Early Middle Ages

The Lauresham team will present topics from the early Middle Ages for people to watch and participate in and will provide a public forum for science with lectures.

Join group co-ordinator Nele in the launch of EXARC's textiles working group! Find collaborators for future projects, share ideas and best practice, and get to know other people interested in all things textiles and experimental archaeology!

Join group co-ordinator Jess in the launch of EXARC's communication and education working group! Find collaborators for future projects, share ideas and best practice, and get to know other people interested in the communication of and education about experimental archaeology!

Join group co-ordinator Roeland in the launch of EXARC's digitalisation working group! Find collaborators for future projects, share ideas and best practice, and get to know other people interested in how digitalisation can help experimental archaeologists and open-air museums!

Join group co-ordinator Tilly in the launch of EXARC's archaeological science working group! Find collaborators for future projects, share ideas and best practice, and get to know other people interested in how archaeological science methodologies can inform experimental archaeology!

Join group co-ordinator Ari in the launch of EXARC's reenactment working group! Find collaborators for future projects, share ideas and best practice, and get to know other people interested in how experimental archaeology relates to reenactment!

The Fonsado is the annual SIAH meeting where all attendees enjoy a long weekend of archery activities, workshops, conferences and archery fraternity.

The leitmotiv of the Fonsado 2024 organized by the Edetanos Company (Valencian Community) is “Sagitta Vitae, arrows for life”.

Explore the artistry of spoon carving, and discover the timeless craft of shaping wooden utensils in this hands-on workshop. Led by artist and heritage craftsperson Mandie Molyneux, engage with creativity and craftsmanship to learn the intricate techniques of carving, shaping, and refining wooden spoons.

Craft course weekend including: Deer butchery and cooking, Medieval Illuminations and Calligraphy, Viking Cookery Course, Viking Tablet Weaving.

In this workshop you will learn all the skills and techniques needed to craft your own wooden spoons by hand, using just an axe & knife.