Monthly Baronial A&S Classes

The Barony of the Flaming Gryphon holds monthly A&S Activities and classes. Currently, the classes are held after the Baronial Meeting, which is on the second sunday of every month at 5 pm. Previous classes have included brewing, parchment craft, costume and textile arts,medieval herbs and cooking, and many other crafts.

If you would like to see a class on a particular subject or are interested in hosting a class, please contact the Baronial Minister of Arts and Sciences. There is also an A & S Survey you can fill out to indicate your interests and preferences regarding the Monthly A & S Classes.

A & S Class Schedule

September 10, 2000: Period Beadwork

Lady Grizel has been researching period beadwork for years. She will be teaching a hands-on class on period beadwork and bead embroidery after the Baronial meeting on September 10. For a small fee you will recieve the beads and materials to create your own beaded Tudor rose favor. A handout will be available. Check out Lady Grizel's Medieval Beadwork page for more information on the art of period beading.

October 8, 2000: Sugarpaste, The Art of Illusion Food

Mistress Rosamund is renowned for her skill in the art of period illusion food. She has crafted playing cards, china dishes,and all manner of items of sugar paste that look (and taste!) better than the real thing. She will be teaching a class in the art of crafting subtleties and other items of sugarpaste after the baronial meeting on October 8.

November 12, 2000: Period Fabric Painting (& Tiraz-making)

Do you want to spiff up your campsite, but would rather walk across the Sahara than attempt a tapestry or appliqued banner? Never fear! Our Baron, Sir Berach de Winterbourne, will be giving a class on the art of painting banners and fabric hangings. You'll learn how to paint your device on a hanging or a shield cover. We will also be making baronial Tirazes (painted fabric strips) for the Baron and Baroness to give out as favors. Come support your local barony after the Baronial meeting on November 12th!