Further to this, it looks like we can have a post rev at my place after the
fencing practice. It will also be our A&S Night so bring your projects.
Again, this is assuming we have the room for that day, but everything seems
to be going well in the paperwork department.





Albrecht



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From: RapierMarshals@yahoogroups.com [mailto:RapierMarshals@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Eve Harris & David Stamper
Sent: September 20, 2011 2:18 PM
To: E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com; RapierMarshals@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [RapierMarshals] Tentative Date for a Megapractice





Greetings!

The Canton of Der Welfengau is planning on having another mega fencing
practice on October 23rd, the day after Crown Tournament. We just have to
finish our U of G clubs paperwork and we should be ok to go. If anything
changes, I will inform the lists post haste.

If anyone is interested in teaching a class, please let me know so I can set
up a schedule for the day.

Tentative Date: October 23rd
Time: 10 am until 6 pm
Place: University of Guelph, University Centre, Peter Clark Hall (UC Lower
Level)

As usual, I will be providing snacks and water. For dinner, I was thinking
we could try the Shakespeare's Arms again, it's a nice pub and the grub is
good.

If anyone has any questions please let me know. I hope people take advantage
of this opportunity to get together and play with their peers and maybe
learn some cool new stuff.

Yours in Service

Albrecht





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Is there a current website for the EAOD?

Eyrny

http://ealdormereaod.maven.ca/



Albrecht





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From: E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Kathleen Gormanshaw
Sent: September 23, 2011 1:02 PM
To: E Rapier
Subject: [E_Rapier] Ealdormere Academy of Defense





Is there a current website for the EAOD?

Eyrny





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Excellent site, thank you.  Does anyone know how to make Google return
it as a search result?

On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 1:44 PM, Eve Harris & David Stamper
<evedave1@...> wrote:
> http://ealdormereaod.maven.ca/

Eyrny

It would need to have the appropriate meta tags in the document that would
work for Google's index crawlers.

-Nikolai

On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 2:50 PM, Kathleen Gormanshaw
<kgormanshaw@...>wrote:

> **
>
>
> Excellent site, thank you. Does anyone know how to make Google return
> it as a search result?
>
> On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 1:44 PM, Eve Harris & David Stamper
> <evedave1@...> wrote:
> > http://ealdormereaod.maven.ca/
>
> Eyrny
>
>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

If whomever is maintaining the page isn't sure how to do that, I can let
them know how to do it.

-Nikolai

On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 3:13 PM, Nicholas J. Corkigian <
doctormobius@...> wrote:

>
> It would need to have the appropriate meta tags in the document that would
> work for Google's index crawlers.
>
> -Nikolai
>
>
> On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 2:50 PM, Kathleen Gormanshaw <
> kgormanshaw@...> wrote:
>
>> **
>>
>>
>> Excellent site, thank you. Does anyone know how to make Google return
>> it as a search result?
>>
>> On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 1:44 PM, Eve Harris & David Stamper
>> <evedave1@...> wrote:
>> > http://ealdormereaod.maven.ca/
>>
>> Eyrny
>>
>>
>
>


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email me off the list Nick...

Jocelyn

--- In E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com, "Nicholas J. Corkigian" <doctormobius@...>
wrote:
>
> If whomever is maintaining the page isn't sure how to do that, I can let
> them know how to do it.
>
> -Nikolai
>
> On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 3:13 PM, Nicholas J. Corkigian <
> doctormobius@...> wrote:
>
> >
> > It would need to have the appropriate meta tags in the document that would
> > work for Google's index crawlers.
> >
> > -Nikolai
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 2:50 PM, Kathleen Gormanshaw <
> > kgormanshaw@...> wrote:
> >
> >> **
> >>
> >>
> >> Excellent site, thank you. Does anyone know how to make Google return
> >> it as a search result?
> >>
> >> On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 1:44 PM, Eve Harris & David Stamper
> >> <evedave1@...> wrote:
> >> > http://ealdormereaod.maven.ca/
> >>
> >> Eyrny
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Greetings from Gerrard:
It is my understanding that we can begin fencing shortly after
procession. Stopping respectfully during the finals and proclamations.

I have been witness to a rather interesting format:
Reverse Bear Pit Poker.

The Loser only remains in for a max of three then takes a card. ( All
shuffled and face down naturally )
Every time you win ( or above ) you take a card.
No one can have more than 5 cards.
You Must discard before drawing a card.
It would be nice to have two lists going so we get a nice mix of whom
we fence !!
I may occasionally ask if we need to shuffle the lines !!

So skill is an asset in the sense that you have more of a selection.
However Poker does have its risks and rewards.
Keep your hand or risk your hand ??
For only the best hand will win !!
I shall fashion up a few Blade buddies as prizes !!

Bring your fencing cards !!!!!




The Rapier Blades of Ealdormere

With chivalry and honour upon the field.
Our enemy's fates are forever sealed.
Try as they may to foreshadow these lands.
With courage and skill we shall make our stand.

Our blades may bend but we will never yield.
With chivalry and honour upon the field.
Our word binds us to protect the Lupine Thrones.
We pledge our lives whether we are afar or at home.

Stalwartly we brandish the blades of Ealdormere
As long as we do " Crown "and citizen shall never fear.
With chivalry and honour upon the field.
We have sworn an oath stronger than that of finest steel.

Rapier sharp are the blades that we skillfully command.
We stand like wolf sentinels to Your trillium bound lands.
   A Lethal of fencers northern forged and as true as the
   blades they wield.
With chivalry and honour upon the field.





Aut Vinceri   Aut Mori

Excellent!  I'm in!

Jocelyn

--- In E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com, thltoymaker <thltoymaker@...> wrote:
>
> Greetings from Gerrard:
> It is my understanding that we can begin fencing shortly after
> procession. Stopping respectfully during the finals and proclamations.
>
> I have been witness to a rather interesting format:
> Reverse Bear Pit Poker.
>
> The Loser only remains in for a max of three then takes a card. ( All
> shuffled and face down naturally )
> Every time you win ( or above ) you take a card.
> No one can have more than 5 cards.
> You Must discard before drawing a card.
> It would be nice to have two lists going so we get a nice mix of whom
> we fence !!
> I may occasionally ask if we need to shuffle the lines !!
>
> So skill is an asset in the sense that you have more of a selection.
> However Poker does have its risks and rewards.
> Keep your hand or risk your hand ??
> For only the best hand will win !!
> I shall fashion up a few Blade buddies as prizes !!
>
> Bring your fencing cards !!!!!
>
>
>
>
> The Rapier Blades of Ealdormere
>
> With chivalry and honour upon the field.
> Our enemy's fates are forever sealed.
> Try as they may to foreshadow these lands.
> With courage and skill we shall make our stand.
>
> Our blades may bend but we will never yield.
> With chivalry and honour upon the field.
> Our word binds us to protect the Lupine Thrones.
> We pledge our lives whether we are afar or at home.
>
> Stalwartly we brandish the blades of Ealdormere
> As long as we do " Crown "and citizen shall never fear.
> With chivalry and honour upon the field.
> We have sworn an oath stronger than that of finest steel.
>
> Rapier sharp are the blades that we skillfully command.
> We stand like wolf sentinels to Your trillium bound lands.
>   A Lethal of fencers northern forged and as true as the
>   blades they wield.
> With chivalry and honour upon the field.
>
>
>
>
>
> Aut Vinceri   Aut Mori
>

Greetings!

All paperwork having now been resolved, I would like to announce the no
longer tentative mega-fencing and dance practice in the Canton of Der
Welfengau.

Time: 10 am to 6 pm, October 23rd, 2011
Place: Peter Clark Hall, Lower Floor, University Centre, University of
Guelph
Parking: Here is a map of Parking:
http://www.parking.uoguelph.ca/images/Parking_Map_2008-09.pdf

Lots P42 and P31 are your best bets.

Other Stuff: Snacks and water will be available at the site. There will be a
post practice A&S night at Albrecht and Asa's starting at 6:30 pm. We will
providing some food but if anyone wants to bring anything, it would be most
welcome. We will also be showing movies of Mediaeval/Renaissance interest.
If anyone has a movie they'd like to bring, please do (especially if someone
has a copy of Flesh + Blood with Rutger Hauer).


If anyone has questions, please let me know.

Albrecht

Just notices that there is an error on the Webpage....  Free Scholar wants
to after Scholar...  no?

On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 8:29 AM, Yvonne <tamlin_01@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> email me off the list Nick...
>
> Jocelyn
>
>
> --- In E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com, "Nicholas J. Corkigian" <doctormobius@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > If whomever is maintaining the page isn't sure how to do that, I can let
> > them know how to do it.
> >
> > -Nikolai
> >
> > On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 3:13 PM, Nicholas J. Corkigian <
> > doctormobius@...> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > It would need to have the appropriate meta tags in the document that
> would
> > > work for Google's index crawlers.
> > >
> > > -Nikolai
> > >
> > >
> > > On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 2:50 PM, Kathleen Gormanshaw <
> > > kgormanshaw@...> wrote:
> > >
> > >> **
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Excellent site, thank you. Does anyone know how to make Google return
> > >> it as a search result?
> > >>
> > >> On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 1:44 PM, Eve Harris & David Stamper
> > >> <evedave1@...> wrote:
> > >> > http://ealdormereaod.maven.ca/
> > >>
> > >> Eyrny
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>


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Warmest greetings from Gerrard:  The Site posted schedule for Crown
Tournament is as copied and pasted.

Schedule of the Day
10am Site Opens
10:30am Laural Meeting
11am Weapons/Armour inspection
11:45
Processional
Merchants row open after processional until 4:30
12:30 Tourney
    Lunch
Post Tourney Chiv Meeting
    Post tournament fighting (marshals dependant)
5pm Court
6pm Feast

****
A important reminder to bring your fencing cards !!

Tournament is Reverse Bear Pit Poker !!
I have created a few nifty prizes and since this is Poker ...well
anyone can win !!

From Gerrard:
First and Foremost Congratulations to Sir Edward The Red and Countess
Rylyn Buchanan now Prince and Princess of Ealdoremere !! WASSAIL !!!!

Thanks to all that attended Crown Tournament.
We had a nice sized turnout.
Had a great deal of fun !!
Congratulations to Tristrum  ( spelling ?? ) Very nice fencing and
best Poker Hand !!
Everyone walked away with something ...in addition to the fun !!
Dont ya just wish you had been there ??!! ...smiles
Have fun at the Mega practice !!
** Plus !!
The person formerly known as Steeeeve is now Lord Zarek Guay
.  Congratulations on receiving your AOA
For Besting the King ...and for his long and varied service to the Kingdom !

Hmmm events ...events ... and then some ... events !!
Kill me ... if ... and when you can !!!

It was a Good day to Die !!

We need everyone's help with this:


We are looking at changing the "Approved Blades List" into simpler
criteria with minimum standards, with a high emphasis on the
flexibility of the blade.

To validate the plan, we need to gather as much data as possible on
the blades currently being used in the SCA for both Heavy Rapier and
Cut & Thrust, as well as blades we don't allow, but which might be
usable in the SCA. An online survey form has been posted here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG9zcUt4aWR6eHVGb29uWEJTSkV\
YMUE6MQ

You'll need a 3-oz weight and a 6-oz weight to do the survey. It
closes on November 7th.

Eyrny

From Gerrard: Ive been collecting data when
people and blades become available.
I am wondering and presuming about " Certain Blades ".
Those being the ones that already flex dramatically under their own weight !!
While it is easy enough to clamp the hilt
parallel to the floor the blades themselves certainly arent
parallel to the floor even before I add the weight.
1) very flexible blades
2) curved blades

I simply measured these at where ever the tip was
prior to the weights. Then after adding the weights.
If I actually placed the tip of the blade
parallel to the floor and in line with where it
was clamped the flex would have been HUGE !! ( 4
- 5 inches prior to weight(s) added )

In both instances the above blades still had 1/4
to 5/8 inches of additional flex.
I also tested the curved blades with the curve
down and the curve up.  No difference seen
( so far ... more blades to test )

So continue as testing or ...??

At 11:03 AM 10/24/2011, you wrote:
>
>
>We need everyone's help with this:
>
>We are looking at changing the "Approved Blades List" into simpler
>criteria with minimum standards, with a high emphasis on the
>flexibility of the blade.
>
>To validate the plan, we need to gather as much data as possible on
>the blades currently being used in the SCA for both Heavy Rapier and
>Cut & Thrust, as well as blades we don't allow, but which might be
>usable in the SCA. An online survey form has been posted here:
>
><https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG9zcUt4aWR6eHVGb29uWEJTS\
kVYMUE6MQ>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG9zcUt4aWR6eHVGb\
29uWEJTSkVYMUE6MQ
>
>You'll need a 3-oz weight and a 6-oz weight to do the survey. It
>closes on November 7th.
>
>Eyrny
>

Please continue testing and sending in results, it will remind us to
adjust the wording to deal with curved blades.  And blades that
already bend under their own weight will be easy to see that they pass
:-)

Eyrny

On Thu, Oct 27, 2011 at 10:24 AM, thltoymaker <thltoymaker@...> wrote:
>  From Gerrard: Ive been collecting data when
> people and blades become available.
> I am wondering and presuming about " Certain Blades ".
> Those being the ones that already flex dramatically under their own weight !!
> While it is easy enough to clamp the hilt
> parallel to the floor the blades themselves certainly arent
> parallel to the floor even before I add the weight.
> 1) very flexible blades
> 2) curved blades
>
> I simply measured these at where ever the tip was
> prior to the weights. Then after adding the weights.
> If I actually placed the tip of the blade
> parallel to the floor and in line with where it
> was clamped the flex would have been HUGE !! ( 4
> - 5 inches prior to weight(s) added )
>
> In both instances the above blades still had 1/4
> to 5/8 inches of additional flex.
> I also tested the curved blades with the curve
> down and the curve up.  No difference seen
> ( so far ... more blades to test )
>
> So continue as testing or ...??
>
> At 11:03 AM 10/24/2011, you wrote:
>>
>>
>>We need everyone's help with this:
>>
>>We are looking at changing the "Approved Blades List" into simpler
>>criteria with minimum standards, with a high emphasis on the
>>flexibility of the blade.
>>
>>To validate the plan, we need to gather as much data as possible on
>>the blades currently being used in the SCA for both Heavy Rapier and
>>Cut & Thrust, as well as blades we don't allow, but which might be
>>usable in the SCA. An online survey form has been posted here:
>>
>><https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG9zcUt4aWR6eHVGb29uWEJT\
SkVYMUE6MQ>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG9zcUt4aWR6eHVG\
b29uWEJTSkVYMUE6MQ
>>
>>You'll need a 3-oz weight and a 6-oz weight to do the survey. It
>>closes on November 7th.
>>
>>Eyrny
>>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

Greetings!

I've picked up the correct weights for doing the flex test survey being run
by our illustrious DSRM Baroness Eyrny. If anyone is coming to a Der
Welfengau practice, I'll make sure I have the stuff there. If anyone wants
to get their own weights, my solution was two packages each containing two 1
1/2 oz Bass Casting Sinkers from Canadian Tire so I could make up two 3 oz
weights. I strung them on some fishing line and they seem to do the job.

Albrecht

On Sat, Oct 29, 2011 at 9:23 PM, Eve Harris & David Stamper
<evedave1@...> wrote:
> Greetings!
>
> I've picked up the correct weights for doing the flex test survey being run
> by our illustrious DSRM Baroness Eyrny. If anyone is coming to a Der
> Welfengau practice, I'll make sure I have the stuff there. If anyone wants
> to get their own weights, my solution was two packages each containing two 1
> 1/2 oz Bass Casting Sinkers from Canadian Tire so I could make up two 3 oz
> weights. I strung them on some fishing line and they seem to do the job.

er, do remember that the data gathering was for 3 oz and 6 oz, not 1.5 oz

Thanks, though!

Eyrny

Yes, two 1.5 oz weights equals 3 oz. So two packages gives me a total of 6
oz. I have two on one string and two on another. One string for the 3 oz
test and two strings for the 6 oz test.



Albrecht





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From: RapierMarshals@yahoogroups.com [mailto:RapierMarshals@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Kathleen Gormanshaw
Sent: October 29, 2011 9:26 PM
To: RapierMarshals@yahoogroups.com
Cc: E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [RapierMarshals] Flex Testing Gear





On Sat, Oct 29, 2011 at 9:23 PM, Eve Harris & David Stamper
<evedave1@... <mailto:evedave1%40rogers.com> > wrote:
> Greetings!
>
> I've picked up the correct weights for doing the flex test survey being
run
> by our illustrious DSRM Baroness Eyrny. If anyone is coming to a Der
> Welfengau practice, I'll make sure I have the stuff there. If anyone wants
> to get their own weights, my solution was two packages each containing two
1
> 1/2 oz Bass Casting Sinkers from Canadian Tire so I could make up two 3 oz
> weights. I strung them on some fishing line and they seem to do the job.

er, do remember that the data gathering was for 3 oz and 6 oz, not 1.5 oz

Thanks, though!

Eyrny





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Greetings one and all,

At Pennsic War this past August, TRM Aaron and Rustique sent Baroness
Eyrny Omarsdottir to sit her vigil for elevation into the Order of the
Pelican.

Baroness Eyrny will sit her vigil and answer TRM Quilliam and Dagmar at
Wassail in her home canton of Bryniau Tywynnog on December 3, 2011.

We invite one and all, regardless of rank, that wish to extend words of
advice or best wishes for Eyrny to come to her vigil to speak with her.
It will be running from after morning court until evening court.

If there are those that would like to speak on Eyrny's behalf during her
elevation ceremony, please contact me ahead of time at
patchett@....

Many thanks for your attention.

Excitedly planning.
HRH Rylyn

--
*/aut viam inveniam aut faciam/*
I'll either find a way or make one


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Their Excellencies Skraeling Althing are seeking a new rapier champion,
which will take up part of the morning, followed by a rapier tournament. If
the weather continues to cooperate, there is also plenty of room to play
outside.

Can you Defend The Bunny? Or can you Slay the Bunny? A bear-pit style
tournament with a twist, the fencers will not be competing to defeat one
another, but to either protect, or defend a target.

If anyone needs/wants to authorize, let me know ahead of time, and we can
work something out.

Gavin MacAidan


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Greetings!

I can't seem to access the EAOD site. Is it down or is it just me?

http://ealdormereaod.maven.ca/


Albrecht

AFAIK it has been down for some time.
however you can check this sort of thing with:
http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/

--j

On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 1:07 PM, Eve Harris & David Stamper
<evedave1@...> wrote:
> Greetings!
>
> I can't seem to access the EAOD site. Is it down or is it just me?
>
> http://ealdormereaod.maven.ca/
>
>
> Albrecht
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

Albrecht,

You have the right address and it is currently up and working

Jocelyn

--- In E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com, "Eve Harris & David Stamper" <evedave1@...>
wrote:
>
> Greetings!
>
> I can't seem to access the EAOD site. Is it down or is it just me?
>
> http://ealdormereaod.maven.ca/
>
>
> Albrecht
>

Awesome! Thank you!



Albrecht





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From: E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Yvonne
Sent: November 15, 2011 7:37 AM
To: E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [E_Rapier] Re: EAOD Site Down?





Albrecht,

You have the right address and it is currently up and working

Jocelyn

--- In E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com <mailto:E_Rapier%40yahoogroups.com> , "Eve
Harris & David Stamper" <evedave1@...> wrote:
>
> Greetings!
>
> I can't seem to access the EAOD site. Is it down or is it just me?
>
> http://ealdormereaod.maven.ca/
>
>
> Albrecht
>





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I would like to invite one and all to the Rapier and Costume Academy on Dec. 3
by the Barony Marche of the Debatable Lands (Pittsburgh, PA) The event website
is http://www.debatablelands.org/events/rapier_costuming/

There are instructors from 5 kingdoms coming to teach. I hope to see some of you
there.

Mistress Irene von Schmetterling
Here is the current list of classes we will be offering  (subject to changes and
addition):
Class Descriptions - Rapier

An Opportune Defense Lady Gabrielle de Winter
This class will demonstrate the use of the thrust in opposition, carrying on to
the use of the parry as an attack...that one may defend and kill within the same
beat. Required equipment: a sword for slow work.
1 hour

Basic training for the dedicated fencer Master Ian Muir
This is not an introduction to fencing class. This class is about establishing
training methods to improve performance. We will cover foot work/ body
mechanics, drill creation, working with partners, single rapier with a bit of
physical conditioning. Required equipment: endurance, patience and basic heavy
rapier equipment 1 hour

Cappo Ferro Master Ian Muir
This class is a basic introduction to the concepts found in Cappo Ferro. It will
cover stance, footwork, guards, blade action timing and distance. Required
equipment: fencing armor, and a preferably long (over35 inch) heavy rapier
blade. 1 hour

Étude One for Single Rapier Don Christian de Launey
A practical exercise of rapier technique emphasizing application, integration
and movement. This is suitable for practitioners of all levels. Required
equipment: single rapier 1 hour

Iberian Sword Play Sir Styker Langjar
The Big Sword by The Books -- the montante, the great two handed sword of
Iberia. Class will focus on the development of attacks, solo drills and if
another instructor joins me, two person drills from authors such as Pietro Monte
(1509), Pablo de Paredes and Luis Godinho (1599), Diaz de Viedma (1635), Diogo
Gomes de Figueriedo (1651) and Perez de Mendoza (1675). Participants should have
swords of a particular size (60 inches plus, but rattan, wood, plastic, or steel
will work), but instructors will bring some, masks and gloves are necessary for
paired plays. Instructor is Steve Hick/Strykar, but others may include Steve
Reich from Primo Assaulto.

Intermediate German Longsword for SCA Fencers: The masterstrokes Don Donnan
MacDubhsidhe
Learn the meisterhau, the master cuts of German longsword, and how to use them
in SCA rapier. Class will be hands on, but non-contact. Required equipment: List
legal (non sharp) two handed sword highly recommended but not required. Either
cut and thrust or Heavy rapier legal. Limited wooden wasters will be available.
1 hour

Introduction to footwork and point control- rapier 101 Mistress Irene von
Schmetterling
Just starting with Rapier or want to improve your foot work and point control?
This class is for you. It will cover basics in footwork and point control.
Required equipment: rapier simulator 1 hour

Introduction to the Rapier of Joachim Meyer The Hon. Lord Giovanni de Enzinas,
Baron Skraeling Athing
This class is an introduction to the cut and thrust style that was presented by
Joachim Meyer in his 1570 book "The Art of Combat" as translated by Jeffrey L.
Forgeng. Participants will be taught the basics of footwork, cuts, thrusts and a
number of basic plays for the remainder of the available time. In the course of
the class, the teacher will also be likely to tangent into comparisons to both
the earlier German fighting styles and also the contemporary and later Italian
styles but he will try and keep this to a minimum so that more exchanges can be
explored by the class. Required equipment: a mask and a single handed sword
capable of performing cutting actions safely (no schlagers), as well as safety
minimums as specified by the kingdom. Participants should be familiar with
swordplay in general. 2 hours

Late 16th Century Northern Italian Rapier Master Aeron Harper
This class will cover aspects of the manuals written by Capo Ferro and Giganti.
Depending on the experience of those who attend the class we can either start at
the beginning and build a solid foundation on which to build, or we can explore
various aspects of the techniques in more depth. Required equipment: Students
will need a rapier (blunted and tipped, of course) - preferably with a blade
between 40" and 45" in length - and a mask and gloves. You may bring a parrying
dagger as well in case we get that far, but we will be focusing mainly on single
sword. 2 hours

Outcome Oriented Fencing: Making your Playbook Lord Will Parris
The most successful fencers often talk about winning the fight before it begins.
What do they mean by that? Instead of gambling and hoping for the best, they
carefully choose what they want to happen in a fight, and more importantly, how
to make that happen. This class will cover the basics of devising your own
battle plan based on the examples of both period and contemporary fencers. 2
hours

Play the Angles, an introduction to Nicoletto Giganti's non linear approach to
fencing. Archibald Weatherford
This class will examine the bind, the affront, and the avoidance of the enemy's
guard in Giganti's system of Rapier. This class will be a hands on practical
review of the foundational plays of Giganti's manual. The knowledge and ability
to execute a proper historical lunge is a pre-requisite. Required equipment: SCA
Rapier legal mask, gloves, gorget, and rapier (42" baited rapiers preferred, but
not necessary, limited loaner weapons available) Recommended: SCA Rapier legal
armor. 2 hours

Spanish Circle: An Introduction to Destreza and Thibault Baron Eric Grenier de
la Barre
Instructor will present a Destreza circle, discuss its design and use as a
practice tool, and talk a bit about Thibault's Academy of the Sword. 1 hour

Swetnam's Rapier and Dagger: Italian Rapier English Style Master Aelfred of
Chester
Joseph Swetnam was the first Englishman to publish a treatise on the use of the
rapier. It is likely he borrowed a number of his stances from Fabris and other
Italian masters of the time and then gave them his own twist. This class will
look at several of the stances and how Swetnam said they should be used.
Required equipment: armor, a heavy rapier, preferably 40 inch or longer, and a
dagger 1 hour

Class Descriptions – Costuming

12th Century Clothing: An Overview Mistress Briony of Chatham
A look at the basics of 12th century clothing, primarily the elusive bliaut,
using period sculpture and illumination sources. 1 hour, No fee or limit

16th-century German common women's garb ("Kampfrau/Trossfrau") Lady Mariana von
Rabenstern
Overview of the basic form of the dress, period-appropriate fabrics and colors,
using and adapting commercial patterns, construction tips, and descriptions of
accompanying accessories such as headgear, outer wear, footwear, etc. to
complete "the look." 1 hour, no fee

Construction of Elizabethan Structured Hats Lady Madeleine de l’Este
This class is an overview of making structured Elizabethan hats, focusing on
men’s tall hats, with a discussion of the required tools and materials.
Examples in various stages of construction will be available for examination. 1
hour, no fee

German Renaissance Accessories Meisterin Fredeburg von Katzenellenbogen
This class will look at chemises, shirts, hats and headcoverings, purses, and
other accessories that complete early German Renaissance outfits (1470's to
1520s). Familiarity with sewing and clothing construction methods will be
assumed and discussion will focus on the distinctive characteristics of this
period. 1 hour, no fee, handouts for 10

Gussets, Dags and Gores Mistress Cameron Fitzrery
1 hour

Intermediate Hand Sewing: Progress beyond hand-finished hems The Hon. Lady Roana
d’Evreux
There's nothing that's quite as convincing as the real deal! In this hands-on
class we will cover hand-stitched eyelets and buttonholes, and learn how to make
cartridge pleats. 1 hour

Japanese Men's Clothing The Hon. Lord Ishiyama Gen'tarou Yori'ie
The parts of a complete period man's traveling outfit, named and described with
examples, references, and discussion. Some of these items are appropriate for
women as well. 1 hour, no fee

Late Period Handmade Buttons Maestra Filipia Capriotti
Handmade Buttons can be the finishing touch touch for a fine 16th Century
Garment and easier than you think. Although time consuming in quantity, the
result is well worth the effort. Part 1: Wrapped Buttons. A base form wrapped in
thread, tape or ribbon. Part 2: Needlework Buttons. Simple crewel style stitches
cover a fabric wrapped button form.
1.5 hours, $2 for handout and practice materials, 10 person limit

Making 16th Century Leather Gloves Adapted for Fencing Duke Alen Elegil
Make your own leather gloves in 16th Century style, adapted for fencing to best
fit and move with your hands. 2 hours, Fee $2 for handout and patterns, Class
limit = 24

Perfectly Period Pretty Persian Princess Mistress Milesent di Vibert, Baroness
Cleftlands
This class goes over the layers and construction of Persian Noblewoman's attire
of the early Safavid Dynasty (16th Century). Some info for men too, though the
class is female-focused. 1 hour, no fee

Practical Flemish Working Woman’s Garb Lady Ruadhri MacAoidha
The class will provide a detailed look at the construction of the popular
"Flemish" dress and accessories. My approach is sourcing from period painters,
and filling in the gaps and guesses using a practical and work/life-tested
theory. As far from costume as possible - you will be able to do farmwork,
breastfeed, cook, and live in this dress. 1 hour, no fee

Pucker Up! Bronzino Sleeves Mistress Amaryllis Coleman
How one person recreates those glorious gathered upper sleeves. 1 hour, no fee

Surface Decoration through Deconstruction: pinking, slashing, etc. Maestra
Filipia Capriotti
Decoration through Deconstruction encompasses some of the techniques used to
alter plain fabric and create a huge variety of fancy fabric through pinking,
cutting, rasing, embossing or raveling. Nine page handout and a packet of likely
fabrics to practice on with tools to borrow, although most of the techniques can
be accomplished with a box cutter and a little planning.
1.5 hours. $2 for handout and fabric samples, 10 person limit

Tailoring and Fitting of Elizabethan Doublets Lady Madeleine de l’Este
This class will examine fitting and tailoring techniques involved in the
construction of men’s Elizabethan doublets. We will discuss how to adjust
patterns for an individual’s body shape and examine the Renaissance versions
of pad stitching, shaping, and handling inter- and underlinings. Participants
should have intermediate sewing knowledge. 1 hour

Turkish Garb: An Overview of Women’s Clothing Baroness Katja Davidova Orlova
Khazarina
See some examples of period images of the clothing early Ottoman women wore,
then review patterns and fabrics for making entaris, salwar, and gomleks.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own Turkish garb for discussion and
show & tell. 1 hour, no fee




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This is definitely my 2nd choice for the weekend!  Darn schedules :-)

Eyrny

I an sorry that scheduled worked out this way.
Irene

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On Nov 17, 2011, at 6:17 AM, Kathleen Gormanshaw <kgormanshaw@...> wrote:

> This is definitely my 2nd choice for the weekend! Darn schedules :-)
>
> Eyrny
>


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Don't feel too sorry.

She's being elevated to the Pelican that day. ;-)

Rylyn

On 17/11/2011 7:20 AM, Wendy Colbert wrote:
> I an sorry that scheduled worked out this way.
> Irene
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 17, 2011, at 6:17 AM, Kathleen Gormanshaw<kgormanshaw@...> 
wrote:
>
>> This is definitely my 2nd choice for the weekend! Darn schedules :-)
>>
>> Eyrny
>>
>

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Hi Rylyn,
I knew that, which is why I am sorry that the schedule worked out this way.
Irene

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 17, 2011, at 10:57 AM, patchett <patchett@...> wrote:

> Don't feel too sorry.
>
> She's being elevated to the Pelican that day. ;-)
>
> Rylyn
>
> On 17/11/2011 7:20 AM, Wendy Colbert wrote:
> > I an sorry that scheduled worked out this way.
> > Irene
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On Nov 17, 2011, at 6:17 AM, Kathleen Gormanshaw<kgormanshaw@...>
wrote:
> >
> >> This is definitely my 2nd choice for the weekend! Darn schedules :-)
> >>
> >> Eyrny
> >>
> >
>
> --
> */aut viam inveniam aut faciam/*
> I'll either find a way or make one
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
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