Coronation Arts and Sciences Display

This display will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Society with the diverse arts of our Kingdom. Take advantage of showing the Populace your new crafts and new interests. Keep alive the thirst for knowledge and crafts of the middle ages. More information on the A&S 50 project can be found here: http://artsandsciences50.org Bring the new things you've started or completed. Show the East Kingdom that you are not just a one way medievalist. Download the display form here and bring it with you on Coronation Day. If there are any questions or you'd like to let her know that you're bringing something please e mail Erlan Nordenskald at eku@eastkingdom.org. This is an open display so feel free to bring anything. You will be asked to fill out a form however. We will be asking the Queen to visit this display and choose her favorite!

A & S Competition

For those who wish to demonstrate their prowess at the gentler arts and sciences, we will be holding an Arts and Sciences Competition. Our theme, as befits the day, is "royalty" however all entries are welcome. Entries will be judged on the basis of workmanship, authenticity, documentation, and creativity. In addition to the highest scoring entries, a prize will also be given to the piece which most creatively fits our regal theme. There will also be a populous choice and other prizes. Contact Lady Briony of Chatham for details brionyodee@optonline.net

Competition Details

Golden Thread Competition

The Golden Thread is a real time A&S competition for those who engage in the needle arts. Participants will be given four hours in which to complete a project. You should bring your own materials and supplies, however, some basic supplies will be available on the day. You may enter at the Novice, Craftsman, or Master levels. (These are not the Athena's Thimble rankings). A Novice has basic skills and has never competed in an A&S needlework competition; a Craftsman has some skill and understanding of period needlework; a Master has extensive skills and period needlework knowledge.

Pre-registration, including your skill level, is desirable but not essential. You must bring your own stitching supplies. The stipulated designs are approximately 4x6, so plan your fabric accordingly. Your project need not be completely finished before judging. Documentation is not required but will be worth bonus points. It should cover material choice and stitches chosen. Documentation should fit on a 3x5 card. Please, no small children or music players without a headset.

Judging: In addition to the judges' awards in the three skill categories, there will be a Populace choice award. Tokens will be available for Populace Choice voting (and participants may vote).

Contact Information:

Johanna Le Mercer
joanne@jafath.com.(preferred)
845-565-5922 (leave a message)

Golden Quill Competition

The Golden Quill is a real time A&S competition to create a scroll from scratch in four hours. No reference materials will be allowed in the competition, and it will require the entrant to produce an item which is true to the time period which one wishes to emulate. You must use the supplied paper; basic calligraphy and illumination supplies will be available, but entrants are encouraged to bring their own materials. You may enter at the Novice, Journeyman, or Master levels. A Novice has not received a High Order of Merit for any art form; a Journeyman has received a High Order of Merit for Calligraphy and Illumination. (If you have received a High Order of Merit for another art form, you have a choice of Novice or Journeyman). A Master is a Laurel in Calligraphy and Illumination. (If you are a Laurel in another art form, you have a choice of all three levels). Pre-registration, including your skill level, is desirable but not essential.

You must bring your own supplies. We will provide paper, which you must use. Some emergency supplies will be available, (such as pencils and paint) but they may not reach your own quality standards. You will have four hours in which to create your entry. Your project need not be completely finished before judging. Documentation is not required but will be worth bonus points. No reference materials will be allowed in the work area. Please, no small children or music players without a headset.

Judging: In addition to the judges' awards in the three skill categories, there will be a Populace choice award. Tokens will be available for Populace Choice voting (and participants may vote).

Contact Information:

Johanna Le Mercer
joanne@jafath.com.(preferred)
845-565-5922 (leave a message)