This is a list of the classes currently planned for Hrim-Schola VII, hosted by the Shire of Frosted Hills, East Kingdom, Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., on 8 March 2003. Please check back periodically to keep abreast of the offerings and their descriptions as they are added.. Last updated 6 March 2003.

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

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Classes offered at Hrim-Schola VII, 8 March 2003

This year Hrim-Schola is fortunate to host instructors from no fewer than three kingdoms! As a result, we have an entire track of classes in loop-manipulated braiding, or fingerlooping. We have our customary several tablet-weaving classes as well, plus spinning, weaving, and other fiber arts classes. Additionally, there will be classes in period herbalism, woodwork, knives, running a kitchen, sewing, and Shakespeare.

Fingerlooping

Beginning Fingerlooped Braiding, Lord John Elys
Learn the terminology, basic movements, and several patterns for making a variety of cords, points, and laces, using sources dating from early 15th to mid 17th centuries. No experience required. Participants should have at least three fingers on each hand, and should be capable of tying simple knots. String provided, although participants are welcome to bring their own. Bring your own scissors, if possible. One hour. 12:15pm, Argent.

Intermediate Fingerlooped Braiding, Lady Angharad o'r Rhosyn ferch Rhain
So, you've already learned the basics of fingerlooping and you'd like to learn new ways to tie yourself up in knots? Come to intermediate fingerloop braiding and learn about loop exchange and how to deal with more than one loop on a finger. Limited to 10. One hour. 1:30pm, Argent.

Advanced Fingerlooped Braiding, Lady Phiala O'Ceallaigh
Two- and hopefully three-person fingerloop braids from medieval patternbooks. This class is open to anyone who knows the basics of one-person fingerloop braiding, and has no limit (the more the merrier). One hour. 2:45pm, Argent.

Tablet Weaving

Tablet Weaving Basics, Mistress Brekke Franksdottir
An overview with demonstration and hands-on teaching. Limited to five. Three hours. 12:15pm, Ermine.

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. One hour. 1:30pm, Purpure.

Intermediate Tablet Weaving Techniques, Mistress Mirabel Belchere
This hands-on class will provide students with instruction in a variety of intermediate tabletweaving techniques, including Egyptian diagonals, tubular tablet weaves, tubular tablet weaves for edge finishing on garments, warp-twining (twist-patterning) and missed-hole weaves. If time allows, segues between the techniques of double-face, 3/1 twill and Egyptian diagonals will also be covered. The bulk of the class time will be spent on hands-on experimentation in these techniques, with the handout including historical information and sample patterns for each technique. Limited to 5; $1 donation requested for handout. One hour. 11:00am, Ermine.

Tablet Weaving: 3/1 Broken Twill, Master Herveus d'Ormonde
Discussion of 3/1 broken twill tablet weaving, primarily focusing on how to draft patterns. There will be some discussion of structure and technique. You will have opportunity to draft a pattern of your own. Graph paper will be provided. One hour. 11:00am, Purpure.

2-Hole Tablet Weaving, Lady Phiala O'Ceallaigh
Brief overview of some of the medieval and earlier tablet weaves done with 2 threads per tablet, followed by hands-on instruction. Warps will be available for $1; alternatively bring a pack of tablets with a light and dark thread in opposite corners. No class limit, but there will not be a large number of prepared warps. One hour. 12:15pm, Purpure.

Spinning and Weaving

Cloth of Ray, Lady Margret Eyverska
Cancelled due to bereavement.

Drawdowns and Drafting, Þóra Sharptooth
How to take a photo or sample of cloth and turn it into a usable weaving draft. Methods will incorporate the earliest known Western system of notation for creating a structural drawdown (17th century) as well as the use of more modern materials such as graph paper. Workshop format; bring pencils and erasers if possible. Class limited to 10; handout fee $1. One hour. 12:15pm, Or.

The Orkney Hood, Mistress Brid nic Shearlais
Recently re-dated, the Orkney hood is a fascinating garment from very early in our period. One of the hottest new topics in northern European textile archeology in the last five years, this hood is unlike any other extant piece. See Brid's interpretation of the evidence currently available, and her "rough draft" of the hood. Hand out and bibliography. One hour. 2:45pm, Or.

The Physics of Spindles, Lady Dagrún Stjörnufróða
I have been investigating the physics of drop spindles, and how technical aspects affect spindle and whorl choice, both in the Middle Ages and today. This is definitely a work in progress, but I would like to share my findings with other spinners and get some feedback. One hour. 12:15pm, Sable.

Worsteds and Woollens, Mistress Brid nic Shearlais
This hands on class will explore the differences in production, texture, weaving, fulling, and use of these two fundamentally different techniques. Open to spinners, weavers, non-spinners, as well as the curious, with an eye toward re-enactment. Make a sample book to help you understand the differences between worsteds and woolens, in the yarn, and in the fabric. One hour. 11:00am, Or.

Other Fiber Arts

Basic Sprang, Lady Alistrina de Mann
A brief historical discussion of sprang and how to make your own neat little bag, starting with warping your own loom to take with you when you go. Handout and materials will be provided to class participants for a $4 fee. Class limited to 5 participants. Two hours. 1:30pm, Sable.

The Coppergate Sock and How to Get Started, Lady Alistrina de Mann
A brief historical discussion of nalbinding as relates to the "Coppergate sock" and instruction on how to make one for yourself. Viking Sports Socks, anyone? Handout and materials will be provided to class participants for a $2 fee. Class limited to 5 participants. One hour. 11:00am, Sable.

Knitting 101, Mistress Rose Otter
The class will practice knitting in the round, the basic skill for knitting hats, gloves and socks. The class will also discuss patterns for making items knit in period. Students will take home pattern handouts and practice pieces. Class limited to 5 to use class materials, unlimited auditors; no fee. One hour. 1:30pm, Azure.

Netting for Hairnets, Mistress AnneLiese Wolkenhaar
This class will focus on the construction of extant hairnets, such as those published in the Museum of London Textile and Clothing book. It will not be a hands-on class, although the instructor will bring netting materials for demonstration as well as a completed silk hairnet. Discussion will include possible starting methods, shaping methods, embellishment, finishing with a fingerloop or tabletwoven lace, and how to wear a non-elastic hairnet. Handout 50 cents. One hour. 2:45pm, Azure.

Papermaking, Lady Margarita Kofinopoia
Hands-on class that will also include some discussion of period paper for your persona. One hour. 11:00am, Checky.

Twined Basketry, Lady Margarita Kofinopoia
Class includes several hands-on twining techniques and discussion of period basketry. Students will leave with a small basket they have made. Class limited to 15; materials fee $5. Three hours. 12:15pm, Checky.

Sewing and Embroidery

Embroidery Pattern Books in the 16th Century, Lady Mathilde Eschenbach
The printing press had been around for decades before the first pattern book was produced, but it was such a success that several others came out almost immediately. This class includes the history of such books, as well as discussing the types of embroidery worked from them and other printed sources. One hour. 12:15pm, Azure.

Hints from the Sweatshop, Lady Patricia of the Tangled Wyldes
How to make your sewing faster, easier, and more professional so that it looks prettier. Two hours. 11:00am, Vair.

Introduction to Reversible Blackwork, Engle Irene Lassin, known as Irene
The class will include viewing samples of reversable blackwork (can you tell where I started and ended each thread?), materials used in period, and a discussion of thread count. Then a sampler of reversable blackwork will be made. Limit 10 participating; auditors welcome. Fee: $1.00 to cover needle, fabric, thread, and a handout including designs for reversible blackwork. One hour. 11:00am, Azure.

Make Yourself a Medieval Embroidery Frame, Lord Haraldr Bassi
See below under "Sharp Things."

Sewing up the Queen's Favor, Lady Alayne Alexandra Nyvern Nightwatch
Attendees will be able to purchase at cost cloth and materials to embroider a favor for the Queen to give away at Pennsic. Persons who are new to embroidery and or bead work will receive instruction. Others may simply work on their own, if they choose. Students are welcome to bring small embroidery hoops, scissors and needles for use during the class, but if they forget to, some will be available on a first come first served basis. Any number may attend, all ages welcomed; however, children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent. All day, The Library.

Herbalism

Herb Crafts for String People and Others, Lady Jadwiga Zajaczkowa
Learn to make (and take home) a few period and periodoid herbal crafts using generally useful techniques. An herb pillow, a hand oil, anti-chafe body powder, a sore-throat tincture, and a scented water are planned. Materials fee: $3. One hour. 2:45pm, Vert.

Women and Period Medicine, Lady Jadwiga Zajaczkowa
The place and treatment of women in medieval and Renaissance medicine has been hotly debated in recent years. The instructor will share her information and resources, then open it up to general discussion. One hour. 1:30pm, Vert.

Classes That Involve Sharp Things

The Common Bucket, Reprised, 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. All day, The Great Hall.

Make Yourself a Medieval Embroidery Frame, Lord Haraldr Bassi
Students will make their own embroidery frame using hand tools. No prior woodworking knowledge or experience is required. The frame is based upon the many examples shown in manuscripts and illuminations. Materials fee $5. Two hours. 12:15pm, Gules.

Ouch! Why Did That Knife Break?, Lord Thorvaaldr Frirsverth
Materials science for knives and tools. One hour. 11:00am, Vert.

Period Knives That YOU Can Actually Make, Lord Thorvaaldr Frirsverth
How to make very good, period, knives, in the easiest, cheapest method. Discussion with props. One hour. 12:15pm, Vert.

Other Cool Stuff

Hamlet: 42 Lines in 42 Minutes, Lord Thailyn MacAusland
Analysis of the text of Hamlet, Act 1, scene i (the first 42 lines) to find Shakespeare's instructions on how the scene is to be played. Shakespeare tells you what to do, if you know where to look. Combining Shakespeare's instructions with basic principals of theatre, results in a presentation the audience will accept as real. One hour. 2:45pm, Purpure.

And How Many Carrots Do We Need?, Lady Patricia of the Tangled Wyldes
Planning and organizing for cooking an event, dayboard and feast, from menu planning to serving the final course. Discussion includes menu considerations, shopping/ordering, pre-prep, planning of cooking on Friday night, Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, organization of crews, and probably some other stuff. Two hours. 1:30pm, Vair.

Round Tables and Affinity Group Meetings

Worshipful Company of Narrow Workers
Meeting of people interested in the incipient East Kingdom guild for narrow wares, which includes tablet weaving, fingerlooping, netmaking, and similar techniques. One hour. 4:00pm, Vair.

Spin-In
An opportunity for spinners to get together and just do their thing. All day, The Great Hall.

Weaving Round Table
Meet, greet, catch up on, and chat with other weavers here. Bring your samples, photos, or anything else you'd like to share. One hour. 4:00pm, Vert.

This page was created on 18 December 2002 and last updated on 6 March 2003.
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