Arts and Sciences Activities in Ayreton
Updated March 21, 2012
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Monday
CONSORT MUSIC
Monday nights from 7:30 pm to 9 pm at Robyyan and Fern's House - 2506 W Morse Ave. Chicago 60645
Any instrument is welcome, recorders can be borrowed, and Robyyan is willing to teach.
Absolute beginners please call first, as some sight reading ability is necessary -
this can also be taught.
Phone Number: (773) 764-1920
Address: 2506 W. Morse Ave - Chicago, IL 60645
Tuesday
AYRETON SEWING PROJECT NIGHT
Everyone is welcome to bring current sewing projects (or just an idea) with them to the home of Mistress Sarafina in Des Plaines.
Project night will run from 7:30PM - 10:00PM on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday nights.
The address is 613 Nelson Lane. Des Plaines IL 60016
My number is 312-493-2255. Call if you have any questions.
Next gatherings: (call ahead)
Sewers of all abilities encouraged to attend.
SILVER THIMBLE GUILD FOR CONSPICUOUS CONSUMPTION
Join the Guild on Tuesday nights for sewing and garb research.The Silver Thimble Guild meets on every other Tuesday night at Mistress Juliana's house,
Just Northwest of downtown.
Call before coming - 773-750-2180.
Wednesday
TREE GIRT SEA SCRIBAL NIGHT
Scribe Night is open to anyone in the Ayreton region who is interested in calligraphy and illumination.
Who: Mistress Jocelyn of Lutterworth (mka Vickie Rayhill)
When: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays of the month.
Time: 7:30 pm to 10 pm
More info: 847-824-3814
AYRETON LEATHERWORK NIGHT
Leatherwork night is available to anyone in the Ayreton area interested in working on leather projects like shoes, belts, pouches, repairs (armour too) and anything else you might bring along.
Who: Seamus (Jon Murphy)
When: TBA
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: 920 N 3RD Ave , Maywood , IL 60153
More info: jon at armlann dot com, 708-344-8320
COURT AND COUNTRY
Court and Country is a medieval & renaissance period vocal group which usually meets on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 9 PM, in the northwest suburbs (Wheeling). We would love to add more voices to our group.
If you are interested in singing with us, please contact CourtAndCountry at gmail dot com
Thursday
ROKKHEALDEN SCRIPTORIUM
The Scriptorium is composed of all skill levels. The Scriptorium is open to anyone who is interestedin any aspect of the scribal arts. You do NOT have to be a member of the shire to participate in the
Scriptorium. You don't have to be an artist. You don't have to paint. You don't have to draw. You don't
even have to do calligraphy. Experiment and do what you like. You don't have to buy anything. We are a
friendly group and share our supplies. Of course, if you get hooked like we did, you'll want to get your own
supplies. From time to time we hold classes to teach various aspects of calligraphy and illumination. About
the only request is that you be active, encouraging, positive to others and yourself.
Click here for Rokkhealden's Website
THE PIPPINS - Madrigal and Early Music Singing group
The Pippins are an a capella singing group performing medieval and renaissance choral music both in the SCA and
for modern Chicagoland audiences. We meet on the north side of Chicago (Andersonville) every Thursday, from
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Please call Mistress Gianetta for more information: 312-259-6688.
Can you carry a tune? Are you interested in singing in a group? Join us! Ability to read music a plus
but not required.
VANISHED WOOD SEWING GUILD
We tend to meet twice a month, and the location rotates between various members’ houses. Please direct any questions to Acelina at djc137 at aol dot com. The meetings start around 6:30PM, and a dish to pass is encouraged as we tend to eat as well as sew. All interested people are welcome.