A&S: Book Binding
A lecture about types of bookbinding in period and give information about the materials needed and process being used in the class next week Date: February 17, 2018 at 7:30 PM Instructor: Forester James Barkley Ages: 8+
A&S: Wire Temple Rings II
Learn to make a type of jewelry worn by medieval Rus and Slav women. Students will leave class with at least one pair of temple rings.There will be kits for $5 for at least 10 students. Auditors welcome. Students who have their own wire cutters and round nose pliers are …
Meeting Minutes: 25-Jan-52
Seneschal Announcements The Baronial Trim is in, and being sold for $2/yard. About half of the order has been sold. Please see Cadfan to purchase. Other Announcements A challenge of self-improvement has been issued to the archers of the Kingdom to improve their individual Royal Round score by 33% from …
A&S: How to Fit an Armscye
In sewing, the armscye is the armhole, the fabric edge to which the sleeve is sewn. The length of the armscye is the total length of this edge; the width is the distance across the hole at the widest point. This class will cover how to properly fit an armscye …
Meeting Minutes: 17-Jan-52
Seneschal Announcements The Baronial Trim is in, and being sold for $2/yard. About half of the order has been sold. Please see Cadfan to purchase. Tariq is stepping down as Iron Key, and Dmitri as pursuivant. If you’re interested in the taking on either role, apply tonight. Applications for both positions …
Meeting Minutes: 10-Jan-52
Seneschal Announcements The Baronial Trim is in, and being sold for $2/yard. Please see Cadfan to purchase. Tariq is stepping down as Iron Key. If you’re interested in the taking on the role, please talk with Tariq about what is involved. Dmitri is stepping down as Pursuivant. Again, if you’re …
A&S: Gold Leaf in Illumination
Date: January 17 at 7:30 PM Instructor: Master Aiden Elfäedur Ages: 8+
Meeting Minutes: 3-Jan-52
Seneschal Announcements The Baronial Trim is in, and being sold for $2/yard. Please see Cadfan to purchase. Tariq is stepping down as Iron Key. If you’re interested in the taking on the role, please talk with Tariq about what is involved. Dmitri is stepping down as Pursuivant. Again, if you’re …
Officer Opening – Herald and Iron Key
The Barony of the Cleftlands is accepting applications for Herald and Iron Key. These positions require current SCA membership. If you would like to be considered for these positions, please fill out the application online. The submission will be received by the Baron, Baroness, Seneschal, and current office holder for …
Congratulations Winter 2018 Award Recipients!
Congratulations to all the recent Award recipients for January, February, and March! Middle Kingdom 12th Night (06 Jan, 2018) Sazia de Sarro – Order of the Willow Serena Kimbalwyke – Award of the Sapphire Regular Event in the Cleftlands (27 Jan, 2018) Yashoda D’Albuquerque – Award of Arms Ysenda ingen Maldouen …
Yule Revel
On December 20, the Barony of the Cleftlands celebrated the end of the month with a Tudor-themed Yule Revel. Our many members arrived in Tudor or other festive clothing to celebrate the many festivities in December. The snack table was laden with delicious treats, the white elephant gift exchange had …
A&S: How to Sew a Drawstring Pouch
This class is to provide a beginner level sewing project for a practical item one can use to hold and carry small things. No experience needed. Material provided. Demonstrated skills: how to thread a need, running stitch (aka basting stitch), and whip stitch. Date: January 10, 2017 at 7:30 PM …
Meeting Minutes: 06-Dec-52
Seneschal Announcements Over the holidays, we will meet: December 13 – Meeting December 20 – Yule Revel December 27 – No Meeting January 3 – Meeting After 5 years of service, James Barkley has stepped down as Baronial Archery Marshal. Garvin the Slow is stepping into the role. Ginevra’s NOWM bid …
Congratulations Forester Garvin, Archery Marshal!
The Cleftlands would like to welcome Forester Garvin the Slow as Archery Marshal! A special thanks to the outgoing Archery Marshal Forester James Barkley for his hard work and service over the years and we wish well in his retirement.
A&S: Historical Herbal Medicine
Covering the history of herbal medicine as described from some of the earliest texts of the monasteries. Topics included would be the different herbs used, how they were prepared, how they were used, and what the people thought the herbs would do and why some of them did not actually …
December Dessert Revel: Cleftlands Yule
Their Excellencies Crispin and Gianna, fifth Baron and Baroness of the Cleftlands, cordially invite you to their December Dessert Revel to be held on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 in Euclid, OH. Enjoy a relaxing evening among friends celebrating the end of year festivities in the Tudor style! Bring your favorite …
A Regular Event in Cleftlands
On January 27, 2018 join the Barony of the Cleftlands in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the founding of the Barony! Enjoy an afternoon of armored and rapier tournaments, special arts and sciences displays, classes, fine dining, and so much more. St. Johns Byzantine Cathedral 1900 Carlton Road, Parma OH …
Congratulations Alessandro Vitturi Da Canal!
On Wednesday, November 29th, the Cleftlands lists were opened up to all rapier combatants to test their mettle in the (now) annual tournament. Numerous inspired combatants stepped forth and took to the lists. When the flurry of steel, sweat, and dramatic deaths slowed and the last blows were counted, one …
A&S: Courtesy in the SCA
Class includes: When and how to bow or curtsy Recognizing and addressing royalty and other prominent folks Behavior towards the thrones Court and being called into court “A spotters guide to the Midrealm’s Royal Regalia” Date: December 20 at 8:00 PM Instructor: Duke Alen Elegil and Mistress Constanza de Mendoza …
Meeting Minutes: 15-Nov-52
Announcements The Cleftlands will be observing the following holiday meeting schedule: November 15 – Meeting November 22 (Thanksgiving) – No Meeting November 29 – Armored Tourney & Dessert Revel December 6 – Meeting December 13 – Meeting December 20 – Yule Revel December 27 (Christmas/New Years) – No Meeting January 3 – …