Old Meg
This mystery for Vaesen takes place in the rural west of England, where the old ways died hard and echoes of the pagan past are all around. It can equally well be set in Scandinavia, where there are similar traditions of hags and trollwives and of miracle-working saints. While the cause of the mystery is…
Read MorePaint a hidden Elf, Gnome, or other cryptid
Create a memory from the land of Odin. Acrylic paints, brushes, and thrifted canvases will be provided. Modify an existing image, or create something totally new. $10 fee, limit 15
Read MoreWriting Victorian Gothic Fiction: Tropes and Themes of the Genre
Learn what common tropes and underlying themes exist in Victorian gothic literature, and how you can use those tropes and themes in your own writing or character backstories. Knowledge gained during a year of study in Scotland will be supplemented with examples from ‘Letters to Serafina’, an anthology of letters set in the late 1800s,…
Read MoreArctic Explorers
60Arctic exploration was all the rage at the beginning of the 20th century, as explorers tried to discover the northwest passage and reach the poles. They traveled by sled, ship, and airship across the frozen wastes. None were more successful than the Norwegians. Come hear about the dramatic true tales of these explorers, from the…
Read MoreNorway and Scotland’s there is connection
Norway and Scotland have shared history. From Norse invasions in the ancient past, to providing a refuge during WW2. What else do they share? This presentation will be of interest to those who enjoy history and archeology.
Read MoreTea 101
In this session we will talk about some of the history of tea, terms, some brewing methods, as well as what is a “High” tea and a “Low” tea. Come and join chef James of the A.C.H.E.F. (Assassin’s Culinary Hemlock Enthusiast Fellowship) group as he travels the highs and lows of tea.
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