15th Century Italian Names
Juliana de Luna, Palimpsest Herald

Fifteenth century Italy was a period of great change and cultural ferment. The Florence Catasto of 1427 recorded the names of over 60,000 individuals from Florence and its possessions (which include Arrezo and Pisa). The names of these individuals (as well as an equivalent dataset from 1425 Verona) were recorded by a group of scholars, who made the dataset available. By looking at the immense number of names in this dataset, we can see both name elements and patterns in use.

16th Century Spanish Naming Practices
Elsbeth Anne Roth, Clarion Herald

Discussion class based on instructor's analysis of 16th Century Spanish names (and based on the article http://www.sca.org/heraldry/laurel/names/spanish/index.html).

Channeling Mischief: Grotesques & Drolleries
Tetchubah of Greenlake, Caidan Scribe Amarius Emeritus

This class will cover the different styles and examples of drolleries and grotesques used in period illumination. Hate the Pope? Got some anger to work out about the King? PO'd at your boyfriend? Here's how to cleverly insult him without him noticing. Some material may be considered inappropriate for children, so this class is rated PG-13.

Different Paths, Same Journey - SCA and Adrian Heraldic Roundtable
Padraig o Connell

This is an open roundtable discussion between heralds from both the SCA and the Adrian Empire. We will be exploring the differences - and similarities between the heraldic colleges of both groups, and discussing the routes that two similar groups can take to reach the same goals. Students should bring: Writing instruments, notebooks, sense of humour and an open mind.

Documenting New Heraldic Charges
Illuminada Eugenia de Guadalupe y Godoy, Silver Trumpet Pursuivant

A bend engouled? A paternoster? A columar hourglass? So you've (or your client's) done the research and found the perfect armory to register, but it's not been registered before, or listed in the standard heraldic sources. How do you get what you want? Join the discussion of finding and documenting new heraldic charges and practices

Field Heraldry Roundtable
Mary Dedwydd verch Gwallter, Bellows Pursuivant

The purpose of this roundtable is to discuss special situations that come up in field heraldry for which standard calls and structures do not yet exist. These include, but are not limited to, Equestrian Events, Archery, and Youth Combat. The purpose of the roundtable would be to discuss what various kingdoms are doing with field heralding in such unusual situations with an eye to possibly developing a set of heraldic procedures where necessary. Bring your experiences from your home kingdom or area and share your practices and questions with other heralds. The goal is to begin to develop basic processes for those special situations so that field heraldry can be a useful tool for more than just announcing tournament combats. We could also discuss variations on the traditional tournament that give heralds room to play, such as a recent Caidan tourament where each fighter needed a personal herald.

Flag Etiquette - or Flags to the Rescue
Moira O'Connor, Greencloak Herald

Are you a new herald and want to learn how they call fighters to the field? Are you an experienced herald and are tired of getting your air time stepped on? Are the fighters in your group confused because too many heralds are calling them to the field at the same time? Then this is the class for you. Come and learn a method for calling fighters to the field without your voice conflicting with someone else. Flag etiquette is an easy way for heralds to know who is supposed to be "On Air" at any given time. It's practical, it's easy and most of all it's fun! Students should bring: Pencils or any other writing implements of doom.

'French Batarde Calligraphy - Background & Hands-on'
Alicia Langland

This two-hour class will be split into two parts; students may attend one or both parts. BACKGROUND: For our exemplar, we will use an early 16th century French manuscript now owned by the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York City (MS M.732). After examining the letter forms used in our exemplar, we will compare them to similar ones found in David Harris's book, "The Art of Calligraphy." Working together, we will then construct our own ductus for our exemplar. In addition to learning defining characteristics of this style, students will also learn techniques for examining a period script and use them to create their own "how-to" instructions for writing it. Materials for 20 students will be available. HANDS-ON: With the ductus we created the first hour, students will use a quill pen and ink to practice the letters. (Note: This part could be messy!) Materials for 10 students will be provided. Students who wish to purchase their quill may do so at the end of the class. Some familiarity with calligraphy may prove helpful but is not necessary.

Heraldic Display
Shauna of Carrick Point, Ragged Staff Herald

Now that I have my device, what can I do with it? Class discussion on the historical and SCA useage of heraldry and how it can be displayed or used in a wide variety of settings.

Heraldic Jeopardy
Jerad Blaydeaux

You've watched Jeopardy on TV, and you know heraldry… but do you know Heraldic Jeopardy? Bring a team to compete or just come by to watch the fun! This class is scheduled for 1 hour plus the time slot until the banquet begins.

Laurel Road Show
Elizabeth, Laurel; Jeanne Marie, Wreath and Margaret, Pelican

Have you ever wondered how Wreath, Pelican and Laurel made the decision to register or return your submissions? Here's your chance to find out. Attend the road show on Sunday to see the questions and discussion that is required to process your submission. You might even be selected to channel one of the famous (or infamous!) CoA commenters.

Heraldry for Scribes
Alheyis von Körckhingen, Garnet Herald

A scroll for Who?!? His arms are WHAT?!? In this class, you will learn what resources are available to the SCA scribe to verify name and device information for the recipient of your scroll. We will discuss heraldic colors (with paint and pigment suggestions!) and heraldic visual aesthetics. You will even learn a bit about how to decipher a blazon, and what project-in-progress might prevent you from ever having to decipher one at all.

Here be Monsters: How to Draw Heraldic Monsters
Zenobia Naphtali, Black Stag Herald & Bruce Draconarius, Baton Vert Herald There'll be some intro on drawing heraldic beasts in general (since so many monsters are just beasts with grafts), and then period examples (as many as we can dredge up) of period monsters. Oh, yeah, we'll also get into the whole "fill the available space" riff and similar herald-painter topics.

Ink Making Workshop
Typhainne d'Alixandre

The materials to be made into ink will be soaked several days in advance so the tannins will be in the water ready for us to make into ink on the day of class. We will be using a propane stove outdoors to make 3 different types of ink: Oak gall ink, cherry bark ink, and walnut hull ink. After the ink is made, students will get to participate in the process of making the fresh inks suitable for immediate use on documents. Small quantities (1-4 oz) of each type of ink will be available for students to take home with them. Instructor will provide: oak galls, walnut hulls, wild cherry bark, gum Arabic, ferrous sulphate, clove oil, mortar and pestle, pans, utensils, propane stove, propane, dip pens, handouts, special soap to remove ink from hands. Students should bring: Small containers (1-4 oz) to take ink home in (screw -top eye-dropper bottles work best for traveling with ink); if the student intends to participate in the cooking or straining process, possibly an apron to protect nice garb.

Making Medieval Books
Randthulfr Asplundr

This hour long overview uses photos of the technical process to show how medieval books were created, from parchmenting, through writing, decorating, and binding.

Making Colors
Randthulfr Asplundr

You've been using gouache or watercolor, but really want to get closer to the historic method. Take this class to find out what materials were used, how they were used and when each of the different materials was used.

Making Consulting a Pleasant Experience
Richenda du Jardin, Lions Blood Herald

This class will discuss how to make heraldic consulting, be it names or armory, a more pleasant experience for the consultation client. In so doing, we can change the reputation heralds as a whole have in too many kingdoms

Medieval English Inn & Tavern Names / Picardian Bynames
Colm Dubh, Ensign Herald

An updated review of the names of Inns and Taverns with a review of sources. Many of the earliest Inn and Tavern names in England are dated by reference to bynames. This is an update of the previous class and article. Target audience is anyone who believes or doubts that " The vale of silver shadows" is a possible or even probable inn name and anyone interested in tavern or inn names. *** Followed by *** The promised sequel to the 2006 class and article on Given Names from Medieval Picardy. The information, mined from Morlet's Etude d'anthroponymie picarde, treats bynames from a series of charters/tax rolls for several places in Picardy. A basic name class is helpful but not required.

On the Grantinge of Armes
Lachlan of Cromarty, Crescent Herald

A class for both heralds and scribes. Come explore the texts of several period grants of arms to help understand SCA scroll texts and find new, authentic alternatives to use. Learn period words for greetings, closings and dates. Heralds may learn more about the role of their period counterparts and how they styled themselves. Also good for the scribe who is looking for beautiful words to write with their beautiful letters.

Ormesby Psalter
Katarina Helene von Schönborn

A superb example of East Anglian art that even after the closest examination the book has revealed but half its secrets. Indeed, among the questions yet to be answered conclusively are the original destination, the dates of execution of the various parts, and the relation between the artists employed on the Ormesby Psalter and those in other East Anglian manuscripts such as the Gorleston Psalter and the Stowe Breviary. Parts of it were begun as early as the 1280's and it was finally finished somewhere around 1320 with it was presented to Norwich Priory by Robert of Ormesby, a monk there. Slides were sent to me with absolutely no information, so we will be discussing some of the interesting grotesques, white work, and 13th century clothing depicted on the images of people. The text is quite different, as well (though this book appears to be contemporary to the Luttrell Psalter), as all the serifs of the letterforms actually hang on the top drawn line rather than being suspended between the lines or sitting on the bottom line. The decoration is also much more ornate than in the Luttrell Psalter, so there are lots of things to point out and discuss. Manuscript size: 14¾" x 10"... contemporarily bound in white leather with a white chemise. There is a book being written about this Psalter, but isn't scheduled to be published for another 2 years, sadly. There is one section on the Heraldry in the manuscript, and there are only two devices they say are recognizable, which will be discussed during the slide presentation. I've also tacked on a few slides of manuscripts I have viewed at the Newberry Library in Chicago, as an added bonus.

Oscar: What & How
Tanzos Istvan, Blue Tyger Herald

Have you met OSCAR (Online System for Commentary and Response) yet? OSCAR is the newest tool for processing and registering heraldic submissions in the SCA. Learn about the system from the designer and web master.

Paleography & Codicology
Ysabel d'Outremer

When historians look at a medieval document or manuscript, how do they know who wrote it, when it dates from and how it was used? Learn how books reveal all of this and more upon close observation of their writing, construction and other clues.

Parchment Making
Randthulfr Asplundr

See a detailed visual presentation of how raw animal skin is transformed into stationary, and then prepared for writing and painting

Period Pigments Workshop
Flavia Beatrice Carmignani & Agatha of Tintagel

Students will learn the basics of mixing prehistoric colors such as ochres, umbers, and other earth oxides, as well as extracts of indigo, lac, cochineal and other dyes. Learn how to pick up an egg yolk and why that is important. Grind tiny bits of natural dye extracts and earth oxides with binders such as egg yolk and gum Arabic to create rich medieval pigments as used in manuscript and scroll illuminations. Mix a palette of period pigments to obtain even more colors as might have been used in medieval times. Students will make a chart of period colors to see which binder works best with each color for future reference. Find out how to get flesh tones with earth oxides and art effects with metallic underpainting. We will not be working with dangerous poisons such as cerusse, litharge or minim, so any age can take this class. Each student will get handouts with information on how to repeat class results, plus some Aleppo gall nuts and an ink recipe to make at home. Period Pigment kits will be available for sale. Students should bring an apron, and something to tie hair back with. Bring favorite brushes, mixing palette, and scribal tools, but it is not necessary to rush out and buy stuff. Some brushes and other materials will be available on loan, but its best if to bring your own if you have them. Brushes will not be harmed by earth oxides or dyes, and we will supply a good brush cleaner to use.

Scribal Critique
Randthulfr Asplundr

Scribal crits and/or portfolio reviews: Randthulfr will sit down with people and do a scribal consultation (pick the brain session) where people can ask whatever they want, and he'll try to answer. This is most useful if people bring examples of what they are doing for to be critiqued.

Silk Flag Painting Demo & Lecture
Rebecca Mary Robynson & Philip Williams of Aston

Come and learn the art of silk flag painting! In this class we will discuss various types of flags from the late Middle Ages, how they were made and by whom. Included is a step-by-step demonstration of how to make a painted silk flag, from design to completion. Our technique utilizes historically authentic methods with modern convenience for beautiful results. Students will receive a link to our website to download the instructional handout for the process. You'll have your own flags flying in no time! Silk Flag Painting Kits with enough silk and materials for two 8' standards will be available for purchase.

State of the College
Elizabeth, Laurel

Join us Sunday morning for first hand information on the present state of the College of Arms, and where we're going from here. Changes and updates expected!

Women in Arabic Bynames
Juliana de Luna

Conventional wisdom says that people in the Arab world did not identify themselves as the children of their mothers or the parents of their daughters, as Arab society was quite patrilineal. However, new data from a variety of sources (mostly from 9th to 12th century Cairo and al-Andalus) has demonstrated that the situation is more complicated. In this class, we'll review the data, and discuss its implications for SCA naming practice.