August 2026; still under construction
Classes organized byHL Susan of Myrganwood; (please see the schedule for days/times/locations)
Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026
8:00 Intermediate/Advanced Archery Class (at Archery range)
Class size : 2 – 8
This class will focus on refining basic techniques as well as instruction on advanced practices such as equipment tuning, focus and tournament preparation and strategy. We will also work on establishing a custom training regime for those who looking to improve their Royal Round scores. It is recommended that those wishing to take the class have at least two years of active shooting. taught by Duke Sire Ellias
10:00 Toga/Chiton making
Join this introductory class and learn how to make a Chiton/Toga, as well as how to wear it and you get to leave with your very own Chiton/Toga that you can wear at the event, 3 ft from the sun!!! Bring your own materials (Sarees work well) OR I will have some available for purchase. Extra scissors are always welcome. Hand out available. taught by Mistress Gwen; no cost excpet if you purchase a saree
10:00 Viking Wire Weaving
description TBD; taught by Chad. $15 for tools
10:00 Beginners’ Knitting
Basic garter stitch: If you bring knitting needles and yarn, I’ll show you how to knit (for those who are right handed. If you want to be sinister, talk to Jacinda); bring knitting needles & some yarn. hosted by Susan of Myrganwood
15:00: Pickling with Lynsey of Sigelhundas
Step forth into days of yore and discover one of the Middle Ages’ most needful arts of preserving victuals! In this hands-on class of medieval preservation, participants shall learn how folk kept their food safe ere refrigeration was known. With salt, vinegar, wine and honey, households of old preserved vegetables, fruits, fish, and meats to sustain them through winter and times of want. We shall look upon the history of pickling in castles, monasteries, and farming communities, and then craft thine own batch of preserved vegetables and fruit by methods inspired by the old ways. Pray bring two clean half-quart jars with lids to the class, that thou mayst carry home thy creations. Depart with a deeper regard for this ancient skill—and with a savoury and sweet token to remind thee that the best means of preservation have indeed endured through the ages.
60 – 90 min. please bring 2 clean half-quart jars with lids
15:00Basics of Copper Etching
Class limit: 6
(But willing to have more watch and maybe create if there’s time)
Class cost: $5
Note: due to use of chemicals, this class is adults only unless youth are accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them
Learn the basics of etching copper with acid. Class will focus on material safety, but students will leave with an etched copper token of their own design.
While safety is the focus, there is risk of spills and oops. Please wear garb you’re okay with potentially getting stained. Long hair should be tied back.; hosted by Li Xia
15:00 Avacal’s Bard Book (90 – 120 min)
The Avacal Bard’s Book is a collection of songs and poems collected in the early 2000’s. Come enjoy a short description of where ten of the songs came from followed by an opportunity to sing along to them. A handout will be available with all ten songs and a link to the online songbook. Cost: $2 for the handout; unlimited participants but only 20 handouts available
17:00 Wool Processing Discussion
wool processing – Everything that comes after washing but before spinning; hosted by Sylvie
Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026
Queen’s Arts & Sciences Tournament
hosted by Mu’allima A’isha Rayhana al-Karim& Dame Arwyn of Leicester
8:30: last minute entries accepted; register at Event Stewards’ pavilion.
9:30: discussion panelists (Event Stewards’ pavilion.
10:00 – 16:00: A & S displays (Kingdom Portable Pavilion & Borealis Pavilion)
16:30: discussion panelists meeting (Event Steward’s pavilion): Schedule here
Performances at Tiger Rest 10:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. on the hour and 1/2 hour; schedule here
for more information, visit the Queen’s A&S Tournament website
Entrant Information
• Entrants must be sponsored by a Companion of the Order of the Argent Flame, Order of the Jambe de Lion, Order of the Harp of Avacal or other Kingdom Level Grant of Arms for A&S or bardic or a Companion to the Order of the Laurel.
• Each entrant is entitled to one entry. You may only enter the display or the performance category and not both.
Sponsor Information
• Sponsors may sponsor as many as they wish. Sponsors may not provide feedback to the entrants they sponsored.Sponsors must bring one participation gift per each entrant sponsored.
• Laurels can not enter the tourney themselves. Grant Level sponsors can also enter if they wish.
Prizes
• Her Royal Majesty will award the Queen’s Prize for the entry or entries of her choice.
• Each entrant will receive a participation gift from one of the sponsors.
• Discussion panelists will vote towards the recipient of a Discussion Panels’ Choice Award.
Also, I have added a spreadsheet of those active members of the grant orders and laurels based on their designated group in the OP. It’s not perfect that that might help you find someone to sponsor you.
For our display entrants, here’s the link https://sites.google.com/…/qpt…/display-entrants-info…. For our performance entrants, here’s the link https://sites.google.com/…/performance-entrants-info…
Finally, the deadline for pre-registration (required if you want a discussion panel) or if you are a performance entrant is August 24, 2026.
Thank in advance,
Arwyn of Leicester
Sunday Arts & Science Classes
10:00 Paint a Ceramic Tile (3 hrs)
Paint decorative cermaic tiles (if we get kiln time). 4.5 x 4.5″ ceramic tile with a blank shield on it. You paint whatever you want on the shield (your device?) Pre-register to reserve spot, otherwise come first serve.(Limit 8);$15
hosted by Susan of Myrganwood
10:00 Hair Braiding(1 hr)
Come learn to braid hair effectively to enhance your eventing . hosted by Mistress Gwen
11:00 Viking style bag (90-120 min)
Make a Viking style bag. Supplies included, (limit 6) Basic hand sewing skills. $5
hosted by Drifa at laekjamoti
14:00 Wine & Words
In the wake of The Oddessy excitement, I thought we would jump on the Greek Mythology bandwagon.
We present September bookclub book: Shadows of Sparta – a Greek Mythology Romantasy. “Cursed with dangerous beauty, Helena enters deadly trials to become queen to save her village. She must choose between warrior Achilles and a mysterious prisoner- but one of them is lying!”
Bookclub is mostly about getting together, snacking, drinking wine and enjoying each other’s company more than actually talking about the books that we may or may not have read.
Anyone is welcome to bring a snack or beverage to share in order to join.
No actual reading required. Some of us read and all of us enjoy the yummy snacks Adeline brings – what goodieswill she this time? (She always has the best snacks)
hosted by Duchess Asney Grimolfsdottir & Adeline vom Schwarzwald
15:00 Knitting Party/Nalbinding (2 hours +)
Come knit whatever you’d like and we will give you guidance. Bring your knitting supplies
Susan will teach nalbinding.. Jacinda be knitting on one of my (many, many) projects and would like company. Be it knitting, embroidery, weaving, crochet, or whatever else you’re working on.
Crafting, especially of the needle craft variety has been a group activity since it began. Especially in small settlements and villages, people would gather together to pool resources and visit. Please come and join me. We can share tips, tricks, and skills as we visit!
15:00 QPT talks: Medieval Chair: Raymond
15:30 QPT talks: Signe
16:00 Beginners’ Archery Class: hosted at the Archery field
Class size : 2 – 14
If you ever wanted to pick up and bow and try out archery then this class is for you. Open to all ages and skills. We will be helping new archers by going over the basics of shooting and safety on the archery range. Loaner equipment will be available. Children under 16 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. hosted by Duke Sir Ellias
16:00 Bardic Song Creation (2 hrs)
song creation workshop – drop in. We all work together to create and improve our own songs.; hosted by Aethelbert