Minister of Arts & Sciences
THLady Katla Ulfhedinn
112 Pine Street
Butler PA 16001
724-283-9321
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All are welcome to attend A&S nights. Take a class, bring a project to work on
or just come to socialize with other artisans.
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Please join us at 6pm on Monday evenings in Butler PA (contact Katla
for directions) to learn or share medieval art forms. In the past we have experimented with scribal arts, heraldic display, brewing,
card weaving, costuming, hard cover and limp bound books, soap making, needle cases,
hemp jewelry, blackwork embroidery, cooking, finger woven cords, silk painting,armor making and medieval fishing.
| Schedule for Fall 2010 |
| September 6 | No A&S - Labor Day Holiday
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| September 13 | Or Nue Embroidery (Yvianne de Castel d'Avignon)
Use a simple couching stitch over metallic threads to make designs.
Oooh, shiny!!
Please bring a 4 or 5 inch embroidery hoop if you have one.
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| September 20 | Calligraphy (multiple teachers)
We are blessed with a large number of skilled calligraphers.
Join us to learn about materials, technique and tips.
Materials will be available for those who need to borrow them for the evening.
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| September 27 | Kumihimo Braiding (Cadell Blaidd Du & Isabel d'Fleury)
Japanese cord making is fun and easy.
Materials will be provided for those needing them.
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| October 4 | Research & Documentation (Yvianne de Castel d'Avignon)
Really, it's not that hard ...
if you know a few simple tricks and use them from the begining of a project.
| October 11 | Wire Weaving (Tommasa Isolana)
Learn how to use plain wire and a few simple tools to weave a chain or necklace.
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| October 18 | Naalbinding (Katla Ulfhedinn)
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| November 11 | You Be the Judge
Fun, interactive exercise to learn about how competition judging works.
Feel freee to bring a piece for the class of "judges" to consider.
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| Dates TBA |
Period Fishing
Join the group as Master Creador, Sir Aengus and/or Mistress Yvianne ..lead us in an exploration of
historical fishing gear and methods
Armor making and repairs
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There is no fee for any class unless otherwise stated in red above.
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| Missed a class?
THLady Katla has put together a binder containing handouts from classes where one was used.
Please contact her to view this incredible resource.
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Scriptorium at West AEthelweald
The scribes (and those interested in the scribal arts of calligraphy, illumination,
gilding, etc) meet frequently during A&S nights. Please contact
Katla for more information or directions. Can't make it on Mondays or evenings? Contact Yvianne for alternatives.
Also see the
Regional A&S listing for scribal nights at Odriana's house in Hampton.
Brewers' Guild
So many folks are interested in brewing that the Brewers' Guild has been reprised.
Beer brewing is happening approximately once a month on a day and time determined by interest
Please contact either Aengus or Thorgrim for further details.

Picture of order medalions painted at A&S nights by Katla & Yvianne
 Click here for larger image
Pictures from banner painting night
| Runa (left) and Kaithren (above)
working on Sunderoak pennons for the Royal encampment at Pennsic. |
Much more is being planned. If there is something you are willing to teach or something you are interested in learning, please contact Katla. |