Hartwood TUTR 2024

Details

Time

9:00

Instructor

Halima al-Rakkasa

Fee

$2

№ Student Spaces

FULL

This class has been filled. To be added to a wait-list, please email the dean.

Make traditional braided garters for your hosen! Learn the basic way to make a wide flat braid by hand, and a quicker method (as taught by sashweaver Carol James) of fingerweaving braids such as that described by Margret Hald in her book, "Ancient Danish Textiles from Bogs and Burials", and still used in traditional band-braiding around the world today. We'll do the pattern which picks up from the same side only. This class is a prerequisite for the fingerweaving chevron patterns, which alternate the pick-up sides.

Instructor will provide yarn; sticks for the weaver's cross; tape to affix to a surface

Requirements/Materials

• nimble fingers
• note-taking materials
• scissors
• anything else they desire

Details

Time

9:00

Instructor

Aspasia Bevilacqua

Fee

$3

№ Student Spaces

FULL

This class has been filled. To be added to a wait-list, please email the dean.

This class will look at pre-printed charters and learn techniques in order to fill in areas, adding whitework, diapering and finishing touches to create a piece of quality work.

Charters are handed out to recipients from Shires to Kingdom for various recognitions. There is always a need for charter painters and I have found that this style of painting is really fun! Bring on the gouache!

Requirements/Materials

• gouache paints, brushes and/or other personal supplies if you have them
• note-taking materials (phone cameras work well too)

Details

Time

9:00

Instructor

Marie bint Yussuf

Fee

$10

№ Student Spaces

6

Learn how to measure and pattern a Mamluk era Thobe (Arabic - dress/tunic) which will be suitable for gentles of any sex/gender. The basic pattern taught can be adapted to use for the following regions: el Andalus (Spain), the Maghreb (North Africa), southwest Asia, central Asia, the Balkans, northern India and parts of southeast Asia and for various time periods between the 9th to 16th Centuries.

The following information will be covered:

1. variations in design & patterns
2. construction techniques
3. sex/gender differences in design, fabric and embellishments
4. shopping for and adapting/altering ready made garments

Handouts with pattern designs will be provided so that participants can record measurements. At the end of the class, attendees will have enough information to make mock-ups and finished garments at home as well as how to shop for and adapt/alter ready made garments. Also included will be fabric to create a mini-thobe.

Requirements/Materials

• note-taking materials
• measuring tape
• needle
• basting thread
• fabric scissors

Details

Time

9:00

Instructor

Kjartan kraka

Fee

$5

№ Student Spaces

8

Students will learn how to make a Flemish Twist bow string. If they bring their own bows, they will come away with their own string.

Requirements/Materials

• students should bring their own bows (important if you want a usable bow string)

Details

Time

11:00

Instructor

Máel Brigte inghean Aimhirgin

Fee

$0

№ Student Spaces

10

Learn how to make two different types of buttons, thread wrapped and fabric, to finish off your raiment. These simple and versatile techniques can be used for basic closures or as embellishment, depending on materials and level of detail.

Requirements/Materials

• students should bring scissors and needle (some will be available to borrow)

Details

Time

11:00

Instructor

Taliesin ap Hafgan

Fee

$5

№ Student Spaces

8

Have you ever looked at a charter or scroll and wondered how they made it look so perfect and beautiful? The eye sees the negative space created by letter, word and linear space and recognizes when the negative space flows smoothly and supports the calligraphy. Many might suggest the negative space is as important as the Calligraphy itself.

This class will share basic concepts that were originally developed and calculated by the Roman Masons back in the 1st C BC, in creating the Roman or Imperial Capitals, originally for the carving of letters in stone. These same letters are still taught as the printing Capital Letters taught in schools today. These guiding principals govern spacing in most ‘hands’ of Calligraphy with little exception.

Suitable for teens through adults. Open to younger youth if they are comfortable writing or printing a basic alphabet. Not recommended for youth under 10 years of age.

Cost includes all materials, tools and templates. An exemplar and handout will be provided.

For this class the instructor will provide chisel nib felt pens for use in the class.

Requirements/Materials

• students are welcome to bring their own pens, ink and paper
• if students prefer to use a regular nib, a C-2 Speedball nib or its equivalent is recommended

Details

Time

11:00

Instructor

Alicia le Wilfulle & Beatris inghean Ghiolla Mhuire

Fee

$2

№ Student Spaces

10

Documentation is often considered the scariest part of entering A&S competitions, mostly because entrants don't know what information to include or how to organize it. This brief introductory class will help answer these questions and will cover the differences between documenting something you've made and writing a research paper. A handout will be provided for future reference.

Requirements/Materials

• students should bring note taking materials

Details

Time

11:00

Instructor

Meagan ferch Meredydd

Fee

$1

№ Student Spaces

20

Learn the basics of chivalry, courtesy, and etiquette, the behaviour guidelines for polite society within our SCA community. This includes the SCA expectation of honourable conduct; embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI); Mistress Diana Listmaker's 10 rules; basic forms of address; how to bow/curtsy; the culture of kindness; respect for the Herald; the need to respect safety and site rules: and basic behaviour in Courts and Audiences.

Details

Time

13:00

Instructor

Máel Brigte inghean Aimhirgin

Fee

$3

№ Student Spaces

FULL

This class has been filled. To be added to a wait-list, please email the dean.

Drawn threadwork is a type of whitework that was - and still is - used throughout multiple cultures that involves removing threads from a woven piece of fabric. The void areas are then embellished with stitches to create a decorative motif. Students will learn about how it was used in period and create a sampler of drawn thread embroidery techniques.

Requirements/Materials

• students should bring sharp embroidery scissors and a needle

Details

Time

13:00

Instructor

Taliesin ap Hafgan

Fee

$10

№ Student Spaces

8

Uncials, introduced in the 3rd Century is a majuscule alphabet (upper case only), historically used by monks for the writing of religious books and manuscripts. Uncial’s broad single stroke letters use simple round forms, taking advantage of the newly available parchment and vellum surfaces, as opposed to the angular, multiple stroke letters more suited to the rougher surfaces previously available.

Students will be introduced to the basic Uncial alphabet and how to form each of the letters of the alphabet.

Suitable for teens through adults. Open to younger youth if they are comfortable writing or printing a basic alphabet. Not recommended for youth under 10 years of age.

Cost includes all materials, tools and templates. An exemplar and handout will be provided.

For this class the instructor will provide chisel nib felt pens for use in the class.

Requirements/Materials

• students are welcome to bring their own pens, ink and paper
• if students prefer to use a regular nib, a C-2 Speedball nib or its equivalent is recommended

Details

Time

13:00

Instructor

Shahar Mulji

Fee

$2

№ Student Spaces

6

Math was just as important to pre-16th century people as it is today. They used advanced mathematics, such as calculus, to track the movement of planets and stars as far back as 350BC. In this class we will discuss the theory and history of calculus, work through three examples of ancient calculus, and discuss the historical context of each example. This class is designed to be approachable to anyone, no matter their mathematical skills or experience, so bring your pencils and have fun in a math class!

Requirements/Materials

• students should bring a pencil and eraser

Details

Time

13:00

Instructor

Theodora van Zeeland

Fee

$0

№ Student Spaces

20

In this class we will explore some of the varied delights of Bardic and other Performance Arts in the SCA. There will be opportunities to try different musical instruments, singing in a group, collaborative storytelling, and more.

This is a participation class! Every student will be in the audience and those who wish to, will join in group activities.

Requirements/Materials

• students should bring positive energy and a willingness to try new things

Details

Time

15:00

Instructor

Halima al-Rakkasa

Fee

$30

№ Student Spaces

FULL

This class has been filled. To be added to a wait-list, please email the dean.

Dip your fingers into the magic that is making språng fabric. This is the start of the journey with basic interlinking, useful for cushioned pouches for pottery and other treasures. Språng is a medieval (and older) technique that, with the other techniques of interlacing and intertwining, becomes a life-long textile adventure from lace to double-cloth. In this class, we make a useful pouch with eyelet drawstring holes.

Class fee includes all needed equipment except scissors.

Requirements/Materials

• student should bring note-taking materials and scissors

Details

Time

15:00

Instructor

Kjartan kraka

Fee

$10

№ Student Spaces

10

Students will receive a copy of the primary reader “Fun with Bjorn and Isa” and learn how to read and write Germanic (Futhark) runes.

Requirements/Materials

• Students should bring note taking materials.

Details

Time

15:00

Instructor

Diamanté da Magenta

Fee

$5

№ Student Spaces

FULL

This class has been filled. To be added to a wait-list, please email the dean.

Each student will be provided with a book partially prepared to become a device concealment book. They will continue to finish their book in class and later at home if required.

Requirements/Materials

• school glue
• paintbrush
• xacto knife or sharp craft knife
• item(s) to be concealed (cell phone)

Details

Time

15:00

Instructor

Nicholas Worthington

Fee

$0

№ Student Spaces

20

This class combines two sessions which each teaches the steps and choreography for one dance. In 101 students will learn Contrapasso, a dance for three person sets in a moderate tempo. In 102 they will learn Bella Gioiosa, three person sets with a more sprightly tempo.

Some dance experience is useful but not required. Students are encouraged to pre-study the dances at Dance Resources for SCA.

Requirements/Materials

• students should wear flexible shoes

Details

Time

16:00

Instructor

Aniko Melyes

Fee

$0

№ Student Spaces

20

This course introduces students to the range of event types found within the SCA, giving guidelines as to what kinds of things happen at different kinds of events and how to be prepared for them. This course will help the student:

• understand the basic types of events: Day; Tourney/Camping; War; Feast; educational (TUTR/Ithra/etc.)
• understand that their comfort depends upon them to bring what they need, or otherwise arrange for their needs to be met ahead of time
• recognize the differing requirements for each type of event: feast gear where there is feasting; cooking gear where they need to prepare their own; clothing for all weather when camping; shelter for camping; etc
• know to bring SCA membership card, ID, money
• learn about packing lists to ensure their needs and wants are packed

Requirements/Materials

• student should bring note taking materials

Details

Time

9:00

Instructor

Yrsa Ketilsdottir

Fee

$5

№ Student Spaces

FULL

This class has been filled. To be added to a wait-list, please email the dean.

Come and create a sampler in the style of the Bayeaux Tapestry Stitch. You will receive all materials needed to create this sampler and learn the stitches required. You can then take the remainder of the sampler and materials home to finish your creation!

Those who successfully finish a sampler are welcome to volunteer to work on a piece of the Seagirt Tapestry and add to the embroidered history of the Barony.

Requirements/Materials

• students should bring scissors if they can

Details

Time

9:00

Instructor

Nicholas Worthington

Fee

$0

№ Student Spaces

20

In this class students will learn 2-3 period card games and a quick dice game

Details

Time

9:00

Instructor

Diamanté da Magenta

Fee

$2

№ Student Spaces

6

Students will learn/review and use two basic stitches used in SCA Period garment construction – the running stitch and the whip stitch. They will use simple millinery methods to design and create a custom fitting Flat Cap.

Requirements/Materials

• measuring tape or ruler
• scissors
• pins
• needles
• thread
• 1/2 meter of fabric. Ideal fabric choices: gabardine, denim, brocade, felt wool, cotton flannel, twill, linen (light upholstery weight works best)

Details

Time

9:00

Instructor

Kjartan kraka

Fee

$5

№ Student Spaces

8

Students will learn how to safely carve a wooden spoon using hand tools (supplied by instructor for use in the class).

Details

Time

11:00

Instructor

Halima al-Rakkasa

Fee

$2

№ Student Spaces

6

Make traditional braided garters for your hosen! Prerequisite is the fingerweaving intro class. Take your skills to another level by using both hands to create chevrons and counter-chevrons with the Carol James technique. These braids produce the same effect as those described by Margret Hald in her book, "Ancient Danish Textiles from Bogs and Burials", and still used in traditional band-braiding around the world today.

Instructor will supply yarn; sticks for the weaver's cross; tape to affix to a surface.

Students MUST have completed "Fingerweaving Garters: an Introduction to Technique" (either Saturday morning or at Court d’Argent).

Requirements/Materials

• nimble fingers
• note-taking materials
• scissors
• anything else they desire

Details

Time

11:00

Instructor

Taliesin ap Hafgan

Fee

$5

№ Student Spaces

FULL

This class has been filled. To be added to a wait-list, please email the dean.

Have you often thought? … I would like to try designing a charter (or Scroll) for the upcoming reign? This class is an introduction to the basics of charter design that can be applied to either the Principality or the Kingdom.

We will have a look at the basic parameters of a charter, even before you start with the artwork. We will look at the basics of layout, materials and tools. Cost covers all materials, tools and template as well as a handout.

Suitable for teens through adults. Not recommended for youth under 10 years of age.

Requirements/Materials

• students should bring their own 12” (or longer) ruler.
• if you have a concept for your artwork (Inspiration Source) you are welcome to bring it along, as there will likely be time at the end of the class to start the process

Details

Time

11:00

Instructor

Maryam (“Marie”) bint Yussuf al Nasrani

Fee

$0

№ Student Spaces

20

This class describes the various parts of the yatchal and how they were built. It includes discussion on basic materials used; describes the atmospheric conditions necessary to make ice; describes the various steps for making ice and storing it; and a brief description of the physics behind why a yatchel can make ice.

Requirements/Materials

• students should bring note-taking materials