Event date: April 26th, 2025
https://www.eastkingdom.org/event-details/?eid=4373
Spring is here and the time has come to learn and grow! Come to the Barony of An Dubhaigeainn for our Spring Schola, hosted by the Science Fiction Forum on the Stony Brook University Campus.
We invite you to take part in the fun by taking any number of classes to learn a new skill, or participating in one of our Baronial Championships!
Classes will be held throughout the day with a display table showcasing the skills of our populace for our Baronial Arts and Sciences championship, live performances by those who wish to compete for Baronial Bardic champion, and Baronial Court to end the day.
The rules and themes for our A&S and Bardic competitions are detailed below.
The Baronial website will be updated with class listings and schedules as they are confirmed. If you would like to teach a class please fill this form out: https://forms.gle/dsrHJjDmkJni33Gy8 . Or email the event steward at schola@andub.eastkingdom.org if you have issues with the form.
We will be welcoming potluck food (no plug in warmers or sternos please) in place of a traditional dayboard.
The event will be held in the Student Union Ballroom
The site is DRY.
No live steel is allowed on campus.
No smoking or vaping is allowed on campus.
Event Location
Stony Brook University – Student Union Ballroom
100 Nicolls Road
Stony Brook, NY 11790
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mrGnzPWk7y6F8de28
Directions:
https://www.stonybrook.edu/about/maps-and-directions/#directions
Site Opens: 10:00 a.m.
Site Closes: 4:00 p.m.
Registration:
No reservations are needed for this event.
The event is FREE for all attendees.
A&S Competition
For this year’s Baronial arts and sciences competition the theme is “Old and New”.
Time to complete an unfinished project you have laying around and use up some of the supplies you have stockpiled. If you do not have an unfinished project, I don’t believe you, but you can collaborate to finish a project started by someone else.
We will be using the East Kingdom arts and sciences grading rubric, so please take a moment to familiarize yourself with it before the event.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Ds0NR4GyxUkGiSPS4OCAsok7tpgE8zDE5dcMlFB6Hk/edit?tab=t.0
Bardic Competition
This year’s bardic competition theme is ‘A Moment of Triumph.’ Share with us a time in your life that filled you with pride, accomplishment, or victory. Whether you choose to express it through song, storytelling, or poetry, let us hear your tale of triumph!
Classes
- Beginner Nalbinding – Galiena the Small (Chicken)
Nalbinding, also known as knotless netting or single-needle knitting, is a textile technique that involves using a single needle and short lengths of yarn to create fabric
$5 for handout and supplies - Introduction to Plain Inkle Weaving – Rosalie Jane Blackmoore
Introductory course for plain inkle weaving. All materials and tools supplied
$5 for supplies - Heraldry for Scribes – Violet Hughes (Purple)
Can’t figure out what a person’s device should look like for a scroll? I’ll help translate a lot of the most common heraldic terms. - Japanese stab binding – Arnora Ketilsdottir
Come learn how to make books with one of the oldest and easiest bookbinding techniques. All materials will be provided but feel free to bring any fancy paper you want to use for a cover. - Guild Meeting – An Dubh Cooks Guild – Vetra Trys Kaukoles
A regular meeting of the An Dubh Cooks’ Guild to discuss our ongoing activities and plan for the year. - Event Steward Panel Discussion – Vetra Trys Kaukoles
Do you have any burning questions about how to be an Event Steward in An Dubhaigheiann? Join us for a moderated panel discussion with some of the most experienced steward from the last 5 years as we discuss the ins and outs of running an event! Email your questions to Vetra: 155274@members.eastkingdom.org ahead of time, please! - Intro to mead making – Fiona the Volatile
We will learn about the equipment needed to start brewing, and the basic brewing process. I will share some simple recipes. An interactive quiz game with fabulous prizes will take place at the end of this class. - The Game of Senet: Fighting for your soul in the afterlife – Fearghus Mac Cailin
In this class, Baron Fearghus will discuss the history and rules for the Ancient Egyptian game of Senet. We will discuss how it changed over the years, its role in Egyptian funerary rituals, and how we believe it is played. Copies of the game will be available for all attendees to play (2 player game). - The Medieval Apothecary: Herbal Traditions, Tonics, and Tisanes of the Middle Ages – Vigdís Eldr
Step into the world of the medieval apothecary and explore the rich history of herbal medicine in the Middle Ages. This class will delve into the foundational principles of medieval herbalism, examining how plants were used for healing, wellness, and daily life. Participants will learn about the role of apothecaries, monastic gardens, and folk medicine in medieval society. Through hands-on experience, we will craft traditional tisanes (herbal infusions) and tonics inspired by historical recipes, blending both knowledge and practice.
$5 for materials - Build-a-Box Workshop – Michel Biornson
Build your own mini medieval chest!
$15 for materials - An Introduction to the English Country Dance – Richard the Poor of Ely
An introduction to the basics of English Country Dance, with participatory performances of Rufty Tufty, Black Nag, and Sellingers Round.
Location and Parking Details:
The event will be in the Student Union Ballroom, in the Stony Brook Union Building. There is a parking lot directly behind the building, listed as paid parking, but no payment needed on the weekend.
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