Hello!  My name is Scott Berry and I represent a non-profit educational
organization dedicated to providing instruction related to Medieval
history.  We will be offering a variety of classes to the homeschool
community throughout the state.  Class topics range from inkle weaving,
making chainmail, archery, and clay tile making.  Our classes are low
cost (as we get funding, we hope to make these classes completely free
to homeschool groups!) - we do not have a specific meeting place at this
time, but are willing to travel and meet where ever might be convenient
for groups throughout the state.  

I am a licensed educator in the state of New Mexico, highly qualified in
language arts, science, and social studies.  I also served 15 years as
a military historian for the US Air Force.  I am a member of the Society
for Creative Anarchonism (SCA) which is a Medieval history recreation group.
My interests in Medieval history are wide and varied - visit my blog and you
will get some idea of my interests and activities.  

Our next class will be on inkle weaving; I will be availble to teach this
class from March 13 through March 21.  I will post a thread under the "classes"
forum.

I may be contacted at scott@medieval-living.com or cell 505-321-8328 (afternoons and
evenings please).  Also visit my blog at http://medieval-living.com/wordpress.

Scott Berry
President
Medieval Living, Inc.
http://medieval-living.com

This is such a fantastic local resource.  Scott, thank you!

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Thank you for your interest in our classes!  
The best way to keep in touch is to just drop me an email - scott@medieval-living.com - I check my mail several times each day.  
Also, feel free to call me on my cell 505-321-8328 - best time is in the evenings, as I am currently teaching full time in the public schools.  
I will also be posting new details on my website and blog http://medieval-living.com/wordpress

If there are any classes you are intersted, just let me know - I will be glad to discuss different options for where and when and how many.  
This is just the beginning . . . we are hoping to hold a variety of hands-on style classes - if there are any topics you are intersted in but dont see on our list, just ask . . . I have numerous contacts throughout the "Medievalist" community!  

Not sure why you were unable to contact me on my cell phone - the number posted is correct and I havent had any service interruptions to cause a problem.  However, I do not answer my phone when I am at work, and the signal inside my school is extremely weak, which might cause an issue.   I am at home now and will be all evening  - if you need to get hold of me, this is a good time!

Scott

505-321-8328
alternate phone - 505-321-2998

Well it took longer to set up then I had originally intended . . . one of the problems of not having our own facility yet . . . but the inkle loom class has a date, time and location! We will meet on March 17, 2010, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Cherry Hills Library. The library is located at 6901 Barstow NE in Albuquerque. The class is currently rather small – only a few have expressed interest, but now that there is a firm date, I expect a few more will want to attend. The class is open primarily to homeschool families; however, as this is also spring break week for Albuquerque Public Schools, I am willing to entertain requests from other interested families. Contact me at scott@medieval-living.com if you are wanting to sign up.

One change of note: it’s our long-term goal to provide services to homeschool families free of charge. We will collect class fees from other groups who are interested in taking classes in order to fund the homeschool classes. With that stated, my previous comment about a $10 fee for this class is waived. If you have enjoyed the class and wish to make a donation, that is left to your discretion – it is neither required nor expected.

I will have several “practice” looms for students to work with – all materials are provided, and students will be able to take their completed projects with them. During the two-hour class, students will learn the basics of weaving on an “inkle” loom as well as a brief history of the loom and its Medieval predecessor. I will have a few full-sized looms available if anyone is interested in purchasing one to continue their weaving experience . . . however, the rules of the library don’t allow me to sell things there, so any loom sales would have to happen off library property – I want to be respectful of the library’s policies as they have graciously allowed me to teach my class there.

I hope that everyone who attends will enjoy themselves and have a pleasurable learning experience!