This is a list of the classes currently planned for Hrim-Schola VI, hosted by the Shire of Frosted Hills, East Kingdom, Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., on 2 March 2002. Please check back periodically to keep abreast of the offerings. Last updated 27 February 2002.

For further information, you can contact the instructors or the Chancellor, Þóra Sharptooth.

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Classes offered at Hrim-Schola VI, 2 March 2002

Heraldic Track

Basic Name Construction, Master Herveus d'Ormonde: A general discussion of European naming customs, with guides to the common patterns of name formation in several cultures. One hour. 11:00am.
Building a Heraldic Library (possible), instructor to be announced: What books does a beginning herald need and where can he get them? One hour. 12:15pm.
Charge Groups in English Medieval Heraldry: How to Research Medieval Heraldry and Apply it to Re-creation, Lord Rouland Carre: Rouland will present some results from his research, previously published in the 1992 Known World Heraldic Symposium Proceedings, into how charges were arranged in English medieval arms. He will explain how he went about his research and how it can be used to help design more authentic arms. One hour. 11:00am.
Drawing for Heralds, Lady Alayne Alexandra Nyvern Nightwatch: Drawing in period style: period artistic styles, drawing techniques, and materials. Two hours. 1:30pm.
The Herald in the Medieval Tournament, Master Arval Benicoeur: The original business of the medieval herald was organizing and running tournaments. This class will discuss that role and how it evolved. One hour. 12:15pm.
Names for Celts (possible), Master Arval Benicoeur: Discusses basic naming customs in the various Celtic languages, especially Gaelic and Welsh, and common mistakes made by re-creators attempting to choose medieval names in these languages. This class is a more full development of the instructor's Hrim-Schola IV class. One hour. 1:30pm.
A Semé of Heralds: A structured opportunity for heralds to get together and do what they do best: communicate! One hour. 4:00pm.
The Stuff Around the Shield, Lord Pedro de Alcazar: Find out about crests and supporters: when people started to use them, regional variations, and more! One hour. 2:45pm.

Woodworking Track

The Common Bucket, Master Macsen Felinfoel: This class will cover the basics of making a watertight, iron banded softwood bucket. Hands on because coopering is not a one man job. Tools and material selection will be discussed. 11:00am.
The Oseberg Tablet Loom, Lord Haraldr Bassi: Re-creating an extant ninth-century tablet weaving loom from Scandinavia. Lecture/demo: one hour. 12:15pm.
Take Home a Loom, Lord Haraldr Bassi: Hands-on construction of an adaptation of the Oseberg narrow band tablet loom using various hand woodworking tools including chisels, augers, planes and knives. No previous woodworking skills required. Materials fee $15; participants limited to 5. Auditors welcome. Workshop: two hours. 1:30pm.

Other Cool Stuff

Bayeux Tapestry Embroidery Stitches, Mistress Ana Ilevna: Learn the embroidery stitches used on the Bayeux Tapestry. Instructor will provide materials. Optional materials fee ($.50) for embroidery hoop. One hour. 12:15pm.
Calligraphic and Illuminatory Theory, Lady Alayne Alexandra Nyvern Nightwatch: This class will deal with the "how to" aspects of learning and refining individual skill levels in the calligraphic and illuminatory arts. Students are encouraged to bring projects which they are working on. Beginners to experts are welcomed in the class. Ages 12 and up. Limit 10 people. One hour. 11:00am.
Medieval Gardening, Lady Jadwiga Zajaczkowa: Get a head start on planning your spring planting (or botanical textile!): a whirlwind tour of period garden design: herbers, pleasaunces, parks, and paradises. Garden layouts, furniture, materials, plants, and techniques. One hour. 1:30pm.
Side Board Presentation, Lady Oksana Goncharova: Participants will be setting up the sideboard with Oksana. Learn the secrets of Oksana's presentations while staying in budget. Wow them at your next event. One hour. 11:00am.

Fiber Tracks

Spinning and Twining

Introduction to Drop Spinning, Lady Mirabel Belchere: A brief overview of dropspinning will be presented, including preparation of wool for spinning and finishing techniques. The bulk of the class will focus upon the technique of spinning 1-ply yarn using a dropspindle. The class notes will also include information concerning archaeological evidence, as well as additional notes pertaining to the material taught in class. Dropspindles and wool will be provided for use during the class. After the class, students may purchase a dropspindle and 1+lbs. of wool (at cost) for $16. Limited to five students. One hour. 11:00am.
Spin-In: An opportunity for spinners to get together and just do their thing. One hour. 4:00pm.
Spinning Flax with Spindle and Distaff, Lady AnneLiese Wolkenhaar: Hands-on introduction to spinning flax using an in-the-hand spinning method. No previous spinning experience necessary. Students will be supplied with flax, a spindle, and distaff and will learn a technique used in Europe in the 10th through the 17th centuries if not longer. Class may include discussion of preparation of fibers, and historical uses for linen. Limit 10 students. Materials and handout fee, $3. One hour. 1:30pm.
Twining: The Technique Discussed Then Applied to the Making of Bowstrings, Meister Frydherik Eysenkopf: The focus will be the creation of a "Flemish" bowstring of linen or hemp using the string, wax and a knife. We'll talk about the mechanics of twining and why it works and touch very lightly on how it applies to rope. There will also be discussion of the safety issues of using natural-fiber bow strings. One hour. 11:00am.
The Work of Our Hands: Spinning as Re-Creation and as Art, Mistress Brid nic Shearlais: For the beginner, as well as for those who would like to review the basics with an eye to reproducing period textiles. One hour. 2:45pm.

Weaving

Basic Weave Structures, Lady AnneLiese Wolkenhaar: A hands-on practice of basic weave structures such as plain weave, basket-weave, and twills. Students will learn how to make each structure using needle-weaving on a cardboard loom. Discussion will cover general weaving terminology, what weave structures were common before 1600, how to identify different types of weaves, and how the weaves would be done on a warp-weighted loom and on a horizontal loom. This introductory class should be useful to the costumer who just wishes to understand fabric better as well as the beginning weaver. Limited to ten participants; $1 materials fee. Extra handouts will be available. One hour. 11:00am.
Planning a Weaving Project, Mistress Brekke Franksdottir: Ever wonder how much yarn to buy? What kind of thread suits your project? How do you calculate a warp, and not buy too much (or worse, too little) yarn for a project? This class will answer some of these questions and provide a brief overview of early period weaves. One hour. 1:30pm.

Narrow Wares

Basic Tablet Weaving, Lord Gauen Wydefare: Basic Tablet Weaving is an introductory class for beginners. Instruction will be on basic structure and technique of tablet weaving, from ball of yarn to finished product. A brief history of the art will trace the outlines of its development and some applications for the Current Middle Ages. Much of the class will be lecture and demonstration but materials will be available for students to get a start with hands-on application. A materials fee of $1 will cover the cost of yarn and basic tablets for up to 10 students. Students with their own tablets should see me and get extra yarn before class. One hour. 11:00am.
Brocaded Tablet Weaving, Lady Mirabel Belchere: A hands-on session in brocaded tablet weaving, an intermediate-level tablet weaving technique. Students will practice brocading on a silk tablet woven band using "metal" brocade weft. Class discussion will include information on the history of brocading. Class notes will in addition provide written instructions on the technique as well as sample brocade patterns. Students may purchase weaving materials at the end of class for $5. Basic understanding of tablet weaving techniques is preferred. Limited to five students; one hour. 2:45pm.
Double-Faced Tablet Weaving, Lord Gauen Wydefare: For those who have a basic understanding of tablet weaving, this class will cover the late-period Double-Faced/Double-Turn method. Although a basic technique, this method can create complex, and reversible, patterns in two colors. The class will explore pattern creation, color selection, process, and tablet set-up, including the "rapid threading" technique. Students are asked to bring their own pencils and cards, but a limited number of supplies will be available for those who do not have them. Yarn and graph paper will be provided at no cost. Two hours. 1:30pm.
Naalbinding: The Åsle Mitten Stitch: Getting Started , Mistress Aelfgifa of the Hazel Thicket: Using the book by Sigrid Briansdottir and a set of supplementary handouts, learn to get started naalbinding with the Åsle Mitten Stitch. Limited to 5 raw beginners ("what's yarn?"), plus 5 intermediate students (have either spun, knitted, crocheted or embroidered something recently), plus ? experienced naalbinders (already know one or more naalbinding stitches). Instructor will provide needle and a length of yarn. One hour. 12:15pm.
Non-Beginner Fingerloop Braids, Lord John Elys: For people who have already done at least one fingerloop-braid pattern. We'll learn several seven- and eight-bow braids from a manuscript of circa 1400, including at least one decorative braid suitable for edge trim. Ability to read 14th-15th-century English (e.g., Forme of Cury or Two Fifteenth Century Cookery Books) helpful but not required. One hour. 11:00am.
Planning a Weaving Project, Mistress Brekke Franksdottir: See above under "Weaving." 1:30pm.
Tablet Weaving Round Table: Meet, greet, catch up on, and chat with other tablet weavers here. Bring your samples, photos, or anything else you'd like to share. One hour. 4:00pm.
Tablet Weaving Theory, Þóra Sharptooth: Weave a sampler of period tablet weaving techniques while learning structure theory. Participants limited to 8; auditors welcome. Workshop pamphlet $1. One hour. 12:15pm.
Tablet Weaving: 3/1 Broken Twill, Master Herveus d'Ormonde: This class will discuss 3/1 double-face broken twill, including some hands-on practice. Discussion will place the technique in relation to similar techniques. Theory and structure will be discussed, along with a look at the Arlon band and the instructor's first crack at redacting a pattern for one of the figures. One hour. 1:30pm.
Take Home a Loom, Lord Haraldr Bassi: See above under "Woodworking."

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