Arts, Sciences, & Meetings!
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A&S Information
- 10am – 12pm The WMU Special Collections and Rare Book Department will be bringing some of their newer acquisitions! This display will be in front of the stage in the A&S Hall (Room A)
- Queen’s Prize Tournament
- Baroness Gianna, OP, and The Fellowship of the Traveling Hat are proud to present a spectacular Make-and-Take 14th Century Hat salon at Val Day from 11 am to 3 pm in the rapier hall (Expo South building).
A&S Class Schedule
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| Class Area 1 | Class Area 2 | Class Area 3 | Class Area 4 | Class Area 5 | Class Area 6 | Room C | |
| 9am-10am | Setup | Setup | Setup | Setup | Setup | Setup | |
| 10am-11am | Morning Court in the Main Expo | Morning Court in the Main Expo | Morning Court in the Main Expo | Morning Court in the Main Expo | Morning Court in the Main Expo | Morning Court in the Main Expo | |
| 11am-12pm | Religious Tolerance in Medieval Poland | The Evil eye in Medieval Judaism | Introduction to Islamic Book Binding | Craftpersons Green | Risqué Pompeii: Art Under the Volcano | ||
| 12pm-1pm | Chatelaine and Demo Round Table | Craftpersons Green | |||||
| 1pm-2pm | How to Carve a Viking PigDog | On the Flip Side | Four Funerals & a Wedding | Commonplace Books Past and Present | Craftpersons Green | ||
| 2pm-3pm | History of Decorated Veils | Craftpersons Green | QPT Performances | ||||
| 3pm-4pm | Woad throughout the ages | Craftpersons Green | |||||
| 4pm-5pm | Court Setup | Court Setup | Court Setup | Court Setup | Court Setup | Court Setup | |
| 5pm-? | Court | Court | Court | Court | Court | Court |
The St Valentines Day Ball will follow court.
Class Descriptions
Chatelaine and Demo Round Table
Soffke Stoterogghen
[email protected]
Calling all chatelains, deputies, seneschals and anyone who’s spent time managing gold key collections, running or staffing demos, or welcoming newcomers. Grab your lunch and join your Pentamere Regional Chatelaine for a roundtable discussion about our experiences, successes and failures, ideas and whatnot.
Commonplace Books Past and Present
THL Rosie Dubroc
Commonplace books have been used since antiquity as an organized way to save and compile knowledge. They take many forms and serve many purposes. This class will provide a brief history of the commonplace book and then provide information on how to use modern technology and a variety of apps to create your own digital commonplace book. This class also draws heavily on Tiago Forte’s book “Building a Second Brain.”
Four Funerals and a Wedding
Kathleen Redrider
Ceremonial transportation can be highly crafted. Crafters and equestrian will enjoy this look at the transportation surrounding four funerals and a wedding.
History of Decorated Veils
Aliyah bat Asriel
Discover the rich history of veils throughout history. Did you know – Men wore veils? Not all veils were long and silky? The church had an opinion? Join me to learn more.
How to Carve a Viking Pig-Dog A Bearly Boaring Task
Master Nigellus leHaie
In CE 2024, a Viking toy was discovered in an archeological dig in Iceland. It was carved out of a soft volcanic stone called teff. The archeological community is presently arguing as to what this critter actually is. Is it a pig, dog or a bear? I have no idea. It is definitely not a duck; possibly a pig- dog. I have recreated this toy in soft wood as wood is easier on my carving knives. I use 3/4 inch pine lumber which I usually use scraps from my shop. Basswood would also be a good choice. To carve your own, simply take the provided blank and remove anything that doesn’t look like the critter you think it is . It can be left rough or finish it with a scraper. Most Viking toys that have been discovered were quite rough and unfinished. Most are worn out with hard play with numerous bite marks. Toys like this were usually left unfinished, but could be sealed with a food safe finish. If a toddler gets ahold of it, it will go straight in the mouth.
Introduction to Islamic Bookbinding
THL Melike bint Nikola
Embark on a fascinating journey into the exquisite art of Islamic bookbinding. Participants will delve into the fundamentals of bookbinding terminology, gain insight into the significance of written language in Islamic cultures, and delve into the intricacies of crafting a 15th-century Islamic-style book. Age 16+.
On the Flip Side
Dame SæhildR barngóðR, OP
How to write a simple but high quality gloss for the Signet, the heralds and the recipient. Note: the gloss is the easy to read printed version of the scroll for the heralds to read that is attached to the back of the scroll.
Religious Tolerance in Medieval Poland
THL Kazimierz Dimidiwicz Dziecielowski
This class will be an introduction to the concept of religious tolerance as it applies too medieval Poland. Though Poland was a staunchly Catholic country, they adopted a level of religious tolerance that was largely unique in Europe at the time of the Middle Ages. This class will cover the basics of the formation of this tolerance and touch briefly on the rise of Polish Sarmatism under the rule of the Polish King Stephan Bathory.
Risqué Pompeii: Art Under the Volcano
THL Rosie Dubroc
Upon the discovery of Pompeii, and its neighbor Herculaneum, Victorian explorers were both surprised and horrified by what they found. The sexually explicit artwork they uncovered would forever change their view of Ancient Rome and eventually lead to our modern concept of pornography. Come have a look at the artwork that caused such an uproar that it was hidden away for nearly two centuries. Ages 18+
The Evil Eye in Medieval Judaism
Aliyah bat Asriel
Protect yourself with knowledge and charms against the most global superstitious threat.
To the King’s Taste and the Exchequer’s Purse
THL Rosalyn MacGregor
This class will present tips and strategies to create feasts to delight your guests while staying in budget. Yes, you can make both the exchequer and crown happy with your next feast.
Woad Throughout the Ages
THL Al-Jania Qamar bindt Vartam A lecture class on the importance of woad in history. We will talk about provenance, cultural impact, production and how chemical analysis can be used to determine dye composition in ancient textiles.
Hat Salon
Baroness Gianna, OP, and The Fellowship of the Traveling Hat are proud to present a spectacular Make-and-Take 14th Century Hat salon at Val Day from 11 am to 3 pm in the rapier hall (Expo South building). The salon will be adjacent to Mistress Gianna’s post-elevation vigil, so stop by to congratulate her or offer advice if you’re in the area!
If you attend the salon, you’ll get hands-on with the most popular hat of the 14th century: the bycocket! Create your own from a commercially available wool felt hat blank ($15 per hat, or bring your own). The class will use modern tools, techniques, and materials to quickly and affordably attain the right look. We will also cover suggestions for embellishments you may wish to add on your own to make it even more stylish. If you already have made embellishments to your own hat, please drop by to show them off! Ages 15+ or with adult supervision. Supplies limited.