What is an event without all the wonderful things we learn and make and do? Arenal invites Artisans and students of all types to join us!
Classes We have 6 classes confirmed! Can't wait to see you there! A simple introduction to Repousse and Chasing by Lady Corina de Molinas Class Limit: 8 Please Bring: $5 to cover supplies and tools. This is a make & take class Repousse is a metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is ornamented or shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. There are few techniques that offer such diversity of expression while still being relatively economical. Chasing is the opposite technique to repoussé, and the two are used in conjunction to create a finished piece. It is also known as embossing. Working with stylus hand tools and 36 gauge copper , I have designs pre-made for populace badges for easy introduction to working with the metal. Tools will be on hand leather to work on and handouts of the process. The Humanist Hand by Her Excellency Caterina Coeur Noir Class Limit: 10 Please Bring: Your own calligraphy pens, if you have any The Humanist hand was developed in early 15th century Italy and is considered by some to be amongst the most beautiful writing in history. Beginning Bardic by Arcan Class Limit: 10 Please bring: $2 for handouts More information Coming Soon Dance by Her Excellency Mistress Isolde de Grau aus dem Lebenhertz Class limit: this scribe is not altogether certain that Her Excellency HAS limits Please bring: yourself and your friends. Chain Maille: Helms Weave by Laurentino Class Limit: 6 Please bring: $5 for supplies, jeweler's pliers, if you have them. Weaving aluminium jump rings to form a Helm Weave chain bracelet. Leather Journal Books by Master Antonio de Navarra Class Cancelled Mead by Seamus the Brewer--cancelled Basic Hand Sewing Make and Take by Lady Taddea Bice di Merlino Class Limit: 8 Please bring: thimble if you have it, reading glasses if you need them. Creating a belt pouch using the running stitch, blanket stitch, back stitch, and chain stitch Age limit: 12 and up, please | Competitions Arenal invites the populace to choose an A&S Champion from all submitted entries. While pre-registration for entry is not required, please email arts@shireofarenal.org if your entry has special display requirements. Judging opens at 11:00 am and closes at 3:00 pm. Please retrieve your entries no later than 4:00 pm. ScheduleTimes are subject to change to suit the needs of the instructor and the populace. If you'd like, you can sign up to receive text messages with changes to classes and schedules. Just click here and sign up. Your information is kept private.
Mistress Isolde's class will be taught in the afternoon. We will announce a time as soon as may be. Miscellany There will also be a Fiber Solar, hosted by Dame Anne Greenewode and a display by the Book Binders and Printers Guild to enjoy! |