A fun-filled day of education and enjoyment of the arts & sciences
TENTATIVE DATE: 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
maps.google.com pointer
Navigation app users: Type in the actual address rather than looking for it by name or you may be misdirected.
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) metylda@gmail.com and the Honorable Margrett Norwoode of Bristol (she/her) kerriellen@gmail.com or 847-525-1997 evenings
Class/Salon Coordinator: Mistress Maggie of Cnoc Cait (she/her) cnoccait@gmail.com or 815-403-1965 evenings
Lunch: the Honorable Seathan MacDhabhidh (he/him) stoltzej@gmail.com or 847-321-5600
Longshoreman: Master Alexander de Seton (he/him) alexdeset@aol.com or 815-403-1964 before 9pm
Merchants: the Honorable Seathan MacDhabhidh (he/him) stoltzej@gmail.com or 847-321-5600
Gate: the Noble Eilaswintha Buchwald (she/her) China062015@outlook.com
Youth Activities: Lady Susanna Merrybegot (she/her) susanna.merrybegot@gmail.com
Lunch:
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
| CLASS/ACTIVITY NAME | TIME | INSTRUCTOR | CLASS DESCRIPTION | LOCATION | CLASS SIZE LIMIT | MATERIALS 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 |
|---|
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.