Bardic Writing Skirmish

E02 Northshield

Instructor:THL Cobflaith ingen Sitriucca LOCATION CHANGE FROM BOOK class now in E02 Northshield Royal encampment! Description: Come for a writing challenge! I'll give a prompt and we'll each write for an hour (song/story/poem, etc.),...

Medieval Fan Fiction

Instructor:Magistra Fiana of Clare Description: A discussion of how "fan fiction" was produced and used in the Middle Ages, and how we can produce and use it in our Society.

Viola da Gamba Reading Session

Instructor:Master Albrecht Catsprey Description: Reading session for historical bowed stringed instruments. **College-level**

Angevin Circle

Instructor:Efenwealt Wystle Description: A song and poetry circle with a focus on 12-13th century Anglo-Norman culture and the cultures they touched.

Norse Poetry Overview

Instructor:Lærifaðir Grim the Skald Description: Learn about Viking-era poetry. Includes forms, metrics, and alliteration and how to write in Norse verse. We'll talk about the ways poetry was used.

Writing Period-Style Ballads

Instructor:Ollaimh Ruaidhri an Cù Description: Learn about the elements of the period ballad and then write your own period-style ballad.

Moving Your Harp Technique to the Next Level

Instructor:Countess Aria de Chatillon Description: Free-form class focused on technique analysis and finding small changes to create a significant impact on technique.

Period Drinking Songs

Instructor:Meisterin Rosina von Schaffhausen Description: Songs about drinking from across Europe; easy unison and rounds, as well as harmony with up to four parts. **18+.** Under 18, need parent/guardian.**

Middle Eastern Melody and Drumming

Instructor:Samir Description: Classes will focus on learning both the main melody and the bass melody for a variety of folk songs from the Middle East.