Caidan Scribal and Heraldic Symposium
A discussion of how and why to display heraldry on you and all your possessions, with examples of clothing and other articles.
A discussion of Spanish and Portuguese naming practices in the Middle Ages, including similarities and differences, includes sources to use to document names for the SCA.
A history of the Roman alphabet from cuneiform to the Middle Ages with dating for various styles and forms used.
Seals are an important use of heraldry. This class examines the historical evidence, with examples of important seals from history.
Practicum in canting and April 1 letters. A round table discussion on fun heraldry (or Pun Heraldry for that matter). The results will be made available for next year's April letter.
A discussion of artistic topics pertinent to the heraldic profession.
Lunch (on your own)
The administrative aspects of field heraldry; how to run a tourney field. Presented by Bellows Pursuivant. Topics include paperwork, staffing, protocol and other aspects of administering a tourney.
The fine art of giving the clients what they want and creating good heraldry at the same time. It CAN be done! Topics will include recommended sources for consulting heralds.
Teacher: Robin of Rhovanion
A Slide show in two parts, real world and SCA.
A simple buffett presented by the Calafian Cooks Guild. Good food, good conversation, good chance to relax after a long day. (Included in full-weekend site fee.)
The how-tos for checking armoury for conflict. Presented by Laurel Queen of Arms.
How to organize, run and survive Court. Includes who sits where, suggested order for presenting Court, What Not To Say, and many other topics.
Learn to grind your own pigments and mix them with a variety of common and uncommon media to create authentic period paints.
Jaella, Laurel Queen at Arms, will be showing how decisions are made. She will be ruling on Letters of Intent (LoIs) from two or three Kingdoms, with the able assistance of several Senior Heralds.
She'll answer your questions and give advice about submissions, design, paperwork, how to write an LoI, and any other related topics.
The stories are always fun, and the chances to learn are well worth the price of admission.
Learn to use this ancient method of illumination.
[CSHS Class Descriptions]