What instruments were commonly used in period and how medieval music is like and unlike modern music. Keeping The Basics of Drumming Interesting-Sigurd Haakonson. Overview of Norse Clothing-Anarra Karlsdottir. This course skims through fibers, weaves and colors used by the Norse. Primary and secondary sources for clothing are shown and discussed.
Handout includes an annotated bibliography.
Bring a pen for notes. A survey of common garb choices that are incorrect adaptations of period garments. Sword and Shield 101-Dafydd ap Gwystl. The basics of fighting with sword as shield. Bring a whiffle bat or other sword substitute.