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Judging A&S
I have done just a smattering of judging. The current three A&S Champions (including me) chose winners informally at Yule. I sat in on judge deliberations at Kingdom A&S. I judged, using formal sheets, at both Stromgard’s and Dragon’s Mist Championship. … Continue reading
SCA bling, Roman-style
In our kingdom, An Tir, we have lots of Norse / Viking personas, who love to hang their awards and momentos on necklaces… usually lots of them! While it’s fun to be able to “read their resume” at a glance, I … Continue reading
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Kingdom A&S
Last weekend was An Tir’s Arts & Sciences and Bardic Championship. My dear friend Eulalia took 2nd place in the overall, triple-entry competition. See her blog for the documentation on medieval pies, women’s work in York, and scribal illumination. I … Continue reading
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Writing Documentation
In a previous post, I addressed some research techniques and questions to ask while researching. Today, I want to talk about writing up what you found. I strongly recommend you use an outline. That’s the best way to ensure that … Continue reading
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Three Competition Experiences in 2014
I’ve been asked to write up my experience competing in the Three Mountains A&S Championship. I figured I might as well cover three events that were important to me. 1) Kingdom A&S: I went to this as a wide-eyed gawker. … Continue reading
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Heraldry ornament
For Yule this year we’ve been asked to make ornaments of our heraldry to decorate the tree. This is my quick-&-dirty attempt the night before. It’s painted linen. Romans didn’t use heraldry in the SCA/ Medieval sense, so I … Continue reading
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Stone “charm” bracelet
The original: “Roman gold and hardstone amuletic bracelet. Eastern Empire, circa 1st-3rd Century A.D. – The gold bracelet in the form of a bangle, oval in section, each end wound spirally along the hoop, with seven amulets or beads, including … Continue reading
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Tagged bangle, bracelet, jewelry amulet luck, roman, stone
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Survey results! A Directory! Classes coming!
Here are the survey results in their entirety: A&S Survey 11.21.14COM Thank you to everyone who contributed! I saw a lot of repeating themes. 1) Many people feel they don’t know how to do research and documentation. I will actively increase the … Continue reading
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The 2014 Tri-Barony Yule (Yulenage a’ Trois), Saturday, Dec 13th
For those new to the SCA, let me explain. Three local areas (baronies) are getting together for one big party. We have LOTS going on at this event – food, fighting, arts & sciences, court, kid’s activities, brewing competition, dancing … Continue reading
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Basic Research
The handout for my Beginning Research class is here. No matter if you want enter an Arts & Sciences competition, or just up your game, you have to begin with documentation. First – Remember that ideally we are doing research (investigative … Continue reading
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