Heraldic Symposium 2006 Class Schedule
Please register for classes in advance to assure a space. All classes have class size limits due to the size of the facility, and instructors need to know how many handouts to bring.
Class fees will be paid for on site only. Preregistration reserves your place and your handout; payments will not be accepted in advance of the event.
To register, contact Lady Esclarmonde de Porcairages, Argent Scroll Herald.
We will have Ithra credit forms available at gate. Anyone who wants Ithra credit need only pick up a form on site, complete it, and send it to the Ithra Chancellor, whose address is on the form.ÊÊRegistration with the University of Ithra in advance is not necessary.
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| Snail Mail: | Barbara Segal 621 South 29th Place Renton, WA 98055 |
Pre-registrations must be received by Friday, March 31.
In your pre-registration request, please include your name, classes you wish to take, total cost of your classes, and e-mail address for confirmation. If you do not have e-mail, please send an SASE for confirmation.
9 A.M. – 11 A.M.
| Basic Names Cost: $1 Class size: 1 min/15 max | Description: An introduction to the study of naming practices in pre-17th century Western Europe. We'll discuss general patterns of naming, including types of given names and bynames used in period, as well as how names were generally constructed. Both personal and place names will be covered. Instructor: Countess Elisabeth de Rossignol, Laurel Queen of Arms |
| How to Consult Cost: $1 Class size: 1 min/15 max | Description: Does the thought of doing heraldic consultation give you nightmares? Tired of hearing Lord Johannes Doe's favorite "The Heralds Hate Me" story? Come to my class and I can show you how to handle most situations. I will cover:
Instructor: Richenda du Jardin, Lions Blood Herald |
| Names and Slavery in the Medieval Near East Cost: $1 Class size: 1 min/15 max | Description: In the medieval Near East, many slaves rose to positions of high power. The Mamluks, who ruled Egypt for hundreds of years, the janissaries, and the Ottoman sultans' mothers were all former slaves. We'll discuss the way the names of slaves indicated status AND lack of status. Topics will include:
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| Drawing Heraldry in Different Heraldic Period Styles Cost: $1 Class size: 1 min/15 max | Description: How do you draw heraldry so it looks good and matches its owner's persona? This class will cover:
This class focuses on heraldic art styles that were actually found in period. Heraldry started in the 12th C in Western Europe and spread out from there. So "Book of Kells" Celtic Art, for example, is not heraldic art, and Russia did not use heraldry for our entire period, The class will provide some useful information for people thinking about drawing heraldry in such styles, but it will not focus on these topics. Students should bring: pencils and notetaking materials. Markers and unlined drawing paper are recommended; limited amounts will be available. Graph paper is optional. Instructor: Dame Zenobia Naphtali, Black Stag Herald Extraordinary |
11 A.M. – 1 P.M.
| A User's Guide to Name Resources Cost: $1 Class size: 1 min/15 max | Description: Where should you look if you want a French name? How do you make sense out that book in Italian? How do you know if a name in Woulfe is period? In this class, we'll talk about some of the most useful and common name resources, and how to make use of them. I'll provide the books; you bring the questions. Instructor: Juliana de Luna, Jambe de Lion Herald |
| Banners and Standards Cost: $1 Class size: 1 min/15 max "Banners and Standards" is now full. If you were interested in taking this class, please choose another class at that time slot to pre-register at this time. If you wish, please note in your registration request that you wish to be put on a waiting list for the full class. | Description: A survey of the many types of flags, banners and standards found in period, with an emphasis on the Banner and the Standard. Course covers history, the many types, and how to design a period banner or standard that is SCA compatible. Instructor: Frederick Badger, Couronne Rouge Herald |
| Doing Court Heraldry Without Having a Nervous Breakdown Cost: $5 Class size: 1 min/ 10 max | Description: Designed to be useful for the beginning court herald, providing tools and tips to help you be successful doing courts for any level of the SCA. Handout will be provided. Class may include a short practicum if time and space allow. Students should bring note-taking materials, questions, ideas, enthusiasm and something to drink to keep the voice working. Instructor: Natasha Orionova Zateeva, former Vox Leonis, Court Herald for An Tir |
| On-Line Conflict Checking Cost: $1 Class size: 1 min/15 max | Description: All new submissions must be different from registered names and armory. This class will cover how to use the on-line Ordinary and Armorial - and other on-line resources - for conflict checking names and armory. This will be a great class for anyone wanting help submitters prevent returns and anyone interested in commenting on Internal Letters of Intent. Instructor: Baroness Jeanne Marie Lacroix, Wreath Queen of Arms |
2 P.M. – 4 P.M.
| How to Murder Names in 14 Languages Cost: $2 Class size: 2 min/ 15 max | Description: Everyone gets their name mangled in Court and on the Tourney Field. This class is designed to aid voice heralds with getting the pronunciation cues from the written name through to the tongue. It will also help consulting heralds inform clients as to proper pronunciation of their chosen names. Instructor: Lord Ciaran Cluana Ferta, Æstel Herald |
| Basic Heraldry Cost: $3 Class size: 1 min/15 max | Description: Basic Heraldry provides a quick overview of the historic use of heralds and the various ways heralds function within the society, with a final section on the basic rules for designing a badge or device. This two hour class necessarily scants blazonry; however, if students express a desire for blazonry over history, the class is easily adjustable. This is very basic class on what heralds do and heraldic design, aimed at the complete beginner and those just starting to design armory. Instructor: HL Francesca Testerossa de' Martini, former Æstel Herald |
| Middle English Nicknames Cost: $2 Class size: 1 min/8 max | Description: Many English surnames developed from nicknames given in the Middle English period. These nicknames were given to people by those around them, and were based on such things as the bearer's appearance (Feyrbody - beautiful body), personality (Jolyf - merry, cheerful), or occupation (Hosewyf - housewife). In this workshop, we'll start with an introduction to such nicknames, then explore possible nicknames that would apply to your specific SCA persona. You'll leave the class with a potential byname, or at least some ideas to explore. Class size limited to allow time for individual consultation. There will be handouts; please bring a pen or pencil. Instructor: Lady Wenyeva atte grene, Blue Anchor Herald |
| Graphic Heraldry Cost: $1 Class size: 2 min/15 max | Description: Now that you have it, what do you do with it? Heraldry is beautiful as well as functional. Period artisans used it in many different media and so can you—all you need is a little creativity. We will look at period heraldic display and decoration and discuss ways you can adapt these for your own use. Get ideas for how to heraldically decorate your garb, camp, fighting gear, children, pets, horse trappings, bird cages, candle snuffers, belt buckles, book covers, underwear.... Instructor: Countess Elisabeth de Rossignol, Laurel Queen of Arms |
4 P.M. – 6 P.M.
| Spanish Names Cost: $1 Class size: 1 min/ 15 max | Description: In this class, we'll discuss how names were constructed in Spain and how they varied across time and space. We'll talk about Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Basque, and other languages in the Iberian Peninsula differ, and how names in these languages changed over time. We'll also talk about where to find good Spanish names, and things to avoid. Instructor: Juliana de Luna, Jambe de Lion Herald |
| Heraldry for Non-Heraldic Cultures Cost: $1 Class size: 1 min/ 15 max | Description: This class will be a discussion on how to design and submit heraldry for non-standard heraldic cultures. Topics will include cultures that have something akin to heraldry such as Japanese, and Islamic, that can be adapted for use in the SCA. Also covered will be cultures without a defined system of heraldry but which are popular SCA personas, such as "Norse" and "Celtic". The class covers an approach for designing SCA-compatible heraldry, and heraldic display that can reflect a chosen persona. Other topics covered include filling out the forms, artwork styles, and more. Instructor: Lord Frederick Badger, Couronne Rouge Herald |
| Basic Field Heraldry Cost: $1 Class size: 2 min/ 15 max | Description: In this class, you'll learn how to go home from the tournament with a voice. We will explore basic vocal technique, the care and feeding of heralds, and how we emulate historic heralds. This is a "lungs-on" course, please come prepared to vocalize. Instructor: Lord Ciaran Cluana Ferta, Æstel Herald |
| Finding the Words: Texts for SCA Award Scrolls Cost: $2 Class size: 3 min/15 max | Description: Learn the elements of SCA award texts. Class includes setting up texts for Charters and for original scrolls that include blazons for personal heraldry. We will cover a couple format variations for personalizing text. The class is interactive; if you are currently working on a Scroll assignment(s) please bring it. Bring note taking materials. Handout provided. Instructor: Dame Tamlyn of Wyntersea |
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