ABOUT CHILDREN

Babies at Pennsic-A Discussion:
Discussion of the pros and cons of bringing young children to Pennsic. No fee, W 2 pm
Choosing and Using SCA Children's Toys:
Discussion on selecting toys for children appropriate for their age and an SCA setting. No fee, M 9 am

ADMINISTRATION

How to Produce a 'Kickin' Local Newsletter $:
Focusing on content and format for a local newsletter. $1.00, M 2 pm
The Media is your Friend (Or Should Be) $:
Dealing with publicity and the media. $1.00, W 3 pm
On Being a Chatelaine:
Recruiting and working with new comers. No fee, Th 2 pm

ARCHITECTURE

Design and Construction of Gothic Churches:
Covers Christian churches and other eclesiastical architecture of the Gothic period. No fee, Sa 11 am
Mediaeval Irish Tower Houses:
An overview of Medieval Irish stone construction of square stone towers which were primaritly a heavily fortified variation of the manor house. Includes the social and political conditions which contributed to their popularity. No fee, M 5pm
Renaissance Villas and Italian Domestic Architecture:
Lecture class covering Italian archtectural design for the home. No fee, Sa 4 pm

ASTRONOMY

A Tour of the Night Sky:
Learn the constellations visible from Pennsic. Raindate to be announced. No fee, Th 9 pm

BEADWORK

13th c. Beadwork from Saxony $:
A look at pictorial examples from Saxony, and the materials and techniques used to create them. $1.00, F 3 pm
*Middle Eastern Bead Accessories $:
Limit 15, overview with demonstration of techniques. $2.00, Tu 1 pm
*Period Beadwork $:
Limit 15, hands on class, materials supplied. $7.00, W 3 pm
Scouting Out the Bead $:
Introduction to period beadwork and where to find appropriate beads. $2.00, M 3 pm

BREWING

+Brewing Raspberry Mead $:
21 years+, a hands on brewing session. $2.00, M 10 am-1pm
+Introduction to Brewing Ale $:
21 years+, covers the basics of brewing ale. $1.00, Tu 11 am- 1 pm

CALLIGRAPHY

*Carolingian Minuscule Calligraphy $:
Limit 10, hands on, learn techniques for this beautiful, easy, readable hand of the 8-12th centuries. $2.00, M 9 am
Introduction to Calligraphy $:
For the novice, a hands on introduction to the art of writing. $3.00, M 10 am-noon
Japanese Calligraphy:
Lecture and demo of the different styles of Japanese calligraphy exploration of papers and inks. Design of Japanese documents and application of calligraphic styles to works of art and official documents will also be covered. No fee, M 2 pm
Making Scrolls for Byzantine Personas $:
Covers layout, decoration, choice of calligraphic hands, sources for creating a Byzantine style scroll. $1.00, W noon
Micrographics:
Overview of 1200 year old Jewish scribal art which draws pictures with text. No fee, F 2 pm

CAMPING

Basic Campcraft Knots:
Bring rope and learn how to tie knots useful around camp. No fee, M 10 am
Basic Campcraft Woodworking $:
Period techniques for using handtools for wodworking needa around your campsite. $5.00, W 9 am
*How to Start a Fire Like a Moderately Intelligent Saxon:
Limit 6. Learn period technique for starting your campfire. M, F and Sa 10 am

CANDLEMAKING

*Children's Candlemaking $:
Limit 8, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Make your own candle. $5.00, Th 9-noon
*Period Candlemaking $:
Limit 10. Covers the history of candlemaking with beeswax and tallow. $5.00, MTu and W 11 am - 1 pm or M, Tu and W 4-6 pm
*Basic Candlemaking $:
Limit 10. Learn basic candle making techniques. $5.00, MTu and W 2-4 pm or MTu and W 9-11 am
*Advanced Candlemaking $:
Limit 5, 3 sessions, basic or period class required before taking this class. $10.00, Th and F 2-5 pm/9-noon/2-5

COOKERY

Cooking form Period Sources:
Discussion of primary sources and how to use them . No fee, Th 4 pm
Cooks' Sharing Session:
Bring questions; we'll see if someone has an answer. No fee, F 4 pm
Confections:
Focussing on sweets from England with forays into France, Spain and Italy. No fee, Tu 4 pm
Fungi Prior to 1600 CE:
Folklore and Reality $: An overview of period fungi used as food and medicine. $0.50, F 1 pm
Late Period Italian Renaissance Cooking:
Survey and discussion, based on Libro Novo ca. 1549. No fee, M noon
Period Islamic Cooking:
A discussion of period sources and what the cooking is like. No fee, W 4 pm
Period Spices:
A hands on look at some of the more "exotic" spices used in period. No fee, F 9 am
Subtleties:
Lecture and sharring session, bring photos of your work. No fee, M 4 pm
Translation of Perid Cookbooks from Spain & Italy:
Discussion of 16th c. sources, using the computer to aid in translating, etc. No fee, Tu 3 pm

DANCE, EUROPEAN

Beginning Dance:
this class is targeted at first-time dancers, or those looking for a refresher course. A basic selection of dances will be covered, including Bransles, English Country, Pavans, & Almans. This class will be offered several times during the week, and the dances taught at each session will vary slightly. New dancers are encouraged to attend more than one session.
English Country Dance I:
these dances are not just for peasants; Queen Elizabeth I was quite fond of them. For those dancers who wish to expand their repetoire of English Country Dances. The first 15 minutes of class will be devoted to reviewing the steps, if necessary.
English Country Dance II:
for those dancers who wish to learn the more challenging English Country Dances. Some previous dance experience (or classes) is strongly recommended.
Basse Danses:
these "low dances" were the most popular style of dance in Burgundy, France, Italy, and Spain around the year 1500. This class will cover the repetoire of steps, and several different dances.
15th C. Italian Balli:
these lively dances were popular in Italy throughout the 15th century. This class will cover the repetoire of steps, and several dances.
16th C. Italian Balli:
these ornate dances were performed by the nobility in the European courts of the late 16th century. This class will cover the repetoire of steps, and several dances.
French Galliards:
these quick, light-footed dances are the companions to the more stately Pavans and Almans. This class will present the basic galliard, some variations, and also the Tourdion and the Volta.

DANCE, MIDDLE EASTERN

Basic Finger Cymbal Technique for Middle Eastern Dancers:
Beginning to intermediate level technique to complement Middle Eastern Dance. No fee, F 10 am
Beginning Middle Eastern Dance for Women:
Active participation class for the novice. No fee, Tu 11 am-12:30 pm
History of Middle Eastern Dance:
A lecture class. No fee, Tu 10 am
Improv. and Performance Tips for Bellydancers:
No fee, Daily see schedule at A&S
Informal Forum for Teachers of Middle Eastern Dance:
No fee, Daily see schedule at A&S
Introduction to Middle Eastern Dance $:
Participatory, covers basic warm-up, range of movements, basic tempos. optional $3.00, W noon-2 pm
Middle Eastern Dance Accents and Presentations:
Lecture and demo of finer points of Middle Easern dance. No fee, W 10 am

DYEING

Beginning Natural Dyes $:
Hands on class covering many dyestuffs from period, wear old clothes. $2.00, Tu 3-6 pm
Factors Affecting Color Production (Dyeing) $:
Lecture on why variations occur in dyeing. $.25, W 11 am
*Indigo Dyeing $:
Limit 12, Intermediate level hands on and lecture. $4.00, F 3-5 pm
*Orchil (Lichen) Dyeing:
Limit 10, bring a small natural fiber sample to dye. No fee, W 1 -3 pm

EMBROIDERY

*16th C. Turkish Embroidery $:
Covers non-counted silk and metal thread techniques accompanied by slides. $5.00 (optional materials packet), Th 10 am-noon
*Advanced Blackwork $:
Limit 6, Hands on exploration of blackwork embroidery on garment weight linen.. $6.00, Tu 9 am or Th 9 am
All That Glitters:
Weatern European Gothic Embroidery: Historical overview of techniques, materials and styles, includes demonstration. No fee, F 9 am
Elizabethan Embroidery Studio:
Recreate period setting with music and readings, bring your needlework . No fee, F 1 to 4 pm
Metal and Metalic Thread Embroidery $:
Techniques and materials for metal thead embroidery. $5.00, F 10 am-noon
More Designs for Your 16th C. Sampler $:
Bring your sampler. Discussion of counted thread embroidery, how to find and chart designs by period. $1.00, M 3 pm or F 3 pm
Netmaking $:
Make your own net for fishing, carrying stuff, etc. no experience necessary. $3.00, Th 2-4 pm
Opus Anglicum Embroidery for Beginners $:
Hands on class in which studens will learn how to do this famous style of embroidery using silk on linen. $3.00, Sa 9-11 am

GAMES

Amusements for Feasts, Faires and Frolics $:
Explores the history of physical and team games with participation of class. $1.00, W 3 pm
Chess for the Lost Non-Beginner:
For those who know how to play, but not well. Bring chess set and board. No fee, M 2 pm
Chess:
Royal Game for Common Players: For those familiar with chess rules and notation. No fee, Tu 2 pm
Introduction to Board Games $:
Explores history of board games with hands on practice. $1.00, F 2 pm

GARB

Elizabethan Costume Problem Solving:
Bring questions and problems you have found in reconstructing Elizabethan costume. No fee, M 10 am-noon
Making Doric and Ionic Chitons $:
Lecture on the two different styles of chiton for men and women. Covers fabrics and colors as well as how to make them. $0.25, M 1 pm
Making Early Byzantine Garb (4-8 th c.):
Covers fabrics and materials used in period, how garments were constructed, and what decorative motifs were used. $2.00, Tu 3-5 pm
Making More Period Field Garb:
Hands on exploration of materials, colors, and fabrics used for making basic tunics of Western Europe 900-1400 form period exapmles. No experience required. No fee, Tu 11 am
Middle Eastern Dance Costume:
A lecture class on designing period style garb. No fee, W 9 am
Sewing for Heraldic Design:
Design heraldic display for banners, clothing, and fighting gear. No fee, M 11 am
Smocking for German Renaissance Garb:
Explore this simple needle technique and see how it was used in late 15-early 16 century germany to enhance collars, dress fronts, and chemises. No experience required. No fee, W 11 am
Turkish and Persian Late Renaissance Costume:
Covers clothing head to toe. Includes Slide show and pattern drafting. No fee, M 3-6 pm
Waste-free Garment Cutting:
Learn methods of cutting fabric for garb that wastes little or no fabric. No fee, Tu 9am

GARB, ACCESSORIES

Brief History of Womens' Hats $:
Survey of women's hats throughout the Middle Ages. $1.00, M 10 am
Fashions in Gloves:
Review of gloves depicted in 15th and 16th century art and photos of extant gloves. Includes advice on making your own gloves. No fee, W 10:00
Ruff Making $:
Hands on class in constructing a sixteenth century ruff. $?, Th noon-3 pm

HERALDRY

Japanese Onomastics:
A history of Japanese names covering the different kinds of Japanese names and how they were used together. No fee, Th 5 pm
Russian Personal Names:
Covering basic grammatical rules of period name construction and advice in researching. No fee, F 5 pm

HERBOLOGY

Fragrant Elixirs and Common Scents:
Medieval use of fragrance, incl. incense, herbs and floral scents. No fee, W 2 pm

HISTORY

Japanese Tea Ceremony:
Experience the taste of tea with an abreviated tea ceremony based on late medieval aspects of the ceremony. No fee, F 2 pm
The Khazars:
A Lecture on their histroy and conversion to Judaism. No fee, W 5 pm
Medieval Islamic History:
An outline survey course. No fee, Tu noon-2 pm

ILLUMINATION

Carolingian and Ottoman Illumination and Scroll Design $:
Survey class covering early period non-celtic illumination. Design, layout, initials and choice of calligraphic hands will be explored. $1.00, W 4 pm
Introduction to Illumination:
For the novice, a hands on introduction on how to illustrate scrolls using simple techniques. $3.00, Tu 10 am-noon
Using Period Pigments $:
Hands on grinding, grading, cleaning, and mixing pigments. $2.00, Tu 2 pm

LACE

*Beginning Bobbin Lace $:
Limit 10. Hands on class for the beginner, materials available. $10.00 (optional equipment), Th noon-2 pm
Lace:
How to Acieve a Period Look: An overview of period lace styles with tips on how to make what is currently available look period. No fee, Sa 1 -3 pm

LAW

Medieval Influences on Modern Law:
Discussion of how modern law has grown out of medieval law and how remnats still exist in laws today. No fee, F 5 pm

MARTIAL ARTS

Closed Sword And Sheild:
A Voice from A.S. IV: A discussion of an early SCA fighting style and its relation to current styles. No fee, Tu 2 pm

MEDICINE

*Vitals are Vital $:
Limit 10 hands on course on what vital signs are and how to take them $2.00, M 2-4pm and Tu 2-4pm and Th 2-4pm

METALWORK

*Making a Pennannular Broach $:
Limit 6 per session. Hands on, materials provided to make your own broach. $3.00, Tu,Th and F see schedule at A&S

MUSIC

A Bag of Merry Tunes $:
Bring an instrument if you like, learn some period tunes. $4.00, Sa 11 am
Bagpiping Improvement Workshop:
Bring practice chanter, for pipers with some experience. No fee, Th 10:30 am-noon
Basic Music Notation in Gregorian Chant:
Covering notation and theory of Gregorian chant. No fee, Sa noon
Celtic Harping:
Basic history and technique. No experience necessary, loaner harps available. No fee, M through F 10 am
Early Medieval Dance Music:
Focus on 13-14th c. dance music styles: estampie, istanpita, nota, etc. No fee, M noon
Gregorian Chant Notation:
Discussion of "square" neumatic notation, styles of chant, church modes, and technique. No fee, F noon
Harpers' Gathering:
Bring your harp or come to listen. No fee, F 9-11 am
*Introduction to Bagpiping:
Students will be instructed in the use of a practice chanter, learn how to play scales, and find appropriate equipment. Limited number of practice chanters available. No Fee (or purchase equipment), Th 9-10:30am
Loud Band Practice:
Drop in, bring your own shawm, sackbut, percussion instrument, novices welcome or come to listen. No fee, M, Tu, W, F 2 pm
Madrigals I $:
A participatory singing class, covering Italy, Germany, France and England. Music will be provided. $?, Tu 1 pm
Madrigals II $:
A participatory singing class covering Italy, Germany, France, and England, different music from Madrigals I. Music will be provided. $2.00, W 1 pm
Middle Eastern Drumming/Culture:
Daily classes in Midlle Eastern culture and drumming practice on a drop-in basis. No fee, Daily noon-4:00
Secrets of the Portative Organ:
A lecture with demo, including construction and trying to play one. No fee, F 1 pm

NEWCOMERS

Welcome to the SCA:
A brief introduction to the society for the novice. No fee, M and F 1 pm, Thurs 11 am

PERSONA

How to Be Your Persona:
Learn ways to make your persoan more realistic. Tell time, count money, and other daily activities the way it was done in your persona's period. No fee, F 4 pm
Merchanting in Persona:
Historical survey and suggestions on how to adopt a merchant persona. No fee, W 9 am
Speaking Forsoothly (Beginning) $:
Learn a selection of Elizabethan dialects to convers in period style. $1.00, Tu 2-4 pm
Speaking Forsoothly (Advanced) $:
Continuation of the beginning class. Polish your skills in a selection of Elizabethan dialects to convers in period style. $1.00, W 2-4 pm

PHILOSOPHY

Rhetoric:
The Scolarly Manner of Address pt.1: Part 1 is Common Fallacies of Logic. Series covers the manner of speaking, arguing, and research employed by the medieval teacher No fee, M 11 am
Rhetoric:
The Scolarly Manner of Address pt.2: Part 2 is Research for Teaching and Argumentation. Series covers the manner of speaking, arguing, and research employed by the medieval teacher. No fee, Tu 9 am
Rhetoric:
The Scolarly Manner of Address pt.3: Part 3 is Construction and Analysis of Arguments. Series covers the manner of speaking, arguing, and research employed by the medieval teacher. No fee, W 11 am
Rhetoric:
The Scolarly Manner of Address pt.4: Part 4 is Scholarly Manner of Address. Series covers the manner of speaking, arguing, and research employed by the medieval teacher. No fee, Th 9 am

POETRY

Late Period Poetry:
Forms and Examples: Survey class covering sonnets, sestina, ballades, etc. and the basics of poetic construction. $2.00, W 10-noon

POTTERY

Period European Pottery Despite Modern Limitations:
Presenting ways to deal with materials hazards and availability, lack of studio space, etc. No fee, F noon

RESEARCH

A Librarian's Guide to Doing In-depth SCA Research:
Novice or intermediate researches will learn how to polish their research skills to find SCA applicable sources. No fee, F 9 am
Medieval Research Sources:
Learn how to choose good sources and where to find them. No fee, Tu 5 pm

SIGN LANGUAGE

SCA Specific Sign Language $:
No signing experience necessary. $1.50, MW and F 11 am

STORYTELLING

Basic Performance Techniques for Storytellers:
Successful tips for polishing storytelling skills. $1.00, Tu 11 am
Basic Storytelling Technique:
A summary of tricks, cheats, devices, and other methods of telling a passable story. No fee, F 11 am
Jewish Storytelling:
Every culture tells stories differently. What makes Jewish storytelling unique. No fee, F noon
So You Want to Tell a Story$:
Successful tips for polishing your storytelling skills. $1.00, Tu 10 am

TEXTILES

*Feltmaking $:
Limit 8, hands on instruction to make your own felted cap. $5.00, W 3-6 pm
History of Knitting:
Survey of knitting from its earliest beginnings through the end of period. No fee, Tu noon
*Selecting and Preparing Wool $:
Limit 15, Hands on class demonstrating, how to prepare a fleece, clean it and identify breeds. $1.00, W noon
*Silk Reeling $:
Limit 8, hands on. Learn how to degum and unwind the silk filament from a silkworm cocoon. $5.00, Th 3-6 pm

THEATER

Ensemble Rigodon Concert:
a five-member consort from the Debatable Lands and a winner in last year's Pennsic polyphonic music competition, will perform a variety of music on recorder, hammer dulcimer, double bass, guitar, percussion, and other instruments. No fee, S 4 pm
SCA Stage Presence:
Hands on workshop for those intersested in putting their best foot forward in Court, on the field, etc. No fee, M 9 am
Shakespeare Reading:
Class will participate in a dramatic reading of Cymbeline. No fee, Th 10-12 am
Starting an Acting Company in the SCA:
Helpful hints on how to get drama started and growing in your group. No fee, F 10 am
I Sebastiani:
Commedia del'Arte performance by the greatest troup in the world! No fee, M 5-6:30pm

WEAVING

*Advanced Tablet Weaving $:
Limit: 10, hands on broken twill, double faced, for experienced tablet weavers. Limited number of auditors welcome. $2.00, Tu 10 am
*Beginning Tablet Weaving $:
Limit 8, hands on class on the fundamentals of tablet weaving. $2.00, W 10 am
*Beginning Tablet Weaving $:
Limit: 8, hands on instruction with equipment provided. Limited number of auditors welcome. $2.00, M 10 am
*Beginning Weaving:
Limit 10 Hands on introduction covering the basics. No fee, Th 9-11 am
*Braided Belts $:
Limit 10, Hands on class will cover 8 strand, two color finger braided belt. $5.00, M 9 am or W 9 am
*Pick-up Brocade Weaving:
Limit 12 for ADVANCED weavers with experience on floor looms. No fee, Th 11 am-1pm
*Slentra (Scandinavian Braiding Technique):
Limit 15, No special equipment is needed-just fingers and toes to learn this 10-14 strand braiding technique. No fee, Tu 9-11 am
Some Early Period Tablet Weaving Techniques:
A lecture class illustratied by techniques used in the early part of SCA period. No fee, Th 1 pm

WOMEN'S STUDIES

Women in the Guilds:
Women's role in the guild system and that they were often members. No fee, F 1 pm

WOODWORKING

*Wood Carving:
Limit 12, first hour is lecture/demo with no limit. Second hour is hands on limited to 12. No fee, Sa 9-11