Studium Generale II - A Collegium of Practical & Academic Arts
Enter the Middle Ages
On APril 3, 2010
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
University of Northern Colorado - University Center
Spring is in the air. The Dream is coming back to life after winter’s long hiatus. Venture out of your castles and manors to attend Studium Generale, our universitas of art and learning in the Canton of Bofharrach. The time is now to begin planning your year’s projects—your feasts and gardens, songs and stories, wardrobe and
camp, and your battle strategy!!
A day long event full of hands-on activities, informational seminars, and in depth exploration of widely varied topics about the Middle Ages will be held. See below for the spectacular listing of tentative classes and workshops. If you've ever wanted to find out more about what it was really like in the Middle Ages - this is the perfect chance!
- Classes and Workshops
- Midday Feast
- Feast Gear
- General Schedule
- Site Fees
- Registration
- Directions & Parking Information
- Map of Facility
- Overnight Accomodations/Crash Space
- Minor information
- Contact
Collegiums (Classes and workshops)
Collegiums or tracks of classes include: Making & Doing, Fiber Arts, Military Arts, Spices, Gardens & Feasts, Garbing your persona, Camping and Campaigning, and Academic/Historic.
Bad Viking! Good Viking!
Dressing the Courtesan
Spices - Soft & Strong: Poudre Forte & Poudre Douce
The Bayeaux Tapestry
Grind your own Curry Paste
Make a Bone Needle
Eastern Medieval Martial Arts
Chinese Fencing
Medieval Entertainment
Low Temperature Historical Casting: Moulds, Metals & Mayhem
Does you Period Suit?
Beds, tables & stools -- Ropes, Boards & Slats
North Indian Costuming
Fighting Boots you can Make
Current Tentative Schedule posted here (.pdf file)
TENATATIVE Schedule of Events:
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Site Registration Opens |
8:30 AM | Panorama Alcove |
Opening Court (TBD) |
9:00 AM | Panorama "Feast Hall" |
Morning Collegiums/Classes
|
10 AM - Noon | Spruce & Aspen Suites, West Lawn Pavilions, President's Room |
Heraldic Consultations |
10 AM - 5:00 PM | Council Room |
Midday Feast |
Noon - 1:00 PM | Panorama "Feast Hall" |
Afternoon Collegiums/Classes |
1:30 PM- 5:30 PM | Spruce & Aspen Suites, South Panorama, Columbine Room, President's Room |
Closing Court |
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Panorama "Feast Hall" |
Site Closes |
6:30 PM |
Site Fees
Pre-registration for the Midday Feast closes on March 25. Pre-registration one week prior is recommended for all others as well, and gets you discounted site fee pricing!!
- Adults - $6 registered by March 29 or $10 after March 29
- Adults - Additional $3 non-member fee (applies to everyone without a current SCA membership)
- Youth (7-14) - $3 registered by March 14 or $5 on site
Feast
Reservations Closed
Midday Feast will be served from Noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Feast Hall in the Panorama room.
No offboard seating (those who are not choosing the feast option) is allowed in the Feast Hall during the midday feast.
Menu includes:
* Lime Ginger Chicken * Stir-Fry Vegetables * Basmati Rice * Lo Mein Noodles * Chopped Peanuts, Shredded Coconut, Green Onions, Spicy Cucumber Salad * Hummas and vegetable platters * Fortune Cookies
The midday Feast is $10. Youths 6 and under are free. All feasts must be prereserved by March 25.
Feast gear
You do not need feast gear for this meal, as the caterer will supply plates, etc. You may place decorative items on the tables (no candles) during the lunch. Immediately following lunch we will be breaking down the tables, so all items will need to be removed.
Reservations for Feast and Site
Pre-reservations closed. Feast reservations closed. You may attend the event and pay at troll without pre-reservations. Food is available by vendors (Subway and Einsteins). The catered feast is full.
Directions & Parking information
Directions to the UNC University Center
- Directions from I-25: From the north or south on I-25, take the Hwy 34, Greeley Exit 257.
- Go East on Hwy 34 --DO NOT TAKE THE BUSINESS ROUTE.
- Turn left [north] on 11th Avenue [stoplight]. Turn right [east] on 20th Street [stoplight].
- One block - Turn right (south) at stoplight on 10th Ave.
- Parking is available in the lot immediately on your right or in the south lot two entrances down.
- Parking is free on weekends, and you may park in meters without feeding them.
Map of Site - Classroom locations
Parking
Parking is free on weekends - no need to feed the meters or purchase a parking pass. There are two large parking lots. One is on the south side and one on the north side. Either parking lot is fine to park in. The upper level of the north parking lot is the closest to the event location.
Overnight Accomodations
Are you coming from out of town? We can help find you overnight accomodations. Contact Gabriella for information on space available.
YOuth/Minors
Please note that minors must be accompanied by their parents or guardians or have appropriate paperwork. The SCA Outlands policy regarding minors applies to this event. Minors without their parents must have a signed and notarized Guardian Consent Form. See Outlands Kingdom SCA Website.
There will be a large children's activity room on the same floor/off of the same hallway as most of the adult classes are held. Parents must accompany all children under the age of 4 at all times. For other children, when there are sufficient adult volunteers, there will be a sign in/sign out sheet for parents to sign their children into the activity classes. The children's activity coordinators have the right to request that parents stay with their children at any time. For a list of children's activities click here.
Contact
For more information about this event, contact the Event Steward, Helene Boudain