Involves recreating items historically made prior to 1600 AD.
Hey all! Some of you have asked why I write so many detailed posts about the SCA and all things artsy. The answer is pretty simple! As I see it, a Laurel in the SCA, has four key responsibilities that guide my involvement: Championing the Arts and Sciences – I love being a proponent of…
Hey, friends! I wanted to share a little triumph with you all. As you know from last Wednesday’s post, I’ve challenged myself to do something A&S every week. This week, I decided to revisit an old skill—wirework. This picture shows my accomplishment. It does not look like a big win, but let me tell you…
Hey there, fellow historical art enthusiasts! If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to become a Laurel in the SCA, you’re in for a treat. Let’s dive into the world of artistry, creativity, and what it means to achieve this prestigious title. Creating Art: The Core of the Laurel PathTo become a Laurel, you have…
Greetings, fellow SCAdians and other time travelers! I had the pleasure of capturing some fascinating fashion photos at the Summer 2024 Kingdom of Calontir’s coronation of Their Majesties Robert and Magge Magnus. It was an amazing day, and I found unexpected delight in chatting with folks about their garb. Most people were thrilled that I…
Saturday was Barony’s Arts and Sciences Championship Revel. A mini event to drive away the winter blues and find the next Lonely Tower cardinal crafter.Here’s the highlights.
On August 24th the Barony of Mag Mor, Lonely Tower’s nearest and dearest cousins, held their annual Cattle Raids event. It included so many activities. Camping, archery, arts & sciences competition, artisan show-and-tell and martial arts. I always see it as a photo op safari. I usually spend the day scoping out views to snap both on the field and indoors. This time was not different.
Arts and Sciences in the Society for Creative Anachronism explained.
Potluck delight Each winter the Lonely Tower holds a cold weather indoor revel to find the Baronial Arts and Science’s Champion. To shake our revels up a bit the HL Cristina la Ambeler – organizer and current A&S Champion – gave it an Alice In Wonderland theme too. She asked you to reflect the theme through your period attire or…
Link Let’s pretend for a moment. Pretend this is a lovingly-made very-first attempt of someone entering a Kingdom Arts and Sciences novice competition. How would you judge it? What would you recommend the entrant do for their next creative steps? How would you inspire their creative passion and persistence? In Calontir the premier novice competition…
Medieval art involved not creative freedom but subjection to rules. Some time after classical antiquity all period creations were done for God’s glory. If that’s the case how does art relate to you and me in the Society for Creative Anachronism? Especially since the organization is apolitical and nonreligious. Why is Art important in the…
2016 Queen’s Prize Tournament I’m bummed. Calontir’s Queen’s Prize Tournament is just around the corner, a month away, on September 15th. And I won’t be able to go. Queen’s Prize is Calontir’s Medieval arts and crafts treasure. An event you don’t want to miss even if you aren’t entering. A competition that’s inspiring for us all,…
Calontir’s 2018 Summer Coronation is just around the corner. I truly hope you can come. It will be a grand time. Not only for the court’s pomp but because this one’s also a camping event. Camping coronations give you more time. More time to talk to friends, attend meetings, enjoy bardic presentations, eat the feast and take…
Arts and Sciences in the Kingdom of Calontir are a big deal. Those hand-done crafts create our medieval ambiance. So you’ll often find us working on a handmade project, even at events. Events in the Kingdom and in our Barony encourage your participation in competitions. Last Sunday the Barony of the Lonely Tower held their annual Arts…
My SCA Selfie The Barony of the Lonely Tower held their Arts and Sciences Championship Revel last Sunday. My favorite local event, designed to select the person who represents those activities to the Kingdom for the coming year. It was held in the Hillcrest Mable Rose adult daycare facility, unused by them on Sundays. A…
In Chinese philosophy, yin and yang describe how complementary, connected, separate influences compel and connect. I know many such twosomes that exist. Fire and water, expansion and contraction to name two. The SCA has its own. Current creation methods and historic recreation efforts. As a scribal production Laurel, I am drawn to Medieval illuminated manuscript techniques and…
In the SCA we devote hours to award creation and giving. Whether entry level or the highest awards , from start to finish, their total creativity hours are in the thousands for each six-month reign. With all that consumed time, what’s their purpose? Their obvious purpose is to acknowledge the recipient’s accomplished efforts. Whether novice or peer,…
The Barony of the Lonely Tower held their annual Arts and Sciences Championship competition and revel yesterday. These pictures highlight the painting, socializing, court and dining. Lady Aleit de la Thomme won the honor to be Barony’s Arts and Sciences Champion for the coming year. Her entry was three sleeves and the documentation that illustrates the way…