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We're going to have quite a few interesting classes this year--here's just a sampling--complete descriptions coming shortly!

This is a short list of classes- there will be more that likely be more classes available at the event. If you would like to teach or have questions please contact HL Rhiannon an Erainn 541-547-3348 (no calls before 10 am).

HL Stephen the Merchant will be doing a demo on the making of wool felt as shown on the vertesable.com website. The class will consist of cutting out triangles of pre-made felt and sewing them together with a simple blanket stitch and then adding on a fur trim or needle felting on a mohair trim.

Stephen will bring wool ready to felt (poodle pile) and demonstrate the technique he uses to make the finished product. The students that will want to help with this process need to wear clothes that they will not mind getting wet and soapy, and rubber gloves if they wish to protect their hands. All other supplies will be provided by Stephen.

Along with the chance to participate in the making of a sheet of felt, the students will be able to make their own felt hat, with handmade felt furnished by Stephen, and fur or mohair trim (Stephen sells these hats for $70 and up)

PRICE: $25.00 and you get to make yourself a hat! CLASS SIZE: 6 people, 6-7 hours on Saturday. Contact Stephen at: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it !

KNITTENS!
HL Angharad Bach enjoys making and sharing little knitted kittens, or "knittens," with all and sundry. Take this class and learn to make your own! Using supplies provided by Angharad, you will learn the basics of knitting and assembly for these adorable critters. No previous experience required! Supplies include yarn, needles, and a handout.

PRICE: $7.50 CLASS SIZE: Limit of 5 TIME: 4 hours Contact Angharad: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Norse Trade Blanket
Please join us for an exciting evening of period Norse trade and spirited good times with fellow craftspeople. This blanket is open to all artisans and merchants who offer period handmade items or the raw materials needed to make needed items (bone, fur, silver ingots). Freshly baked goods/canned goods and NON-alcoholic home brewed drinks are also popular. This is mainly an adult gathering and spirits may be passed around. Youngsters under the age of 21 are welcome to attend when accompanied by an adult. Bringing the following items will make your time at the trade blanket more enjoyable: A cushion to sit upon(no chairs on the trade blanket due to space limitations), A drink and a snack (Trade blankets can last 6 or more hours), A good light or lantern (The better to add to the atmosphere), Warm layers if it gets cold. We look forward to seeing you there!(Organized by Rhiannon )

Pine Needle Basket Making
HL Ffiona will teach you how to make a pine needle basket. You'll get started during the class and the instructor will be available throughout the event to help further. A $1 fee covers your materials.

Twined Shoes
In this two hour class, HL Ffiona will teach you how to make a pair of twined shoes patterned after the Mammoth Cave slippers. Your $5 fee covers the necessary supplies.

How to Meet and Greet the Brass
HL Vasa and Georgette the Slightly Improper will be teaching this free lecture class on recognizing and dealing with the peers and royals.

The Care and Keeping of Retinue
Dame Karis and HL Vasa are teaching a free lecture class on retinue management!

The Tailors Workshop
Dame Karis is heading up the Tailor's Workshop in the Artisan's Village, where we'll be building garb, going from fabric to finished garments, using period tools and techniques We'll be going though the process from drafting to construction to finishing. Come and learn and perhaps help out!

Beginning Nalbinding
HL Anyanka of Peacehaven's class on Beginning Nalbinding filled up last year, so she's agreed to teach it again this year! Come learn the basics of the art of Nalbinding in this 3 hour class, as you begin making a nalbound pouch! Your $5 fee gets you everything you need!

Overview of Spinning
Dierdre will be teaching this class in which students will learn the basics of spinning yarn- types of fiber, preparation of the fiber, and spinning techniques. This class will address both the drop spindle and the spinning wheel!

Early Period Hat Construction 101
HL Rhiannon an Erainn is teaching this hands-on class in which you will learn to make a flat wool early period hat. It's fun and easy, where basic sewing skills are helpful, but not required. The $10 materials fee will get you everything you need!

Constructing an Early Period Hlad
Learn to make a decorated headband (Hlad) as worn by Rus Vikings and many middle-eastern personae. Sewing skills are a must! A $12 fee covers all your materials for this class!

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