Kingdom of An Tir
Arts and Sciences Competition
March 7th and 8th
A.S. XLIII, 2009
University of Ithra
Barony of Wastekeep Campus
UNIVERSITY OF ITHRA
The University of Ithra was originally chartered in the Barony of Madrone by the late Liam an Baid,
Baron of Madrone; Paul, Rex Occidentalis and Carol, Regina Occidentialis on 16 February, Anno
Societatis IX.
The University's Charter was revised by William, Rex Occidentalis and Donna, Regina Occidentalis
authorizing Ithra as a Royal University of the Throne of the West on 3 January, Anno Societatis X.
Upon the accession of An Tir to the status of Kingdom, King Manfred and Queen Morag chartered the
University of Ithra as a Royal University with all the traditional autonomy from civil political authority
save for the direct and express authority of the crown of An Tir, whose authority shall be exercised only if
the University should seriously depart from the goals and spirit of the Society for Creative Anachronism.
The Charter for the University of Ithra was reaffirmed by changes in Kingdom Law under King Gunnar
and Queen Gabriell in Anno Societatis XXVII.
All scholars are enjoined therefore to serve the recreation and study of pre-1650 cultures and that in all
things and above all things they ever observe unity, peace and mutual charity.
The University was established to provide an environment for the exchange of knowledge and skills
pertaining to the historical Middle Ages and the current Middle Ages. The education and any degrees
earned from the University of Ithra are not applicable to mundane Universities. Satisfactory completion of
a curriculum of the University leads to the award of the degree of Lector Artis or Lector Scientae (Reader
in Arts or Reader in Sciences).
All participants in a session of the University should make an attempt to dress in Medieval garb, unless
otherwise directed. There may be classes in this session where Medieval garb with its veils and dangling
sleeves are not appropriate. See the individual class descriptions for recommended attire.
Instructors receive Ithra credit for the first time they instruct a class. Master's Degrees are awarded
upon the third successful instruction. The instructors receive a waiver of registration fees for sessions at
which they teach. All grades are pass/fail as determined by the instructor. Anyone who does not attend is
a "No Show". Appeals to a grade must be made in writing to the Proctors. Notification of grade will only
be made if you do not pass. No notification means you pass. Individual student records for the Wastekeep
Campus can be made available at a session by asking the Chancellor two weeks prior to the session, or by
going to the web address http://www.ithra.antir.sca.org/.
All fees must accompany your registration form. No substitutions for already registered students will
be permitted unless arrangements are made with the Chancellor at least one week before the class. Nocredit auditing of classes is not permitted. Some bed and breakfast will be available, if notification is
sufficiently early for the University to make arrangements. See the registration form for fees.
CHANCELLOR AT WASTEKEEP Marcia of Jarrow Motte, mka Marcia J. Monthey, 1454 Selah Court, Richland, WA 99352, (509) 627‐4711, [email protected] LORD HIGH REGENT Lord High Regent, Anne‐Marie d' Aillieurs, mka Anne‐Marie Rousseau, Seattle, WA, (206)306‐2758. CHANCELLORS AT WEALDSMERE Elayne Greybeard, Regent and Chancellor, Helene Mir, 11723 E 4th Ave, Spokane Valley, WA, 99206, 509‐924‐6428, [email protected]. Nikita Gdanskya, Chancellor, Glenda Collins, 2336 University Lane #21, Cheney, WA, 99004, 509‐235‐8505. Please do not call after 9:00 PM. For Chancellore in other areas of An Tir see "The University of Ithra" section in the "Crier". PLEASE SPECIFY ABOUT WHICH SESSION YOU ARE INQUIRING WHEN CONTACTING THESE FOLK! GENERAL INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION POLICIES University classes are open to all who wish to participate in the Society for Creative Anachronism. You do not need to be a paid SCA member to attend Ithras.If you register late and the classes are filled, you will receive a refund check. There will be no free auditing of classes for non‐credit. If you register for a class and do not attend, fees will not be refunded; however class handout materials will be sent to you. Students may pre‐register by mailing the filled out registration form with payment available at Wastekeep.org. A small number of catalogs will be available by contacting the Chancellor prior to the event. Registration will also be available on site from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on Saturday morning March 7th. Classes are filled on a first‐come, first‐served basis. Many classes have strict limits reguarding the class size. It is always a good idea to register as early as you can. Beverages may be available at sessions. Please bring your own heat resistant drinking vessel. Students need to bring note‐taking materials to class. Any additional materials to be brought by the student for a specific class will be listed under the description of the class. On‐site registration will be located adjacent to the site gate. Look for the Ithra Logo (lamp of knowledge). Track one classes will be held on the main floor. Look for the signs. Track One
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS PRACTICE OF FALCONRY Christopher the Falconer 2 hours An overview of the origins of falconry, its practices, customs, and techniques (from equipment to types of birds employed) from the Middle Ages to the present day. Enrollment: minimum 3, maximum 25. Fee including handout $.50. BOBBIN LACE Kassandra of Dragon's Laire 3 hours Students will have the opportunity to learn how to make lace by hand with wooden bobbins on a lace pillow. The cloth stitch, whole stitch, half stitch, and the combination stitch will be taught. The combination stitch is reading/using the first three stitches together and making a sampler. Enrollment: minimum 3, maximum 6. Fee including handout and use of supplies, books, and lace examples $2.00. BASIC SCROLL LAYOUT TAMLYN OF WYNTERSEA 2 hours The instructor will go over some of the basic layout methods for scroll and charter design, as well as examples of work and the concepts for their layout. Enrollment: minimum 3, maximum 10. Fee includes a handout $1.50. WIRE WEAVING Tomas MacDonnchaidh (pronounced MacDonagh) 4 hours Students will learn the basics of wire weaving silver plated wire and how to finish the project. Creating the starting guide, the weaving process, different weaving methods, drawing to lengh, finishing the ends and attaching the findings (clasps) will be covered. Note: This class will be broken into two, two hour time periods (two hours on Saturday and two hours on Sunday) to provide students time to finish the basic weaving of their project during the evening. Enrollment: minimum 2, maximum 6. Fee includes handout, use of tools, two spools of 26 gage non‐tarnish silverplated wire and one spool of 20 gage silver plated wire, dowel, silver covered finding, pulling guide, and silver colored "jump" rings to attach findings, $16.00. Student equipment recommended: Bring a small pliers and small diagonal cutters. SPICES Marcia of Jarrow Motte 2 hours A history of the effect of the search for spices on ancient, medieval and renaissance life. A description of the way spices were used in cooking in the Middle Ages and a chance to sample them. Spice mixtures will be discussed. Sampling of dishes made from medieval and renaissance recipes containing some of the more unusual spices will take place. Enrollment: minimum 3, maximum 18. Fee includes a handout and sampling of spices and spiced foods, $3.50. FEES The University and its campuses are self‐financed. All Ithra sessions have an accompanying fee structure to pay for the services offered. The Matriculation Fee ($2:00) is a one‐time only fee, paid by first‐time Ithra students, which maintains your student records and provides the Compendium. All classes have a Class Fee. This fee is determined by the instructor and covers the expense of printing handouts, partial travel reimbursment, and class provided materials. TRACK ONE SCHEDULE SATURDAY TIME 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 Falconry “ Bobbin Lace “ “ Wire Weaving “ Basic Scroll Layout “ End 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 SUNDAY Wire Weaving “ Spices “ End Registration Form Please print requested information legibly. Return this form and all fees to: University of Ithra, c/o Marcia Monthey, 1454 Selah Court, Richland, Washington, 99352. Mundane Name:______________________________phone( ) ‐ Street Address:__________________________________________________ City/State/Code:_________________________________________________ E‐mail address:_________________________________________________ SCA Persona (if applicable):_____________________________________ Course Requested Fee _____________________________________________________________ ___________ _____________________________________________________________ ___________ _____________________________________________________________ ___________ _____________________________________________________________ ___________ _____________________________________________________________ ___________ Matriculation Fee ($2.00, paid by all students who have not attended any session of the University previously). ___________ TOTAL ENCLOSED, SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY, NOT CASH ! ___________ Fees do not include entrance to the Kingdom Arts and Sciences Competition Site. These will be collected separately onsite or can be paid ahead of time by visiting www.wastekeep.org/events/a&s2009.php for the site preregistration form. There will be Ithra pregistration (please use this form) and a brief Ithra registration period on‐site on Saturday morning March 7th at a location adjacent to the gate. You will not be preregistered unless Ithra fees accompany this registration form. Make checks or Money Orders payable to: University of Ithra at Wastekeep, SCA Inc. Do not send cash! TRACK TWO ‐Saturday March 7th The University of Ithra is instituting an experimental track at this event. We will be showing non‐fiction Medieval and Renaissance videos on a no credit, no fee basis. You may come and go at will with no paperwork required. One room on the Main floor will be reserved for this purpose. A schedule of presentations will be posted on the door as well as listed below. Enjoy! 9:05 The Book of Kells ‐ The Work of Angels? 50 minutes This video describes how the illuminated Gospel manuscript, The Book of Kells, was produced in the late 8th century or early 9th century. No one knows for sure where it was made, but speculation centers on Kells, Lindisfarne or perhaps iona in the Ireland, Scotland or Northern England area. 10:00 Heaven on Earth 50 minutes Sacred images created during the reign of the Byzantine Emperors are shown. The invention of books and their impact is addresses. Covers the developments in the status of women, the impact of piety, and how Christianity took over pagan states. The tape covers the iconoclastic period and the rise of Islam. 11:00 The Skin of our Teeth 50 minutes This video covers the Dark Ages from Byzantine Ravenna to the Celtic Hibirdes, Viking Norway and Charlemagne's chapel at Aachen. This is a segment of Lord Clark's "Civilisation" series. 12:00 Medieval Siege 60 minutes See experts on medieval techniques create two competing full‐scale catapults. A NOVA presentation. 1:00 Penshurst Place, An Englishman's Home 45 minutes Home of the Dukes of Buckingham that was confiscated by Henry VIII. Tour of the estate. 2:00 Labyrinth 54 minutes History and meaning of mazes, ancient, Medieval and modern. 3:00 Romance and Reality 50 minutes A tour of the castles on the Loire River in France, continuing through Tuscany and Umbria to the Cathedral Bapistry at Pisa in Italy. This is another segment of Lord Clark's "Civilisation" series. 4:00 Fury of the Northmen 30 minutes A college type 30 minute lecture. 4:30 Glories of Medieval Art 27 minutes View the Unicorn Tapestries, Illuminated Manuscripts, stained glass and Campin's Annunciation Altarpiece at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 5:00 Music of the Middle Ages 20 minutes Exploration of the backgrounds and moving music that developed during the Middle Ages.