Did you know that this is the first line of the oldest poem… in English? Come learn what it means and how the English language of Old English devotional poetry has evolved over time. Join us over tea and hors d’oeuvres at our beautiful farm while learning this interesting topic!
This discussion will be led by a medieval literature scholar Dr. Elizabeth Frazier. More about her below.
From Old English to Anglo-Norman and Middle English—all the way to the English of Shakespeare, which is considered modern—our language has changed radically. In this class, we will read the oldest surviving poem in English, Caedmon’s Hymn, a song celebrating Creation. Together we will read the original version alongside a modern translation in order to gain some familiarity with Old English.
Then we will turn to The Dream of the Rood, an extremely moving meditation on the Passion from the point-of-view of the tree that becomes the Cross. We will see how Anglo-Saxon Christians emphasized Christ’s kingship, presenting a heroic, warrior Christ as opposed to the more familiar Man of Sorrows.
Along the way, participants will learn some key features of Old English poetry and will examine images of relevant manuscripts to bring the poems to life. Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien will enjoy encountering texts that helped inspire The Lord of the Rings. Finally, we’ll finish up with a creative writing exercise of our own.
All students will receive a course packet to keep.
When: July 19, 10 am to 1. Where: Many Years Farm Cost: $75 per person or $100 per family
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Contact Colette if you would like more information. paraskeve@gmail.com or 240 676 1350 please text.
Biography: Elizabeth Frazier served previously as Assistant Professor of English for Franciscan University of Steubenville’s study-abroad campus in Austria. She currently works for the St. Anselm Institute for Catholic Thought at the University of Virginia. Beth received her Ph.D. at UVa, where she studied medieval literature.
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We make our own tinctures, teas and salves
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Dogs and cats (dogs have been given it before a show so they
Won’t be distracted by the crowds, but the dogs are still alert
…1 drop per 10 lbs of body weight. 2oz $20
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For those who are interested in private lessons, I usually teach 1 hour a week or every other week at my home. All supplies are included accept the board which is $12 (Students will slowly buy their own supplies).
After a few icons the student will learn to make their own boards and can bring in a piece of 9 x 12” wood tat that time. All the other supplies I will supply. Lessons are $40 an hour.
There will be both drawing and painting in the lessons for the first year as well as homework. Everyone is asked to buy a 11 x 14” mixed medium sketchbook to bring to class and take home.
After the student can paint longer on their own they can have longer lessons, most ask for 2 hour lessons. Usually takes about a year.
I’ll start to offer ‘Open Saturdays’ now and again as I build up more students. That is where anyone who can paint on their own, but would like to paint for a stretch of time with me there, can come from 11 to 2pm. That is $ 10 an hour.
Come for a class at Many Years Farm and explore the area after.
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