Artisans’ Day at Ravenslake

A fun-filled day of education and enjoyment of the arts & sciences

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026, 8:30am – 6:30pm Central Time

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+)$Adult with Member Discount$
Youth (6-15)$5 and under$
Family (2 adult members + 2 or more youth)$Merchant (1 8×8 space w/table & 2 chairs)$

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: Dame Marie la Fauconniere (she/her) Co-Steward email

Class/Salon Coordinator: Mistress Maggie of Cnoc Cait(she/her) Class & Salon email / 815-403-1965 evenings and the Honorable Metylda of Ravenslake(she/her) Class & Salon email

Lunch: the Honorable Seathan MacDhabhidh (he/him) Lunch email / 847-321-5600

Longshoreman:

Merchants:

Royalty Liaison:

Gate: the Noble Eilaswintha Buchwald (she/her) Gate email

Youth Activities: Lady Susanna Merrybegot (she/her) Youth Activities email

Webster: Dame Marie la Fauconniere (she/her) Webster email

Lunch (INFO TO COME!):

Your choice of lunch is included in your site fee. Ingredient lists may be updated closer to the event date and will be posted in the serving area. Disposable plates will be provided – feast gear is not needed, except for your drinking vessel.

If you have any questions or allergy concerns please contact the Lunch Steward Email

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.

Volunteer Opportunities:

General Schedule (INFO TO COME!):

Site Opens to Populace8:30 AM
Classes and Salons Begin9:30 AM
Quiet Room Available9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Site Closes6:30 PM

Classes (INFO TO COME!)

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Salons (INFO TO COME!)

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.

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Also Occurring (INFO TO COME!)

ACTIVITYTIMEHOST OR CONTACTLOCATION
Youth Activities
Quiet RoomA room in which to catch your breath and reset. Not hosted; please be respectful of other gentles also in need of quiet time in the space.

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.

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 (INFO TO COME!)