Elisabetta Morosini - Costume Analysis and Art
You see the perfect dress, doublet, hat, or whosiwhatsit and want to make it. So you go to the fabric store and are at a loss as to what to buy.  How do you know what it is made of. How can you tell how it is made in the first place? This class will help you find the clues to the garment's construction. Class limit: The first 15 will receive a handout.

Honorable Lady Aerin MacConacher - The Art of Engraving on Glass
A brief overview of diamond point engraving in England during Queen Elizabeth I reign.  Methods and applications, together with safety aspects of engraving on glass, will be followed by hands on engraving. Hand engraving tools will be available for use during the class.  Class handout will be available for participants and observers who are interested in this lovely and useful art.  Maximum of 10 students, observers are welcome. 

Master Anton of Winteroak - The Motion Of Mars
Fifteen century astronomy taught in persona. How the planets move around the sky with a special focus on Mars. The terms used by astronomers of the period are introduced and any period misconception are presented as fact.

Lady Mot - A "Speed Date" With The Arts And Science
Considering an arts and sciences project but feeling bogged down by the idea of documentation? Not sure how to go about doing the research and wondering what the judges are looking for? Participants in this fun, hands-on class will research, create, document, and judge a mock A&S project to gain a better understanding of what's involved in preparing a static entry for competition. Designed for the A&S beginner or novice. (1 hour) No cost for handouts. (Materials will be provided for up to 10 participants. Others are welcome to observe).

Lady Catalina Ana de Salamanca - How To Do A Demo
A class on organizing presentations to the public on what is the SCA.

Honorable Lady Medb Liath - Great Chain of Being
The class covers the orgins of the idea, an introduction to Lovejoy's book, some of the ways it also shaped medieval society, how it manifested in medieval society, and how it can be seen working in the SCA today.  Lastly, it also touches on how to introduce the concept to newcomers, who often struggle with why we do some of what we do. I will have some handouts (no cost) and paper for taking notes. First 30-40 minutes will be lecture, the last discussion.

Lady Vyvyanne Fox - Basics of Pattern Drafting
Description: An introduction to the basics of pattern drafting that will work for both men and women and all body types. Learn to develop a personal body block pattern that can then be adjusted for any fitted garment mostly useful for mid to late period clothing. There is no cost for handouts.

Honorable Lady Aerin MacConacher - Engraving a Set of Marriage Goblets
A demonstration of diamond point glass engraving from bare glass to embellished goblet in steps.  A set of four goblets will be displayed in different states of the engraving process. The steps of engraving will be shown in progression.

Lady Celestria leDragon - Enameling Glass (demo)
No class limits or cost. Hand out available for those who would like one. Will show how to do glass enameling that can be used as gifts, largess and etc.

Don Maelgwyn Dda - Materials Choices For SCA Armour Construction
Covers various types of steel, aluminum, leather, and plastic with the advantages and disadvanges of each. Types of padding will also be covered.

Baroness Oriana della Francesca - Intro to Illumination (demo)
An introduction to period pigments, colors, the usage of goatskin parchment, and a demonstration of gold leafing and painting. No class limit or cost.

Stephanie Winter von Brandenburg With Isabella - How To Make Trunk Cooler Coolers: A Leather-like Trunk
This 30 minute class demonstrates how to use papier mache techniques to recreate an ice chest to a leather looking trunk. Papier mache is a technique that has been use for centuries. It may be used to create or conceal many items in your household. See how easy to transform your ice chest under a sheet to a stately piece of ambiance.

Isabella - Accessorizing The Italian Lady Or Dressing And Accessories Of An Italian Lady
In the Italian renaissance it was about status about having a lot of wealth and showing every one you had more. Accessories played a part in showing your asset. Courtesans used them as props to draw attention to ones self. Embellishing with jewelry and embroidery were ways of enhancing a gown. The style of hair and headdress worn also told people who you were. Then as now a Lady is not dressed until she is wearing her accessories.

Don Maelgwyn Dda - Leather Hardening With Rabbit Glue (demo)
This demonstration will show the basic techniques for hardening leather using the historically documented methods of wet forming followed by low-temperature baking and the application of rabbit glue. The demo will be limited to practical issues but a discussion of various leather hardening techniques and how they compare will be included in the class "Materials Choices for SCA Armour Construction". No demo fee

Lady Bridget Rede Of Dunvegan - Research and paper writing techniques
Documentation and Research - Interested in researching a topic but not sure where to start? Worried about what to include when you need "documentation" for an A&S entry? We'll talk about the research process (it's like a treasure hunt!) and what to do with all that information you've uncovered, and we'll also go over what judges look for in a well-documented A&S entry.

Lady Tabitha Baker - Period Steam Table
This class will show a way I have found to display food entries in A&S competitions in a more period friendly manner. It also works well for sideboard feasts or taverns to keep the foods at the appropriate temperature for long periods of time without use of electricity and without risking food spoilage.No limit on attendance. Will have handout

Baron Christian Doré - How To Be French
A few well placed words and phrases can create the illusion of a French person living in an English speaking land. This class gives you examples as well as techniques and methods for creating your own set of simple phrases. And you don't have to know how to speak French to do it!

Lady Bridget Rede Of Dunvegan - An introduction to 16th century horses and riding (demo)
Horses and horsemanship in the 16th century - How did we get from the jousting tournaments of the 14th century to the carrousels and ballets du cheval of the late 16th century? What is a ballet du cheval anyway? What are those weird patterns they're doing on horseback? This short demo will give you an idea of what you're looking at next time you see an equestrian performance, like those done at BG 25th, done by our own Bryn Gwlad equestrians.

Mistress Aethelyan Moondragon - Social Graces in Period and in the SCA
Not sure what to do when called up into Court? Not sure how to address the local Baron? How about finding out what the wife of the Courtier did while her husband was dancing attendance on the Queen? We will discuss many aspects of behavior in period, as well as how "good manners" works in the SCA.