East Kingdom Gazette

Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA

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A&S Research Paper #1. ‘A smoke of cameryke, wrought with blake worke’: An overview of monochromatic embroidery in Early Modern England during the reign of Elizabeth I

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Greetings, and welcome to the East Kingdom Gazette’s new feature: A&S Research Papers! Our first article comes to us from Mistress Amy Webbe, of the Shire of Barren Sands, who is presenting her article on monochromatic embroidery. The paper was presented initially to the East Kingdom Embroiderer’s Guild, the Keepers of Athena’s Thimble. Thank you, Mistress …

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Event Profile: Artisan's Village

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This past weekend the shire of Hartshorn-dale hosted its first Artisans’ Village, a weekend long camping event dedicated to showcasing, promoting, and supporting the arts and sciences of our fair kingdom. The site was split into different artists areas, with similar arts located together. There were areas for glass bead making, metalworking (including blacksmithing and …

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New Gazette Feature – Call for Arts and Sciences Papers! / Nouveautés dans la Gazette : Demande de documents ayant comme sujet les Arts et Sciences!

by East Kingdom Gazette

En français Greetings! Have you just finished some fascinating original research? Can you tell us about a day in the life of your persona? Do you have a fabulous method of producing something in a medieval style? The East Kingdom is rich in artisans and scientists, and the East Kingdom Gazette is beginning a pilot …

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Presentation of the Mortuary Roll

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The following article was graciously written by Lord Gundormr Dengir. At their decoronation, we presented Edward (III) and Thyra (II) with a scroll, commemorating their reign and bemoaning its end, however timely.  As described in a previous article, this was done in the form of a Mortuary Roll.  These were sent upon the death of an …

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Fencers: Important Announcement Regarding Pennsic / Escrimeurs : Annonce importante pour Pennsic

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En français Greetings Rapier Combatants of the East!    There was some misunderstanding with the Battlefield scheduling for this year’s Pennsic War, and if you have submitted a class or tournament, you should resubmit it immediately!  We greatly apologize for the difficulties, but they are, apparently unavoidable.  You have through this Saturday (May 9th) to …

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Pennsic Teacher Registration Deadline Fast Approaching

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Have you always wanted to teach at Pennsic? Are you a veteran teacher, but find yourself procrastinating this year? Don’t delay! While classes will be accepted right through Pennsic, the deadline to have your class appear in the Pennsic site book is May 1.   It’s a very easy process to sign up. A link …

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St. Eligius A&S Competiton and Faire 2014

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  The Barony of Dragonship Haven celebrated St. Eligius Arts and Sciences competition Saturday November 15th, as well as tourneys for rattan and rapier to select Baronial Champions. The main A&S competition was an unusual design and involved entrants judging other entrants of similar experience level. Advisers discussed considerations for judging with each group and …

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