August 9, 2015

Pennsic War 44 Class I Took

  1. Anglo-Saxon Context: Franks Carolingia Merovingia - Very interesting series.
  2. Anglo-Saxon Context: Scandinavia "Vikings" - Ibid.
  3. Anglo-Saxon Context: The Normans - Ibid. I actually got up at 9 AM for all three of these!
  4. Are You Wearing a Tablecloth? Greek Clothing - From what I remember, I liked it.
  5. Baba Yaga, the Arch Villainess of Russian Folklore - Exceptionally fun and educational class. The mythos behind the Rus folklore makes me really wish I could read it!
  6. Beautiful Neckline Finishing- Tricks and hints on how to finish necklines. (Start sewing!)
  7. Fit Your Neck Hole: Keyhole Neck - Had to jet in this class. Teacher was good though!
  8. German Saxon Gown - Mistress Cerridwen hath inspired me to make a monstrosity. Someday!
  9. Ghirlandaio Girl: Intro to 1480's Florentine Dress - Well attended and excellent handouts.
  10. Let's Be Frank: Improving your Caroligian Persona - Good class, male teacher, Frankish clothes. Simplicity and complexity all at the same time! Makes me wish I/we were earlier period.
  11. Mozzarella, 30-Minute Process - Class was packed, but a good primer for cheese making.
  12. Norse and Rus Women's Head Coverings - What can I say? Rannvaeig is a great teacher.
  13. Norse Underdress Drafting: Basic Pieced Style - Good class. Super attended. 
  14. Pilgrim's Bag - Excellent research materials, still need to make the bag!
  15. Plagues of Europe: Really, There Was More Than One - Good history class.
  16. Scandalously Practical: Italian Drawers - No what I expected, but useful.
  17. Temple Rings and Tortoise Shell Brooches - See above. Rannvaeig is awesome.
  18. The Orient Express: Did Byzantines wear Persian? - I really liked this class and the teacher was passionate about her subject matter.
  19. Thorsberg Trousers: Pants that Last - Excellent class with a definite OOOOOH moment with the cut of the fabric actually mattering for stretch.
  20. Zilbaldone da Canal: The Book of 14th Century Traders - Excellent history class.
There were a few more that I put on my list, but missed narrowly or only caught the tail end of as I spent a fair amount of time volunteering at A&S Point or teaching my own four classes. I can't wait to see what classes will be taught next year!