Quick and Easy Cravats
Learn to make a cravat from a boring old necktie, and take one with you to wear the rest of the con.
Read MoreLeatherworking 101 the Basics of Getting Started
This panel covers the basics for getting started in Leatherworking. It covers leathers, tools, and terminology for the beginner. Leather samples and tools are on hand and there’s a 10-page handout with explanations and links. FREE
Read MoreShanties on the High Seas
I’m planning to do a history on shanties, why they were useful for ships. I also would like to have some audience participation in sing-alongs and possible instrumental portions. Kid-friendly as much as possible, I know some fun kids versions of some shanties and nothing bawdy.
Read MoreEast India Company and foods of the Americas
One of my favorite demonstrations as a fur trade reenactor is Native American Foods. We could touch, smell, and taste different food and drinks of the Americas. While the East India Company brought supplies and spices into the Americas, they never left with empty cargo ships.
Read MoreSunken Lands: Where the Heck is Ponape, Anyway?
An examination and exploration of lands once above water, but which are now submerged. The presentation ranges from the mythical to the actual, and from Atlantis to Zealandia.
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