Children’s Activities and Classes

Children's Classes

10 a.m. Voice Heraldry: Introduction and Basic Skills. Level 1 activity.
Lord Fattiopap László

Introductory class to the voice heraldry course of study. This class will include information about how to project adequately as well as other basic skills of voice heraldry, and each student will have to demonstrate the techniques shown in order to successfully complete the course. Upon successful completion each participant will be provided a token of their accomplishment from the barony and will begin their progress toward completion of the voice heraldry course of study. Completion also allows the participant to continue their studies in more advanced future courses in voice heraldry.

11 a.m. Medieval Dance: Basic Skill Bransles. Level 1 introductory class.
Lady Isabella of Bryn Gwlad

The introductory class to the Medieval Dance course of youth study will start with basic steps: single, double, and bransle steps. These steps will be used as a foundation for many dances. The students will dance through Maltese Bransle, Horse’s Bransle, Half Hannigan, and Pease Bransle. Each student will have to demonstrate the techniques shown in order to successfully complete the course.

2 p.m. Split Stitch Embroidery. Level 1 activity.
Coblaith Mhuimhneach

We will discuss the ways in which split stitch was used in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the stitch will be demonstrated, then students will practice the stitch using wool embroidery thread on a linen ground. Sign-up will be opened to minors and adults starting one hour before class time, so sign up early! Minors who complete it successfully will receive a token of accomplishment.
NOTE: Participants will be using needles. Parents concerned that their children cannot yet do so safely should attend with them to supervise and assist.

3 p.m. Heraldic Display: Animals and Postures. Level 2 course.
Lord Vilhiálmr vetr

At our previous baronial event we had our first introductory course explaining the basic ideas behind heraldric display and introducing the basic colors and divisions of heraldry. This course requires having completed the previous course (Don't worry; another opportunity will be provided prior to Candlemas). The youth who participate in this course will learn about the basics about animals and postures of heraldic display. In order to successfully complete the course, they must show facility with the course material. Upon successful completion, each participant will be provided a token of their accomplishment from the barony and will continue their progress towards completion of the heraldic display course of study.

Each youth activity should take between 30 and 45 minutes.

Chidren's Arts & Sciences Competition

There will be a children's Arts and Sciences competition for all youth 12 and under. This competition does not have a theme. Entrants can make toys or games, garb, decorations, camping gear... anything that strikes their fancy.

Entrants do have to submit documentation—at a minimum, a completed copy of the documentation form which is also available in the January "It Cometh". It's only a quarter of a page long, just four questions.

Like the rest of the A&S entries, the children's displays should be set up in the hall by 11:00 a.m. and collected at 3:00 p.m. Space will be set aside for them adjacent to the other A&S displays.

The winner will be called into His Excellency's court to receive the prize: a wooden chess set, with a book of instructions and chess techniques, in a hand-embroidered carry-bag. The chess pieces are stored in a painted wooden box, the inner lid inscribed with the occasion and date of presentation.

Children's Activities: Lord Vilhiálmr vetr