Medieval Arts & Sciences Hub (M.A.S.H)
Step into the Medieval Arts and Sciences Hub (M.A.S.H.) and explore a world of living history through demonstrations of pre-17th-century crafts like spinning, dyeing, woodworking, and metal smithing. These demos are mostly for learning and inspiration, with some hands-on opportunities, and are distinct from classes offered at the Arts & Sciences Academy. For those feeling inspired, visit our dedicated art creation space to apply what you’ve learned. Get creative and participate for a chance to win exciting prizes! Stay tuned for more details on how to get involved.
Whitesmithing with Master Seamus
Natural Dyeing with Mistress Nastas’ia
Demo will include dye pots and coordinate with the Fiber Village.
Beehive Oven Baking with Honorable Lord Wolfgang
Baking outdoors with clay and brick ovens.
Fiber Village with Lady Kattra
The demos will include cleaning, carding and spinning natural fibers. There will be lots of drying and long pauses involved.
Woodshop with Master Johan
This demonstration will be building a break-down stool on-site, and possibly a box as well. Days and times to be determined.
Blacksmithing with Master Diego
Days and times to be announced
Buttermaking with Lady Elizabeth the Herbalist
Open-fire Cooking with Mistress Magdelen
Days and times will be announced.
Leatherworking with Mistress Caoilfhionn
Demo will include pouches, tooling, plug embossing, maybe book making styles and one day working with Amber.
