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Guild: Cooks Meeting (6 May)
We’ll be holding this Guild meeting via Zoom. To avoid ‘zoom bombing’, there will be a waiting room for the meeting. If I don’t recognize the name, you won’t be let in. If you aren’t totally sure I’ll recognize the name you use with Zoom (I am, after all, pretty miserable at names), please respond …
A&S: Going Round the Garden
Its time to get serious about all things garden. And Cleftlands boasts a great many gardeners and would be gardeners of everything from Phlox to Flax.This will be a round table where we will explore topics like how to plan, what plant, resources for unusual crops and other topics both period and practical. Are you …
A&S: More Bread and Curry
Join Lord Rojhon for a curry and bread making class with food to be shared after. 5$ to cover the cost of groceries” Date: 4-Mar at 7:30 in the kitchen Instructor: Lord Rojhon Ages: 12+
A&S: Making Pinata Crests, Part II
We are making crest pinatas for a tournament at Regular event! Our goal is to make 40 small round ones to look like Nebuly. We will be making them out of paper mache during the Feb 19 meeting, then painting half of them blue and half white at dessert revel on Feb 26. Expect to …
Class: Combat Archery Administration
Instructor: Sarah of the Erie Sea Date: 7 to 9 pm, 26-Feb at the Cleftlands meeting site. Ages: Adults only For all Armored Combat Marshals, CA Marshals, and CA MITs This class covers the basics of that you need to know about Combat Archery at an event when you’re marshaling. All Armored Combat Marshals should know this …
A&S Class: Making Pinata Crests, Part 1
We are making crest pinatas for a tournament at Regular event! Our goal is to make 40 small round ones to look like Nebuly. We will be making them out of paper mache during the Feb 19 meeting, then painting half of them blue and half white at dessert revel on Feb 26. Expect to …
A&S: Indigo/Shibori Dyeing Techniques
Shibori is is a Japanese manual resist dyeing technique traditionally done with indigo dye. We will talk about different methods of making these patterns, and show you how to create them. We will have pebbles, blocks, and other items for you to prepare your own cotton, wool, linen, or silk for dyeing. The tutorial will give you some …
A&S: Wire-Wrapped Rings for Largesse
Their Majesties have specifically requested gifts of rings that they can present as largesse. Take this opportunity before Regular Event to learn and make wire-wrapped rings, as largesse to be presented to his Majesty at the event. Instructor: Elizabeth Alles When: 13-Feb at 7:30 pm in Room 10 of the Cleftlands Meeting site. Ages: All …
A&S: Make Your Own Turnshoes!
Yes, with a little persistence you can make your own period shoes! Many styles of medieval shoes can be made with relatively simple tools and techniques. This class will provide an overview of medieval turnshoes, demonstrate basic techniques, and provide resources for learning more. If I can make shoes, so can you. Come hear about …
Cancelled: A&S: Dante’s Inferno
Unfortunately: this presentation has been cancelled. We’re looking to reschedule later in the spring. Experience a whirlwind presentation that spans popular misconceptions about Dante’s vision of Hell (vs what he actually said), the political, social, and religious context of Dante’s life, and the astounding connections between Dante and St. Augustine, pop music, and Quentin …
A&S: A Variety of Custards
Come join the Cleftlands Cooks to make and enjoy bread pudding, lemon curd, and a creme anglaise: all custards of different techniques and flavors. Date: 22-Jan at 7:30 pm in the kitchen Instructor: Angharad ferch Tangwystl Ages: 12+
A&S: Historic Hair
Historic hair:How and why men and women did their hair and what it means Instructor: Lord Rojnan Date: January 15 at 7:30 PM, Room 10 Instructor: Lord Rojnan Ages: All
A&S: Needle Felt Ornaments
Bring you favorite cookie cutter and a towel! Why? Cause we are going to be making ornaments out of fleece! Needle felting is an art that has all kinds of possibilities from decorative work to lifelike animals. We are going to start easy, just enough to get you hooked, cause that is the way I …
A&S: How to Fight the Kids
Taught by Kingdom Dean of Youth Rapier. Authorized Fencers! This 20 minute class (and paper work) will have you authorized to fence with Youth fencers. What better way to pass on your fencing prow to a future generation of SCAdians. Instructor: Warder Velvet When: December 11, 2019 at 7:30 PM to 8 PM Ages: All
A&S: Docs for Fairs
A&S Faire season is coming! In fact March 21 is the North Oaken A&S Faire. Come learn from a Master (see what I did there?) of the Art of Documentation. Where to look, citations, putting it together, and all that kind of stuff! Date: November 13 at 7:30 PM Instructor: Master Milesent de Vibert Ages: …
A&S: Japanese for Heralds and Others
A basic primer on spoken Japanese to help get into the spirit of the Reign of Seto Heika. We will especially focus on the terms of address for Their Majesties and the other terms likely to be used in courts to help heralds or anyone interested to prepare for upcoming events. Date: November 6, 2019 …
A&S: Advanced Footwork
Advanced footwork practice and drills for armored and rapier combatants. Date: October 30 at 7:00 PM Instructor: Dux Eikbrandr Solgyafi Ages: 12+
A&S: Bread and Curry
Join lord Rojhon for a curry and bread making class with food to be shared after. $5 to cover the cost of groceries. Date: Oct 23, 2019 at 7:30 PM Instructor: Lord Rojhon Ages: 12+
A&S: Silk Dyeing
Using period materials and methods, we’ll be dyeing some reeled silk red. Date: March 27, 2019 at 7:30 PM Instructor: Mistress Serena Kimbalwyke Ages: 12+
A&S: Roman Clothing for the SCA
Looking for something lighter and more comfortable to wear for the hot summer months? Go back in time to the Roman Empire (or Republic). This class will provide an overview and timeline of various options available to the citizens of Rome (male and female). Specifics on creating and sewing a few of the pieces will …