A fun-filled day of education and enjoyment of the arts & sciences
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025, 8:30am – 6:00pm
Lake Villa Township Community Center
37850 N. IL. Route 59
Lake Villa, IL 60046
Less than a quarter-mile south of IL Rt 132
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Brewing/vintning classes will be at the adjacent Church of the Holy Family, 25291 W Lehman Blvd, Lake Villa, IL 60046.
Both sites are mobility-accessible (ramps, paved parking, elementary-school-type restrooms).
Registration (includes lunch)
| Adult (16+) | $25 | Adult with Member Discount | $15 |
| Youth (6-15) | $8 | 5 and under | $0 |
| Family (2 adult members + 2 or more youth) | $46 | Merchant (1 8×8 space w/table & 2 chairs) | $15 |
Alcohol is permitted ONLY in the brewing/vintning classes – the rest of the site is BONE DRY. IDs will be checked at the Gate for B&V activities and wristbands for persons age 21+ will ONLY be issued there.
NO SMOKING IS PERMITTED AT EITHER SITE.
Please note: Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.
THE SCA PROHIBITS HARASSMENT AND BULLYING OF ALL INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS.
Participants engaging in this behavior are subject to appropriate sanctions. If you are subjected to harassment, bullying, or retaliation, or if you become aware of anyone being harassed or bullied, contact a seneschal, President of the SCA, or your Kingdom’s Board Ombudsman.
NO SMOKING IS PERMITTED AT EITHER SITE. THE MAIN CLASS/SALON BUILDING (COMMUNITY CENTER) IS BONE DRY. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Staff
Event Stewards: The Honorable Metylda of Ravenslake (she/her) Co-Steward email and the Honorable Margrett Norwoode of Bristol (she/her) Co-Steward email / 847-525-1997 evenings
Class/Salon Coordinator: Mistress Maggie of Cnoc Cait (she/her) Class & Salon email / 815-403-1965 evenings
Lunch: the Honorable Seathan MacDhabhidh (he/him) Lunch email / 847-321-5600
Longshoreman: Master Alexander de Seton (he/him) Facilities & Equipment email / 815-403-1964 before 9pm
Merchants: the Honorable Seathan MacDhabhidh (he/him) Merchant Liaison email / 847-321-5600
Gate: the Noble Eilaswintha Buchwald (she/her) Gate email
Youth Activities: Lady Susanna Merrybegot (she/her) Youth Activities email
Lunch:
Your choice of lunch is included in your site fee.
Lunch 1: Choice of soup with bread or crackers, choice of side and dessert.
Lunch 2: Sandwich and chips, choice of side and dessert.
Lunch 3: Small soup, 1/2 sandwich, choice of side and dessert.
Soup/sandwich options and ingredients lists will be added here when available and will be posted in the lunch area.
Lodging:
No motel blocks have been arranged for the event. Several motels in varying price ranges are available in Gurnee (I-94 at Grand Avenue/Rt 132), approximately 30 minutes from the event site.
General Schedule:
| Site Opens to Populace | 8:30 AM |
| Classes and Salons Begin | 9:30 AM |
| Lunch | Noon to 1:30 PM |
| Classes End | 4:30 PM |
| Site Closes | 6:00 PM |
Classes (updated as of 8 September)
| CLASS NAME | TIME | INSTRUCTOR | CLASS DESCRIPTION | LOCATION | CLASS SIZE LIMIT | MATERIALS COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counted Cross-Stitch | TBA | Dame Nicholaa Halden (she/her) | Beginner hands-on class with discussion on general use and applications. Simple practice kits (not Period but good practice) and hoops will be available. Students are welcome to bring their own materials. Please bring a small scissors. | TBA | Limit 10. Youth age 8 or older welcome with adult supervision. | optional donation for materials |
| Bead Fibula | TBA | Dame Nicholaa Halden (she/her) | Very early pins for securing clothing and for decoration. Beginner hands-on class with discussion on general use and applications. Wire and various beads will be available. Students will be able to make one or more pins using hand tools, wire (can be sharp), and beads. | TBA | Limit 10. Youth age 8 or older welcome with adult supervision. | optional donation for materials |
| Spanish Fencing Masters: An Overview | TBA | The Honorable Filidh Siobhan an Einigh of Connacht (they/them) | In this class we will discuss 6 Diestros behind classical Spanish fencing, La Verdadera Destreza de la Espada (Destreza). Who they were, how they were situated within the culture, and what they each added to the Destreza model. This class will also provide an overview of Destreza terminology, and students will walk away with a bibliography/resource list that can point them to English translations of the Spanish texts for their own future study. No swords needed – just the mightier pen if you want to take notes! | TBA | 10 printed handouts available (QR code also available for digital version) | no cost |
Salons
What’s a salon? In pre-Revolutionary France, intellectuals and artists (and those who aspired to be known as such) were hosted by the social and cultural elite at gatherings known as salons. People of ideas and ability used these gatherings to network, exchange knowledge, and read from, perform, or otherwise show off their latest creations.
Artisans’ Day will offer a variety of 3-hour-long themed salons: time and space to gather with others who share your interest, to work on your own projects and share your knowledge, research, and resources. These are not structured, nor are they workshops – there’s no defined outcome or goal, other than the camaraderie of shared time and space working with others who have a common interest.
| THEME | SESSION | HOST | LOCATION | NOTES |
|---|
Also Occurring
| ACTIVITY | HOST OR CONTACT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Activities | the Noble Susanna Merrybegot (she/her) |
Youth Activities
Please remember that youth under 12 years of age are expected to be accompanied by their parent or guardian when participating in classes or activities.
| Time | Activity |
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Combat
There are no combat activities planned for the day. However, if weather permits and you bring your own marshal, there is plenty of space on the lawns for pickup fighting.
Merchants
A few spaces are available at $15 for an 8’x8′ space with 1 table and 2 chairs. Please contact the Merchant Coordinator listed above to reserve a space. Weather permitting, merchants may also set up outdoors at no additional charge.