This year at the Great Northern Thing we are establishing what we call the Northern University, a collection of A&S and special classes designed to provide opportunities for individuals to learn and participate in a spectrum of activities. In addition, the Northern University will be hosting several Guild and Special Interest group meetings that all are invited to attend and discover what they do and who they are. We hope you Find something that grabs your interest.

Of you would like to teach a class at the Great Northern Thyng or schedule a meeting for your guild or special interest group, please contact our A&S class coordinator at: moas@glennlinn.eastkingdom.org

A&S Class Coordinator: Lady Saffir Weaver, Order of the Silver Brooch

FRIDAY

1900 - Done	Youth Combat Weapons-making
See Below	THL Eikaterine tin Elliniki of Anglespur
Join us and make a SCA youth combat legal weapon. Cost will be $5-15 (depending on weapon) for supplies. This is the perfect opportunity to make a new weapon that you can use for the remainder of the event! Class will be held at the battlefield center pavilion prior to the youth torchlight tournament.

SATURDAY

1900 - Done	Youth Combat Weapons-Making
See Below	THL Eikaterine tin Elliniki of Anglespur
Join us and make a SCA youth combat legal weapon. Cost will be $5-15 (depending on weapon) for supplies. This is the perfect opportunity to make a new weapon that you can use for the remainder of the event! Class will be held at the battlefield center pavilion prior to the youth torchlight tournament.
0900 - 1030	Twined Knitting-Short Socks: A Swedish Knitting Technique
Class A	Lady Arnleif the Red
Twined Knitting is an old technique from Sweden dating back to the 1500's. Two yarns are used-alternating with each stitch. The handling of the 2 yarns creates a nice texture plus creating a very warm fabric. This is a challenging technique for adults only who must have knitting experience - please come and give it a try! You will need worsted weight yarn (approx. 100 gr), double pointed needles size 4. Must have knitting experience. All yarn must be wound on a yarn winder because we will be using both ends of the ball of yarn. Pattern will be supplied.
1000 - 1100	Tailoring Mail and Decorating Mail
Class 2	Master Helm Egilsson Of Birka
How to Tailor Mail Shirts and Coifs and Decorating with Colored wire and Edge Treatments. This class is limited to 10 and participants must be at least ten years old. If you plan to make something please bring the following: 16 gauge wire (5 pound rolls can be found at most hardware stores), 2 long nosed pliers, and M5 Metal shears.
1000 - 1130	Songwriting 101
Mead Hall	THL Ajir Tsagaan
All levels welcome. Learn the fundamentals of songwriting, and how to take your idea from a seed to a song. We will address song form, chord structure, rhyme schemes, and lyrical content, and will try to address specific student concerns.
1000 - 1130	Performing in Persona 101
Class B	Lady Lilie Dubh inghean ui Mordha
All levels welcome. Learn the fundamentals of songwriting, and how to take your idea from a seed to a song. We will address song form, chord structure, rhyme schemes, and lyrical content, and will try to address specific student concerns.
1100 - 1200	German Brick Stitch
Class 1	Condessa Violante do Porto
We will be starting a project for a needle case, bookmark, pin cushion or reliquary box. Class size is limited to 15. Well behaved children over twelve allowed without parents. Small kits will be provided for $5. If you can, bring even weave linen and embroidery floss, needles.
1200 - 1300	EK Brewers Guild Meet & Greet
Assembly Hall	EK Brewers Guild
Come and meet the EK Brewers Guild. Find out what we do and how you can become involved.
1230 - 1330	Round and Round We Go
Class B	Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya'
Want to sing but choral stuff is intimidating? Look no further. Join Lady Solveig in learning period rounds and singing them. Music will be provided. If you want to take home the book, $5.00 suggested donation. No experience necessary.
1230 - 1400	Medieval & Renaissance Vocal Performance
Mead Hall	Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya'
All levels welcome. Learn some of the fundamentals of vocal technique for early music, and get personal, one-on-one tips on song selection, tone, range, and performance. Please bring a song you'd like to work on. Auditors welcome. Period repertoire preferred but not required.
1300 - 1400	Introduction to brewing mead
Class 4	Lord John Kelton of Greyhorn Guildmaster, The Honourable Company of Fermenters of the Bariony of Concordia of the Snows
It's not just for Vikings: An introduction to brewing what some say is the oldest of all fermented beverages. At its most basic, mead is made from just three ingredients: honey, water, and yeast. Mead making is similar to winemaking and beer brewing, but there are some differences. We'll discuss its origins, equipment, ingredients and techniques. Please bring $1 for handouts and a writing utensil to take notes.
1300 - 1445	Arachne's Web
Class A	Mistress Barbeta Kyrkeland
This is a Guild meeting for Lace lovers and people who make lace. Come and check us out.
1300 - 1500	Norse Head Covering
Class 1	Condessa Violante do Porto
I Will teach patterning for two types of Norse head covering: The Dublin hood (female) and the Skjoldehamn Hood (gender neutral). As time permits we will draft patterns to take home. Class is limited to 15 and Well behaved children over 12 allowed without parents. If you can, bring measuring tape, scissors, needles, threads, and fabric (1 yard of at least 45" wide for the Skjoldehamn or 1/2 yard of at least 36" wide for Dublin). Limited materials will be provided.
1400 - 1500	Introduction to liqueurs, cordials and hippocras
Class 4	Lord John Kelton of Greyhorn Guildmaster, The Honourable Company of Fermenters of the Bariony of Concordia of the Snows
Cordial, Liqueurs, Hippocras, these are some of the most luxurious and mysterious of drinks. Come learn how simple these really are to make. In fact some can be prepared overnight. We will discuss their history, ingredients and production. Please bring $1 for handouts and a writing utensil to take notes.
1500 - 1600	Tailoring Q&A
Class 1	Condessa Violante do Porto
Bring your questions and hurdles that prevent you from making garb. Intimidated by the entire process? Is it patterns? Sewing machines the work of the devil? I will have solutions and suggestions to even the most daunting challenges designed to make garb less painful. My favorite tips and tricks for making sewing suck less. You can bring problem projects if you want specific guidance.
1500 - 1600	Medieval Soda and Other Non-Alcoholic Drinks [Youth Friendly]
Class 2	Laerifadir Magnus Hvalmagi
We know a lot about adult beverages of medieval people, but did you know that nonalcoholic beverages were just as common (if not more)? Yup, believe it or not, soda is period! Come learn how to make some of these tasty drinks with things you can get from the grocery store! This class is limited to 15 participants aged ten and up.
1500 - 1600	Tequila: Is it a Period Beverage?
Class 4	Lord John Kelton of Greyhorn Guildmaster, The Honourable Company of Fermenters of the Bariony of Concordia of the Snows
A Brief History of Agave Based Fermented and Distilled Beverages and the Origins of Distillation in West-Central Mexico.
1500 - 1645	Athena's Thimble and Panel
Class A	Briony
This is a meeting of Athena's Thimble A Panel will also be held.
1500 - 1700	EK Brewers Guild Round Tables
Assembly Hall	EK Brewers Guild
Do you need help, input or suggestions on brewing? Do not want to enter a competition but would like to get an opinion on your latest creation? Stop by the round tables for some friendly feedback.
1500 - 1700	Ad Hoc Choir
Mead Hall	Lady Solveig Bjarnardottir
Do you love singing in a choir but don't know what events you're going to be at? Worry no further. Come join the voices of the East as we learn choral music. No experience required, just an eagerness to learn.
1500 - 1700	Shakespeare's Advice to the Players: Authentic Renaissance Acting Technique
Class B	Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya'
All levels welcome. No prerequisites. The works of Shakespeare, Marlowe, Johnson and their contemporaries are ill-suited to modern acting technique, which tends to place feeling over form. Renaissance theatre, on the other hand, demands that we obey the dictates of form first, and let that guide our feeling. Using the techniques espoused by the great Shakespearian actor and director, Peter Hall, this class will walk students through a process designed to honor the form of Renaissance theatre, in order to produce thrilling and authentic acting performances.
1600 - 1700	Silent Heraldry Accessibility Hour
Class 6	Lady Lorita deSiena
I will sit down with anyone and everyone that is interested in learning more about silent heraldry, whether as an observer, participant, or future herald. This will be a casual time to ask questions, get answers, maybe learn some vocabulary or just hang out and round table the topic. I will meet whatever needs the class attendees have.
1600 - Done	Youth Combat Armor-Making
See Below	THL Eikaterine tin Elliniki of Anglespur
Join us as we investigate the various techniques for meeting the SCA youth combat armor requirements. Class will be held at the battlefield center pavilion.

SUNDAY

1000 - 1100	Introduction to Belly Dance
Assembly Hall	Fiona Slattery
Ever wanted to try belly dance? Now's your chance! Come join me in an inclusive, body positive dance class where we'll learn to dance while having fun! In this workshop, students will be learning the exciting and ever-growing art of belly dance. We will focus on executing movements with precision and strength with a focus on a healthy posture. We will learn an upbeat choreography to put our new dance moves to the test! The class is open to people of all dance abilities, gender identities, and ages. Notes: For those who are concerned about health issues and this class; I have taught a variety of people from young children to over 80 years old, and have worked with people with a variety of injuries. I can offer variations to movements and do my best to break down movements with a focus on skeletal/muscular health. With that being said, you know your body best. If you ever feel that any movement(s) are compromising your injuries, then stop. I also don't mind if participants sit out movements or take breaks and join in as they feel comfortable. I will be bringing a waiver for those to sign before the class. Please Note: While not necessary, I can provide hip scarves (the cost for this would be $50).

1030 - 1200	Overcoming Writer's Block
Mead Hall	THL Ajir Tsagaan
All levels welcome. Even the most successful writers sometimes experience the dreaded writer's block. But you don't have to stay stuck! Based on extensive research on human creativity, this class will teach you techniques to break out of your creative funk. Come unleash your creativity!
1300 - 1600	Beadmaking
Class 3	Irene von Lassan
Everyone is invited to drop in and make beads. I will have 4 torch setups. If you have made beads before make more or ask questions I can instruct beginners or more advanced beadmakers. Donations are appreciated toward supplies.