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Call for largesse

21 Wednesday Nov 2018

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A Message From the Gift Coordinator

Unto the populace of the East Kingdom do I, Aurelia Alfaiata d’Alcaçova, send greetings, I have the honor to serve as Gift Coordinator for Their Majesties Wilhelm and Vienna, and I humbly come to you today on Their behalf.

The artisans of the East Kingdom are known to be gifted craftspeople and Their Majesties, in Their inestimable wisdom, wish to display the talents of our populace while travelling the glorious lands of our Kingdom and the Known World.

In order to proudly showcase our Artisans, the Kingdom relies on your generosity in filling the Royal Gift Chest with pleasing and useful items.

At the moment, we need assistance with largesse destined for Baronage holding our noble Eastern lands and for those newly arrived in our Society.  In an effort to support Their Majesties in displaying the hospitality and generosity for which the East Kingdom is known, we are also in search of volunteers to help with the gift baskets intended to the Royal Cousins visiting us at Birka, and Royalty welcoming us at the far lands hosting Gulf Wars and Aedult Swim.

If needed, below is a list containing suggestions of items that would make wonderful largesse. Please remember that this list is not restrictive and we encourage you to be creative with your works of art.

Arts and Crafts

  • Handspun fiber
  • Pin cushions
  • Needlebooks
  • Drop spindles
  • Lucets
  • Weaving tablets
  • Nailbinding needles
  • Wooden spools
  • Thread holders
  • Scissor cases

Clothing and Accessories

  • Coifs
  • Hoods
  • Veils
  • Handkerchiefs
  • Handmade buttons
  • Lacing cord
  • Nailbinding or knitted items (socks, mittens, hats)
  • Handwoven trim
  • Belts
  • Pouches
  • Shoulder bags

Consumables

  • Ale
  • Packets of period spices or dried herbs
  • Honey
  • Tea

Jewelry

  • Handmade beads
  • Rings
  • Arm bands
  • Metal bracelets
  • Brooches

Paper & Ink

  • Handmade note cards (blanks to be used as Thank you cards)
  • Handmade books
  • Scroll blanks
  • Journals
  • Scribal supplies (brushes, ink, ink tray, pen, paper)

Miscellaneous

  • Coins
  • Small wooden items (cups, wax tablets, boxes)
  • Small pottery items (cups, bowls)
  • Travel sewing kits
  • Cup covers
  • Cloth napkins
  • Bottle openers
  • Drinking horns
  • Drawstring bags (for gift wrapping)

If you would like to donate to the Royal Gift Chest or should you have any questions about largesse, please contact me at aurelia.alfaiata@gmail.com I look forward to hearing from you.

Their Majesties are grateful for your generosity in sharing your skills with the East Kingdom.

Yours in Service,

Aurelia Alfaiata d’Alcaçova

Kingdom in need of Largess

03 Tuesday Apr 2018

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Greetings onto the populace of the East!

My name is Beatrice de Warynton, and I have the honor of serving their Royal Majesties as the East Kingdom Largess and Gifts coordinator and the Kingdom toy box coordinator.

The East Kingdom is truly blessed with some of the most gifted artisans, talented craftspeople, and generous individuals in the known world, and it is from all of you that I ask for help.

As their Royal Majesties travel the length and breadth of the Known World on Progress, one of the many things they are so proud to be able to do is to share the bounty of themselves, their artisans, and their populace with those they visit. In order to do this, they need to gather together many of your wonderful creations.

Are you a spinner? Your handspun would make a wonderful addition. Are you a wood worker? Perhaps a covered box, a drop spindle, or a lucet. Even if you are someone who feels more artistically challenged, there are things needed that can be easily gathered to create care packages and the like that make some of the most thoughtful and useful gifts.

What do we need? Things as simple as cup covers, needle books, and pin cushions.  Then things as elaborate as silk banners, wooden boxes of all shapes and sizes, and libations brewed with love and care.

Do you know others who would like to help? Spread the word! Anyone from anywhere can take part in this wonderful tradition of gratitude, hospitality and generosity.

I would love to talk with you about how you can help. I can be reached via email at beatricedewarynton@gmail.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kris.greenberg

I look forward to hearing from you, and even more to showcasing the many wonderous creations of the citizens of this The Glorious Kingdom of the East!

 

In Service of the Kingdom of the East,

Baroness Beatrice de Warynton

SCA Artisans List Website Launched

19 Friday May 2017

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Tamaris painting. Image via Wikipedia commons, from an uncited French manuscript of Giovanni Boccaccio’s Des Cleres et Nobles Femmes, 1403.

Greetings all from the Kingdom A&S Minister, Master Philip White.

One of my goals in this office is to connect people with teachers and make learning more accessible. I’d like to see people working with other artisans more easily and to become better partners while developing a stronger community.

Another one of my goals is to not reinvent the wheel. If we have people already working on projects then let’s see if the East Kingdom can benefit form them too.

Master Lorenzo, from Meridies, has been working on an SCA Artisans List.
Click on the link and give it a look!

SCA Artisans Website

Full disclosure! Please note!
* The Mobile Interface is read-only.
* This is a work in process!
* There will be edits and improvements.
* We know it is not perfect.
* The list has been pre-loaded based off of the Order of Precedence published online.

I’ve tried it myself! I set up my registration and logged in. I’ve updated my information and finished setting up my account.

It is really easy to use.

The more people who participate the better the tool can become. There is a name search function but also by group or State or interest.

We could also even use this for local groups to register artisans, or set up judging, or classes, or something other things. There are options!

Remember… Have fun! Teach! Learn!

Your Servant to Command,

~p.w.

Quest Artisan’s Row

15 Monday May 2017

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Oyez! Oyeeeeez!

Be it known that in but a fortnight, we will once again be engaged in a Quest!

As such, I tell you, I am greatly enthused to be coordinating Artisan’s Row!

But, of course, we would gladly welcome MORE artisans and alchemists to come and display their gifts. ‘Twould be, as well, a most advantageous time to bring forth those projects that need more space, or make more of a mess, than one can manage at other events. In particular are looking for potters, dyers and anyone else interested in coming out and taking advantage of this opportunity.

All are welcome! Continue reading →

Order of the Silver Rapier — badges needed

19 Monday Nov 2012

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Greetings to the artisans of the East:

The badge for the Order of the Silver Rapier recently was registered by the College of Heralds.  Therefore we are in need of appropriate medallions or pins to give out to the Order members, both new and old.

Larger images of the heraldry for the Silver Rapier can be found here:
https://oscar.sca.org/emblazons/East/2012-05/Silver%20Rapier%20Color.JPG
and here:
http://www.eastkingdom.org/GraphicLibrary.html

The orle around the rapier should match the shape of whatever the badge is made on (ex: circle, square, other).  If you have any questions, please contact me.

Alys, Vox Regis