A&S: Your Second Garb
You’ve made your first tunic, now it’s time to explore the creation of your second piece of garb! Date: December 13 at 8:00 PM Instructor: The Honorable Lady Ursula Mortimer Ages: 15+
Meeting Minutes: 8-Nov-52
Announcements There will be no meeting on 22-Nov. Demos Many thanks to Eve and Carl who organized and set up the demo at the Mini Maker’s Fair and to the demo attendees, especially those who stood off the fiery mechanical dragon. Please see: http://www.cleftlands.org/2017/cleveland-mini-maker-fair-demo/ for more information about the demo. …
Officer Opening – Archery Marshal
The Barony of the Cleftlands is accepting applications for Archery Marshal. This position requires current SCA membership. If you would like to be considered for this position, please fill out the application online. The submission will be received by the Baron, Baroness, Seneschal, and Archery Marshal for review prior to …
November Dessert Revel: Cleftlands Rapier Classic
Their Excellencies Crispin and Gianna, fifth Baron and Baroness of the Cleftlands, cordially invite you to their fall Cleftlands Rapier Classic. This tournament will be held on Wednesday, November 29th, 2017 in Euclid, OH. All authorized rapier combatants are encouraged to participate, regardless of rank, station, or location. The tournament …
Cleveland Mini Maker Fair Demo
On Saturday, November 4th, fourteen members of the Barony of the Cleftlands participated in the Mini Maker Fair at the Cleveland Public Library. The event showcased the talents of makers from far and wide. Exhibits included life-sized functioning models of Star Wars droids, a Tesla Coil orchestra, and a 30-foot …
Meeting Minute: 1-Nov-52
Announcements There will be no meeting on 22-Nov. Demos Eve: Demo at Mini Maker’s Faire this weekend at Cleveland Public library downtown. Need fighters, A&S displays, etc. limited parking. Set up at 7, demo begins at 10. Events Regular Event in January Katerin is Class Coordinator. If you’d like to …
A&S: Three Period Combat Styles
Brief overview of three period combat techniques for potential study by all fighters next year. We will be covering Fiore, I: 33, and Polish Saber. Handouts will be provided, and attendees will be asked to provide their opinions on which we should study. Date: November 15, 2017 at 8:30 PM …
A&S: Head Coverings Across Europe
This will be a survey of head coverings moving east to west across Europe. If you have specific regions or time periods which you would like to investigate, please let me know. Then I can give you a list of materials to work with and bring to class. Date: November …
Holiday Meeting Schedule
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 …
Congratulations Fall 2017 Award Recipients
Congratulations to all the recent Award recipients for October, November, and December! Cleftlands Yule (20 Dec, 2017) Ealdred of Gwyntarian – Award of Saint Clairiel Clairiel du Vent Argent – Award of Saint Clairiel Aldermoureis Ventzke – Award of Saint Alfred Tarmach ben Yehuda al-Khazari – Award of Saint Alfred
Congratulations Mistress Milesent and Archers!
On October 28th, the Marche of Tirnewydd hosted the event Red Dragon at a new site in Marysville, OH. Heeding the call to arms, the archers of the Cleftlands traveled en masse to the south to arch as well as compete in the William Tell shoot. The price of admission …
All Saints Day Revel
On October 25, the Barony of the Cleftlands celebrated the end of month with a gathering themed All Saints Day. Our many members arrived in saintly costumes, cleverly constructed masks, or in garb to revel the night away. The Cook’s Guild sponsored the subtlety challenge of disguised food and the …
A&S: Wire Temple Rings
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: 18-Oct-52
Announcements The Barony is now taking bids for NOWM and Standard Bearers in 2018. Please talk with Cadfan if you want to know what’s involved in an event bid. October Dessert Revel (25-Oct) has a theme of All Saints Day. There will be a Masked Ball, a Costume contest, and a …
A&S: Leather Masks
Make a leather half-mask (Columbina style ) to wear at the Masque/Revel at the end of this month. Date: October 18 at 8:00 PM Instructor: Master Oliver Stillman Ages: 15+
Meeting Minutes: 11-Oct-52
Announcements The Barony is now taking bids for NOWM and Standard Bearers in 2018. Please talk with Cadfan if you want to know what’s involved in an event bid. October Dessert Revel (25-Oct) has a theme of All Saints Day. There will be a Masked Ball: Oliver will teach classes …
Congratulations Forester Garvin!
Congratulations to Forester Garvin the Slow for sweeping the tournaments at Merlin’s Merry Minions hosted at the event The Beast Of Fall, held on October 7 in the Barony of Red Spears. He succeeded in scaring away groundhogs from the range, then took the royal rounds, and finally slew Sir …
October Dessert Revel: All Saints Day
Greetings unto the populace and neighbors of the Cleftlands! On Wednesday, October 25 the regularly scheduled dessert revel will be transformed into a celebration of All Saints Day! Join us for medieval themed garb challenges, dancing at the masqued ball, painted gourd challenge, or participate in a subtlety challenge sponsored …
Congratulations Duchess Runa, Minister of Arts & Sciences!
The Cleftlands would like to welcome Duchess Runa Æikibrandskona as Minister of Arts & Sciences! A special thanks to the outgoing Minister of Arts and Sciences Baroness Colette du Pré for her hard work and service. While you’re here, would you like to… Teach a Class Request a Class
Congratulations Lady Eve of Cleftlands, Demo Coordinator!
The Cleftlands would like to welcome Lady Eve of Cleftlands as Demonstration Coordinator! A special thanks to the outgoing Demo Coordinator Syr Artair Mac Neacail for his hard work and service over the years and for spearheading the regional demonstration held annually at Mapleside Farms.