Medieval Tent Poles, Ties and Ropes

Medieval Tent Poles, Ties and Ropes

As it gets closer to the summer holidays, our weekly medieval days are winding down. But we still have some great projects that we’re working on. The Duke has been sanding and staining medieval tent poles for our new Gathering Tent. Wolf Mother and Yliana, our...
Simple Medieval Handcrafts

Simple Medieval Handcrafts

Here at Blackwolf we love all things medieval. We cook medieval food, wear medieval clothes, and, most fun of all, do medieval handcrafts. Some we’ve mastered, others we’re still novices at, and still others we are only dreaming about learning. Our Irish...
Safely Introducing Kids to Medieval Weaponry

Safely Introducing Kids to Medieval Weaponry

There are few things that warm the heart of a medieval enactor more than seeing the eyes of a child light up at the sight of a medieval sword, Viking helmet, or Crusader shield. Unless of course it’s seeing their whole face light up when they’re told...
A Medieval Viking Encampment

A Medieval Viking Encampment

One of my favorite things to do at medieval events such as the Brisbane Valley Multicultural Festival is to visit neighboring encampments to learn about the history and culture of the time period they represent. This year we had good friends camping next to us...
Medieval Knights Fighting, Part Two

Medieval Knights Fighting, Part Two

After numerous fierce battles at the Brisbane Valley Multicultural Festival ESK, (for Part One click here) the medieval warriors took a break to catch their breath and rest their battered limbs. Then it was time for the medieval melee – a wild, raucous event...