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Schola in the Shire – Saturday, February 13, 2016

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Join us for Schola in the Shire, a day of classes with something for nearly everyone!

Schedule!

10:00 a.m.: doors open
11:00 a.m.: classes begin
12:30 p.m.: dayboard is available
4:00 p.m.: classes conclude
4:30 p.m.: Court of TRM
6:00 p.m.: site closes

The Classes!

CLASS SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION (Google Docs)

Our teachers are developing a diverse offering. Some of the classes being offered are:

Martial:

*How to watch heavy weapons fighting for the non-fighter
*Doin’ the Deed (Pas d’Arms, the Deed, and the formal tourney)
*Rattan Weapons and Design
*Melee Tactics and Training

Performance and General:

*Ethnic Folkdance — what it is and why it is important
*Songs Every SCAdian Should Know
*Lampwork (Glass Beads)
*Tips and Tricks of the Professional Tailor

Calligraphy & Illumination:

*Twists: Acanthus and Ribbons
*Making Gouache Paint for Scribes
*Starting from Scratch
*Award Document Layout

Embroidery:

*Introduction to German Brick Stitch
*14th Century Purse Embellishments
*16th Century English Monochrome Embroidery
*Athena’s Thimble 101…Guild Information and Panel

BIOGRAPHIES OF OUR TEACHERS

The Food!

Our talented kitchen staff will take us on a culinary tour.

First Service — French
*Crepes with Applesauce
*French Toast
*Smoked Salmon
*Brie
*Fruit
*Bread

Second Service — Andalusian
*Batter-fried eggplant
*Ahrash (fried-flattened meatballs)
*Grape Leaves
*Green Chicken
*Naan

Third Service — German
*Quark Savory
*Good Roast Pork
*Bread
*Apple Pillows

For food-related issues, contact our Head of Kitchen, Lady Hasanah bint al-Khalil ibn Habib (LadyHasanahOfCarillion@yahoo.com).

Event Location
First Unitarian Church of Wilmington (DE)
730 Halstead Road
Wilmington , DE 19803
Google Map

Directions:
The site is just off of Route 202 (Concord Pike) in north Wilmington, and is relatively accessible from I-95. Google maps and most GPS programs provide reliable directions. Parking is available behind the church. If there is no snow on the ground, additional parking is available in a vacant lot across Whitby Drive.

Event Fees
Site: Members: $12.00 age 18 years and older (non-members will be subject to the SCA’s $5.00 non-member surcharge.) Youth younger than 18: $10.00. Children under the age of 5 are guests of the Shire. A family cap of $44.00 ($54.00 for non-members) can be applied to family members residing at the same address.

Feast: No feast, but a substantial dayboard will be available to all at no extra cost.

Make Checks Payable to: SCA, Inc. — Shire of Caer Adamant

Contact Information
Event Steward:
Hedewigis Ockenfussin
(Linda O. Brizendine)
hedewigis@gmail.com
tel. 302.239.9787 (land line)

Send Reservations to:
Hope Mick (Lady Sybilla of Rona)
40 Fairway Road, 3C
Newark, DE 19711-5659

Other Contact Information:
For any food-related issues, please contact Lady Hasanah bint al-Khalil ibn Habib (LadyHasanahOfCarillion@yahoo.com)

Class scheduler Baroness Mari Clock van Hoorne (Marietta.sca@gmail.com)

 

Text copied from the East Kingdom Event Calendar. 

Please use the link provided above for the most up-to-date information on classes.

Felt Booklets for Largress Project – 3/15/15

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Join us for a special project to add to the Treasure Chest we are giving to the Royals for Pennsic – Felt note booklets for with crayons for the younglings, or pencils for the Marshals.

*Please note: Shire meeting will take place prior to this event at the Brandywine Towne Center.

When: Sunday, 3/15/15 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: Brandywine Towne Center
1000 Brandywine Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19803, United States

Please bring the following with you if you have it. If not, we will have some to share:

• Needle and thread       • Scissors

Optional:
• Felt in various colors    • Unused/new Crayons    • “Golf” or “Bridge” pencils   • Sewing machine (with extension cord)

Questions or more info:
Lady Shoshana – seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org
(Ellen 302-545-7808)
or
Katrin Daans: anotherinspiration@gmail.com

Winter Bardic Blast and Feast II March 7, 2015

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Winter Bardic Blast and Feast II
Hosted by The Shire of Caer-Adamant
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Wilmington, Delaware 

Join us from afternoon through evening for stories and song and food as we celebrate our second Winter Bardic Blast and Feast.

Simeon de Alcacar will coordinate a populace choice bardic competition for those who are inclined toward the art of entertaining. All performances should be under 10 minutes in length, and include an archery theme (bows and arrows optional.) Contact Simeon (tolbert.setht@gmail.com) to register for the bardic competition.

For those with other inclinations, we will also have a table setting competition, hosted by Lady Shoshana Gryffyth. An archery theme is encouraged, but not required.

Lady Veronica Rosso will hold a silent auction to benefit the archery programs.

The site fee includes a delicious feast presented by Lady Shoshana Gryffyth and her kitchen crew. There will be offerings to please the carnivores, omnivores, vegetarians, and gluten-intolerant. Food-related questions should be directed to Lady Shoshana (Auntyd@gmail.com). The site is “discreetly wet, in period containers.”

Menu for Feast

Vegetarian = VG  Gluten-free = GF

First Course – Mediterranean

♦ Seasoned dipping oils with flat breads, salt on the table (VG)
♦ Olives and Tronchón cheese (or alternate semi soft goat/sheep cheese) (GF/VG)
♦ Hot Couscous and Rice with roasted carrots and raisins (GF/VG)
♦ Assorted Sauces (GF/VG)
♦ Sweet stewed chunks of lamb – beef with honey and almonds (GF)

Cheese Course

♦ Toasted Cheese with Good Bread (GF/VG)
♦ Vegetables (GF/VG)
♦ Braised Turnips (GF/VG)

Second Course – English

♦ Beefstew Pie wrapped in bacon (GF/VG available*)
♦ Nest of Eggs: A ring of Greens and sliced hard boiled then fried eggs (Split Nuns) (GF/VG)
♦ Assorted Dressings (GF/VG)
♦ Hot basil lemon chicken meatballs with a lemon white wine sauce on the side  (GF)
♦ A carrot pudding with dates & currants (GF/VG)

Desert Table

♦ Warm Peach/Plum Compote with spices (GF/VG)
♦ Unsweetened Whipped Cream (GF/VG)
♦ Medieval Cheese Cake with Small Curd Cheese and Apricots (GF/VG)

*Food-related questions should be directed to Lady Shoshana (Auntyd@gmail.com) Please contact her prior to feast for alternatives.

Location:
First Unitarian Church of Wilmington (Delaware)
730 Halstead Road Wilmington, DE 19803

Site Opens: 3pm

Site Closes: 9pm

Pre-registered (fee includes the feast):
$17.00 adult members ($22.00 adult non-members includes the NMS)
$15.00 youth (15 – 17)
$13.00 youth (14 and younger)
Note: Site fee includes the feast. Feast seats are capped at 80, so pre-register to avoid disappointment at the door.

Non-pre-registered:
$21.00 adult members ($26.00 non-members, includes NMS)
$19.00 youth (15 – 17)
$17.00 youth (14 and younger)
Feast: Feast is included in the site fee, so there is no additional cost.

Make Checks Payable to: SCA, Inc. – Shire of Caer Adamant

Contact Information

Event Steward:
Hedewigis Ockenfussin (Linda Brizendine)
hedewigis@gmail.com

Co-Event Steward:
Simeon de Alcacar (Seth Tolbert)
tolbert.setht@gmail.com

Send Reservations to:
Hope Mick
40 Fairway Road 3C
Newark, DE 19711

Other Contact Information:
Bardic Competition Registration
Simeon de Alcacar (Seth Tolbert)
tolbert.setht@gmail.com

Food Questions:
Lady Shoshana Gryffyth (Ellen Weiner)
Auntyd@gmail.com

East Kingdom Event Calendar:
http://www.eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.html?eid=2751