Wars of the Roses is proud to feature a variety of classes and demos in the arts and sciences. Prior years have featured fiber artists, glassworkers, metalsmiths, cooking demonstrations, brewing and more.
Roses A&S University Schedule
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Interested in running a class? Contact our A&S minister Irene von Lassen at 138195@members.eastkingdom.org (Deadline for the event book is Monday, May 12)
Schedule up to date as of May 15th, 2025
Roses University Classes (except for the Brewing Schola) will be held in the Arts and Crafts building unless otherwise noted. Some picnic table benches may be available but as a general rule, bring a chair to all classes.
Notes on the Brewing Schola:
Brewing Schola classes will be held in the Beergarden (Yes, that is the name on the building at the site).
This event is designed to highlight the Brewers Guild to attract new members, increase awareness of the guild, and allow brewers to discuss period brewing and share their beverages. This is primarily a teaching event.
All are welcome and there is no cover charge for this activity. Come meet your Brewers Guild!
~ Carrick MacSeáin, OSW; East Kingdom Brewers Guild, Journeyman Brewer
Saturday
All Day: Glass Beadmaking, open workshop
Instructors: Carowyn Silveroak, Corwyn Ravenwing, Lillian Little, Irene von Lassan
We will have 4 spaces set up for people to make beads and 2 spaces for people to set up their bead outfits.
10:00 AM – Introduction to Glass Beadmaking
Instructors: Carowyn Silveroak, Corwyn Ravenwing, Lillian Little, Irene von Lassan
This will provide you the basic safety and other information needed to make glass beads. Depending on who is available this may be run on an as needed at other times.
10:00 AM – Conversational Modern Irish
Instructor: Brid Munafo
Aimed at total beginers
10:00 AM – “The Budget Outlaw”
Instructor: Gared Greye and the Fellowship of Woodland Outlaws
Getting started in historical camping on a budget.
10:00 AM – Brewing Schola: Basic Brewing
Instructor: Lord Carrick MacSeáin
11:00 AM – Harvesting Willow Bark for Basketry
Instructor: Thais the Weaver
Come learn to peel the bark from a provided branch in a single piece, then prepare it for storage and later use! Will be outdoors if weather permits. Class size limit of 4. Materials provided, no fee.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Making Braided Trim
Instructor: Mistress Ose Silverhair
A beautiful braided trim was found on a clothing remnant at Birka. Learn this easy technique for decorating and reinforcing your seams. It also makes a good medallion cord.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Absolute Basics of Award Scrolls
Instructor: Magnus Capon
Learn how to start making award scroll for any level! This class covers the basic materials needed and how to get started with pictures and words! This class is designed to walk new scribes on how to get started so you aren’t overwhelmed.
11:00 AM – Brewing Schola: Yeast or Malting
Instructor: Lady Edyis Hrafnsdorttir
1:00 PM – Guide to Garbing Kids
A lecture and discussion roundtable for adults to share ideas for garbing growing kids
1:00 PM – Brewing Schola: Cordials in Period
Instructor: Zillah
1:00 PM – Athena’s Thimble Meeting
Meeting of the East Kingdom’s embroidery guild
2:00 PM – Beginning Knife Making
Instructor: Lord Kennoch McAirn
Blade material and rough shaped handles will be supplied. Sharpening the knife will be offered.
2:00 PM – Basics of Building Wattle: Weaving with Wood
Instructor: Thais the Weaver
A discussion of basic wattle construction methods and variations (with pictures), followed by a hands-on demonstration. Open to all ages with appropriate supervision/assistance. Will be outdoors if weather permits.
2:00 PM – Handbuilding Pottery
Instructor: Mistress Lissa Underhill
CLASS TO BE HELD IN THE MERCHANT BUILDING
Learn a bit about the history of early period handbuilt pottery with a focus on pottery from Anglo-Saxon England. After some brief notes, attendees will get to try their hands at making a small pinch/coil pot themselves.
2:00 PM – Brewing Schola: Documentation
Instructor: Ari
3:00 PM – Arachne’s Web Meeting
Discussion and sharing of info about the East Kingdom lacemaker’s guild
3:00 PM – Brewing Schola: Infusions
Instructors: Magnus and Zillah
Sunday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Glass beadmaking, open workshop
10:00 AM – Introduction to Pewter Casting and Pendant Making
Instructor: Corwyn Ravenwing
11:00 AM – Period Cookbook Petting Zoo
Instructor: Lady Amalberga de Scriver
A casual hangout and roundtable discussion. Bring any SCA-appropriate cookbooks you’d like to share and we’ll explore them together! Bringing snacks is also encouraged.
11:00 AM – Secrets of the Plant ID Masters
Instructor: Thais the Weaver
Maybe you’ve been on a traditional “weed walk” where a guide points out plants and tells you about them, but how do they know which plants are which? We will start by going over the defining features that help us tell plants apart, some of the terms used to describe them, and methods for identifying the plant once you can describe it. Then class will move outside to look at example plants and practice. Please note: this class will be cancelled if weather conditions are unsafe (pouring rain, extreme winds, or thunderstorms).
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – “Exploration in Period Arts and Crafts” Demo Showcase
A chance to watch multiple established artisans demonstrate their craft and ask questions. Featuring:
Enameling by Lady Hilde Perdue. Featuring cloisonne, painted enamels and sgraffito
Peg Loom Weaving by Lady Runa Lowkey. Peg loom weaving is considered one of the oldest fiber methoods, possibly dating back to the bronze age. Lady Runa will be working on a raw wool rug.
Warp Weighted Loom Weaving by Mistress Ose Silverhair
Can We Make Amber Resin? by Lady Irene von Lassan and Carowyn Silveroak. There are tantilizing hints that instead of rough chip beads, artisans in period may have heated and formed amber to make polished beads. Can we pull it off?
Caligraphy by Faolán an Sccreccain, Companion of the Laurel
Firemaking by Gared Greye
Handbuilding Pottery by Lissa Underhill (Demo to be held in the merchant building)