Dragons Laire Yule L/2015

Date: (including A.S. year in roman numerals) Sample: 7 Jan. XXXIX/2005
Branch: Dragon's Laire (Kitsap & N Mason Counties, WA)
Autocrat: Dame Gwenllyen Potter and Marquessa Laurellen de Brandevin
Site: Silverdale Lutheran Church, 11701 Ridgepoint Dr. NW, Silverdale, WA 98383
Weather: (briefly) Sample: Cold, with snow on the ground.
Activities: Feast; Ithra; Family Activities; A scribal event; Heraldic consultation; An A&S display sponsored by The Dragon’s Pearls; A light lunch; Dance; The Hall will be the gathering place; Wiki assistance

Event Highlights

Site Copy

Hours: Site opens at 10AM, and closes at 10PM.

Please join Their Excellencies Conchobar and Eilidh, as well as Their Royal Majesties of An Tir, King Havordh and Queen Mary-Grace, as we celebrate the Yule Season and the end of another glorious year for the Barony.

Fees: Site fee will be $10 per person, with youth 17 and under free. NMS of $5 does apply for non-members. Make checks available to ‘SCA, Inc.; Barony of Dragon’s Laire’. There is no pre-reg for the site fee.

Note: This is a DRY site. Bone dry. No alcohol at all.

Ithra

The Ithra schedule is done and ready. Pre-reg will be available on the website this week. There will be registration on-site for those classes that still have openings. Here is the description of the classes

Ithra at Yule
Course Descriptions

10am - noon
Roman Hairstyles
HE Eilidh: Hours: 4 Materials fee: $2; Min: 2 Max. 10; Learn how to create authentic Roman hairstyles. By using braiding and sewing techniques, medium to long length hair can be styled to emulate the portrait busts of Empress Sabina and Faustina the Younger. We will also look at the Vestal hairstyle.; Instructor Supplied Materials: Wool or cotton thread, large needles and handouts.; Student Supplied Materials: Bring your own hairbrush/comb.

The SCA - An intro to our customs and quirks.
Dame Brighid: Hours: 2 Materials fee: $1; Min. 3 Max. 30; Who we are, what we do, where we came from and where we are going and why we do the things we do: a conversation about the SCA.; Instructor Supplied Materials: Handout

Basic 14th Century Hoods
Mrq. Laurellen: Hours: 2 Materials fee: $1; Min. 3 Max. 30; This class will begin with an overview of hoods/liripipes from the 14th & early 15th centuries. Students will be guided through making a pattern that fits them. Construction and embellishment techniques will also be discussed along with some demonstration and examples.; Instructor Supplied Materials: Pattern paper.; Student Supplied Materials: Note taking materials.

Basic Embroidery
Dame Madrun: 2 hours Materials fee: $4; Min. 3 Max. 6; This class will provide an introduction to the basics of embroidery. Students will learn 10 stitches and their variations; Instructor Supplied Materials: Needles, thread, handout, fabric, some hoops available.; Students should bring scissors, and an embroidery hoop if they have one.

Noon – 1pm - Lunch time lecture.
Medieval Yule
Magistra Aelianora: Hours: 2 Materials fee: $2; Min. 2 Max. 10; Yule was an entirely different celebration in Period. Come learn what the differences are between how it is perceived now, and what it was like back then. Learn where the celebration originated, and how it changed through time. Learn what your persona might have done to enjoy and honor the Season.; Instructor Supplied Materials: Handout, illustrations, etc.

1 - 3pm
Basic Quill and Reed Pen Cutting
HL Ella: Hours: 4 Materials fee: $8; Min. 3 Max. 10; This hands on class will cover tempering and cutting a flight feather to create a sturdy, flexible quill, carving a reed pen for early script hands (as well as Arabic and Hebrew), and time for practice with your new scribal tool. We will also discuss various types of commercially available inks and paper stock which will be provided at this class for practicing with the quill and reed pen.; Instructor Supplied Materials: flight feathers, reeds, pen knife, temper equipment, handouts, ink and calligraphy paper; Student Supplied Materials: Some pen knives, exacto knives and box cutters will be provided, but students are encouraged to bring their own.; Adults only, sharp objects and open flame

SCA Beginning Standard Dances
Master Arontius: Hours: 2 Materials fee: $1; Min. 4 Max. 16; A beginners class on dancing for enjoyment in the SCA. We will cover a range of dances and styles, from slow to fast, to give the novice dancer some exposure into the dances often seen around An Tir. This will include positioning, reverence, basic steps and alternate styles. Dances will include Pavanne, Bransle, Alleman, English Country, and 'SCA Perioid' dances.; Instructor Supplied Materials: A simplified dance manual with basic steps, an introduction to dance, and ideas on where to go to learn more on the subject of dance.; Student Supplied Materials: Comfortable walking shoes and loose fitting clothing that will allow for easy movement.

Introduction To SCA Combat For Non-Fighters
Althaia filia Lazari: Hours: 2 Materials fee: $0; Min. 2 Max. no limit; Are you new to the SCA and curious about fighting activities, but weren’t sure who to ask? We’ll talk about the different types of combat that occur at SCA events, commands and customs you’ll witness, the role of various personnel on the field, and how you can get involved. Pictures included.; Materials for students to bring: A chair if we’re not in a formal classroom. Note taking supplies if desired.

SCA Pants for Beginners – Quick and Easy
Dame Brighid: 4 hours Materials fee: $; Min: 3 Max. 16; Course Description: How to make a quick pair of SCA pants that will work for fighting, camping or any activity

1:30-3:30pm

Beginning Fingerloop Braiding
Magistra Aelianora: Hours: 2 Materials fee: $3; Min.2 Max. 8; Fingerloop Braiding is a simple and fairly easy way to make cords which has been done throughout history. The cords are quite strong and useful for things like ties, short lacings and decorations. There are several later period original resources which describe fingerloop braiding and how to do it. We will be going over some of those, and one or two (or more if we have time) basic braids in class.; Instructor Supplied Materials: Strings/fibers for braiding. Instructional Handout. Simple equipment for anchoring the braid.; Student Supplied Materials: Bring glasses for close up work if you need them. Bring scissors for cutting the strings and cord.

Feast

The fabulous feast which will be prepared by Countess Elisabeth de Rossignol and Mistress Rafaella di Contino is now FULL. Off board space is also FULL.

If you have a confirmed feast reservation, please send the Feast Fee of $8 per person is due two weeks before the event (November 21, 2015). If the feast fee is not received by that time, we will offer the seat to the next person on the waiting list. Mail feast fees made out to “Barony of Dragon’s Laire – SCA Inc.”

The It will be a period Italian meal, and will include chicken, pork, and cheesecake, plus side dishes. Please address *any* questions you have on the feast to Countess Elizabeth.

Everyone is encouraged to bring your own table clothes and table decorations, to make your experience as festive as possible. The tables are round (except for head table), and will seat 7-8 people. Be prepared to be very friendly and share tables.

In addition to the feast, there will be a simple soup/bread lunch available for a suggested donation of $3. No pre-reg for this one, just have exact change on site. Countess E will be the lunch lady.

Did I mention this was a dry site?

Schedule

Here is the tentative schedule:

Site opens for autocrat team at 8 AM
Site opens for Ithra registration at 9:15 AM
Site opens for non-Ithra attendees at 10 AM
Coffee and hot water, plus maybe light refreshments for a donation, will be available in the morning
Ithra classes begin at 10 Am and will run to 4 PM in three classrooms, with a lunch break at 12-1
Family Activities will run throughout the day from 10 AM to 3 PM (in the main hall, coordinated by Dame Angharad). If you have any questions on Family Activities, contact Dame Angharad.
A scribal event will happened sometime between 10 AM to 3 PM (in one of the classrooms, and will be coordinated by Lady Ela)
Heraldic consultation will happen between 10 AM to 3 PM in the same classroom as scribal.
An A&S display sponsored by The Dragon’s Pearls (A&S order in the Barony of Dragon’s Laire) will be in another classroom from 10 AM to 3 PM
A light lunch of soup and bread will be available 12 PM to 1 PM, for a fee of $3
Dance (for Ithra credit) will happen in the main hall from 1 PM to 3 PM.
The Hall will be the gathering place for the populace all day until feast and court. We are hoping to have games in addition to dancing. Bring your projects and handwork!
Court/Feast set-up will begin at 3 PM
Court begins at 4 PM, with one hour allotted for each Baronial and Royal (that means get your award recommendations in!)
Feast begins at 6 PM or immediately after Court, whichever comes first. Note: there may be some court activities from the Crown during feast.
Clean up must begin no later than 9 PM. Earlier than that is better.
Site closes at 10 PM

General Info

The web-site for information is:

http://www.dragonslaire.org/events/yule.php, and also can be viewed on the An Tir Infoscroll.

Things to take note of and remember:

This is a DRY SITE.
Smoking areas will be marked clearly.
Another church event will happen that day. Off limit areas will be clearly marked
SCA rules on children apply. Any child 12 or under must be in sight and sound of a parent or designated adult. This will be strictly enforced.
We are not allowed in the Prayer Labyrinth, the playground, or in the Church itself.
The kitchen is not large enough for everyone to clean their feast gear after the meal. Please be prepared with plastic bag or ziplocks to store your dirty dishes in. Do Not wash your dishes in the restrooms.
We will not be able to set up the feast tables until right before court. So, be aware, and please leave your feast gear in your automobile if possible, so as not to take up an excessive amount of room in the Hall. We plan on dancing and games during the day, so we will need the room!
We will need help with setting up the tables for feast, and cleaning and putting things away afterward. Please consider volunteering!
Please bring banners to hang on the walls! They must be hung with 3M command strips, please bring those if you have them as well.
Candles will be allowed, but must follow reasonable safety rules and fire code.

Event Stewards: Dame Gwenllyn Potter and Marquessa Laurellen du Brandevin;

Feast Menu

The menu, prepared by our own Countess Elizabeth, for the Dragon’s Laire Yule…

Herbed focaccia, stuffed eggs and olives

Chicken ambrogino
Rice with almonds
Onions with cinnamon

Roast pork with 3 sauces
Chickpeas with onions, apple, and sage
Carrots with greens

Almond candy
Ginger cheesecake
Marzipan dainties

Apples, pears, aged cheese

Lunch will be served which will feature soup (1 vegetarian, 1 not), homemade bread and butter.

Court

Master Arion the Wanderer was inducted into the Order of the Pelican
Thank you to THL Oddr Þiálfason (Demi-Lion Herald) and Toki for manning the heraldry consultation table for the day.
Thank you to THL Jess Dunn of the Roving Irishmen and THL Aileen of Dragon’s Laire for their help behind the thrones.
Their Excellencies gave newcomer’s tokens, exchanged largesse and made the children’s toy chest available in conjunction with similar happenings in Royal court.
The Event Stewards, Marquessa Laurellen and Dame Gwenllyn made the usual event steward announcements and thanked their staff. Their Excellencies also thanked the event stewards and their staff.
Their Excellencies asked THL Malcolm Radcliffe and THL Anya MacLachlan to host the Absent Friends place setting at their table during the feast.
THL Ivan Leskov and THL Laurin of Rosewood were made citizens of Dragon’s Laire and given adoption papers.

The following Baronial awards were given:

Snapdragon:
- Lord Trent of the Myrmidons
- Lady Diana Cartier

Nautilus:
- Lady Katheryn Tunstall

Dragon’s Lilly:
- Dame Gwenllyn the Potter
- THL Gabrielle de Cameron
- Master Arontius of Bygleswade

Bumblebee:
- Lady Ciar of Dragon’s Laire

Congratulations also to the following Dragon’s Laire citizens who received awards at Royal court:

Pennymoore Gordon – Award of Arms
Rhiannon of Eagle’s Flight – Jambe de Leon
Stephen of House Awry – Goutte de Sang
Arqai Ne’urin– Goutte de Sang
Diana Cartier – Goutte de Sang

(taken from teh report of Murakami Tsuruko - Golden Dragon Pursuivant)

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