[SCA-BMDL] Handsewing and Fingerloopbraiding: Make a Pouch! - Spring Schola Series

[Krista Cogan]

TONIGHT! from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.  Join us for the 2nd class in our Spring Schola Series:
 
An introduction to handsewing and fingerloop braiding. Learn the basic stitches every medieval noble would know for basic clothing construction and repair. Make a pouch, then learn how to make a lace to pull it shut. Sewing taught by Lady Rosalia Andere.  Fingerloopbraiding by THL Hilda.

Room 1640 in Posvar Hall at Pitt (Directions and Parking info below)
 
Or, if sewing isn't your style, don't forget that Dance Practice and Consort Practice (Instrumental Music) is tonight at CMU in Porter Hall (Rms A18C and A19C).  See also http://www.debatablelands.org/calendar.html.
 
In Levitate et Caritate, 
~Hilda
 
 
Directions: Wesley W Posvar Hall is in the heart of Oakland, very close to the Cathedral of Learning. It used to be Forbes Quad, for those who remember. Here's the street address: 230 S. Bouquet St, Pittsburgh (Oakland), PA 15213.  It's in red on this map: http://www.tour.pitt.edu/tour-040-map.html.  To get to Room 1640, go to the Schenley Plaza entrance (across the street from the park with the Marry-Go-Round) and walk in, **if you look slightly to your left, you'll see a building map and to the left of that, an elevator bay.  Walk towards, then past the elevator bay, and follow the signs to Room 1640. If you use the Bouquet St entrance, walk straight across the building to the Schenley Plaza entrance doors, turn around, and follow from **.
 
Parking if you commute: Well, it's a little tricky, but you have options.  
-The fastest thing to do is Park at Soldiers and Sailors (pay garage, $5 after 4pm, marked "SO" on this map: http://www.pts.pitt.edu/documents/Visitor%20Parking%202011.pdf) and walk the short two blocks down Bigelow to Schenley Plaza. Posvar Hall is past Hillman Library. 
-There is also metered and street parking along Schenley Drive near the Carnegie Library and the Frick Fine Arts Building (statue in front), and also other streets, but it can be tough to find.  You may have to pay for a half hour at the parking kiosks, as some of the spaces are only free after 8pm.  Meters are free after 6pm, and are marked with a circled M on the above map. The closest ones are on Bouquet St, but be careful, as Bouquet is one way past Forbes Ave.  Allow extra time to look for a space if you choose this option.
-Or, you can park at Phipps Conservatory (they are closed that time of night, so it's free) and walk across the bridge, past Frick Fine Arts (with the statue in front), and cross the street to Posvar (only about a 10 min walk).
 
 
Coming up:
Mar 3rd: Early Irish Illumination (hands-on). How to construct and paint Celtic knotwork - like the designs in the Book of Kells!
 
Mar 10th: Renaissance Boogie - English Country Dance (feet-on). Learn this fun pastime that's similar to line dancing, but very simple and beautifully elegant. If you can take a step, you can do it!
 
Mar 17th: Woodblock Printing (hands-on). Those beautiful fabric patterns you see in medieval portraits weren't all woven or embroidered - many were painted right on, with a stamp. Come learn this fast, easy way to embellish your clothes and make them look great.
 
Mar 24th: Woodworking - Making a 6-plank Chest (hands-on). Help construct a chest of the type people in the Middle Ages would store their belongings. 		 	   		  
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