[Artemisia] 94 CLASSES & GUEST INSTRUCTOR for "All Things Middle Eastern"!!

Tue Apr 8 15:30:16 CDT 2008

ATENVELDT KINGDOM ARTS & SCIENCES COLLEGIUM June 7-8, 2008 

The Kingdom of Atenveldt is pleased to announce that Mistress Jadi Fatima al-Ishfahani al-Samarkandiyya, OL of the Kingdom of Meridies has agreed to attend the Kingdom Arts & Sciences Collegium as a Guest Instructor offering six special classes in the "All Things Middle Eastern" track (see her class descriptions at the end of this missive). 

CLASSES: Mistress Jadi's classes are only six of the 94 classes now planned at the Collegium, including 20 classes in the "All Things Middle Eastern" track, 16 classes in the "All Things Viking" track, 4 classes in the Brewing track, 12 Youth classes, 6 classes in Calligraphy/Illumination, 6 classes in Garb/Accessories/Fiber Arts, 4 in the Royalty/Peerage track, 13 classes in SCA Administration/Officers, 3 classes geared for those New to the SCA, and much, much more! A detailed schedule will be available in the next few weeks. 

OTHER ACTIVITIES: For those wishing help with their SCA name and device submissions, Baroness Marta as tu Mika-Mysliwy, Parhelium Herald (Submissions), has agreed to coordinate a Heraldic Consultation table at the event. The Crown has also made it known they will be conducting a Chivalry Circle at the event (time TBD). 

All of these are reasons to attend the biggest and most fun Collegium held in Atenveldt in many years! The site is in the Barony of Tir Ysgithr at the privately owned, Green Fields Country Day School (www.greenfields.org) at 6000 N Camino de la Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85741, less than a mile from I-10 at the Orange Grove exit.  The site includes 14 classrooms, an auditorium for Court, a gymnasium for rapier and dance, an onsite playground, a soccer field, and more. There are numerous restaurants and hotels nearby and ample parking. Crash space is available. Camping and pets are not allowed.  

For more information about this event, see the EVENTS calendar of www.atenveldt.org, the May and June issues of Southwind, or postings about the event coming in May and June . 

EVENT STEWARD:  Lady Maria Isabel Falcon de la Sierra at brennabe@  gmail.com [OMIT SPACES] or 520-349-9721 

CLASS COORDINATOR: Duchess Katerina O'Callaghan at mattkatie2@ cox.net [OMIT SPACES] or 520-743-5073 

CRASH SPACE: Lady Golda ferch Deiniol at msgolda@ gmail.com [OMIT SPACES] or 520-979-5494 

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1. TITLE: Murder, Scandal and Intrigue: Life in the Harem 
GUEST INSTRUCTOR (MERIDIES): Mistress Jadi Fatima al-Ishfahani al-Samarkandiyya, OL 
DESCRIPTION: Life for women in the Medieval Muslim East was very different from what most modern Westerners think. The everyday fabric of a woman's life in our time period could be silk brocade or felted wool, depending on when and where she lived. This is more story-telling, than lecture. Several women, powerful and not are highlighted to show the variation, drama and mystery of women's lives. Sex, childbirth, executions, women warriors, poetry, espionage and diplomatic intrigue all play a role. A handout will be provided with a bibliography for further research. No children under the age of 12 please, or between 12-18 without a parent present. 
CLASS LEVEL: Beginning 
CLASS DURATION (HOURS): 1 hr 
CLASS FEE?: 2.00 

2. TITLE: Bedouin Thobs: Dresses for the deep desert 
GUEST INSTRUCTOR (MERIDIES): Mistress Jadi Fatima al-Ishfahani al-Samarkandiyya, OL 
DESCRIPTION: The thob, or Bedouin robe, is one of the few examples we have of "tribal" garments for which there is in-period evidence. This class is an overview of the garment, it's history and construction. This is a loose robe, as appropriate for the deserts of Atenveldt as it is for the deserts of Arabia. This dress is simple to construct, easy to embellish, comfortable to wear and beautiful for all figure types. It is beautiful when constructed using sari fabrics but it is equally appropriate in cotton, linen or silk. This dress is necessary for the performance of Khalidji-style dances, taught at this collegium by Mistress Jadi. 
CLASS LEVEL: Beginning 
CLASS DURATION (HOURS): 1 hr 
CLASS LIMIT?: No 
CLASS FEE?: $2.00 

3. TITLE: Khalidji Dance 
GUEST INSTRUCTOR (MERIDIES): Mistress Jadi Fatima al-Ishfahani al-Samarkandiyya, OL 
DESCRIPTION: This is a women's dance of the Bedouin peoples of Arabia. It is a tribal dance, performed with the hair worn lose, and a special garment, called a Thob. (Mistress Jadi is teaching a separate class on the construction of the Thob.) You do not need to wear a Thob to articipate in this class. If you have a large, light veil, bring it, it will be helpful. This dance is rhythmic, sensual, elegant and simple to perform. The basic footwork, shoulder, head and arm movements will be taught, along with the history and meaning of this dance and instructions for performing the dance as a group or solo.  This dance can be performed even by those with physical difficulties. If you have concerns, please speak with the instructor at the beginning of class. 
CLASS LEVEL: Beginning 
CLASS DURATION (HOURS): 1 hr 
CLASS FEE?: No 

4. TITLE: Middle Eastern Line Dancing for Men and Women 
GUEST INSTRUCTOR (MERIDIES): Mistress Jadi Fatima al-Ishfahani al-Samarkandiyya, OL 
DESCRIPTION: All cultures dance, it's part of what makes us human. In most Middle Eastern cultures, there is at least one form of communal line dance that involves the entire community. Women dance like women, and men dance like men, but everyone dances.  This dance class is open to men and women of all abilities (kids too, with a parent or guardian). You'll learn several line dances from different regions, how to improvise, how to lead the line and how to solo if you wish. These dances can be as simple or as subtle as you like and they are lots of fun. 
CLASS LEVEL: Beginning 
CLASS DURATION (HOURS): 1 hr 
CLASS FEE?: $1.00 

5. TITLE: Developing a Middle Eastern or Central Asian Persona 
GUEST INSTRUCTOR (MERIDIES): Mistress Jadi Fatima al-Ishahani al-Samarkandiyya, OL 
DESCRIPTION: In the Society, a persona can be something as simple as a name, or it can be much more. Most people can answer the basic questions such as "What would you have worn at court?" "Who is your King or Sultan?" and "What would you have eaten at his coronation feast?". Fewer people can answer "What would you have eaten for breakfast that morning?", "What method of transportation would you have taken?", "How many servants would you have with you?", or "Who are the important political groups?" Fewer still can answer, "What jokes would you have known?" "What kind of pets would you have?" "What kind of mischief did you get into as a child that your parents still laugh about?" and "What would you feed your child or spouse when they're sick?"  This class is designed to help you decide how detailed a persona you want, how to track down the information you want to know, how to integrate it into your SCA life and how to have fun doing it. Handouts will be available with a bibliography to help you dig up the good stuff. 
CLASS LEVEL: Beginning 
CLASS DURATION (HOURS): 1 hr 
CLASS FEE?: $2.00 

6. TITLE: Womens' 16th c Persian Hats and Headdresses 
GUEST INSTRUCTOR (MERIDIES): Mistress Jadi Fatima al-Ishfahani al-Samarkandiyya, OL and Sayyida Sibilla 
DESCRIPTION: This class will contain a historical overview of various types of 16th c. Persian headdresses, how they were worn in period and how to construct your own. The right headdress or hat completes your outfit, is comfortable, flattering and great fun to make. Basic hand-sewing skills are recommended for the hands-on portion of the class but all are welcome. In this class all the materials and instruction needed will be provided to create your own Persian headdress. Come to class prepared to hand finish your own headdress. Class fee will cover all materials including pre-stitched fabric strip, feathers, silk flowers, fake pearls, needles & thread and handout. There will be 15 kits available, others may attend but will not receive a kit. 
CLASS LEVEL: Intermediate 
CLASS DURATION (HOURS): 2 hr 
CLASS FEE?: $8.00 