Pennsic War 46 Classes I Took

The load of classes I was able to squeeze in between my baronial duties was unfortunately a bit limited. I did manage to cram in taking eight classes and teaching one. Without further ado...

1. Twelve Plants through the Ages - This class is a continuation of Pennsic 45's Twelve Plants focusing on (as you can guess) twelve different plants. I wasn't surprised to see so many previous students in the class, I still stand behind this being an amazing treasure trove of modern and historic lore, perfect for the curious or the studious! Teacher is still great.
2. Pennsic Homes - The class focused on the instructor's varied attempts at a Pennsic Small House, but cited many historic references to traveling caravans and homes. It was well attended and had more meat in the citations and the documentation was excellent. I wish I had a copy for my own perusal, but the teacher saved it for the next session.
3. Deeper Look at Textiles & Trim of Viking Age Dress - A gorgeous and in depth class discussing the creation of textiles. I'd try to summarize it, but my words would fail to cover the scope, so I'll just provide you with a class description. "By looking deeper at both the textiles and the details from extant items, this class aims to help individuals make informed choices for crafting their garments. Textile examples will clarify the weaves and weight of period fabrics and there will also be discussion of possible modern substitutions. Additionally, practical details for finishing or embellishing garments will also be explored and their history investigated. The goal of this class is to help the individual understand how daily life during the Viking Age could affect how textiles were crafted and worn." If you see it pop up 
4. Landed Baron/ess Roundtable - As stated, this round table allowed us to meet and greet with some of the other landed barons and baronesses of the Knowne World, outside of the Midrealm. I would recommend this for any interested in serving or for those already in service. I took quite a few notes and plan to apply some of the principles locally.
5. Soap in a Bottle - I arrived late for this class, so it was essentially an audit. The instructor gave several examples of how to make soap and encouraged all to give it a try. I can see this being a valuable technique to learn and subsequently to teach. I have a cousin who makes soaps for her small business so I may reach out to her for some tips and tricks.
6. Pennsic Without a Cooler - The class focused primarily on medieval foods that could last during the two week war with samples. Overall, well attended and educational, but I was looking for more of a modern take on doing Pennsic without a cooler to avoid the dreaded nutmeg. No fault of the instructor as her examples were useful.
7. The Bliaut Revisited - A generally good class covering the history of and the basics for construction of the bliaut. The instructor shared her experiences with planning, construction, and wearing them in all climates.
8. Espalier Trees - When I saw the class in the handbook, I was exceptionally excited and rearranged my baronial schedule to attend. (And still made my commitment a few hours later.) The instructor went through different tree and root stock, pruning techniques, historic shapes, and provided an exceptional pictorial guide on his own espalier tree farm. This is a multi-year project and takes a lot of time and care to come to fruition (pun intended) properly.