EPL Class Coordinator
Mistress Bridget Edan, OL
earlyperiodlife@gulfwars.org
Welcome, we invite you to join us learning and having fun in the Early Period Life village.
We are proud to offer a wide variety of classes for all ages, including the younger war attendees. Young people must bring along a parent or responsible adult per site and society rules. Please check the schedule for classes and age limits.
Early Period Life offers a wide variety of classes focused on Western Europe pre-1066 village life including woodworking, blacksmithing, cooking, fiber arts and much more. Even if you aren’t interested in a class, you are welcome to come explore the buildings and see what’s going on each day.
Class Areas
The Woodshed
- The Boicewright Woodshed broke ground in 2011 and with the help of friends and numerous class attendees constructed a beautiful building using early period construction techniques. The woodshed continues to host woodworking classes all week. Come by anytime to check out the building, learn or just watch the wood chips fly.
Rusty Anvil Smithy
- The Rusty Anvil Smithy offers classes for beginning through advanced blacksmiths. The fires will be lit every day at 9 AM.
Raven Kitchen
- The Kitchen area features a sheltered bread oven, preparation building and fire pits for cooking.
Fiber Arts Building
- Wind and rain won’t slow down our fiber enthusiasts. Come in and learn about all the fiber things.
Classroom Shelter A
- General classes daily under shelter from the elements. Look for the red and yellow open sided structure.
GRG Class Area
- Our newest class area located across the road from the entry of EPL offers a range of cooking classes using Norse and Roman inspired implements.
Activities in addition to classes
- Silent Auction with wonderful donated items starting on the first Sunday 9AM through 4PM Wednesday when winners will be announced. Don’t miss the last minute bidding for your favorite item.
- Open Demonstration Day with skilled artisans to answer your questions on Wednesday 9AM to 4PM
