East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the addition of Richard Le Mons (Seigneur Etienne Le Mons d’Anjou) to the Society Officer Staff. Richard has accepted the position of Society Minister of Arts and Sciences. He will be taking over the job from Erik Contreraz, (Master Raven Mayne, OL), who was kind enough to …
En français Greetings all, K&Q Arts and Sciences championship is approaching rapidly, and that means it’s time to find judges! If you are interested in helping judge this illustrious competition, please fill out our judge registration form here. Judging is open to anyone who feels reasonably experienced in an art and as a judge. You …
The third Artifacts of a Life was held Sept. 30, 2017, in the Barony Beyond the Mountain. This very special arts and sciences competition format encourages participants to present items which a person from our period of study could have possessed. There were categories for entries which covered “elite” displays of 6 to 9 articles, …
Our twenty-first Research Paper comes to us from Lady Elena Hylton of the Barony of Carolingia. She examines over 100 paintings to explore the question of how lacing holes on women’s gowns were arranged over the course of a century – and discovers a surprising difference from the conventional wisdom! (Prospective future contributors, please check …
Another Pennsic War has come and gone, and now it’s time for the artisans of the East to focus on just one thing: entries for Artifacts of a Life! Artifacts of a Life III will be held in the Barony Beyond the Mountain (New Britain, CT) on September 30, 2017. Artifacts is a different sort …
The Gazette thanks the King’s Champion of Arts and Sciences, Lady Raziya bint Rusa, for this report. The East Kingdom’s team of artisans displayed a wide array of fabulous skills at the Pennsic 46 Arts and Sciences War Point. Below, we are pleased to provide some highlights of their work. The reference document was a …
Our twentieth A&S Research Paper comes to us from Lady Tola knitýr, of the Shire of Quintavia. She examines the history and background of these beautiful small purses, and then demonstrates how they can be made by a skilled modern craftsperson. (Prospective future contributors, please check out our original Call for Papers.) Knit Purses in …
En français NEW THIS YEAR! A&S Consultation Tables! Coming to Pennsic War: Known World Arts & Sciences Display, Sunday, August 6, 2017, 1:00 – 5:00 pm Entrants can voluntarily request feedback based on the higher degree of expectations that happen at more competitive levels. The focus is on extensive research, historical understanding, and exemplary execution. …
River War will soon be upon us. Lady Aibhilin inghean Ui Phaidin, the Coordinator of Artisans’ Row and Youth Activities, sends greetings. Join her on Labor Day weekend when there will be ample space under 2 large pavilions for artisans to show their skills. They are looking for Artisans from a variety of disciplines…glass bead …
Our nineteenth A&S Research Paper comes to us from Lord John Kelton of Greyhorn, Guildmaster of the Honourable Company of Fermenters of the Barony of Concordia of the Snows. He considers the fascinating question of distilled spirits within our historical period – specifically the possibility of such spirits in SCA-period Mexico. (Prospective future contributors, please …