Heraldry at the Tournament

A class on the role of the Herald at the Tournament in both the historic context and in the SCA in order to educate beginning and intermediate vocal heralds on how to serve their patron in Tournaments. No size limit No cost

Documenting Names using Online Sources

Where to look for good name sources, how to cite them. We will cover how to use the International Genealogy Index to document name elements.

 

 

The Mechanics of Heralding Court

Learn everything but the voice. What to do and when to do it. No limit of students, no age limit, no cost

 

Silent Heraldry

The class will have general information about sign language, the role of a Silent Herald, how to incorporate Silent Heralds into court proceedings.

 

Applying Personal Heraldry to SCA life  Information to come

 

Little and Loud

Vocal projection techniques for everyone, heralds, marshalls, or dance teachers. With practice, you too can be really, really loud. no limit of students, no age limit, no cost

 

Introduction to Standards for Evaluation of Names and Armory  Information to come

 

Hatchments: Heraldry for the Dead  Information to come

 

Period Typesetting Practices Information to come

 

Introduction to Music Theory Information to come

 

Your First Scroll

Like to color?  Like to doodle?  Never done scribal work?  WE CAN HELP!! Basic guidelines for creating simple scrolls will be given, then you get to try!!  Helpful things to bring:  Mechanical pencil, (sea shells like clams, oysters or scallops), small plastic containers, or egg crates.  Donation for materials greatly appreciated. 2 hours

Simple 15th c. floral borders
THL Aasa will show how to do some very simple floral borders from the turn-of-the-15th c. Prayer Book of Michelino Da Besozza. Easy flowers and leaves and some gold can be a gateway to the fabulous "squashed bug" illuminations! This is a hands-on class. If you have your own gouaches and brushes, great, if not materials will be provided. Handout and materials fee $5 STRICT class limit of 10.  Length: 1.5-2 hours

 

Pouncing: Cheating in Period

Drawing not your strong suit? Ever see an illumination in a manuscript and think "I could never do that!"? Worry no more! Learn how scribes in period would copy images from one document to another using simple techniques and easily available tools. Useful for a variety of arts, but this class will emphasize the scribal aspect. A class for artisans of all skill levels.
 

Beginning Diapering   Information to come

 

Illumination Cheats for Absolute Beginners

If you cannot draw a straight line with a ruler (like me), then this is the class for you. You will leave class with an illuminated scroll ready for calligraphy. 2 hours, no limit of students, no age limit, no cost

 

Using Digital Libraries

Primary sources far away?  Too little documentation on Google images?  Many libraries around the world have no begun to use high quality digital images of manuscripts and some have a great deal of documentation associated with the images.  This class will show some of these sites.  If you have a computer or smartphone with internet access, the sites can be sent to you during class to store in your personal favorites sections.

 

Troubleshooting Gold

What to do when your gold leaf doesn't stick, is too sticky or otherwise just isn't doing what you want it to do!

 

Paints from around the house

Don't want to use your hazardous materials degree to make your own paints?  Never fear, there are things all around you to use!

 

Applique  Information to come

 

Manuscript Guilding Information to come

 

Illumination 2.0: Shading Techniques This will be a hands-on class on improving your techniques for shading and drapery getting those darks darker and lights lighter!

 

 

Pouncing and Shading for Embroidery Information to come

 

Heraldic Clothing Information to come

 

Edible Heraldry
Join THL Aasa as she describes different foodways and tools to help make your next feast, vigil spread, royalty luncheon or display of tasty noms more colorful and personalized with the use of heraldry. No actual cooking will be done, however, sources and a couple of helpful recipes will be provided. Handout donations accepted, no class limit 1 hr.