The Ildhafn Arts and Science Collegium event is scheduled for 18-20 September at Camp Sladdin, Clevedon.
This event will take the form of a non-garbed event with classes running sequentially in one of the halls, while the other hall is available for doing personal projects or completing what you started in the sessions. There is no obligation to attend any of the classes and you can just work on your own projects in a social environment (plus if you are struggling my experiences to date indicates that there is likely someone with some experience who would be more than willing to give a hand or offer advice). Classes will be subject to separate koha to the instructor to cover their materials (as determined by them). Fully catered options available (will be simpler meals to keep cost down and prevent people having to spend too long in kitchen), but can self cater if preferred (breakdown on booking form but staying for two nights with meals is $85 for adult SCA members)
The classes on offer have not been finalised yet and are subject to instructor availability. If you feel interested in delivering a class please feel free to engage and we can explore options, classes don’t just have to be about creating a physical item but could include giving a presentation/talk on a particular subject instead. The current list of classes that I am tracking is as follows:
- Leatherbound hardback book binding – Baroness Isabell
- Gorget making – Baron Inigo
- Introduction to period hand stitches – Baroness Eleanor
- How to know what a good source and what to look for – Mistress Christine
- Introduction to knot tying – Gruffydd
- Singing for beginners – Mistress Christine
There is also the potential for a practical cooking session on offer on a one on one basis, from planning to service. This will involve some engagement and planning prior to the event so if interested in exploring this option please reach out and I will put you in touch (depending on food selected it might work to supplement one of the meals).
For the evening it is intend to make one hall available for anyone wishing to do singing/dancing and the other for boardgames etc. There will also be a group discussion/brainstorming session to gather ideas about barony wide projects that people might be considering to allow for alignment and efficiency (if we have four people all separately planning to make new tents for example).
Bookings are available now here, and if you are willing to deliver a class, either contact the steward/A&S officer directly at artsandsciences@ildhafn.lochac.sca.org or please mention when you book.
Yours aye
Gruffydd