Pennsic XL (2011)

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The Pennsic University class schedule is up at www.pennsicwar.org/penn40/AANDS/PENNU/index.html#sched, and I see some familiar names and relevant topics.

Advanced Kumihimo Class: Make a Hidden Bead Bracelet

Learn how to make a Japanese wheel-braided, 12-strand bracelet.
Kit includes a foam board wheel, floss, three wooden beads,
metal cone accent pieces and fastenings. Please bring adequate
seating, water bottle or drinking glass, sun screen or hat and
lunch or snack to tide yourself over until you return to place of
origin or next designation. Length: 3 hr., Materials Fee: 10,
Handout Fee: 3, Materials for: 20, Instructor: Dau mac Faelain.

Thu, 4 10:00 AM Private Camp

Mon, 8 10:00 AM Private Camp

Byzantium to Japan: Common Clothing Elements and Design Across the Silk Road

This will be a look at common elements of clothing, focusing
mostly on the "hufu" and similar items from the 7th to 10th
centuries; from their common roots to the varied adaptations.
Materials Fee: 0, Instructor: Baron Ii Katsumori.

Thu, 4 2:00 PM AS 08

History of Kumihimo: Complex Braids in Period Japan

This is NOT
a how-to class, but rather an overview of some of the different
braiding tools ("dai" or loom) used, the kinds of braids made, and
how they were used. Feel free to bring works in progress to work
on and share. Materials Fee: 0, Handout Fee: 0, Instructor: Lady
Fujinami no Kaede.

Wed, 3 2:00 PM AS 07

Fri, 12 11:00 AM AS 07

Japanese for Your Persona

This class will introduce the basics of Japanese pronunciation,
talk very briefly about historical v. modern pronunciation, and
provide some basic phrases for your persona to use. Materials
Fee: 0, Instructor: Baron Ii Katsumori.

Sat, 6 1:00 PM AS 11

Japanese Persona 101

The basics of creating a Japanese persona - where to start and
what you need to do to do it right, as well as what not to do.
Materials Fee: 0, Instructor: Sir Ogami Akira.

Sat, 6 12:00 PM AS 11

Kodo Nyumon - The Sound of Incense

Experience the dalliance of Heian courtiers. Enjoy "listening" to
the scent of aromatic wood. An introduction to the art and
appreciation of incense. Incense appreciation is deeply rooted in
Heian court culture and is associated with Genji Monogatari.
Participants are encouraged to express themselves in poetic
form. Materials Fee: 0, Instructor: Solveig Throndardottir.

Wed, 10 1:00 PM Private Camp

Kumihimo - A Basic Bracelet

Learn how to make a basic Japanese wheel-braided, 16 to 24
strand bracelet. Kit includes a foam board wheel, floss and
fastenings. Please bring adequate seating, water bottle or drinking
glass, sun screen or hat and lunch or snack to tide yourself over
until you return to place of origin or next designation. Materials
Fee: 7, Handout Fee: 3, Materials for: 13, Instructor: Dau mac
Faelain.

Wed, 3 10:00 AM Private Camp

Fri, 5 10:00 AM Private Camp

Sado Nyumon: Tea Ceremony Workshop

A basic introduction to the Japanese tea ceremony including
simple Japanese phrases, movement in the tea room, tea
utensils, tea history, and tea aesthetics. Materials Fee: 0,
Instructor: Solveig Throndardottir.

Tue, 9 1:00 PM Private Camp

Samurai Armor SCA Combat

How to construct a full Samurai armor for less than $100 that will
fit, look right, and last for a decade. Length: 2 hr., Materials Fee:
0, Instructor: Sir Ogami Akira.

Sun, 7 5:00 PM AS 03

Samurai Chef: Introduction to Japanese Gastronomy

What did Pimiko, Shotoku-taishi, the Shining Genji, Dogen, and
Hideyoshi eat? An introduction to the food, food culture, cookery,
rituals of the meal, and the culinary calendar of pre-modern
Japan. Materials Fee: 0, Instructor: Solveig Throndardottir.

Mon, 8 1:00 PM Private Camp

Shades of Grey: Asian (Sumi Ink) Painting Class 101

Learn how to use Asian brushes to paint fish, rabbit or mums.
With traditional Sumi ink, learn how best to hold the brush and
how to regulate the ink's absorption on brush and rice paper.
Please bring adequate seating, water bottle or drinking glass, sun
screen or hat and lunch or snack to tide yourself over until you
return to place of origin or next designation. Length: 4 hr.,
Materials Fee: 13, Handout Fee: 2, Materials for: 15, Handouts
for: 20, Instructor: Dau mac Faelain.

Tue, 9 9:00 AM Private Camp

Taking the Brush: Japanese Calligraphy

Learn some basics of Japanese calligraphy. Length: 2 hr.,
Materials Fee: 0, Handout Fee: 2, Handouts for: 20, Instructor:
Solveig Throndardottir.

Sun, 7 2:00 PM AEthelmearc Royal

Tenkoku: Signature Seal Carving

An introduction to designing and carving a signature seal.
Introduction to historic ways to attest documents, historic letter
forms, and the textual elements of signature seals. Materials
Fee: 0, Handout Fee: 0, Instructor: Solveig Throndardottir.

Thu, 11 1:00 PM AEthelmearc Royal

The Taste of Tea: Japanese Tea Ceremony

Enjoy the taste of tea under the night sky. Please wear Japanese
or loose-fitting clothing with white socks or tabi and bring a fan if
you have one. Please do not wear any jewelry or weapons in the
tea room. Length: 2 hr., Materials Fee: 5, Handout Fee: 0,
Materials for: 12, Instructor: Solveig Throndardottir.

Tue, 9 7:00 PM Private Camp

Thu, 11 7:00 PM Private Camp

Western Traces in East Asia

This will be an overview of Western influences in East Asia,
focusing primarily on evidence before 1500. Materials Fee: 0,
Instructor: Baron Ii Katsumori.

Wed, 10 9:00 AM AS 02

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Accessories for Your Japanese Clothing

Instructions on some basic accessories to add depth to your
Japanese garb. Instructions for leggings, rosaries, and a basic hat
will be included with other items. Materials Fee: 0, Handout Fee:
1, Handouts for: 30, Instructor: Lady Roxanne de St. Luc.

Fri, 12 2:00 PM AS 15

How to Make Hakama (Japanese Pleated Pants)

How to make Japanese pleated pants. Cool, comfortable, and
perfect for Pennsic! Instruction packets will be available for the
first 30 people. Step-by-step examples will be given. Materials
Fee: 0, Handout Fee: 1, Handouts for: 30, Instructor: Lady
Roxanne de St. Luc.

Fri, 12 12:00 PM AS 15

How to Make Japanese Tops and Kimono

How to make Japanese shirts and kimono for men and women.
Instruction packets will be available for the first 30 people. Stepby-
step examples will be given. Materials Fee: 0, Handout Fee:
1, Handouts for: 30, Instructor: Lady Roxanne de St. Luc.

Fri, 12 1:00 PM AS 15

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A Day of Go

A day devoted to the Ancient game of Go. Materials Fee: 0,
Instructor: Pennsic Gaming Staff.

Fri, 12 10:00 AM Games

Introduction to Go

We'll cover the basic rules of the Asian board game Go (or
Weiqi). Attendees have the opportunity to pair up and play.
Materials Fee: 0, Instructor: Lord Louis Xavier de Navarre.

Fri, 5 10:00 AM Games

Mon, 8 10:00 AM Games

Thu, 11 10:00 AM Games

Shogi (Japanese Chess)

A 90 minute class on Japanese Chess (Shogi). Boards and
pieces supplied, or bring your own; they are available for purchase
separately. History, rules, strategy and tactics, sample game,
gaming time after class. Materials Fee: 0, Handouts for: 1,
Instructor: Lord Galen Mac Byrne.

Mon, 8 12:00 PM Games


The Fire Across the River: Combat Archery Tactics from The Senryaku

Examines effective battlefield strategies for combat archers drawn
from the 36 stratagems of The Senryaku. Special attention will be
paid to target selection and working as part of a combined-arms
team. Materials Fee: 0, Handout Fee: 0, Instructor: Lord Morien
MacBain.

Fri, 5 2:00 PM AS 10

Developing Your Japanese Persona

The purpose of this class is to aid anyone who either has a
Japanese persona or wishes to create one work through any
questions and issues concerning the development of a fully
"living" Japanese persona. Also to provide a guiding path for this
task, and aid in networking between Japanese Persona within our
Society. Materials Fee: 0, Instructor: Lord Tatsukawa Sarumaru
Chisato.

Tue, 9 12:00 PM AS 11


Lastly,

Narrow Wares Day

Fingerloop braids, lucet, card weaving, and inkle loom weaving
are just some of the options for narrow wares. Find out how to
make them. Length: 8 hr., Materials Fee: 0, Handout Fee: 0,
Instructor: Artisans' Row.

(While it doesn't say anything in the description, I'll be participating all morning in this, and will be teaching and demonstrating kumihimo on the marudai all morning:)

Tue, 9 9:00 AM AS 05

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Okay, for those who will be at Pennsic--do we want to have a Japanese persona meet-up (or maybe a pan-Asian or just Tousando meet-up)?

FYI, I will be staying in a yurt with Ravenstreet on E05.

-Ii

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Jul 17, 2011 22:32:44 GMT -5 Please Delete said:

Okay, for those who will be at Pennsic--do we want to have a Japanese persona meet-up (or maybe a pan-Asian or just Tousando meet-up)?
FYI, I will be staying in a yurt with Ravenstreet on E05.

I am in favor of either type of meet-up, but my schedule is getting rather cramped, and I don't even know when my retaining shifts are. I will be camping right across the street from Ii-dono in E03 with Clan Yama Kaminari.

There are three events at Kaminari that people here may be interested in.

• Wednesday and Thursday nights (o'dark to 11), Kaminari is hosting an open house for those who wish to congratulate Sir Ogami (Daimyo of the Clan) on the 30th anniversary of his knighting. You'd all be welcome to stop by during these times. It tickles him pink to see as many Japanese garbed people around camp as possible.
  
  
• Thursday late afternoon is the traditional Japanese fertility festival. The usual route is to carry the ritual object around through the larger merchant area, stopping briefly to bless Aethelmearc Royal. Those who do not desire fertility are advised to walk to the far side of the lake at this time.
  
  
• Friday night at CYK, starting at o'dark, is Pinata and Karaoke Night. Come see the violence inherent in the system and then possibly be forced to sing in your worst Japanese Samurai Accent.
  

(Times subject to change. I am not in charge of anything at CYK; I just live there. Stop by during the day and somebody is usually available to answer questions.)

[Mori Takeo]

is sad.. lack of money and overabundance of children to feed make Takeo not go....have fun everyone!!

Takeo
the now sad sword monkey

[solveig]

Ii dono!

Greetings from Solveig! There are probably enough Japanese around to stage a Japanese only meetup, but I think that a pan-East-Asia meetup might be more interesting. The Japanese were in contact with a bunch of continental places.

[Saionji Shonagon]

Jul 18, 2011 7:02:05 GMT -5 @ishiyama said:

[/li][li] Friday night at CYK, starting at o'dark, is Pinata and Karaoke Night. Come see the violence inherent in the system and then possibly be forced to sing in your worst Japanese Samurai Accent.
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He's not kidding. I recall cowering in Otagiri-dono's shadow the entire evening and trying to be invisible. I managed to escape, dignity intact. Most were not so fortunate.

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Jul 18, 2011 8:34:52 GMT -5 Mori Takeo said:

is sad.. lack of money and overabundance of children to feed make Takeo not go....have fun everyone!

This year is Pennsic 40. The lesson I'd take from that is that when you are ready to return, Pennsic will still be there. Enjoy your children while you can, for all too soon you will have to enjoy them as comrades.