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| Grand Thing V-Arts and Sciences Class List There will be no preregistration for any classes. Registration will be first-come first-served at class time. Fees (in any) must be paid directly to each instructor at the time of the class. |
| Norse Dyeing with Fru Aldgudana Gunnarsdottir An opportunity for students to get their hands into pots of madder and weld dyes. We'll be dyeing both wool and silk during the class as well as having some discussion on the process of natural dyeing. Class length: 1 hr. Cost: $3.00 Max # students: 8 Location: Grand Hall Materials to bring: Students should bring an apron and, if they have concerns regarding madder or weld on their skin, gloves. |
| Norse Embroidery Stitches with Fru Aldgudana Gunnarsdottir Learn some very basic embroidery stitches to put those finishing touches on your clothes. Class length: 2 hrs. Cost: $3.00 Max # students: 8 Location: Grand Hall |
| Beginning Drop Spindle with Meistara Kolfinna Aradottir Learn the basics of handspinning using a top-whorl drop spindle. Class will cover fiber selection and preparation and hands-on spinning. We'll also cover what to do with that yarn once you've spun it: how to finish and makes skeins and/or center-pull balls. Class length: 1 hr. Cost: free, spindle for sale for $10 if you'd like to keep it Max # of students: no limit Location: Grand Hall Materials to bring: Wool fiber and spindles will be provided; bring your own spindle if you prefer |
| Viking Age Seams: Construction and Finishing with Hanim Gulenay, OL A hands class on practical ways to construct and attractively finish your seams. Class length: 2 hrs. Cost: None. Sample packet provided by instructor. Max # of students: 6 Location: Grand Hall |
| Nalbinding – Asle Mitten Stitch with Jorunn Steinnabrjotr (Pat Reed) Nalbinding was used to create socks, mittens and hats as far back as 5000 BCE in Asia. Nalbinding was documented throughout northern Europe and among the Inca of South America. This pre-cursor to knitting uses a single ply yarn to "needle tie" or "nal bind" yarn into a shaped fabric. The Asle Mitten was found in Asle Sweden and is one of the most complicated stitches in nalbinding. It produces a four layer product that is extra thick and warm and dates from either Viking Age or 1580, since reference sources disagree. The class fee includes a handout, a needle and a limited supply of yarn. Length: 2 hours Cost: $10 (handout, bone needle and limited supply or yarn) An optional instruction book by Mistress Sigrid Briansdotter is available at the discounted price of $18. Max # of students: 4 Location: Grand Hall |
| Nalebinder's Nest with Host Helga in Lomr Nalebinding was used during the Viking age to create mittens, socks and hats. Nalebinders from around the Kingdom will be gather to share their knowledge. Everyone is welcome to drop in. Length: 2 hrs Cost: None. Supplies available or bring you own. Class location: Meet at the Stromgard baronial pavilion and then walk to HE Reginleif's day shade. Questions? Please contact Helga Lomr by email gaviaimmer[AT]comcast[DOT]net |
| Beginning Tablet Weaving with HL Drifa in Rauða Geared toward the people who are just starting out. You will learn to warp your loom and a number of basic patterns. Length: 2-3 hours Cost: $6 includes class packet and enough wool yarn to make a belt Max # of students: 8 (min. student age is 14 yrs. old) Class location: Grand Hall Materials students should bring: A loom appropriate for tablet weaving, 20 cards/tablets, a shuttle (there will be a limited number of loaner shuttles for the duration of the class), and scissors. Please email me quincydew[AT]aol[DOT]com if you do not have a loom. |
| Preserved Foods of the Viking Age with Meistari Ref Fiachson There are a great variety of "Viking possible" preserved foods, ranging from fish and meat, to dairy and vegetables. This class will examine the possibilities, and cover how to experiment with food preservation at home. We will sample an array of preserved foods, and practice making a few different varieties of preserved vegetables and dairy products. Length: 2 hours Cost: $3 to cover handouts and materials Max # of students: 12 Location: Meet at Stromgard baronial pavilion then walk to Meistari Ref's encampment. |
| Preparing a Viking Meal with Jorunn Steinnabrjotr Students will prepare a complete meal starting with documented ingredients available during the Norse Period in northern Europe. Cooking will be over a charcoal fire in a replica Viking fireplace. Food Items prepared from scratch include: Simple cheese spread with herbs, hand churned butter, vegetable stew with meat – usually chicken, desert porridge with fruit and Hazelnuts, and flat bread made with hand ground barley flour. Length: 4 hrs. Cost: $10 - includes all ingredients Max # of students: 12-16 Location: Meet at Stromgard's baronial pavilion then walk to Jorunn's encampment Student needs: No dangling sleeves, clean hands, feast gear and an appetite |
Grinding Grain into Flour -- So What's in Your Quern? with Alanus of Bunghea, OL |
| Beginning Mead Making with Lady Eulalia Piebakere This class will cover the practical aspects of brewing mead using Viking-appropriate ingredients. We will discuss the general principles of mead brewing, try some samples (please bring a cup), then practice making a basic mead. All participants will get a handout with recipes, background nformation, and a list of Viking-era ingredients. Note: all participants must be over 21. Length: 2 hrs. Cost: $3 to cover handouts and materials Max # of students: 12 Location: Grand Hall |
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