Hello Friends,
During the February Shire meeting, I let everyone know that I work every other weekend and, much of the time, my weekend to work falls on the third weekend of the month (which is our typical meeting weekend).
So, our meeting date may need to change.
Please participate in this survey to help us determine when it would be most convenient for people to attend future meetings. (Answer Survey)
We will continue to alternate the meeting location each month (between north and south sites).
Yours in Service,
Aoife
Shire Seneschal 2020-2021
Feb. 16 Shire Meeting VOTING
EVERYONE is welcome. Dress is modern (no garb please).
WHERE / WHEN
Iron Hill Museum, 1355 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE 19702 (1:00-2:00 PM)
VOTING FOR OFFICERS
Pursuant to our Bylaws, a vote will be taken at this meeting to fill the offices of Seneschal, Chatelaine, and Minister of Arts & Sciences for the 2020-2021 term.
CAN’T MAKE THE MEETING IN PERSON?
Submit your vote by Absentee Ballot before the meeting starts.
POTLUCK SOCIAL (at 12-Noon)
Ellie says we have the space for the day so, how’s about a POTLUCK at 12p at Iron Hill Museum? Bring whatever is easy and tasty! Want to grab a veggie platter at the grocery store? Sure! Bagels and cream cheese? We’ll eat ’em! Maybe a crockpot of something yummy? Whatever floats your boat.
Please comment on the Shire Facebook event thread if you’d like to bring something, what you’re bringing. There are no stoves/ovens, but there are plenty of outlets for crockpots. Drinks are welcome too! (We’re good on plates and flatware, thank you!)
QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal (Thorson) by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or text to (302) 722-5982.
2020-21 Officer Candidates
Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, Letters of Intent for the offices of Seneschal, Chatelaine, Minister of A&S, Chronicler and Captain of the Archers for the 2020-2021 terms were accepted up to the January business meeting and are now closed.
Candidates for office include:
- Seneschal: Lady Aoife inghean Donnchaidh
- Chatelaine: Lady Laurena Mouchot offers to continue to hold the position; however, is looking for someone to assume the role.
- Minister of A&S: Lady Iriniia Mieszkowna
- Chronicler: A vote of the members in January, 2020 suspended this office.
- Captain of the Archers: A vote of the members in January, 2020 suspended this office.
Officer elections will occur during the February business meeting via closed ballot. The winner will be that candidate who receives a simple majority of the votes cast. Should the Populace vote to reject all of the candidates for a position, and that position is required by East Kingdom Law or Corpora, the process of holding a new election will begin immediately. In the interim, the Seneschal will make provisions for the performance of any duties of the office required.
Feb. 4 A&S Neckline Options & Garb Show & Tell
Greetings! Join us for this monthly, informal gathering where we work on A & S projects together. Come with your own project or learn something new! Dress is modern.
WHEN
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
WHERE
The home of Baroness Hedewigis, 1604 Old Wilmington Road, Hockessin, DE 19707.
NECKLINE OPTIONS FOR BASIC T-TUNICS
The neckline is the top edge of a garment that surrounds the neck. The neckline is primarily a style line, but it can also be a boundary for shaping (i.e. cowls, darts, pleats, similar to the waistline).
Come, learn about Neckline Options for the basic t-tunic!
GARB SHOW & TELL
Assorted pieces of garb will be displayed and discussed. See and learn how folks developed and constructed their garb. Bring your favorite piece for an opportunity to show and discuss it. Come, be inspired!
JOIN US
Hope to see you there starting the new year learning something new!
EVERY MONTH
Baroness Hedewigis hosts an A&S Night on the first Tuesday of every month starting at 7:00 pm. Contact Baroness Hedewigis 302-239-9787 if you have trouble getting to her home, which is a modified red barn. Carpooling to the site is highly encouraged.
Jan. 19 Shire Meeting
EVERYONE is welcome to attend and participate! Dress is modern (no garb please).
WHEN
Sunday, January 19, 2020, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
WHERE
Kent County Public Library, 497 S. Red Haven Lane, Dover, DE 19901
CALL FOR OFFICER CANDIDATES
Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, the offices of Seneschal, Chatelaine, Minster of A&S, Chronicler and Captain of the Archers for the 2020-2021 terms are open.
- Letters of intent must be received by the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the January business meeting. Letters of intent should include: member’s modern name; SCA name, if applicable; membership number and expiration date and a few lines describing the request.
- For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws, which can be found on the Shire website.
SOCIAL (food before)
We may gather to socialize over food before the meeting. Our Shire Facebook page is the best resource for up-to-the-minute information.
CAN’T MAKE IT IN PERSON?
Join online via Google Meet (check the Shire Facebook event page for the link).
MEETING NOTES
Located on the Caer Adamant website under The Shire tab, Shire Business.
QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal (Thorson) by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or text to (302) 722-5982.
Jan. 7 A&S Basic Weave Structures & Drop Spinning
Greetings! Join us for this monthly, informal gathering where we work on A & S projects together. Come with your own project or learn something new! Dress is modern.
WHEN
Tuesday, January 7, 2020 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
WHERE
The home of Baroness Hedewigis, 1604 Old Wilmington Road, Hockessin, DE 19707.
BASIC WEAVE STRUCTURES
Mistress Hedewigis will be teaching basic weave structures. Weave structure is the design by which fabric is produced. The great variety of weaves found in the textiles of today are modifications of a few fundamental weaves invented in the earliest times. Basic weaves include plain, twill, and satin.
DROP SPINNING
Dona Engracia will be teaching drop spinning. The drop spindle is one of the oldest methods for spinning fibers into yarn or thread.
JOIN US!
Hope to see you there starting the new year learning something new!
EVERY MONTH
Baroness Hedewigis hosts an A&S Night on the first Tuesday of every month starting at 7:00 pm. Contact Baroness Hedewigis 302-239-9787 if you have trouble getting to her home, which is a modified red barn. Carpooling to the site is highly encouraged.
Dec. 21 Yule in the Shire
It’s the joyous time of year when we come together to celebrate the ending of the old and the beginning of the new. Join the Shire of Caer Adamant at the beautiful and evocative Greenbank Mills (Wilmington, Delaware) for good cheer, a bite to eat, and maybe a few other little traditions of the seasons. Since this falls on the actual Winter Solstice (11:19 pm in our hemisphere) we will try to have some traditional celebrations such as a bonfire and other outdoor activities, weather permitting.
If you wish to help decorate the Mill or want to help with things to do during the evening, please send Lady Dionise O’Towie (Denise Setchko) an IM to volunteer or with ideas.
WHEN
Saturday, December 21, 2019 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Event Schedule:
5:00 pm Doors Open
5:30 pm Shire Business Meeting & Cocktail Hour (all are welcomed to attend)
6:30 pm Potluck Feast, Games, Storytelling and more
9:30 pm Clean up
If you are still there at 9:30 pm, that means you are staying to help clean up.
Thank You!
WHERE
Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm, 500 Greenbank Road, Wilmington, DE 19808.
NOTE: The small parking lot directly in front of the Mill is reserved to accommodate those with accessibility/mobility needs. Those who do not require accessibility/mobility accommodation are asked to park in the lot next door. We will have folks on site to guide you.
POTLUCK FEAST
Please contribute to the potluck feast and bring your own beverage (and some to share if you are so inclined!) Also, bring your own feast gear and drinking vessels.
- Yes, there are outlets for crock-pots.
- No, there is no kitchen, oven, stove or refrigerator. Plan accordingly.
- Please bring serving spoons, carving knives and so on (labeled with your name)
- Please list all ingredients so those with dietary restrictions can be aware.
Potluck signup here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040d48a8ae2fa4f85-shire
- Meat/primary dishes (4 needed)
- Side dishes: veggies and others (9 needed)
- Desserts: nom, nom, nom (5 needed)
- Non-alcoholic Beverages: includes water (2 needed)
- Other Food Stuff: tidbits, crudités, etc. that don’t fill other categories (10 needed)
REGISTRATION FEE
There is no charge for this event, but please bring a dish to share.
Dec. 3 A&S Viking Whipcord & Illuminated Bookmarks
Greetings! Join us for this monthly, informal gathering where we work on A & S projects together. Come with your own project or learn something new! Dress is modern.
WHEN
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
WHERE
The home of Baroness Hedewigis, 1604 Old Wilmington Road, Hockessin, DE 19707.
VIKING WHIPCORD
Baroness Hedewigis will teach us how to make Viking Whipcord (with the Bobbins we made last month… or bring your own bobbins).
Viking whipcording is fun, fast, and easy way of braiding to make big, strong and decorative cords. The Vikings use heavy bobbins to control the ends of the thread, which are attached overhead firmly; and the bobbins are then manipulated to form the cord while the weight of the bobbins controls the threads and keeps tension.
ILLUMINATED BOOKMARKS
Lady Mari will be teach us how to illuminate a bookmark. An illuminated manuscript is a manuscript in which the text is supplemented with decoration including initials, borders, marginalia, and miniature illustrations. Rather than an entire manuscript, we’ll illuminate a smaller piece, a bookmark!
Hope to see you all there!
EVERY MONTH
Baroness Hedewigis hosts an A&S Night on the first Tuesday of every month starting at 7:00 pm. Contact Baroness Hedewigis 302-239-9787 if you have trouble getting to her home, which is a modified red barn. Carpooling to the site is highly encouraged.
Nov. 24 A&S South – Queen’s Gown Work Shop (The Project Board)
Greetings! Join us for this monthly, informal gathering where we work on A & S projects together. Come with your own project or learn something new! Dress is modern.
WHEN
Sunday, November 24, 2019 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
WHERE
The home of Lady Laurena Mouchot, 204 Autumn Terrace, Magnolia, DE 19962. There are dogs and cats in our home, so do the needful before arriving. Plenty of free, on-street parking available. If you need help with directions, text Lady Laurena (Lorraine Padgett) at (302) 399-7183.
QUEEN’S GOWN
We have been given the opportunity to create an outfit for the Queen to wear at Queen’s Bardic Championship on February 22. Let’s showcase all the amazing work people in the Shire do and make the project a collaborative effort (a bit of inspiration shown here).
I would like to try to get everyone hands on it no matter how new they are.
If your art is something that you might not immediately associate with making a dress, like glass making, metal work, wood carving, or scribal… I have ideas on ways to incorporate these types of things into the overall project.
So, come on out!
Nov. 17th Shire Meeting
EVERYONE is welcome to attend and participate! Dress is modern (no garb please).
WHEN
Sunday, November 17, 2019, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
WHERE
Route 9 Library & Innovation Center, 3022 New Castle Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720
CALL FOR EVEN-YEAR OFFICE CANDIDATES
Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, the offices of Seneschal, Chatelaine, Minister of A&S and Chronicler for the 2020-2021 terms are open.
- Letters of intent must be received by the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the January business meeting. Letters of intent should include: member’s modern name; SCA name, if applicable; membership number and expiration date and a few lines describing the request.
- For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws, which can be found on the Shire website.
SOCIAL (lunch before)
We may gather to socialize over food before the meeting. Our Shire Facebook page is the best resource for up-to-the-minute information.
CAN’T MAKE IT IN PERSON?
Join online via Google Meet (check the Shire Facebook event page for the link).
MEETING NOTES
Located on the Caer Adamant website under The Shire tab, Shire Business.
QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal (Thorson) by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or text to (302) 722-5982.
Nov. 5 A&S Viking Whipcord Bobbins
Greetings! Join us for this monthly, informal gathering where we work on A & S projects together. Come with your own project or learn something new! Dress is modern.
WHEN
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
WHERE
The home of Baroness Hedewigis, 1604 Old Wilmington Road, Hockessin, DE 19707.
WHIPCORD BOBBINS
Baroness Hedewigis will teach us how to make Viking Whipcord Bobbins.
Viking whipcording (or interlocking, slyngyng, or even spoon tossing) is fun, fast, and easy way of braiding cords to make big, strong and more decorative cords. The Vikings use heavy bobbins to control the ends of the thread. The beginning of the cord is attached overhead firmly and the bobbins are manipulated to form the cord while the weight of the bobbins controls the threads and keeps tension.
COST
There is a cost for this class of around $12. If you don’t wish to take part in the class you are welcome to bring a project of your own to work on while you’re there.
EVERY MONTH
Baroness Hedewigis hosts an A&S Night on the first Tuesday of every month starting at 7:00 pm. Contact Baroness Hedewigis 302-239-9787 if you have trouble getting to her home, which is a modified red barn. Carpooling to the site is highly encouraged.
Nov. 2 What to do with your Herbs
WHEN
Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm.
WHERE
The home of Debbie Bishop, 17468 Oakridge Drive, Milford, DE 19963.
POTLUCK DINNER (5:00 pm)
There will be a potluck dinner, so please bring a dish to share if you can. Debbie will be providing a roasted chicken and pita bread; and Neal is bringing green beans. If you are planning to participate in the dinner, please let us know on our Shire Facebook event page.
HERB CLASS (6:00 pm)
We will learn how to make herbal remedies. This will be a hands-on, make and take type class where the participants will make and take home an infused oil and an herbal tincture.
The infused oil will be with plantain and the tincture will be a “Sleepy-Time” type with a Valerian Root base. Handouts will be available.
Oct. 20th Shire Meeting
EVERYONE is welcome to attend and participate! Dress is modern (no garb please).
WHEN
Sunday, October 20, 2019, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
WHERE
Dover Public Library, 35 E Loockerman St., Dover, DE 19901-7327
SOCIAL (before)
Join those who are planning to gather for the buffet lunch at 11:30 at Flavor of India (http://www.flavorofindiade.com/) to socialize over food. The plan is to leave the restaurant by 12:45 to be at the 1:00 meeting at the library on time. Contact Ellie Wood to say you’ll be there so we can reserve seating at the restaurant. Our Shire Facebook page is the best resource for up-to-the-minute information.
CAN’T MAKE IT IN PERSON?
Join online via Google Meet (check our Shire Facebook page for the event link)
MEETING NOTES
Find all of them on Caer Adamant/Shire Business.
QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal (Thorson) by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or text to (302) 722-5982.
Oct 26 Winter Nights & Bardic Banshee
WINTER NIGHTS
A winter’s night is made better by entertaining each other! Please join us for Winter Nights, where performers (storytellers, poets, singers, instrumentalists, dancers, etc.) will perform and set performance challenges for each other. Performers are encouraged to evoke the time and place where their story is told; and new performers are encouraged to participate. All are welcome!
Audience members are highly encouraged to attend! Hosted by the East Kingdom College of Performers. Visit the event on the East Kingdom calendar for performance and other information.
BARDIC BANSHEE
Join the Shire of Caer Adamant for an evening meal around the fire singing songs with the banshee. Please keep your bardic contributions family friendly as we will have youth in attendance.
PUMPKIN CARVING!
Also planned is pumpkin carving! Bring a pumpkin and some carving tools; and, if possible, some method of cooking the seeds over the fire?
WHEN
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Event Schedule (subject to change based on the number of participants):
10:00 am Site opens
11:00 am Round 1 Winter Nights
1:00 pm Dayboard (lunch)
2:00 pm Round 2 Winter Nights
4:00 pm Round 3 Winter Nights
6:00 pm Potluck Feast (dinner)
7:00 pm Bardic Banshee
10:00 pm Site Closes
WHERE
Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm, 500 Greenbank Road, Wilmington, DE 19808.
NOTE: The small parking lot directly in front of the Mill is reserved to accommodate those with accessibility/mobility needs. Those who do not require accessibility/mobility accommodation are asked to park in the lot next door. We will have folks on site to guide you.
Things to bring:
-Your seat (a chair)
-Snacks, drinks and feast gear (plate, cup and utensils)
-Potluck Feast contribution (and ingredient list)
FOOD
- A DAYBOARD lunch is being coordinated by Lord Martyn de Halliwell, who can be reached at 181171@members.eastkingdom.org for assistance with dietary concerns.
- A POTLUCK FEAST is planned. If you’re coming from afar and are unable to bring a contribution, monetary donations to order take out or delivery are welcome.
REGISTRATION FEE
This is a Donation Only Event.
Troll/gate will have the SCA Harassment Policy posting and participation Waivers on hand as well as a Donation Box.
EVENT LISTING ON EK WEBSITE
https://eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3491
Oct. 1 A&S Beginning Lucet
Greetings! Join us for this monthly, informal gathering where we work on A & S projects together. Come with your own project or learn something new! Dress is modern.
WHEN
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
WHERE
The home of Baroness Hedewigis, 1604 Old Wilmington Road, Hockessin, DE 19707.
BEGINNING LUCET
Lady Kateline Hicch will teach beginning lucet.
A lucet is a horn shaped, handheld tool, often made of wood, which is believed to date back to the Viking and Medieval periods. Lucets were in common use throughout Europe until the 16th century. A cord made by lucet is exceptionally strong and slightly springy. It can be useful in period garb, for use as the lacing of a bodice, for example.
Lady Kateline will have two types of lucets with her for class as well as some embroidery thread and yarn to use while learning. If you would like to bring your own lucet and supplies, please do. There is no charge for this class; however, a lucet can be purchased for $5.
EVERY MONTH|
Baroness Hedewigis hosts an A&S Night on the first Tuesday of every month starting at 7:00 pm. Contact Baroness Hedewigis 302-239-9787 if you have trouble getting to her home, which is a modified red barn. Carpooling to the site is highly encouraged.