Classes Taught

Wiki Work

The Unofficial Calontiri Wiki - a wikipedia for Calontiri, by Calontiri. Pre-req: Basic computer word processing and search skills, laptop or tablet with internet access if students wish to try it themselves. (Webpages > Wikis > WikiCalontiri)

The Unofficial Calontiri Wiki for Scribes (and others) - The Unofficial Calontiri Wiki is a "wikipedia" for Calontiri, by Calontiri. Brainstorm ideas to make the wiki a better tool for Calontir scribs - collaborate on research, share sources, built on-line portfolios, etc. Pre-req: Basic computer word processing and search skills, laptop or tablet with internet access if students wish to try it themselves. (Ditto)

The Unofficial SCA Heraldry Wiki - what it is and what you can do with it. Pre-req: Basic computer word processing and search skills, laptop or tablet with internet access if students wish to try it themselves. Class Needs - Since the instructor and, hopefully, the students will be using infernal devices, it would be nice to have a couple of plug-ins in case a battery wears out. (Medieval > Heraldry > Classes)

Medieval Medicine and Science

Medieval Mythbusting - Taking a close look at some common perceptions of the Middle Ages (life expectancy, death in childbirth, climate, names & weirdisms)

Medieval Mortality - the truth about death in the Middle Ages - life expectancy, childhood mortality, childbirth, wounds, and "old age". Warning: math content.

Military Medicine - Was there organized "military medicine" in the Middle Ages? Did only kings and great lords have proper medical care? What medical problems did medieval armies face?

Medieval Temperments akd Medieval Health Regimen - An introduction to the medieval understanding of personality and its affect on health. Students will take a short quiz to help them identify their medieval personality type.

Natural Philosophy - An overview of the basic scientific knowledge of the Middle Ages from physics to chemistry to biology, and how it made sense at the time (and how much of it still makes sense today).

Generic Garb

It's Hip to be Square - See how you can dress yourself head to toe with simple rectangular patterns and draft at least one pattern for yourself.

Heraldry

Mysteries of the College of Heralds - the submission process, common pitfalls, and what the new rules mean for the lay person.

Awards of Two Kingdoms- Anplica Fiore of Northshield & Sofya la Rus of Calontir talk about the award structures of their respective kingdoms OR (Gulf Wars) Tell us about your Kingdom’s awards while we compare the award structure of our Kingdoms (Calontir & Northshield).

The SCA Heraldry Wiki - what it is and what you can do with it. Pre-req: Basic computer word processing and search skills, laptop or tablet with internet access if students wish to try it themselves. Class Needs - Since the instructor and, hopefully, the students will be using infernal devices, it would be nice to have a couple of plug-ins in case a battery wears out.

If the class can be put in one of the tents close to Heralds Point, I won't have to move my hot spot to use it.

How to get an SCA name and coat of arms - Process, best practices, and pitfalls to avoid in constructing and registering your SCA name and coat of arms. [First to be taught at Newcomer's Point, Gulf Wars 2020 contact: Suzanne Barbara on FB or joya.suz@gmail.com]

Russian

Slavic Interest Group (SIG) Gathering - an informal gathering of all those interested in Eastern European, Slavic and associated cultures. Bring your questions and something for show-and-tell. Nibbles welcome, too.

Persona Development

Being Rus in these Current Middle Ages - an introduction to various facets of having a complete medieval Russian persona (Medieval Russia > Being Rus)

Medieval Russian Names and Heraldry - Introduction to basic medieval Russian name construction and heraldry. (ibid.)

Medieval Russian Titles and Ranks - An overview of medieval Russian titles and ranks with historical digressions and discussion of SCA alternate titles.

Clothing

Early Russian Clothing - overview of pre-Muscovite clothing

Easy, Breezy Russian Garb - an introduction to basic Russian garments that are easy to make and suitable for summer heat.

Fancy, Schmancy Russian Garb - the ornamental details you need to take your basic Russian garb to the next level.

Russian Hats and Headresses

Early Russian Arms and Armor - overview of pre-Muscovite weapons and armor

Art

Medieval Russian Icons

Medieval Russian Calligraphy and Illumination - A survey of medieval Russian calligraphy styles and illumination with a demonstration of a classic medieval Russian font adapted to the Latin alphabet. (Medieval Russia > Manuscripts)

Medieval Russian Music

Food

Medieval Russian Food - the foods of medieval Russia with ingredients, stoves/ovens, and the "triangulation technique" for research ing plausibly period Russian recipes