Iron & Ink A.S. XLVIII/2014

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Date

June 27-29, 2014

Branch

Shire of Ambergard

Autocrat

Rannveig of Ambergard

Site

Naff Farm 3761 Rd F NE Moses Lake, WA 98837

Saturday Morning: 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Instructor: Dame Madrun Introduction to Weaving on the Warp-Weighted Loom Learn to make a starting border, attach the warp to the loom, set up the loom for tabby, and spend some time weaving. We'll also discuss how to figure out weights, why this loom was so popular, its history, and a just published archaeological find that changes what we think we know about how this loom was used. Students should bring a chair, something to write with, scissors, and all the questions they can think of. Time: Saturday, 9 a.m., 4 hours Fees: $3.00 Class Size: Min. 2; Max 6 Some sewing experience helpful, but not necessary.

Instructor: Prince Styrrkarr Beginning Wire Damascening Students will learn how to prepare steel and inlay precious metal wire using the Spanish Renaissance version of this ancient technique. Students will receive handout. Tools and precious metals will be provided. Students will ideally leave with a completed piece. Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. 3 hours Fees: $10 Max. 6 students

Instructor: Magistra Aelianora de Wyntringham Goldwork Embroidery Instructor Supplied Materials: handout, canvases, faux gold thread, needles This class will concentrate on learning one specific goldwork stitch, Elizabethan Plaited Braid stitch. We will also, while learning this stitch, go over how to utilize gold or imitation gold thread and some of the differences in kinds of gold thread used in embroidery. There also will be a brief introduction to other techniques and stitches used in gold embroidery in period. Students should bring: close up glasses, if needed, scissors, thread, sewing kit, etc (although much of this will be supplied by the teacher) Needed for class: a table and chairs, or students bring their chairs Time: Saturday, 9 a.m., 2 hours Fees: $5.00 for materials and handout Class Limit: 6 Some sewing experience helpful, but not necessary.

Instructor: Meistara Helga Lomr Class Naalbinding Length of class 1½ hours, Helga will be teaching two classes. Join Helga for a Naalbinding class with a small size. This will enable the students to have an intimate learning experience while being taught the Mammen or Korgen stitches. We will cover starting, regular stitch, increasing, decreasing, adding more yarn, and ending. (same as afternoon class) Please bring a chair, and nimble finger. Time: Saturday, 9 a.m., 1½ hours Fees: $5.00 for needle, yarn and CD. Class Limit: 2

Instructor: Master Octar Wolfkiller Overview of Turn Shoe making Students Bring:

  • Note taking materials.
  • Large sheets of pattern making paper if you wish to copy any Patterns.
  • A large flat surface to write or draw on.

This will be lecture and Q&A I will bring several examples of shoes and boots that I have made. I will also have some of the patterns that you can make copies of. Men's size 9½ to 10, 5½, Women's sizes 9 wide, 6½, follow up with Q and A Time: Saturday, 9 a.m., 2 to 3 hours (If class chooses a volunteer to be the example on how to make a shoe pattern: 3 hrs.) Fees: none Read more: I have been making shoes for myself and friends and for trade for over 10 years. I have made 70+ pair of shoes and boots in that time, mostly turn shoes. I have taught many classes on the subject to groups and individuals. I like to share and receive information on the subject; this includes patterns that I have made. This is a hobby for me, not a profession.

Good resources: &$189; Stepping Through Time. SCA, Inc. | The Compleat Anachronist Index of Issues 140, 7/08, The Basic Craft of Turnshoes: Basic skills used to make common turnshoes. Octar Wolfkiller on Facebook My YouTube video on turn shoe construction

Instructor: Master Torvald Williamsen Basic (beginning) Forge Techniques Making such things as nails, s-hooks and the like. I'm open to suggestions from those with an interest. I'll be using equipment that is at least somewhat period. Charcoal fired, side draft forge with bellows blast. The anvil is of modern design (1800's), tongs and hammers are modern but bear a strong resemblance to period equipment. Clothing requirements will include closed shoes (no sandals) and natural fiber cloth. Safety glasses if you have them. Time: Saturday, 9 a.m. 2 hours Fees: $5

Instructor: Master Torvald Williamsen Basic Forge Techniques: Welding I'll be using equipment that is at least somewhat period. Charcoal fired, side draft forge with bellows blast. The anvil is of modern design (1800's), tongs and hammers are modern but bear a strong resemblance to period equipment. I could go into more advanced techniques such as heat treating and welding if there is interest. I'm open to suggestions from those with an interest. Clothing requirements will include closed shoes (no sandals) and natural fiber cloth. Safety glasses if students have them. Time: Saturday, 11 a.m. 2 hours Fees: $4 to 5

Instructor: Mistress Svava in Litla Don't be "Skyred" to Make Viking Age Cheese In this class students will learn about the making of skyr and mysa, a Viking Age Scandinavian cheese curd and whey. While making cheese, we will discuss the importance of these foods to early Iceland settlements. Students will get a chance to sample skyr served in a variety of ways. Time: Saturday, 9 a.m. 2 hours Fees: none, a handout will be provided to each student Class Size: no min/max

Instructor: Jarl Ulfred Wood Working - Carving Spoons Spoons, ladles, scoops, spatulas are all produced using a similar process. The wood we start with can determine the object produced, and the object we desire can determine the choice in selecting a raw piece of wood. We will focus on using relatively straight grain unseasoned wood and using froe, axe, gouge and knives we will produce a spoon. While I do not have the necessary quantity of tools to have each student produce a spoon, I will try and have each person get an opportunity to try the techniques discussed. If you have your own tools bring them along. If time permits, I will talk about decorative carving on the finished spoon, without getting into technique applying it. Topics: Tools, sharpness, cutting methods, wood, wood grain, finishing, decoration. Time: Saturday, 9 a.m. 2 hours Fees: none, a handout will be provided to each student Class Size: Max. 8 students

Instructor: Jarl Ulfred Wood Working - Carving Bowls When we do not have a lathe to turn our wooden table ware, we can use hand tools to carve bowls, platters and troughs. We will focus on making a small bowl, starting with unseasoned wood and using froe, axe, adz, gouge, knife and draw knife. This will primarily be a discussion and demonstration rather than a hands-on class. Time: Saturday, 11 a.m. 2 hours Fees: none, a handout will be provided to each student Class Size: Max. 8 students

Instructor: Sensai Murakami Tsuruko Japanese Shibori A brief overview of the history of Japanese shibori will be given. Simple binding and stitching techniques will be covered. Students should bring needles, scissors, heavy-duty or hand quilting thread and note taking materials. Students will get a handout and two pieces of shibori they made to take home. Time: Saturday, 11 a.m. 2 hours Fees: $4.00 Max. 6 students

Instructor: Baron Ref Recreating food from cultures without written recipes There are many cultures that we attempt to recreate in the Society for which we have no written recipes. This class will cover how to find other sources of information on food and cooking in those cultures and how to turn that research into viable dishes that we can recreate at events, using Viking Age Scandinavia as the primary working example. Lecture format Time: Saturday, 12 noon, 1 hour Fees: none Class Size: no limit, but 12 Handouts available

Saturday Afternoon: 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Instructor: Dame Madrun Make a Coptic Book This class will teach the fundamentals of sewing a wooden board book without a sewing frame or fancy equipment. Students will leave the class with a finished book ready for decoration. A short history of early medieval bookbinding, and the different ways of attaching the leaves to the cover will be discussed. Students should bring a chair, note-taking materials, scissors, and questions. Time: Saturday, 1:30 p.m. 4 hours Fees: $6 Class Size: Min. 2, Max. 6 students

Instructor: Master Phelan Tolusmidr Introduction to Lampwork Bead Making This course is intended to cover the basics of working with a Hot Head torch and "soft" glass to produce lampwork beads. It will cover safety, tools, materials, and basic techniques. The class will not cover any historical context of bead making, but will prepare the student to work with the tools and materials in other classes. Time: Saturday, 1:30 p.m. 1 hour Fees: $ Class Size: We only have 7 torches to share for practice. Students may bring their own torches if they have them. The instructor will provide handouts covering basic tools and materials, safety issues, and basic lampworking techniques. Prerequisites: Students under 18 must have parental permission.

Instructor: Master Phelan Tolusmidr Intermediate Norse Bead Lampworking This course will teach intermediate lampworking techniques to replicate beads from 800 - 1000 AD Scandinavia. Period glass working techniques will be covered for historical background. Students will be taught what sorts of beads were being produced and were otherwise available. They will then be shown techniques to produce those beads using modern lampworking equipment. Time: Saturday, 2:30 p.m. 4 hours Fees: $8 Class Size: 7 (More if students have their own torches) Prerequisites: Students under 18 must have parental permission. Prerequisites: Intro to Lampwork Bead Making (above)

Instructor: Aelfwyn of Dregate Beginning Card Weaving This class will introduce the beginning student to a brief history of card weaving and the basics of card weaving, including threaded-in pattern drafting, understanding the structure of the weave, threading direction through the cards, turning variations, and weaving. Students will draft a pattern, thread the warp through the cards, and begin a sample piece. Students should bring a belt. No loom is required but an inkle loom may be used. Time: Saturday, 1:30 p.m. 2 hours Fees: $10 (Cost will be for cards and materials) Class Size: Max. 8 students

Instructor: Dame Ellen Bayeux Tapestry Class The Bayeux Tapestry is a 230 foot long embroidered cloth that depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England, culminating in the Battle of Hastings. It is characterized by the laid/couched stitch used to fill in the 1,513 figures. We will cover the history of the Bayeux Tapestry and students will lean the stitch most commonly used in the Tapestry. The laid/couched stitch is simple and a great to use to cover large areas with color with minimal use of thread. Student Supplied Materials: 8 or 10 inch hoop, Small, sharp scissors Teacher Supplied Materials: Fabric, Thread, Needles, Handout, Attachments Time: Saturday, 1:30 p.m. 2-3 hours Fees: $8 Class Size: Max. 5 students

Instructor: Meistara Helga Lomr Class Naalbinding Join Helga for a Naalbinding class with a small size. This will enable the students to have an intimate learning experience while being taught the Mammen or Korgen stitches. We will cover starting, regular stitch, increasing, decreasing, adding more yarn and ending. (same as morning class) Please bring a chair and nimble finger. Time: Saturday, 1:30 p.m., 1½ hours Fees: $5.00 for needle, yarn and CD. Class Limit: 2

Instructor: Master Torvald Williamsen Basic (beginning) Forge Techniques Making such things as nails, s-hooks and the like. I'm open to suggestions from those with an interest. I'll be using equipment that is at least somewhat period. Charcoal fired, side draft forge with bellows blast. The anvil is of modern design (1800's), tongs and hammers are modern but bear a strong resemblance to period equipment. Clothing requirements will include closed shoes (no sandals) and natural fiber cloth. Safety glasses if you have them. Time: Saturday, 1:30 p.m. 2 hours Fees: $5

Instructors: Baroness Elfreda & HL Elisabeth Catesby Veils In much of our period, married ladies covered their hair. Up until very late in the period, head coverings usually included, or consisted of a veil. We will be demonstrating various ways to wear veils, as well as wimples and St. Birgitta's caps, how to keep them on, and what your options are. We will bring round linen veils, and when you leave, you will be veiled. The linen will be machine serged, but we will be teaching an easy rolled hem technique to hand finish. Bring scissors. Cost includes linen for veil, and handout. Students should bring: scissors or snips. Time: Saturday, 1:30 p.m. 2 hours Fees: $6.00 for handout and round linen veil Class Size: 10 students maximum, but ok to audit if class fills

Instructor:Baron Master Ref Viking Cooking While we may never know exactly what the Vikings really ate, we can make some informed and targeted suppositions. This class will cover the research behind those suppositions, and how to put that research into practice. We will also go over some Viking period cooking tools and how to use them over the fire, and hopefully have some actual dishes to try by the end of the class time. Format: demo & lecture Time: Saturday, 1:30 p.m. 1½ to 2 hours Fees: $ Class Limit: none, but I'll probably only bring a dozen handouts

Instructor: Master Fearain Make up Your own story in an hour! Master Fearain guides you through an hour of hands on education and participation. Learn the basics of story construction, from the first step your hero makes, the the final dragon they slay. Appropriate for ages 12 and older Time: Saturday, 1:30 p.m. 1 hour

Instructor: Master Fearain Creating Visuals in Story Telling In this class, we will practice conveying a scene. Special emphasis on the landscape, and the people you are wishing to put in your story. We will be talking about how people imagine space, and how we as tellers can create that imaginary space. Appropriate for teens and older. Time: Saturday, 2:30 p.m. 1 hour Fees: none

Instructor: Countess Elizabeth Beginning Spinning Flax Beginning flax spinning. Students should have at least some hand spinning experience, and should bring a small spindle if they have one. Time: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. 2 hours Fees: $5 (This will cover a distaff made by Countess E. and flax for spinning.) Class Size: Max. 5 students

Instructor: Magistra Aelianora de Wyntringham Advanced Cheesemaking Cheese starts as milk which is coagulated into curds. The curds have the water/whey removed from them in various ways and amounts. All cheese is done this way; the differences in types of cheese arise from various factors to be discussed in class. This class will teach the making of simple 'bag' cheese (like medieval feta), moulded/drained cheese (think of fresh cheeses like unaged goat cheeses), and a pressed cheese such as an unaged jack. We will go over how each method of draining and/or pressing changes the cheese and talk about more complex cheeses, including different methods of making and then aging these cheeses. We will make mini cheeses to take home so come prepared with a container in which to take your cheese. Instructor Supplied Materials: milk, cheeses, handout, general equipment for making the cheese, etc. Students should bring: a container to take home cheese. Students should be in clothes they don't mind getting a bit messy, and should have clean hands, tied back hair, etc. Time: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. 2 to 3 hours (I try for 2 hours, some times we go 2.5 to 3...) Fees: $12 for materials and handout Class Size: Max. 6 students

Instructor: Michael Lancaster Forge Pick-up We can make some nails, 'S' Hooks, or other simple forged tools. Time: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. 1 to 3 hours Materials Fee: donation for fuel

Instructor: Jarl Ulfred Wood Working - Spring Pole Lathe This is a simple introduction to the spring pole lathe. I'll talk about the lathe, how it works, options for making one and what I have learned about using it. This is an opportunity to experience using your hands to shape the practice spindle while coordinating with your treadling foot. Time: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. 2 hours Fees: none, a handout will be provided to each student Class Size: Max. 8 students

Instructor: Mistress Svava in Litla Constructing an Apron Dress The Norse Apron Dress, based on a Viking Age find found in Hedeby, Denmark, forms a crucial part of many Norse women's ensembles. In this class students will hear a brief overview of Viking Age women's clothing. Instructions will be given on a possible reconstruction of the Hedeby apron. Students will be guided through constructing a miniature version of this garment to take home. Time: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. 2 hours Fees: $2 Class Size: 6 ideal, up to 12

Instructor: Rhobert am y bwa Period Arrows and Arrow Making Demo FIRST HOUR: Current state of our knowledge of period arrows and archery based on historical archeology and contemporary information (text and illustrations). This will include both Western and Eastern archery. About 15-20 minutes. Discussion of archery in the West both for Hunting and Warfare. This will include Post Roman, AS, Nordic/Viking, Mainland Europe and British Isles. Strong focus based on evidence of Medieval Warfare and Hunting. Wood types, point styles, whipping. Demonstration of making a wood shaft arrow. Example I will use will be an English war arrow. SECOND HOUR: Discussion of Eastern archery to include China, Japan, Mongolia and South Asia and Middle East/Eastern Europe. This will include a discussion of wood/cane types, points etc. It will not be exhaustive and will focus on Chinese/Mongol, and Japanese arrows. Demonstration of making a Mongol arrow. I will also bring an assortment of bows and talk briefly about materials, bow construction, shooting styles, and accessories. Time: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. 2 hours Fees: ? Class Size: ?

Instructor: Nidda Ridarelli Shadow Puppetry I will provide a handout, and poster board and cutting tools. Any markers or sophisticated cutting tools or note taking devices may be brought by students. Class Description: This class will give an overview of shadow puppetry and show extant examples and recreations from SCA period. Students will be able to make simple shadow puppets based on characters from their own stories or existing characters. This class is not intended for children and any children taking the class must be accompanied by an adult. This class will follow Fearin's story telling class and characters may be made from original stories so students may have a ready made cast and performance tools. Time: Saturday, 5:30 p.m. 1 hour Fees: $1 Class Size: Max. 10 students (flexible)

IRON and INK is offered as a weekend LEARNING RETREAT

sponsored by the Inlands Artisans of Central AnTir

Members of the Most Ancient and Noble Order of the Laurel who reside in the Inlands Region are expressly invited to attend and teach their preferred craft and to encourage their apprentices in the same. We request members of the Order of the Jambe de Lion as well, and other Inlands Area Artisans, to please consider teaching a favorite "period" art form at this event.

Mistress Morgaina of the Woodlands is handling class scheduling. Those wishing to offer a class should contact her by e-mail - pottery[@]moscow.com

Classes in a wide range of interests are currently being planned. Expect some classes to require lab fees to cover the Instructors' costs.

~ Please come prepared with small bills to pay your lab fees ~

Modern clothing is acceptable in all classes.

SCHEDULE

Site opens at noon on Friday - but you can make arrangements with the Autocrat to come earlier. Friday will consist of site and individual camp set-up and visiting.

Saturday morning begins with class sign-up and Frühstück (a traditional German Breakfast - to include coffee and tea, etc.). Breakfast is included in your site fee. Classes will begin at 9:00am and continue throughout the day with a break for "Bring-Your-Own" lunch.

A Potluck Feast is planned for Saturday evening. If you wish to attend the feast, please plan to come dressed in your period attire and sporting your period feast gear. The main meat dish will be provided by Ambergard. Please plan your potluck contribution to feed 10-12 adults.

Classes may continue on Sunday morning. The German Breakfast and Potluck Feast leftovers will be laid out for morning sustenance. The Site will close sometime in the afternoon on Sunday after everyone has packed up and departed.

SITE INFORMATION and ACCOMMODATIONS

This event will be held at Bacchus and Triona's private residence in the Shire of Ambergard. The property is located near the City of Moses Lake, but is a goodly distance from town. Please plan accordingly.

Much of the property is trim pasture or landscaped lawn. Classes will be held inside the residence and large garage, also in large portable pavilions and possibly at the nearby fire station if we outgrow the site.

Camping Space is limited but definitely available. Raised portable fire-pits and torches are allowed as long as there is no county or state burn ban in effect. Water is available on-site. If you plan on camping, please RSVP your pavilion size to Bacchus - e-mail: bacchus_sca[@]yahoo.com or phone - (509) 765-1698.

SITE FEES

The site fee for Blue Card Members is $5.00 (please make checks payable to Shire of Ambergard, SCA Inc.). Children under 5 are free. If you wish to attend the Saturday evening Feast, please bring a potluck contribution. The $5.00 NMS fee applies for all adult non-members.

Please remember that some classes may require lab fees to cover the cost of materials and you will need to bring extra small bills.

HOURS

Site opens at noon on Friday - but you can make arrangements with the Autocrat to arrive earlier. The Site will close sometime in the afternoon on Sunday after everyone has packed up and departed.

DIRECTIONS

Site Location:

Naff Farm - 3761 Rd F NE, Moses Lake, WA

Directions:

Make your best way to I-90 near Moses Lake, WA.

I-90 Westbound (from Spokane) - Take EXIT 175 for Westshore Drive.

Turn Right onto Westshore Dr. NE. Turn Left onto Mae Valley Rd. NE. Turn right onto Rd F NE. Proceed 1.7 miles to "3761 Road F NE". Your destination is on the right.

I-90 Eastbound (from Seattle) - Take EXIT #174 and stay to the RIGHT.

Then stay right to S Frontage Rd. NW, then turn RIGHT onto Hansen Rd. At STOP sign, veer LEFT onto Westshore Drive. After 1500 ft, turn LEFT onto Mae Valley Rd. NE. After about 1 mile, turn RIGHT onto Rd F NE. Proceed 1.7 miles to "3761 Road F NE". Your destination is on the right.

ACTIVITIES

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