Competitions
Wanderjahre – Wanderjahre, or “Wandering Years” was the medieval equivalent of taking a gap year. After completing an apprenticeship, a young craftsman might travel for several years taking on commissions and gaining experience. Only after completing their wanderjahre would they be promoted by the guild to the level of master in their craft.
Artisans are invited to craft items that a wandering craftsperson may have with them on their travels; a travel journal, sturdy boots, a coinpurse, or perhaps the tools of their trade.
“It’s Not a Phase!” High Gothic Illumination – A scribal competition focusing on woodcut style illumination and gothic art.
Classes
Please note that all classes will be taking place in the A&S Hall.
| TIME | ACTIVITY | INSTRUCTOR/ FACILITATOR | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 – 10 am | Competition registration / drop-off | Lucy of Wigan | |
| 10 – 11 am | Clash of Empires. Clothing in Trent, Italy in the early 16th century | Lady Isabella D’Angelo | |
| 11 am – 1pm | Glorious German Hats: Make and Take. The fabulous, flamboyant haberdashery of 16th century Germany | Herrin Clara Huttmacher | Limit 12 people. $5 kit fee. Kit includes 14” hat base and wire. Participants need to bring 1 yard of fabric in the primary desired color (preferably wool) and ½ yard contrasting fabric (silk, satin, linen, cotton, etc.) |
| 1 – 2 pm | Medieval Dancing. | Patches | |
| 2 – 3 pm | Bardic Circle. | Ollam Lanea Inghean Uí Chiaragáin | |
| 3 – 4 pm | Everything Yarny. Time for knitting, spinning, crochet, weaving, lucet, really anything with yarn | Lucy of Wigan | Bring a yarn project for social time. |
| 4 – 5 pm | Competition pick-up. Hall turns over for feast | Lucy of Wigan |