study of this method allows easy "on-the-fly" creation of combinations, integration of sword blocks with attacks, and quick understanding of new "trick shots". The class is suitable for both the novice and advanced fighter, though novices may find that their brains are "full" before the class is finished.
An introductory to fighting for the newcomer (less than 2 seasons or under age).
Instructor: Duke Sir Tjorkill Kanne
Duration: 1 hour
Class Size: Min 5/ Max 25
Course Description: An over-view of what society combat is supposed to be about touching on the aspects of fun, theater, chivalry, consorts, knowing your audience, death and dying. Part two touching on fighting styles and working towards what it is to be squired. Question and answer segments to follow.
Longevity of a fighter.
Instructor: Duke Sir Tjorkill Kanne
Duration: 1 hour
Class Size: Min 5/ Max 25
How to keep the combat within you alive, how to avoid fighter burn-out, what to do and not do so you can have a long SCA combat career without killing your body. Touching on warm-up, stretching, techniques and career statistics.
Tournament and Fighter support
Introduction to Marshalling
Instructor: Baron Master Dungadr Ravensfuri pka Duncan McFlandry
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Class Size: Min: 5 Max: 25
Lab Fee: $3.00 for those students who want to purchase a hard copy of the ABC. Please contact the instructor at
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Course description: Class is geared to the new or inexperienced marshall. Would also be helpful for older marshals who have been out of the eric for awhile. Topics to include: What a Marshal does and does not do. The ABC and what it is used for. Basic techniques of tournament marshalling. Basic armor and weapon inspections.
Conducting a Heavy Armor Inspection
Instructor: Baron Master Dungadr Ravensfuri pka Duncan McFlandry
Duration: 1 hour
Class Size: Min 5 max 15
Lab Fee: $3.00 for those students who want to purchase a hard copy of the ABC. Please contact the instructor at
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Course description:The class will cover the does and don'ts of inspecting heavy combatants armor and weapons. Topics to include: Overview of armor and weapon requirements. Review of the ABC as it pertains to armor and weapon inspections. Helms - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Advanced Heavy Marshalling
Instructor: Mistress Rose Scarlett Slade
Duration: 4 hours
Class size: Min 3, Max 20
This class is intended for those who have marshalled actively for two or more years or who hold Junior Marshal status. Course will cover marshalling theory, serving as a Senior Marshal, Field Head or Marshal In Charge, as well as tips and techniques for more effective on the field marshalling. Please bring your staff, ABC, note taking materials, and dress appropriately.
Waterbearing 101
Instructor:HL Aine ingen Domnaill
Duration: 1 hour
Class size: Min: none Max: none
Course description: Instruction will cover such topics as setting up and manning a waterbearing point, and waterbearing how-tos included will be an overview on waterbearing, what you need to set up a waterbearing point, and safety issues.
Introduction to Lists
Instructor: Master Trahaearn ap Ieuan
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: 4, Max: 16
Course Description: This class will cover how to run lists for a tournament of any size, from a backyard tourney with a handful of fighters to An Tir Crown tournaments. We'll also practice running a mock tournament. The handout includes reference materials and blank lists sheets. Especially recommended for new lists officers, but appropriate for anyone who wants a glimpse behind the scenes.
For Consorts: Care and Feeding of Your Fighter
Instructor: Greifynja Asa Starradottir
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: none Max: none
Course description: Designed for consorts, this class will include practical advice on items to pack and bring, what to do when your fighter wins or loses, and ways to support their efforts on and off the field.
Caring for Your Bruised, Aching, Aging Body
Instructor: HL Aubrey Florian
Duration:2 hours
Class size: Min: 4, Max: None
Course description: An information packed session of multiple ways to treat yourself at home for the non-serious injuries rather than do nothing and suffer 15 years from now. Instructor is A 20 year veteran of chiropractic practice with an emphasis on sports injury.
Introduction to SCA Fighting
Instructor: Sir Brand deus-Leons (mka GregRobin Smith)
Duration:2 hours
Class size: Min: 3, Max: 25
Students should wear garb that won't mind having armor being put over it.
Course description: For the beginning fighter or any person new to the Society. Do you wonder what all the bashing is about? Does someone you know want to try SCA heavy armor combat (including yourself)? Have you wondered “How do the fighters decide who wins?“ Sir Brand, a Knight of An Tir, will answer these questions and more. Learn about the history of fighting in the SCA vs. Period tournament combat. Try on examples of SCA armor. Enjoy hitting the Instructor (who will NOT hit back, unless you want him to ;-).
A Historie of An Tir Tournaments
Instructor: Sir Brand deus-Leons (mka GregRobin Smith)
Duration:2 hours
Class size: Min: 3, Max: None
Course description:An open discussion of the days of 200 attendance Eigles, Tournaments of the Principality of An Tir, Thorin as Seamus, Camlann Faire, Demos, the First An Tir interkingdom war (and it wasn't with the West:-), the Origin of the Squires Tourney, and more. Gain perspective from the past. A Photo display will be open before and after, so if you have pictures you want to add, MARK THEM CLEARLY ON THE BACK WITH YOUR ID, and share them. Sir Brand, playing since AS 15, brings sorted photographs and sordid tales;-) Emphasis on "The History behind why we do things this way."
Autocratting 101: The Pas de Armes
Instructor: HL Karis Pursey
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: 4, Max: 10
Course Description: This class will cover the basics every autocrat needs to know for a tournament of any size, from a backyard tourney with a handful of fighters to An Tir Crown tournaments. The discussion will focus on the Pas de Armes. The lecture will be followed by a discussion forum for all to ask questions, offer their experiences, and learn more about the do’s and don’ts of autocrating an event.
Armor
Beginning Armor Construction
Instructor: Master Sir Alaric Von Rottwiel
Duration: 2 hours
Class size min:5 max:15
If students wish to copy any patterns then they must bring materials to do so, such as large pieces of paper(butcher paper rolls, paper bags, etc.) and felt pens.
Course description:This course will consist of lecture and demonstrations of basic armor techniques such as dishing, rolling, riveting, sizing, and shaping. Pieces will be constructed in front of the students and they are encouraged to ask questions and give input. Students will contribute to the construction as time allows. Some pieces that will be demonstrated are basket hilts, knee cops, and helms. Required materials: ear plugs. If students wish to copy any patterns then they must bring materials to do so, such as large pieces of paper (butcher paper rolls, paper bags, etc.) and felt pens.
Intermediate Armor Construction
Instructor: Master Sir Alaric Von Rottwiel
Duration: 2 hours
Class size min:5 max:15
If students wish to copy any patterns then they must bring materials to do so, such as large pieces of paper(butcher paper rolls, paper bags, etc.) and felt pens.
Course description:This course will consist of lecture and demonstration of techniques used to create the more advanced pieces of armor. Techniques that will be disscussed are: articulation, grinding and sanding, buffing, creating concave curves, and pattern making. Pieces will be constructed in front of the students and they will be encouraged to try these techniques if time allows. Required materials: ear plugs. Patterns will be available for students to copy although they must bring materials to do so(paper bags or large pieces of paper)and felt pens.
Applying Leather to Plastic Armour
Instructor: Viscountess Eirika (Avacal)
Duration: 2 hour
Class size: Min: 3 Max 10
Course description:I will discuss options for disguising plastic armour with an emphasis on how to sheath plastic armour pieces in light leather and how to decorate that leather skin. We will not construct armour in this class but students are welcome to bring in armour pieces to discuss a strategy to cover them. This technique uses contact cement and lacing to bond the leather to the plastic and give you an attractive, long-lasting finish to your budget armour. This technique can also be used to cover wooden or plastic shields.
Construction and Fitting of the C-Belt
Instructor: HL Grainne Gelleo of Locksley
Duration: 1 hour
Class size: Min: 5 Max 20
Course description:Designed to settle the weight of leg armour onto the pelvic girdle rather than the lower back, a properly fitted C-belt can increase stamina by reducing the fatigue created by that nagging lower backache that sometimes shows up while in armour. The design works as well for men as for women, bearing in mind that women have a physiological advantage in weight distribution around the hips. This class will cover the creation of the C-belt pattern, fitting, and construction. Handouts will contain all information covered in the class.
Beginning Chain mailing
Instructor: Thegn Sir Rolf Longbow
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Class size: Min: 1 Max: 15
Course description: Course will cover how to make a chain mail shirt from start to finish, also how to make a chain mail coif. Equipment needed: two pairs of square nosed pliers, one pair of wire cutters.
Leather Gauntlet making
Instructor: Thegn Sir Rolf Longbow
Duration: 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours
Class size: Min: 1 Max: 10
Lab fee: $20 includes leather, thread, needle or $0 if student brings own material.
Course description: How to make leather gauntlets. Instructor will demonstrate how to make one of two types of leather gauntlets, patterns will be supplied. Equipment needed: leather shears, leather punch, sticking needles and thread, 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 square feet of 15 ounce leather, and marking pens.
Improving your gear
Surcoats and Coifs
Instructor: Mistress Kateline Macfarlane, OP
Duration: 1 hour
Class size: Min: 1 Max 20
Course description:Making a fighters surcoat, coif and/or arming coif or cap. How to measure, fabrics, styles. Using heraldry: painting and using fusibles for applique. Fitting the coif or cap. Please bring a writing instrument to take notes.
Beyond T-shirts and Jeans - Comfortable Clothing for the Fighter
Instructor: Marquessa Laurellen de Brandevin, OL
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: 3 Max: 10
Course description: Class begins with a broad historical overview of fighting clothing throughout history. It will then focus on SCA applications. Discussion on comfortable, durable, and semi-period options for pants and shirts for the fighter.
Discussion and examples of rectangular constructed pants that can be worn either under or over armor - and will not suffer 'blow out' as well as discussion and examples of shirts and various closures. Some embellishment discussion. Sewing level: Beginner to Intermediate.
Gambeson making in the Current Middle Ages
Instructors: HL Gulenay Khazari and Viscountess Inga the Unfettered
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: 3 Max: 15
Course description: Instructors will touch on the use of the gambeson in period, but the focus of the class will be how to design and construct a gambeson suitable for the SCA heavy armored fighter. Discussion of appropriate materials, some construction methods and fitting techniques will be covered. Ideas for adapting the basic gambeson design to the look for your persona will be discussed. We're looking forward to a very interactive class! If you have a gambeson "in process" and are stuck, please bring it. The instructors and class can brainstorm and all can benefit.
Fighting Clothes for Norse Personas
Instructor: Greifynja Asa Starradottir
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: none Max: 20
Course description: This class will provide general information on making a gambeson and pants for heavy fighters with Norse personas. It will include basic pattern and material suggestions and ways to address problems particular to fighters (ventilation/overheating, range of movement, areas of the garments that receive the most stress and how to strengthen them). This class will also include an overview of Norse art, covering from approximately the late fifth to the end of the eleventh century, to facilitate ornamentation choices in accord with the fighters' personas. Handouts will be provided.
"Blood, Sweat and Tears" or "How to Save Your Gambeson, and Your Relationship, from Ruin and Woe"
Instructor: Mistress Dagmaer in Hvassa, Viscountess, OL
Duration: 1 hour
Class size: Min: none Max: none
Course description: A humorous (yet useful) overview of stain treatment and fabric care, with the rugged, beer-swilling fighter in mind. Please bring your own frilly apron and Martha Stewart wig.
Footwear for fighting and wearing
Instructor: Jarl Sir Wilam Tjorkilson
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: 2, Max 10
Instructor will provide paper and pens for notes and pattern making.
Course Description: Class will cover making a medievalish boot or shoe that is suitable for SCA fighting or just wearing. By taking this class you will come away with the knowledge to make yourself a pair of shoes or boots along with your own patterns and ideas.
Arming pavilions
Instructor: Viscountess Meagan Windemere
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: 6 Max: 20
Course description: Arming pavilions: The concept, historical basis and modern recreation of 12th Century arming pavilions. We will discuss design, construction and materials. A handout with how to's will be provided.
Heraldry
Tournaments, Heraldry and Heralds in the Middle Ages (part one)
Instructor: Countess Elisabeth de Rossignol
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: 5 Max 20
Course description: This will be a two part class, with two hours being taught on consecutive days. Part one will be an overview of the parallel development of tournaments and heraldry, the various functions of period heralds at tournaments, the sources for us they left behind, and how these relate to what we regard as 'good', period style heraldic design. In order for the students to gain the maximum benefit, both classes should be taken.
Tournaments, Heraldry and Heralds in the Middle Ages (part two)
Instructor: Countess Elisabeth de Rossignol
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: 5 Max 20
Course description: This will be a two part class, with two hours being taught on consecutive days. Part two will be an introductory class on basic heraldry, such as is taught at Ithra and the Kingdom Heraldic Symposium. Ordinaries, field divisions, types of charges, lines of division, etc. will be discussed and, time permitting, assistance will be offered to those wishing to design armory. In order for the students to gain the maximum benefit, both classes should be taken.
Banner Making - Design, Construction and Style
Instructor: Marquessa Laurellen de Brandevin, OL
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: 3 Max: 10
Course description: Class begins with a broad historical overview of the use of banners throughout history. It will then focus on SCA applications. Discussion of construction techniques for durability and display as well as a discussion of the basics of design and style to help balance designs on the banner. Some discussion on various types of poles and embellishments. Sewing level: Beginner to Intermediate.
Shields - Decorating the Fighting Shield
Instructor: Marquessa Laurellen de Brandevin, OL
Shield class duration: 2 hours
Class Size: Min:3 Max: 10
Course description: From start to finish! Creating a 'pattern' for your work of art. How to size and transfer your design, surface preparation, which paints work best on which surfaces, other types of decoration, and various aesthetic and constructive tips to help make your shield stand out on the field. Both Western European heraldic design and non-heraldic culture 'heraldry' design will be explored. You do not need to know how to draw to get something out of this class!
Heraldry for Non-Heraldic Cultures
Instructor: Dame Zenobia Naphtali
Duration: 1 hour
Class size: Min: 3 Max: 20
Course description: What do you do if your persona is before the 12th century -- or in an area of the world that did not have heraldry in period (Russia, Asia, etc) -- but you still want to have heraldry registered in the College of Arms of the SCA? (Or, perhaps, you are a Sergeancy candidate, and your Baroness wants you to have heraldry registered in the College of Arms?)
This class gives approaches for designing heraldry and heraldic display which will reflect your culture and will still be "heraldic enough" to be registered in the College of Arms. Remember, the College of Arms requires that the items registered adhere to the SCA's interpretation of the basic principles of heraldry, and not all period art or design is part of heraldry. But, fortunately, much of heraldry is also part of period art and design! (And never forget, heraldry looks *spiff* both on the tournament field or beside it.)
"Now that I have a passed device, what do I do with it???? -- Heraldic display on and off the field"
Instructors: Mistress Tessella of Silvershadow and Meister Walram von Laufenberg
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min: none Max: none
Course description: The class shows various ways, from quick and dirty to time consuming and expensive that heraldry may be utilized on and off the field by fighters, inspirations, adults, children, pets, groups, etc. A handout on period size and shape of "things that go on pole type objects and flap in the wind" will be available. Discussion, show and tell, and questions are encouraged.
How to be a Herald without Hurting Yourself
Instructor: Ciaran Cluana Ferta
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: Min 2 Max 30
Course description: A lungs-on class to teach the student how to herald 5-6 rounds of a tournament without hurting themselves. In this class you will learn basic vocal projection technique, the Order of Precedence (who goes first?) and proper technique for working on the tourney field.
