A fun-filled day of education and enjoyment of the arts & sciences
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 8:30am – 6:00pm
***latest update 15 October – updated class schedule and lunch ingredients
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 Steward: Mistress Maggie of Cnoc Cait (she/her) cnoccait@gmail.com or 815-403-1965 evenings
Class/Salon Coordinator: Master Alexander de Seton (he/him) alexdeset@aol.com or 815-403-1964 before 9pm
Lunch: Dame Marie la Fauconniere (she/her) macgregorscairn@gmail.com (preferred) or 847-452-2032 after 6pm Central
Merchants: the Honorable Metylda of Ravenslake (she/her) metylda@gmail.com
Lunch
Your choice is included in the site fee:
Lunch 1 – Soup, roll or crackers, choice of 2 sides
Lunch 2 – Sandwich, choice of 2 sides
Lunch 3 – Small soup, half sandwich, choice of 2 sides
- Soups: choice of Three Sisters (pinto beans, butternut squash, pumpkin, corn, onion, sage, allspice, smoked salt; vegetarian, gluten-free) or Chicken with Wild Rice (chicken, carrots, celery, lemon, rosemary, thyme, garlic, wild rice; gluten-free)
- Sandwiches: choice of ham, turkey, cheese, nut butter, jam
- Sides: pretzels, carrot sticks, apples, cookie
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:
| Merchant Setup Begins | 8:00AM |
| Gate and Info Point Opens | 8:30AM |
| Populace Space Opens | 8:30AM |
| Classes and Morning Salons Begin | 9:00AM |
| Morning Salons End | Noon |
| Lunch Service Begins | Noon |
| Afternoon Salons Begin | 12:30PM |
| Lunch Service Ends | 1:30PM |
| Classes End | 3:00PM |
| Afternoon Salons End | 3:30PM |
| Gym is Reset for Court | 3:30PM |
| Court | 4:00PM or at Her Majesty’s Pleasure |
| Site Closes to Populace | 6:00PM |
Classes
| CLASS/ACTIVITY NAME | TIME | INSTRUCTOR | CLASS DESCRIPTION | CLASS SIZE LIMIT | MATERIALS COST |
| Fermented Soft Drinks | 10:00AM – 11:00AM | the Honorable Seathan MacDhabhidh (he/him) | |||
| Feast Gear Then and Now | 10:00AM – 11:00AM | the Honorable Elaine Ladd (she/her) | |||
| Back to the Beginning: “Beginner’s Mind” and the Bardic Arts | 10:00AM – 11:00AM | the Honorable Hilla Stormbringer (she/her) | |||
| Mead-Making 101 | 11:00AM – Noon | the Honorable Seathan MacDhabhidh (he/him) | The minimum basics for starting a batch of mead at home. Class will be held in the church – look for signage in the building. All attendees must be 21+ years of age and have wristband | ||
| Viking Age Jewelry for Beginners | 11:00AM – Noon | Captain Hjalmr Njalsson (he/him) | |||
| Writing Scroll Texts | 11:00AM – Noon | HE Baroness Hillary of Langeforde (she/her) | |||
| Marozzo’s Unaccompanied Dagger | 11:00AM – Noon | HE Baron AElfred of Chester (he/him) | how to fight single dagger vs single dagger; bring mask, gloves, & dagger | ||
| Origami: History and Hands-On | Noon – 1:00PM | the Noble Eilaswintha Buchwald (she/her) | materials available for up to 20 | ||
| Persian Court Garb | 1:00PM – 2:00PM | HE Umm Iskandar Mihri (she/her) | |||
| Basic Target Arrow Assembly | 1:00PM – 2:00PM | the Honorable Forester Reimar Erikson (he/him) | The class will cover methods of putting together arrows for target archery in the SCA | ||
| Singing Rounds | 1:00PM – 2:00PM | the Honorable Margrett Norwoode of Bristol (she/her) | |||
| Learning From – and Enjoying! – Comparative Tastings | 2:00PM – 3:00PM | Dame Marie la Fauconniere (she/her) | Don’t be intimidated by formal food or beverage tastings! Learn how to prepare, compare, and have fun exploring with all your senses. No alcohol will be tasted in this class. | 8 (extra handouts available) | FREE |
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 |
| All Things Manuscripts | 9:00AM – Noon | the Noble Balthazar the Painter (he/him) | scribal arts, reading and researching manuscripts, historical illuminations and images, etc. | |
| Fiber Arts | 9:00AM – Noon | the Noble Clara Van den Broucke (she/her) | ||
| Storytelling | 12:30PM – 3:30PM | the Honorable Hilla Stormbringer (she/her) | ||
| Leatherworking | 12:30PM – 3:30PM | the Honorable Siobhan an Einigh of Connacht (they/them) | ||
| Metalworking | 12:30PM – 3:30PM | Captain Hjalmr Njalsson (he/him) |
Youth Activities
Children’s activities may be available upon request – we would appreciate an email in advance so we can have appropriate materials ready.
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
A few spaces are available in the main hallway 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.