Bookings

...are coming in faster. Many and profuse thanks to those who've already booked!

Just so everyone is aware, bookings will close at 12pm Friday 26th June. So book now to guarentee yourself a sausage onna bun.

We're looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday. THIS Saturday!

Another Class Description

We're really looking forward to Sir Corin's Blacksmithing class. The description is below. In case of wet weather (though we're fervently hoping the sun shines), there will be alternative classes.

Basic Black Smithing: This class will begin with a short introduction on setting up a cheap first forge. The introduction will cover: materials and construction, fuel and where to get it, air supplies and basic tools. Following this will be a practical demonstration making an arrow head, knife, fork and fire striker (or as much as time will permit).

Please note that because the venue has no covered outdoor space the running of this class is at the mercy of the weather.

If it's raining or especially windy Sir Corin will instead run two shorter classes 'Medieval Astronomy' and 'A brief history of Time Keeping'.

Medieval Astronomy: This class covers the basics of medieval astronomy and will help with understanding those medieval timekeeping devices that relied on astronomical calculations.

A brief history of Time Keeping: This class covers period methods of measuring time with demonstrations of some reconstructions of medieval time keeping devices.

A Class Update

For those attending the belt making class, this just in from the teacher:

"For those wishing to make belts there is a cost associated ($10 for short belts (1.3m or shorter), $15 for long belts (up to 2m), or $20 for long belts in very heavy leather). If there are people wishing to attend that have their own materials they may of course attend for free (and I'll happily provide them with some needles to use and some thread), similarly anyone not wishing to construct a belt on the day is welcome to attend the workshop for free to learn about belts and period leatherworking techniques.
Regards,
Hugh"

So now you know!

Please book so we know how many to feed. It's hard to concentrate on an empty stomach.

An end to the anticipation

Here's another description of a class being run at BoC:

Brigandine Coats of Plates:Coats of plates are the perfect SCA Heavy combat armour; popular in the High Middle Ages, good impact spreading ability, flexible for dexterity, easy to make and repair, rust-concealing, easily made colourful and slimming, too. Gui has made several suits of this style of armour, and he will share his construction method with you, as well as hints and tips he picked up along the way.

Please don't forget to book. I need to know how many people we're feeding! Payment with booking is not required.

And now, the moment you've been waiting for, the class timetable is ready! Drum roll, please...



Classes marked with an asterix (*) incur a nominal fee.

Class descriptions

Just to whet your appetite, below are some descriptions of some of the classes on offer this year.

Feasting Fashions: "How Guests may be entertained in a manner both timely and handsome". Quick discourse into the fashions of hall and table layouts, decoration and serving of comestibles through the medieval period. (Mistress Marie)

Basics of Heraldry: A short introduction into what heraldry is, how it works, how to construct arms and why it was important in period. We will cover field divisions, ordinaries, sub-ordinaries, tinctures, charges, postures, lines of division; in short, everything that makes heraldry visually exciting but look somewhat inaccessible at a first glance. (Paddy)

Calligraphy and Illumination: Learn a basic overview of Calligraphy and Illumination before jumping in with both feet. Students will hopefully have something Illuminating they can take home by the end of the day. (Mistress Yseult)

Bookmaking*: Bookmaking 1 - make a praybook sized journal. Bookmaking 2 - make an A5 sized leather bound journal. (MoG)
*Note: These classes incur material costs of $10 each.

Costuming Basics - Fashion, Fabric, Fit and Finish: You've made a couple of T-tunics, and now you'd like to up the ante. Learn about what styles and fabrics to choose, how to get a good fit, and all of the finishing touches that will make your garment look good and last well. (Mistress Hunydd)

Welcome to the webpage for this year's Bunch of Classes! (From here on, referred to as BoC.)

We have a HUGE day in store for you. There will be classes ranging from making your own books and dyeing fabric with onion skins to making your own brigandine and basic blacksmithing. Don't know what a brigandine is? Come along to find out!

The where's and whyfor's are in the sidebar to the right. Stay tuned for the class timetable, class descriptions and directions on how to get to the venue.

Lunch (sausage on a bun) and some snacks (coffee/tea/cordial and biscuits) will be provided but you have to book if you want to be fed. For booking, contact the Steward.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!