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Posted on behalf of the Kingdom A&S Minister, Master Philip White

14 Thursday Jun 2018

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Greetings and good news!

We are excited to announce the format for the King’s and Queen’s A & S Champions Competition for 2019!

One of our goals for the A&S Office is to get information published as early as possible. We want to keep people well informed so that they can be better prepared and have better experiences.

To those ends, here is the initial format for the King’s and Queen’s A & S Champions Copetition to be held in 2019.

This has all been posted to the Kingdom A&S webpage which will continue to be updated as we get closer to the event. The webpage also includes the rubrics used for the competition as well as guidelines for preparing documentation for the competition.

https://moas.eastkingdom.org/cms/?page_id=607

Another goal is to continue providing artisans resources on how to have a better experience being a part of this competition.

Here is what entrants can expect (though all people are welcome to these resources):

* Documentation training – Date: Wednesday, June 20th, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm EST
* A&S Consultation tables at East Kingdom 50 Year, GNEW, and Pennsic

Still to come:

* Event details to be published after a group/site has been chosen for the event.
* Artisan registration
* Judges registration
* Judges rubric training and calibration at East Kingdom 50 Year and Pennsic

Thanks and appreciation to:

The Kingdom A&S Special Deputies who led (and continue to lead) this effort, Mistress Elysabeth Underhill (Lissa Underhill) and Master Magnus Hvalmagi (Peter Olsen) along with their team who helped with feedback and editing.

Support and feedback from Lord Doroga Voronin, Queen’s Champion of Arts and Sciences, and Mistress Elena Hylton (Jeanne Clifton) King’s Champion of Arts and Sciences.

Support and feedback from Their Highness, Prince Wilhelm von Ostenbrücke and Princess Vienna de la Mer (Jackie Lauersdorf Van Ostenbridge).

Your Servant to Command,

~p.w.

King’s and Queen’s Arts & Sciences Champions 2019

“Keeper of the Central Flame” Chosen

22 Sunday Apr 2018

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On April 14 artisans from around the East Kingdom and as far away as Aethelmarc came together to compete for the honor of being chosen Keeper of the Central Flame.

Twenty-seven artists competed in nine tracks, both as experts and novices. To be chosen as the Keeper, artisans entered three items in at least two different tracks. Judging was done using the East Kingdom rubric. The variety of projects and the high quality of the work were truly inspiring, and made the judges jobs very difficult.

The winners of the tracks were:

Track 1: Embroidery and Cordmaking – Eikaterine ton Elliniki (N), Astridr Musa (EX)
Track 2: Textiles – Janna von Guggisberg (N), Ibrahim al-Rashid (EX)

Reproduction of felt masks from Hedeby, by Lady Cellach Dhonn ingean Mhican an Mhadaidh

Track 3: Culinary –  Eithne (N), Alys Attewater (EX)
Track 4: Costuming – Margarita Carpintero (N), Astridr Musa (EX)
Track 5: Research & Writing – Kellenin de Lanwinnauch (N), Rosina von Schaffhausen (EX)
Track 6: Scribal Arts – Aurelia Colleoni a Bucca Fjorno (N)
Track 7: Smithing and Woodworking – Margarita Carpintero (N)

Stained glass, by Lady Solskinn

Track 8: Fine Arts – Gnaea Celera (EX)
Track 9: Period Science and Miscellany – Rosina von Schaffhausen (EX)
The winner of the Triathelon, and first Keeper of the Central Flame, was Lady Astridr Musa. For her project she created a 16th century “Spanish style” German traveling cloak. She began by spinning the thread and weaving the fabric, then recreated the cutting pattern of the original cloak, and spun and dyed her own embroidery floss. She is a highly skilled weaver and embroiderer, and was excited to learn how the embroidery was an integral part of determining the structure and drape of the finished cloak. Astridr hopes to complete the embroidery in time to display the project at Pennsic.

16th century cloak, by Lady Astridr Musa

By the end of the day it was clear that everyone had enjoyed the competition. The positive feedback left artists encouraged to return home to bring their projects to the next level. The competition organizers are already beginning to plan for next year’s event.

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

Kingdom A&S Minister Seeks Feedback

02 Friday Mar 2018

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Now that the King’s & Queen’s Arts & Sciences Championship has come and gone for the year, the Ministry of Arts and Sciences is actively seeking feedback on the scoring rubrics used during the competition. While they are looking for comments particularly from individuals who have judged or entered this competition in the past, anyone is welcome to give feedback!

They are looking for thoughts on the General Rubric, as well as the Research Rubric, and the new Performance Rubric.

Thoughts, suggestions, or comments should be shared via email:
moas.deputy@eastkingdom.org

The deadline for feedback is March 12th, 2018.

Arts & Sciences Research Paper #23: The Roots of Valentine’s Day

12 Monday Feb 2018

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Our twenty-third A&S Research Paper comes to us from Baroness Ysabella de Draguignan, of the Barony of Dragonship Haven. She takes a closer look at the historical roots of a very public upcoming holiday – Valentines’ Day! (Prospective future contributors, please check out our original Call for Papers.)

The Roots of Valentines’ Day

Venus presiding over a group of men and women, who are presenting their hearts to her. The Book of Queen, by Christine de Pizan (1410), f100r, MS Harley 4431. Image courtesy The British Library,

Venus presiding over a group of men and women, who are presenting their hearts to her. The Book of the Queen, by Christine de Pizan (1410), f100r, MS Harley 4431. Image courtesy The British Library,

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Registration Deadline Today! King’s and Queen’s Arts & Bardic Champions

31 Wednesday Jan 2018

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Today (January 31st) is the very last day to pre-register for the East Kingdom’s King’s & Queen’s A&S and Bardic Championships, held 2/10/18 in Northpass (specifically Mount Kisco, NY, upper Westchester County).

Come for the sights, the sounds, the smells and tastes of the dayboard, the embraces of your friends, and the pleasure of our mutual good company… and to make your entry into the halls of displayed treasures and performances as quick as possible, please pre-register using PayPal.

PayPal registration (an easy two part process):
1) http://surveys.eastkingdom.org/index.php/728166
2) survey is followed shortly by an SCA email giving you the PayPal invoice and link.

Pre-Registration $17
Pre-Registration with membership discount $12
Reservation deadline January 31st, 2018

At the Door $20
At the Door with membership discount $15

Children 6-17: $8
Children under 6: Free

For more details,
http://www.eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3242

East Kingdom University Survey Open

22 Monday Jan 2018

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The East Kingdom Minister of Arts & Sciences, Master Philip White, has tasked me with soliciting opinions from the populace on how to make the East Kingdom University (EKU) a valuable and useful function of the Kingdom A&S Office.

From Master Philip: “At the most recent Curia [December 9, 2017 at Bhakail Yule] Kingdom Law was updated to delete all reference to the East Kingdom University / Royal University. Going forward, the University with remain as a function of the Kingdom A&S Office, and will be maintained without restrictions previously placed in Kingdom Law.

What will that look like? We don’t know! But! We will find out.

How? By asking lots of questions!

Of who? Everyone.

Why? Because we want the/an EKU to be something that people find valuable and useful.”

To that end, I have put together a survey to gather opinions about what the EKU is and what it should be to members of the populace.

Survey responses are being collected through March 1st, 2018.

In service,
Lady Serafina Della Torre

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Sondage maintenant disponible au sujet de l’Université du Royaume de l’Est

Le Ministre des Arts & Sciences, Maître Philip White, m’a donné comme mission de solliciter l’opinion de la population afin de savoir comment l’Université du Royaume de l’Est (EKU) peut jouer un rôle de premier plan pour l’Office des Arts & Sciences du Royaume.

De Maître Philip: “À la Curie la plus récente (9 décembre 2017 au Yule de Bakhail), la Loi du Royaume a été mise à jour afin de retirer toute référence à l’Université du Royaume de l’Est / l’Université Royale. À partir de maintenant, l’Université sera une des responsabilités de l’Office des Arts & Sciences du Royaume, et sera maintenue sans aucune des restrictions précédemment imposées par la Loi du Royaume.

Quel en sera le nouveau format ? Nous ne savons pas ! Mais nous le découvrirons.

Comment ? En posant de nombreuses questions !

Qui ? De tout le monde.

Pourquoi ? Parce que nous souhaitons que l’Université du Royaume soit un événement répondant aux besoins des citoyens, et dont les gens de l’Est soient fiers.”

Pour ce faire, j’ai créé un sondage afin de récolter les opinions au sujet de ce qu’est l’EKU et ce qu’elle devrait représenter pour les membres de la population.

Les réponses au sondage seront acceptées jusqu’au premier mars 2018.

Cliquez ici pour aller au sondage

En service,
Dame Serafina Della Torre

 

Arts & Sciences Research Paper #22: Recreating an Illuminated Persian Manuscript Page

16 Tuesday Jan 2018

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Our twenty-second A&S Research Paper comes to us from Lady Onóra ingheainn Uí Rauirc of the Barony of An Dubhaigeainn. She takes us through her process of recreating a manuscript page in the Persian style, and shows us some fascinating things in the process. (Prospective future contributors, please check out our original Call for Papers.)

Recreating an Illuminated Persian Manuscript Page

Detail view of final painting. (Photo courtesy of Lady Onóra.)

Detail view of final painting. (Photo courtesy of Lady Onóra.)

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