October 18, 2003

Craftsman Park

4450 Rex Lake Dr. Akron OH 44319
 

  Gates open at 9 am and close at 10 pm. Site is Wet.

Site: $5.00 Feast $6.00 pre reg

Site $6.00 Feast $7.00 at the door.

Non Member Site Surcharge $3.00
 

 

Classes

 

 

Banner Making

Ancel FitzCharles

A theory of banner design and construction. Sound advice from a veteran of over 80 banners! Lecture class; not hands-on.

4:00 - 5:00

Beginning Rus Music

Elizabeth Dowling

Basic Slavonic music modes (Rus style), with easy examples for beginners based on modern music reading! Depending on participant interest, class members may choose to sing a song prepared in class at or before feast!

4:00-5:00

Children's Theatre

Sofia Tyzes

Children will rehearse and give a brief performance immediately before feast. Parental participation is most welcome!

evening, indoors.

 

 

Everyman Class

Sofia Tyzes

The "everyman" concept in medieval theatre.

10:00 - 11:00

How to Sew a Simple Sarafan

Katya Milovidna

The Russian sarafan is a simple and versatile garment for women and girls. This class provides background on the sarafan in period and a practical method for sewing your own.

3:00 - 4:00

Introduction to Alchemy

Maelruin

Discussion of methods and theories; no gold, though!

3:00-5:00

 

Life in Ivan's Russia

Anastasia Kirolovna Ivanova

Excellent information on the basic lifestyle of the Russian people in period. Based in part on information from the Domostroi.

1:00 - 2:00

Modern Russian for Medieval Times

Leszek Dunajecki

An overview of Russian language, evolution of the modern Cyrillic alphabet. Leszek will also be willing to translate any persona name, quote for a device, etc. that people need into Russian.

2:00-3:00

Needle Felting

Irene the Questing

Needle felt a ball, bug, or pincusion using felting needles, clean carded wool, and a foam pad (materials provided). Hands-on class, including materials and handout. Fee: $10, or $5 if you bring your own clean, carded wool. Maximum 10 students.

11:00 - 12:00

   

Ritual as Reign: Rise of the Imperial Religion

Maelruin

An examination of the interrelationship between church and state in verious regions in period, including Imperial Russia. Taught in persona!

10:00 - 11:00

Survey of Rus & Mongol History

Nigel FitzMaurice

Everything you always wanted to know, but were afraid to ask, about of the interplay between these two great powers.

1:00 - 2:00

Sumptuary Laws in Ivan's Russia

Mordak

Who could wear what? What happened to those people who ignored the laws? Find out from a master of Russian garb!

10:00 - 11:00

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