The following classes will be offered at Pennsic and may be of interest to those planning to attend the Bacchanal. Further down the page videos of relevant past virtual classes are linked.

Wednesday, August 2nd

Class title: A Little Nosey: Poems of Catullus
Teacher: Beatrix Kelynghall
Location: Courtesan College (Strawberry Fields B06 (off eLeri Lane between Ankara and Visby Vale))
Time: 10:00 AM
Length: 1 hr
18+ only: Yes
Description: In this class, we’ll explore the passionate and often controversial poetry of the Roman poet Catullus, whose words have left a lasting impression on the literary world. Whether he’s penning love letters to his mistress, unleashing vicious insults on his enemies, or simply expressing his disdain for bad poetry, Catullus always has something witty and cutting to say. So grab your toga, put on your best poetic voice, and get ready to unleash your inner Catullus in this wild and irreverent romp through ancient literature! 18+ only

Thursday, August 3rd

Class title: Wire Jewelry
Teacher: Lady Noelle de la Plume
Location: A&S 11
Time: 9:00 AM
Length: 1 hr
18+ only: No
Description: Learn the basics of wire jewelry (making links with beads on them) and make a bracelet or medallion hanger. Note: Class does not include wrapping a stone or bead. Please bring tools, wire and beads if you have them. There will be some tools available to borrow and some to purchase at cost.

Class title: Make Your Own Roman-Style Brooch (Fibula)
Teacher: Baroness Gina Dragoni
Location: A&S 18
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1 hr
18+ only: No
Description: You will enjoy learning how to make your own Roman-style brooch or fibula from wire and a package of glass/metal beads. Jewelry-making tools will be available, but if you have your own, please bring them along. Age 12+.

Class title: What’s in Your Roman Pantry?
Teacher: Mistress Ottilige Rappoltsweiler
Location: A&S 16
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1 hr
18+ only: No
Description: We will discuss and sample some of the most common ingredients featured in recipes from Apicius, learn their many uses, and how we can bring Roman flavors into our everyday cooking. Tasting samples may contain allergens.

Friday, August 4th

Class title: Roman Africa
Teacher: Salvia Repentina
Location: A&S 17
Time: 9:00 AM
Length: 1 hr
18+ only: No
Description: An introductory look at the role that the people, landscape and provinces of Africa played in the history of Rome.

Class title: Latin Smack Talk 2023 Edition
Teacher: Mistress Lucretia Marcella
Location: A&S 8
Time: 11:00 AM
Length: 1 hr
18+ only: No
Description: It’s back! The class that teaches you to insult your friends, enemies, and the unsuspecting in LATIN!!! All in good fun of course.

Class title: Make Your Own Roman-Style Brooch (Fibula)
Teacher: Baroness Gina Dragoni
Location: A&S 18
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1 hr
18+ only: No
Description: You will enjoy learning how to make your own Roman-style brooch or fibula from wire and a package of glass/metal beads. Jewelry-making tools will be available, but if you have your own, please bring them along. Age 12+.

Saturday, August 5th

Class title: Archaeology of the Roman Diet
Teacher: Mistress Pompeia Rufina
Location: A&S 16
Time: 10:00 AM
Length: 1.5 hr
18+ only: Yes
Description: This is a lecture class focusing on how recent archaeological finds have changed our understanding of the Roman diet. The class will focus on recent archaeological digs at the port cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii. It will discuss how new finds and methods are being used to re-examine the traditional viewpoint of the diet of the average citizen and reach towards a better understanding of the diets of these members of the Roman population. Adult only.

Class title: Nosh Like an Ancient Roman: Camping Edition
Teacher: Mistress Lucretia Marcella
Location: A&S 13
Time: 11:00 AM
Length: 1 hr
18+ only: No
Description: Camp in leisure like a Roman with these delectable treats you can indulge in while camping.

Class title: The History of Prostitution
Teacher: Mistress Magdalena la Sanguigni
Location: Courtesan College (Strawberry Fields B06 (off eLeri Lane between Ankara and Visby Vale))
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 2 hr
18+ only: Yes
Description: A survey of the history of prostitution, from the late Roman era to 1600 AD. We will be covering such topics as the formation of red light districts, brothel management, contraception, municipal laws, church law, and the garb and identification of a prostitute within this time period. Age 18+.

Class title: Make Your Own Roman-Style Brooch (Fibula)
Teacher: Baroness Gina Dragoni
Location: A&S 5
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1 hr
18+ only: No
Description: You will enjoy learning how to make your own Roman-style brooch or fibula from wire and a package of glass/metal beads. Jewelry-making tools will be available, but if you have your own, please bring them along. Age 12+.

Sunday, August 6th

Class title: Food and Festivals of the Roman Empire
Teacher: Mistress Pompeia Rufina
Location: A&S 15
Time: 9:00 AM
Length: 1.5 hr
18+ only: No
Description: The goal of this class is to provide an overview of Roman festivals and the foods, if any, that may be directly associated with them. It will discuss food in the context of holiday celebration and perhaps even talk about some recipes that might be able to be recreated.

Class title: Roman/Byzantine Wire and Bead Jewelry
Teacher: Mistress Elizabethe Alles
Location: A&S 5
Time: 10:00 AM
Length: 2 hr
18+ only: No
Description: Learn about Roman and early Byzantine women’s necklaces and earrings made with wire and beads and then create a replica set of your own. Bring round needle nose pliers or rosary pliers and cutters if you have them.

Class title: Stepping Up Your Roman Game 2.0
Teacher: Mistress Lucretia Marcella
Location: A&S 19
Time: 10:00 AM
Length: 1 hr
18+ only: No
Description: Ideas on how to step up your Roman kit whether you strive for accuracy or just wear Roman for fun.

Class title: Make Your Own Roman-Style Brooch (Fibula)
Teacher: Baroness Gina Dragoni
Location: A&S 5
Time: 2:00 PM
Length: 1 hr
18+ only: No
Description: You will enjoy learning how to make your own Roman-style brooch or fibula from wire and a package of glass/metal beads. Jewelry-making tools will be available, but if you have your own, please bring them along. Age 12+.

Monday, August 7th

Class title: Roman Africa
Teacher: Salvia Repentina
Location: A&S 17
Time: 12:00 PM
Length: 1 hr
18+ only: No
Description: An introductory look at the role that the people, landscape and provinces of Africa played in the history of Rome.

Class title: Make Your Own Roman-Style Brooch (Fibula)
Teacher: Baroness Gina Dragoni
Location: A&S 5
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1 hr
18+ only: No
Description: You will enjoy learning how to make your own Roman-style brooch or fibula from wire and a package of glass/metal beads. Jewelry-making tools will be available, but if you have your own, please bring them along. Age 12+.

9:00 PM: BACCHANAL

Tuesday, August 8th

Class title: Make Your Own Roman-Style Brooch (Fibula)
Teacher: Baroness Gina Dragoni
Location: A&S 5
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1 hr
18+ only: No
Description: You will enjoy learning how to make your own Roman-style brooch or fibula from wire and a package of glass/metal beads. Jewelry-making tools will be available, but if you have your own, please bring them along. Age 12+.

Class title: Wire Jewelry
Teacher: Lady Noelle de la Plume
Location: A&S 10
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1 hr
18+ only: No
Description: Learn the basics of wire jewelry (making links with beads on them) and make a bracelet or medallion hanger. Note: Class does not include wrapping a stone or bead. Please bring tools, wire and beads if you have them. There will be some tools available to borrow and some to purchase at cost.

Class title: One-Piece Shoes from the Iron Age to the Roman Era
Teacher: Mistress Agatha Iris
Location: A&S 18
Time: 3:00 PM
Length: 1 hr
18+ only: No
Description: Magistra Agatha Iris and THL Vindiorix Ordovix will share their research and experiments with one-piece shoes of Iron Age Europe and the Roman era. Tips, tricks, and patterns for creating your own shoes will be discussed as well as practical information on wearing these fascinating shoes.

Wednesday, August 9th

Class title: Make Your Own Roman-Style Brooch (Fibula)
Teacher: Baroness Gina Dragoni
Location: A&S 5
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1 hr
18+ only: No
Description: You will enjoy learning how to make your own Roman-style brooch or fibula from wire and a package of glass/metal beads. Jewelry-making tools will be available, but if you have your own, please bring them along. Age 12+.

Thursday, August 10th

Class title: Ludus duodecim scriptorum or XII Scripta
Teacher: THL Mwynwen Ysginidd, called Strawberry
Location: Games Tent
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1.5 hr
18+ only: No
Description: A Roman game as important as chess is today. Come learn to play the game, then stay to play round-robin competition. Winner takes home a game set.

Class title: What’s in Your Roman Pantry?
Teacher: Mistress Ottilige Rappoltsweiler
Location: A&S 16
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1 hr
18+ only: No
Description: We will discuss and sample some of the most common ingredients featured in recipes from Apicius, learn their many uses, and how we can bring Roman flavors into our everyday cooking. Tasting samples may contain allergens.

Friday, August 11th

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VIRTUAL

*2nd Century Roman Earrings, Gold Drops by Salvia Repentina on the Pennsic University YouTube channel, 2020
*The Archaeology of the Roman Diet on the West Kingdom YouTube channel, 2021
*The Archaeology of the Roman Diet by Fina MacGrioghair on the KWIS YouTube channel, 2021
*Archaeology of the Roman Diet by Fina MacGrioghair on the KWIS YouTube channel, 2022
*Baking Roman Bread: Artolaganus, Grape Must yeast (fresh and dried) by Arria Marina on Facebook, 2020
*Baking Roman Breads: Buccellatum, Posca drink by Arria Marina on Facebook, 2020
*Baking Roman Breads: Libum, Globi, and Mustacei by Arria Marina on Facebook, 2020
*Baking Roman Breads: Panis Quadratus by Arria Marina on Facebook, 2020
*Baking Roman Bread Series: Lagana, Herculean Bath Bread by Arria Marina on Facebook, 2020
*Basics of Roman Garb in the First Century by Berakha bat Mira v’Shlomo on the KWIS YouTube channel, 2022
*Chitons with Lady Avelina on the Atenveldt YouTube channel, 2020
*Conversational Latin Phrases – Dulcitia on the Trimaris YouTube channel, 2020
*Discussions on the Philosophy of Pleasure by Maria Celestina on the KWC YouTube channel, 2020
*FinallyFriday Episode 14: Raising Hair by Janet Stephens and Dorothee Olthof on the EXARC channel, 2021
*Galen’s Cold Cream by Gwlados Vachan on the KWIS YouTube channel, 2020
*GinaDragoni’s HowToMakeRomanFibulas on the Pennsic University YouTube channel, 2021
*In the Kitchen with Lote Episode 2 – Teganitai: Roman Fried Bread by Lote Winterborn on the RUM YouTube channel, 2022
*Intro to Latin by Aelia Fortunata on the KWIS YouTube channel, 2022
*Introduction to the Latin Language by Aelia Fortunata on the East Kingdom YouTube channel, 2020
*Latin Smack Talk by Lucretia Marcella on the KWC YouTube channel, 2020
*Olive Oil: From Antiquity to your Kitchen by Tellina di Giuseppe da Fiesole on the West Kingdom YouTube channel, 2021
*Olive Oil: From Antiquity to Your Kitchen by Tellina di Giuseppe da Fiesole on the KWIS YouTube channel, 2022
*Period Makeup Without Lead Poisoning with Lady Katherine Throckmorton on the Atenveldt YouTube channel, 2020
*Reconstructing the Scents of the Past by Katarzyna Gromek on the EXARC channel, 2021
*Roman Cheese Making by Scott D Stull on the EXARC channel, 2021
*Roman Clothing Made Easy – Octavia Columella on the Trimaris YouTube channel, 2020
*Roman Cosmetics with Lady Katherine Throckmorton on the Atenveldt YouTube channel, 2020
*Roman Ladies Garb from the Bottom Up by Gida Gelliri on the KWC YouTube channel, 2020
*Roman Veil Dance and Combinations by Catalina de Arazuri on the KWC YouTube channel, 2020
*Teganitai: Roman Fried Bread by Lote Winterborn on the RUM YouTube channel, 2022