Workshop - April 10, 2010

The training on Saturday went well. Thanks to Morrigan & Wil for opening up their home for our use during the yucky weather. It was a big help. J

One of the benefits of having the trainings in Sunnyvale during the rainy season is that Morrigan & Wil’s home is nearby, as well as their rec room…and so is my work, so we always have a place to hole up in case of inclement weather.

• We learned (I hope) a bit about Elizabeth and the goings on during the decade of the 1580’s. Big things happened. If you weren’t able to attend you may want to brush up on it (I have hand outs if that would be helpful), as most of the Elizabethan Faires (Tulare, Queen Bess & The Pyrates, SLO, Folsom) that we attend are set in the 1580’s.
• We learned some warm up exercises to help us project our voice.
• We worked on some improv exercises, which were interesting and fun.
• We danced a bunch [Welcome to the Dance, Gathering Peascods, Ambassadorska Taniec, Black Allemande, Sellingers Round]
• We discussed upcoming events, including the school event (see below).
• And we ended the day with a terrific dinner. Thanks Morrigan!

Workshop - March 7, 2010

Here’s a brief overview of the topics we were educated on:

• Review the items we discussed at our last training for folk who missed it.
• Reviewed some new character building spreadsheets, and heard Sir Guy's story. We were all encouraged to draft up a family tree going back to our grandparents.
• Danced: Black Allemande, Gathering Peascods, and attempted Cuckolds All In A Row
• A word search was handed out with key people and places in the life of Mary Stewart, with accompanying art and photos of some of the items in the search.
• Sir Ryk Tucker instructed us in heraldry. If anyone would like assistance in designing their coat of arms he has offered his assistance.
  

Workshop - January 23, 2010

Here’s a brief overview of the topics we were educated on:

• Discussed the faires, schools, team building events, and other items we attended last year.



• Introduced our characters all around. We’ve begun a firm foundation on which to build at future workshops.



• Danced: Black Allemande, The Montarde Bransle, Queen Mary’s Promenade, Sellinger’s Round, Picking of Sticks, Black Nag, Gathering Peascods, and Chestnut



• Reviewed a brief history of Mary Stuart & Elizabeth Tudor and how their lives are entwined, with focus on the 1560’s & 1570’s.



• Learned dance history



• Received some basic proverbs & expressions that were used in the Renaissance.