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Æthelmearc Æcademy and War College Needs Teachers

12 Thursday May 2016

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AEcademy headerMedievally speaking, what gets your creative juices flowing?

Is it getting your hands dirty making stuff?

Is it figuring out how things were done?

Delving into the when and where and why of medieval life?

Is it learning something you didn’t know before?

Is it learning more about something that intrigues you?

If you answered “YES!” to any of these questions, consider teaching at Æthelmearc Æcademy and War College, hosted by the Shire of Ballachlagan (Wheeling, WV), on June 11.

So far, we have 25 classes (that’s 31 class-hours!) scheduled, on these topics: Bardic, Brewing, Clothing, Dance, Embroidery, Heraldry, History, Metalworking, Research, SCA Life, Scribal, Youth Track, War College — Fencing (for a listing of class titles and descriptions, please visit the Æcademy website).

But sadly, there are NO classes (yet) in Cooking, Equestrian Arts, or Fiber Arts. If you’ve never taught at Æcademy (or if it’s been a while), no problem! It’s easy to register — Just go to the Æcademy registration page and supply the requested information about yourself and your class.

If you’ve never taught a class (or have taught but are still a bit nervous about teaching), I have a solution! On Saturday of Æthelmearc War Practice, from 3 to 4 pm, I’ll be teaching a class called “Documentation to Class,” which will give you ideas to turn what you know into a successful class.

If you have signed up to teach at Pennsic, consider teaching at Æcademy as a “dress rehearsal.” Teaching in June will give you time to fine-tune your class. Plus, the feedback and experience will boost your confidence.

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at ae.aecademy@aethelmearc.org.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Yours, in Service to the Arts,

Mistress Alicia Langland

 

A&S Play Time at War Practice

11 Wednesday May 2016

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scribe3Looking for something to do at War Practice?  Wishing to try your hand at a new art?

Come to the Great Hall and do just that!

In addition to classes in music and dance, and an embroidery salon run by THL Cristina inghean Ghriogair, you can try calligraphy and illumination under the helpful guidance of Mistress Yvianne de Castel d’Avignon and Mistress Liadin ní Chléirigh na Coille, play with fibers with Mistress Mahin Banu Tabrizi, or try cooking over an open fire with Mistress Katla úlfheþinn.

Scribal play time and the embroidery salon will run 3pm to 6pm on Friday; on Saturday, the various play times will be from 10am to 4pm.  Stop in and try your hand at something new – embroidery, calligraphy, illumination, cooking, weaving in between attending the classes being run in the Hall.  Or stop in and lend a hand to one of the areas, or just come spend the day doing something you love and sharing it with others!

Looking forward to the day.

Baroness Orianna Fridrikskona
Deputy Kingdom Minister of Arts & Sciences

 

Court Report: Dance in the Sylvan Sun, Shire of Ballachlagan, August 22, A.S. L

14 Monday Sep 2015

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Documented from the Scrolls of the Reign of Timothy & Gabrielle II, King and Queen of Æthelmearc: the Business of Their Majesties’ Court at Dance in the Sylvan Sun, 22 August Anno Societatis L, in the Shire of Ballachlagan. As recorded by Their Silver Buccle Herald, Kameshima-kyō Zentarō Umakai.

In the afternoon:

On August 22, 2015, Timothy and Gabrielle, Rex and Regina Æthelmearc, in open Court expelled Derek Holton, known in the Society as Blue Star from participation in any aspect of the SCA.

In the evening:

The children of Æthelmearc were called forth and sent to amuse themselves under the guidance of Gisele of Arindale.

Their Majesties invited Mistress Lidia Allen into Their Court so that They might witness her presenting an Apprentice Belt to Lady Cassandra Matis, which she happily accepted.

Mistress Lidia Allen takes Lady Cassandra Matis as her apprentice.

Mistress Lidia Allen takes Lady Cassandra Matis as her apprentice.

Vasilisa Ivanovna was Awarded Arms for sharing her knowledge at practices and events. Scroll by THL Aelric Ravenshaw.

Vasilisa Ivanovna is awarded Arms.

Vasilisa Ivanovna is awarded Arms.

Catrin Evan was Awarded Arms in absentia for always offering to help wherever necessary, including in the kitchens of the Shire. Scroll illuminated by Lady Juliana Ravenshaw and calligraphed by THL Aelric Ravenshaw.

Caera Chaomhanach was Awarded Arms for assisting at demos and events, and always with a smile. Scroll by THL Aelric Ravenshaw.

Caera Chaomhanach is awarded Arms.

Caera Chaomhanach is awarded Arms.

Jarngerd was Awarded Arms for performing miraculous feats of culinary achievement with sparse and limited facilities. Scroll by Countess Aidin ni Leir.

Jarngerd is awarded Arms.

Jarngerd is awarded Arms.

Raginleif Davidsdottir was Awarded Arms for excelling at both heavy weapons and the arts and sciences, and for always being kind, courteous and enthusiastic. Scroll work in progress by Lord Angellino the Bookmaker and Lady Ylaire Sainte Claire.

Raginleif Davidsdottir is awarded Arms.

Raginleif Davidsdottir is awarded Arms.

Lord Rychard Kempe was created a Companion of the Keystone for his service to the dance and cooking communities, including stepping in at the last minute to make sure that Their Majesties’ populace are well fed. Scroll by THL Aelric Ravenshaw.

Lord Rychard Kempe receives a Keystone.

Lord Rychard Kempe receives a Keystone.

Lord Balint, who created the armor that had been presented in the day’s Arts and Sciences display, was given Her Majesty’s token of inspiration.

Lord Baline inspires the Queen.

Lord Balint inspires the Queen.

The scribes who created the day’s scrolls were recognized.

His Majesty received a troubling missive from his agents within the East and Middle Kingdoms. Æthelmearc’s thwarting of the recent invasion attempt by the Royalty of those lands is not sitting well. Their Majesties Darius and Ragnvaldr have hatched another plot to take the lands of Æthelmearc for their own. The agents have discovered that Their Majesties will bring Their plans to fruition at Summer’s End.

There being no further business, Their Majesties’ Court was closed.

Dancers

All photos by Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope.

Æthelmearc Æcademy and War College plus Equestrian Champions’ Tourney

27 Saturday Jun 2015

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For this session, we promised classes that are icky, sticky, smelly, noisy, and messy. And boy, will we deliver!

This event combines 3 events: Stormsport’s Annual Army Muster, Their Majesties’ Equestrian Championship Tournament, and the Æthelmearc Æcademy and War College. It is sure to offer something for everyone!

In addition to the heavy fighting, archery, fencing, thrown weapons, youth combat, and equestrian activities, there will be classes a-plenty!

Not even Pennsic can boast such a wide variety as we will provide: hands-on classes, history classes, music and dance classes, martial and equestrian classes …. Who could ask for more?

Check out the class descriptions here.

Then mark your calendar for Saturday, July 4th, and we’ll see you at the Albion Borough Park /Fairgrounds in Albion, PA! For additional event details, please visit the event’s website.

War College/Martial

  • Atlatl Practicum ( THL Anlaith ingen Trena )
  • Basics of the Japanese Sword ( Lord Alessandro Devereaux )
  • German Sword and Buckler ( Mistress Fredeburg von Katzenellenbogen )
  • Meisterhau in Practical Use ( Don Donnan MacDubhsidhe )
  • Morning Heavy Instruction Muster ( Baron Liam MacantSaoir )
  • Rapier Combat Body Mechanics ( Master Diego Miguel Munoz de Castilla )

Equestrian

  • Fashion Parade — A Trip through the History of Horse Barding ( Lady Maeve Ni Siurtain)
  • Groundcrewing at Equestrian Events ( Lady Aaliz de Gant )
  • Heraldry for Horses ( THL Meadhbh Inghean Ui Bhaoighill )
  • Riding to the Obstacle — A Practical Training Session for Equestrian Activities. ( Mistress Shishido Tora, called Gozen )

Demonstration/Hands-on

  • Beginning Pewter – Cold and Hot Pewter Look the Same (Lady Edana the Red)
  • Chests, Boxes, Straps and Locks ( Baron Langdon of Greymorne )
  • Inlaid Floor Tiles ( Lord Ian Campbell of Glen Mor )
  • Introduction to Green Woodworking ( Master Gille MacDhnouill )
  • Paternosters, Rosaries and Payres of Beades ( Mistress Aidan ni Leir )
  • Roman Food and Dining: A Roman Picnic ( Lady Ottilige von Rappoltsweiler )
  • Teaching in the SCA ( Mistress Alicia Langland )
  • Viking Age Women’s Beads ( Mistress Aidan ni Leir )

History

  • Everybody Dies ( THL Beatrice de Winter )
  • Hangmen, Headsmen, and Other Fun Ways to Die ( THL Beatrice de Winter )
  • How to Look Like You Have Stepped Out of a Renaissance Painting (Baroness Oddkatla Jonsdottir )
  • Islamic Science ( Master Gille MacDhnouill )
  • Period Card Games: Losing Loadem ( Lady Margaret of Enniscorthy )

Music & Dance

  • European Dance in the 15th and 16th Centuries — An Introduction ( THL sionn, the lost )
  • European Dance in the 15th and 16th Centuries — Intermediate Dances ( THL sionn, the lost )
  • Hammered Dulcimer ( Lady Brigette de Sainte Mere-Eglise )
  • Loud Band – Shawm and Rauschpiefe ( Master Remus Fletcher )
  • Pennsic Choir Sneak Peek ( Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope )
  • The Cornett and the Serpent: Renaissance Brass? ( Master Remus Fletcher )

Scribal

  • Baby Steps for Beginner Illumination ( Lady Edana the Red )
  • Developing a Flourished Hand by Bocskay ( THL Kieran MacRae )
  • Fixing Mistakes on Scrolls ( Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope )
  • Painting White Flowers ( Mistress Antoinette de la Croix )
  • Scribal Arts: Shading/Drapery ( Mistress Antoinette de la Croix )
Photo by Kathleen Haag

Photo by Kathleen Haag

Music at Kingdom Twelfth Night

19 Friday Dec 2014

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Good musicians of Æthelmearc!

danceJanuary 10 is Æthelmearc Kingdom 12th night! Among the many activities (bardic
championship, brewing contest, children’s activities, etc.) will be a Masked Ball. It would be wonderful if you bring your instruments and your talent to play for Their Royal Majesties and Their Royal Highnesses and all the populace in attendance.

Please come to the Ball! Entertain and delight us as we dance to your music. The set list is on the event website here. The music is from the Pennsic Pile 43.  Please come share your skill and music on this most glorious occasion!

Sionn, the Lost

(If you plan to attend and play, feel free to let me know beforehand so I can ensure you have all the information/music you require. Regardless, we will be glad to see and hear you at the event.)