St. Radegund's Fair
Saturday
All classes will be held in the Sheep Barn unless otherwise specified. See Map.
Wattle and Daub 9:00 am. Learn three different wattling techniques and how to mix and apply daub to a wall. Learn different soil types and which manure to use. All poop is not the same! This will be a two to three hour class. This is also a HANDS ON class. Due to the nature of wattle and daub construction, water, mud, and manure are involved. It will require a change of clothes and physical involvement. It is also fun! (This class will be held just outside the Sheep Barn.)
Paper Making 9:00 am. Make your own piece of paper. This class will be open throughout the day.
Viking Punched Jewelry 9:00 am. Make your own piece of Viking punched jewelry. This class will be open throughout the morning as it will take individuals varying times to complete their piece of jewelry depending on how intricate their design.
Greenwood Feast Gear Carving 10:30 am. Carve your own piece of feast gear from green cottonwood. You will be shown how to carve a bowl, trencher, or spoon. Materials will be provided but if you have a good sharp hatchet to bring with you to class; it will facilitate you working on your own project much sooner. (You won’t have to wait in line!) This class will run longer than one hour. (This class will be held in the Bacchus Court.)
Tin Whistle 10:30 am. Learn a bit about the tin whistle and the music it plays. A tin whistle will be provided.
Beginning Bobbin Lace 10:30 am. Learn the beautiful art of lace making. Materials will be provided for you to experience and be bitten by the bug!
Who Am I? Fleshing Out Your Persona 12:00 pm. Are you feeling like a Celt? A Norse woman with land? A merchant from Andalusia? Learn how to choose, research, and bring to life your SCA persona.
Finger Loop Braiding 12:00 pm. Learn the useful and beautiful technique of finger loop braiding. Make strong and beautiful cords to enhance garb, tie shoes and boots, or use as purse strings. Fun and easily achieved!
Charcoal Pencils 12:00pm. Learn to make your own charcoal pencils to use on your handmade paper!
Intro to Western Martial Arts. 12:00pm This is an intro level class on the history and technique of Western Martial Arts. You will gear up and learn how to stand , move, strike, and defend. (This class will be held in the list field.)
Feast Planning 1:30pm. Learn to plan a feast! Have you felt daunted by the prospect of planning and carrying out a feast for your event? You will not feel that way again after attending this class. The trick is all in the planning! Taught by one with over a decade of Feastocrat experience; she has successfully taught others to plan and carry out feasts! Preparation is the destroyer of fear!
Siesta!
2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
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