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SPRING RUM! April 25, 2009
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| Class Name | Instructor | Description | Student Limit | Age Limit | Class Length | Cost |
| Perspective
on the World 10am |
Baroness Catriona nicHugh Mclaey | For
the artist in the Middle Ages, art was to explain God’s plan
not to reproduce how an individual saw the world. What changed and
why? We will explore the influence perspective had on art, but also
on philosophy, warfare, and city planning. Handout |
None | None | 1 hour | $0 |
| The
Medieval Monastic Widow 11am |
Master Johann von Metten | A
look at the religious vocations of the early middle ages Handout |
None | None | 1 hour | $0 |
| A
History of Medieval Universities 1pm |
Master Johannes von Narrenstein | A
history of medieval universities, from their origins as scholars'
guilds, through the various majors, prescribed texts, and the debates
on Aristotle and other writers, ending with student life and graduations.
Handout |
None | None | 1 hour | $0 |
| The
Astrolabe 2pm |
Master Johannes von Narrenstein | The
astrolabe is a medieval analog computer. Its parts will be discussed
and three of its uses will be demonstrated, relying on Chaucer's
text 'Treatise on the Astrolabe.' Take-home sheets will allow participants to construct their own astrolabes at home. Handout |
None | None | 1 hour | $0 |
| The
Medieval Calendar, Feasts, and Holy Days 3pm |
Baroness Catriona nicHugh Mclaey | The
Medieval year revolved around foods that could or could not be eaten
due to holy day customs. The class will look at how the calendar
was written and some of the restrictions cooks dealt with in relationship
to the calendar, both agricultural and ecclesiastical. Handout |
None | None |
1 hour | $0 |
| Roundtable: Doing Your 14th Century Persona Well 4pm |
Duchess Eanor of Amberhall | A mediated roundtable discussion on ways we can do better 14th century. | None | None | 1 hour | $0 |
| Roundtable: Thrown Weapons Discussion 11am |
THL Dominique | An open discussion on thrown weapons. Thrown weapons in the Midrealm in the past, present, and future; where we have been, where we are, and where we want to go. Bring your suggestions and ideas and we'll talk. | None | None | 1 hour | $0 |
| Great
Activities for Youth Pointe 1pm |
Lady Anthoinette Martel | Meet
with the Kingdom Minister of Youth and others who are interested
in preparing interesting and educational activities for our SCA
youth. Please bring with you the endeavors that have worked the
best in order to share and to discuss what has been a success or
just come and gather ideas. Handouts would be welcomed. |
None | None | 1 hour | $0 |
| Midrealm
Chronicler Training 2pm |
Baroness Katarina Peregrine, Kingdom Chronicler | Join
the Kingdom Chronicler for this required
session of baronial and group chroniclers. Get up to date on new
policies, legal guidelines, and more. Handout |
None | None | 1 hour | $0 |
| Basic
Heraldic Design 3pm |
Lord Damian Nihthauk | The
rules and practices involved in the design of a heraldic device are explained using the mnemonic BASIC. The intent
is to provide a non herald with simple tools to assist them in designing
their personal heraldic device. The class includes a handout that
explains these BASIC rules in simple terms. Handout |
None | None | 1 hour | $0 |
| Heraldic
Flags & Banners 4 pm |
Lord Damian Nihthauk | Different
types of flags and banners used to display personal and group heraldry will be discussed. Examples of a variety
of flags and banners will be available to be inspected. Emphasis
of the class is how to design a "period style" display
using modern material and techniques. The class includes a handout
on the history of heraldic flags and banners and their design and
construction. Handout |
None | None | 1 hour | $0 |
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