Welcome Back to the Saturday Night Solar!

Join Tellina di Giuseppe da Fiesole of the West Kingdom and the Crown Province of Østgarðr on Saturday night, June 5, 8 PM Eastern time to discuss olive oil!

First we’ll look at olive oil as a ingredient in a modern context, then compare that modern process with how it’s made now with ancient Roman processes as recounted by Cato and Columella two centuries ago.

Please join us here: https://meet.google.com/otq-vnjr-qfk

Tellina di Giuseppe da Fiesole is from the Barony of Rivenoak in the Kingdom of the West. She has a passion for all things Italian, from food to bookkeeping to clothing and beyond. The current major geek it drawing on mundane experience in the olive oil industry to explore olive oil in period.

The Saturday Night Solar occurs every other Saturday night at 8:00 PM ET. The Canton of Whyt Whey in the Crown Province of Østgarðr hosts teachers and topics from all over the Known World so that even when we are apart, we can learn together.

Welcome Back to the Saturday Night Solar!

Michele the Ubiquitous of the Canton of Hawkes Reache joins us to teach us how to make an Origami seahorse and hippocampus! Origami is a period art of folding paper to make three-dimensional models.

Michele created the hippocampus model for Alexandre and Eularia’s investiture since she couldn’t find a seahorse model that captured the look of a seahorse from a medieval bestiary.

You can find the class handout here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10LA03ySI_cPUiAEtF3bJJfOSqumHrQIo/view

Please join us here: https://meet.google.com/otq-vnjr-qfk

Michele the Ubiquitous lives in the Canton of Hawkes Reache in the Barony of An Dubhaigheainn with her lord Robert d’Whitmont, and Smoky the murder bunny (the Vicereine’s lepus defensorem).  She has served as Canton A&S Minister & Seneschal.  Before moving to Hawkes Reache, Michele lived in Unclaimed Crown Lands (Jersey City) and Whyte Whey.  She is known for her enthusiasm for the textile arts and her ability to convince people to join in her wild and woolly IDEAS!  Notably entering the Fleece to Shawl Competition at the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival with a team composed of other textile artists from East Kingdom in GARB and hosting a Pennsic U Pity workshop, where she convinced a group of friends to help her conduct a study of how cochineal reacts to various mordants and after baths for just a couple of examples.

Michele has leveraged her experience teaching origami in the mundane world into the SCA, by teaching origami at events and gatherings within the SCA.  These include, but are not limited to, A&S nights in Brokenbridge & Hawkes Reache, Hrim Schola, Pennsic, and various demos.

You can read more about Michele’s origami in the SCA here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10QxSEZwO_24hCRC1ne0S81Gh9W_HEr4p/view

The Saturday Night Solar occurs every other Saturday night at 8:00 PM ET. The Canton of Whyt Whey in the Crown Province of Østgarðr hosts teachers and topics from all over the Known World so that even when we are apart, we can learn together.

Please join Whyt Whey with Lada Monguligin, OL, as we explore this fundamental part of our Society!

Arts & Sciences are a core part of what makes our Society so rich and fascinating, but entering competitions can seem scary! Fear not! With this solar, you will learn  how to prepare for A&S competitions, set expectations and maximize your success. Now get out there and wow the Known World!

This class is based on Lada’s experiences as an entrant and judge in local, kingdom and inter-kingdom competitions.

Please join us here: https://meet.google.com/otq-vnjr-qfk

Lada Monguligin, OL, is the Vicereine of the Crown Province of Ostgardr. She is a 13th century Moscovite Rus persona living among the Mongols and working as a scribe.

The Saturday Night Solar occurs every other Saturday night at 8:00 PM ET. The Canton of Whyt Whey in the Crown Province of Østgarðr hosts teachers and topics from all over the Known World so that even when we are apart, we can learn together.

Please join Whyt Whey with Þorfinnr as we take a look inside Norse society!

The idea of the Viking warrior is a strong cultural idiom.  But how did Norse society look from the inside? What about women? What do we know about the expected gender roles and how they were enforced?

Please join us here: https://meet.google.com/otq-vnjr-qfk

The Saturday Night Solar occurs every other Saturday night at 8:00 PM ET. The Canton of Whyt Whey in the Crown Province of Østgarðr hosts teachers and topics from all over the Known World so that even when we are apart, we can learn together.

Check out our other events here! https://www.facebook.com/Canton-of-Whyt-Whey-102705078433999/

Please join Whyt Whey with the Lady Domina Aelia Fortunata of Carolingia as we explore religious practice in Ancient Rome! A real treat for early-period personae!

This class will explore a broad range of topics related to religion and religious thought in classical Rome. We’ll dip our toes into a little of everything, including how religion affected people’s daily lives, the relationship between the Roman and Greek religions, and a basic overview of how the religion was even structured, as well as how Romans interacted with non-Roman religions. 

No prior knowledge of Roman history or culture is necessary, and participants are strongly encouraged to ask questions. 

Please join us here: https://meet.google.com/otq-vnjr-qfk

Domina Aelia Fortunata is a Roman woman from somewhere within the first centuries BCE and CE. She lives in the Barony of Carolingia, where she serves as dancemistress. 

Mundanely, she holds a BA in Classical Civilization from Beloit College.

The Saturday Night Solar occurs every other Saturday night at 8:00 PM ET. The Canton of Whyt Whey in the Crown Province of Østgarðr hosts teachers and topics from all over the Known World so that even when we are apart, we can learn together.

Please join Whyt Whey with the Honorable Lady Ysabel de la Oya to take a look at the science behind feasts and merry-making in the Middle Ages!

This class will look at the cultural, economic, legal, and scientific reasons why people in the Middle Ages ate the way they did. This class also discusses the four humors.

This 1 hour lecture is appropriate for all skill levels. No skillets necessary!

Please join us here: https://meet.google.com/otq-vnjr-qfk

The Honorable Lady Ysabel de la Oya of Calontir’s persona is based in 14th Century Navarre.  She is apprenticed to Mistress Countess Gwen A’Brooke. She is also the current Head of the Calontir Cooks Guild, and the Arts and Science Officer of the Barony of Forgotten Sea.

You can follow her work at her website, http://www.ysabeldelaoya.com.

The Saturday Night Solar occurs every other Saturday night at 8:00 PM ET. The Canton of Whyt Whey in the Crown Province of Østgarðr hosts teachers and topics from all over the Known World so that even when we are apart, we can learn together.

Please join Whyt Whey with Epy Pengelly, Armiger of Atlantia, for a virtual visit of the National Museum of Korea. Located in Seoul, South Korea, the NMK opened its current building in October 2005, where it aims to “reinterpret the traditional architectural spirit of Korea in a contemporary way”. Since it is one of the largest museums in Asia and has over 3 million visitors annually, it is impossible to look at everything in depth, but Epy will give a highlights tour of the permanent collection and go over a special exhibition.

Please join us here: https://meet.google.com/otq-vnjr-qfk

Epy is a museum professional that specializes in museum lighting and exhibition design, so expect some behind-the-scenes practical considerations for the displays, as well as some in-depth information on highlighted objects!

The Saturday Night Solar occurs every other Saturday night at 8:00 PM ET. The Canton of Whyt Whey in the Crown Province of Østgarðr hosts teachers and topics from all over the Known World so that even when we are apart, we can learn together.

Please join Whyt Whey with Armiger Caitlin Straquhin as we discuss….underwear!

Proper undergarments can be the make or break item of an excellent outfit! Braies (or breeches or drawers) were a common item found throughout history, and having one (or several) well fitting pairs meant less time laundering and more time enjoying the weather. Learn how to make this deceptively simple garment with a little math, some gusto, and creativity.

Please join us here: https://meet.google.com/otq-vnjr-qfk

Catelin Straquhin is a resident of the Crown province of Ostgardr within the East Kingdom and currently volunteers as an officer of Brokenbridge. When they are not commited to shenanigans you’ll find them teaching or performing (sometimes both) at an SCA event.”

The Saturday Night Solar occurs every other Saturday night at 8:00 PM ET. The Canton of Whyt Whey in the Crown Province of Østgarðr hosts teachers and topics from all over the Known World so that even when we are apart, we can learn together.

Please join Whyt Whey with Ajir in this Introduction to the Music of the Modern Middle Ages

In this all-levels class, we will learn the fundamentals of songwriting, and how to take your idea from a seed to a song. We will address song form, chord structure, rhyme schemes, and lyrical content, and will try to address specific student concerns.

Please join us here: https://meet.google.com/otq-vnjr-qfk

Ajir has been in the Society since 1990. Active mainly in Caid until 2014, Ajir was known there as Red Lórien of Oak River. She has been active in the East Kingdom since 2018. Ajir is best known for writing and performing music of the modern middle ages, as well as pyrography and other visual arts.

The Saturday Night Solar occurs every other Saturday night at 8:00 PM ET. The Canton of Whyt Whey in the Crown Province of Østgarðr hosts teachers and topics from all over the Known World so that even when we are apart, we can learn together.

Check out our other events here! https://www.facebook.com/Canton-of-Whyt-Whey-102705078433999/

Please join the Canton of Whyt Whey with Lady Morina O’Donovan of the Kingdom of Ansteorra!

Get out your pots and pans and learn how to make a plausibly period, 100% tasty Viking wheat and hazelnut pudding!

If you would like to follow along at home, you will need the following ingredients:

8 ounces bulgur wheat
8 ounces of hazelnuts- shelled and crushed
3 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup honey
4 ounces of butter (1/2 stick)
1/2 tsp cinnamon

You will also need a large baking dish, as this makes a large batch of pudding. Pudding may also be served with fruit and extra cream if desired.

Please join us here: https://meet.google.com/otq-vnjr-qfk

Lady Morina O’Donovan is a mid-14th century Irish lady residing in the Kingdom of Ansteorra. She delights in clothing and adornments, dancing, and most of all, feeding people tasty foods. She is always willing to talk to people and answer questions through her email at renee.bolduk@gmail.com

The Saturday Night Solar occurs on two Saturdays a month at 8:00 PM ET. The Canton of Whyt Whey in the Crown Province of Østgarðr hosts teachers and topics from all over the Knowne World so that even when we are apart, we can learn together.

Facebook event can be seen here: https://www.facebook.com/events/227148042417445/