East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
The Winter 2014 edition of Ars Scientia Orientalis, the quarterly Arts & Sciences publication for the East Kingdom is now available at http://aso.eastkingdom.org/issues/aso7.pdf. This issue of ASO features: Dolls in the 12th through 16th Centuries by Lady Lillian atte Valeye My Experiences with the Preparation of a Tudor Banquette by Lady Ailionora inghean Ronain 16th-Century Monochrome Embroidery by Mistress Amy Webb, …
The following article was written by Lady Ose Silverhair as part of the Gazette’s ongoing “How to…” series. Here in the East Kingdom we are lucky enough to have several events each year that celebrate the skills of our artisans and scientists. Are you thinking about participating in an Arts & Sciences event but are …
The Shire of Quintavia and the Keepers of Athena’s Thimble will be holding an Embroiderers’ Schola on February 15. The event will be on a donation basis. There will be a potluck day board, so attendees are encouraged to bring contributions of food or beverages. There will be several tracks of classes, a display, and …
Here, in the East, we are lucky to receive original works of art to commemorate our awards and honors, with the artwork, lettering and words created specifically for each recipient. (Please browse the Signet Gallery for some outstanding examples.) This is not true in every kingdom. In some parts of the Known World, mass-produced documents …
Greetings to the singers, poets, drinkers, and wits of the East Kingdom! Lady Aildreda de Tamwurthe issues unto you a convivial challenge for the festival season, to be answered at Twelfth Night in the Barony of Concordia of the Snows. The cheerful poets of Beuern have left us many jolly songs and poems about the …
This article was written by Lady Isabel Chamberlaine and is on her blog. The Gazette thanks her for letting us reprint it here as part of our “how to” series. Does this sound like you… “Mostly I don’t know where to start. I like to look at all of the pretty scrolls but I don’t …
Estrella War has sent information about A&S activities that will be held at the event, which happens February 25 to March 3 in Arizona. Activities include classes, demonstrations, a competition and a showcase. Teachers are wanted for the classes, which can cover any area practiced by the current Middle Ages. Artisans are also wanted for …
The following account was provided by Lady Bronwen Rose of Greyling… The St. Eligius Celebration of the Arts and Sciences was held on Saturday, November 16th in the barony of Dragonship Haven, Meriden, CT. The Competition format was unusual with each entrant choosing to join a group based on their experience level. Entrants with similar …
This year’s joint Bergentall/BBM Yule Celebration will be held Saturday, December 7, 2013, in Barony Beyond the Mountain (New Britain, CT).
On February 8, a Medieval Makers Faire event is being held in the Barony of Carolingia, and teachers are wanted! Classes or demonstrations should be oriented towards things that students can do (as opposed to lectures). The subjects can be handicrafts, arts, performance, research writing, science, fighting or anything else that we do in the …