D iverse P leasures VIII - Class Schedule

{Bees are the smallest of birds. They are born out of the corpses of oxen, live in community, choose the most noble among them as king, have wars, and collect dew to make honey}, or so the medieval naturalist thought.
Come to class as discover what else a medieval beekeeper knew (or did not know) about the wonderful noble and worthy honeybee.

No Class Limit

I intend to tell the history of the Mediterranean Empires (Catalan, France, and Byzantium) in the late 13th century and early 14th century, through the exploits of La Gran Companiya Catalan.
This includes:
The War of Sicilian Vespers
The Duel of 4 Kings (Peter of Aragon, Charles d'Anjou, Philip IV the fair, and Edward 1st)
The Roses of Catalan
The War against the Turk
Etc. as time permits.
What makes a mercenary company, before 13th century and after? Etc. etc. etc.
No Class Limit

No Class Limit

Learn the basics of casting at home and simple molds for site tokens. Various techniques and methods of pewter casting will be discussed during the first class session. Carve your own plaster mold during the second class period and take home your mold and a sample of your casting.
Class Fee: $5 - Limit: 10 for hands on, observers welcome

Pewter Casting (cont)

Leave the class with a quality belt of 8 oz leather and embelish with your own design

Class Limit 10 Class Fee $25

No Class Limit

Byzantine
Also known as Birdcage, Birds Nest, Idiots Delight and Estruscan, this is a flexible chain with an elegantly intricate appearance.
Fortunately, this chain is much easier to construct than it looks, in fact, it is a beginner class!
Class includes a graphics heavy set of instructions and a package of 200 aluminum rings (in deference to the instructors arthritis).
Tools and work mat will be available for use during the class. Tools, mat and extra links will be available for purchase, if desired.

No Class Limit / Class fee $6

Here is the list of dances I will teach in the dance class:
Heart Ease
Rufty Tufty
Black Nag
Heralds in Love

In case everyone knows part of these, I will teach be prepared to teach Gathering Peascods and/or Goddesses.

No Class Limit

Full Persian, also known as Foxtail, is a structurally stiffer chain the Byzantine.
While this method is much easier than the traditional method that I was taught many years ago (many, many, many... well, you get the idea), it is still a complex chain, not suitable for newcomers to the art of mail making. Please be aware that you need to have experience with making mail before you attempt this chain.
Class includes a graphics heavy set of instructions and a package of 200 aluminum rings (in deference to the instructors arthritis).
Tools and work mat will be available for use during the class. Tools, mat and extra links will be available for purchase, if desired.

No Class Limit / Class Fee $6

Beginning Fabric Draping
This course covers the beginning steps to use a dress form and muslin fabric to create a 1600 female bodice pattern. The fabric pattern will be transferred to a paper. This class is lecture based due to limited dress forms.
There will be handouts with instructions and measurement sheets

No Class Limit 10, but there can be watchers

Let's practice a few of the dances commonly done in Meridies. The curriculum will adjust to meet the experience level and number of dancers present in class.

No Class Limit

Like things that throw big rocks or spears? Learn about the history of Siege Engines! Trebuchets, Ballistae, etc!
No Class Limit

Ever wanted to learn to throw knives, axes, or spears? This is the class for you!
(Well, as long as it's not actively raining outside)
No Class Limit

No Class Limit

This will cover some of the history and techniques of basic weave.
We will be weaving on small board looms.

Class Limit 8 - unlimited lurkers / Class Fee $5 or $15 if keeping the loom

Weather permitting we will pickup fighting to warm up for the tourney

Weather permitting we will both a heavy and rapier Bear Pit Tourney

Weather permitting we will have a Bocce tourney outside

Schedule of Classes (Tentative)

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