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Announcing our first A&S Night in Dover!!

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This Thursday (1/23/25) from 6pm to 8pm, join me to jumpstart our themed A&S for the southern region of the Shire (of course, northerners are welcome too! 😆)

We will be doing KNOT MAKING for January. This is a make and take session! First a little history, then some instruction, then some practical hands on knots. Kits to be provided. You might leave with a necklace or be on the way to a cool new project!

What’s the theme you ask?
We are going back to basics with the thing that is the foundation of many different types of arts: THREAD. So let’s dive deep into all things string, rope, cord, floss, fiber, yarn, filament, and twine! If you have a related or adjacent topic you are willing to teach, let me know!

Important info: see the Shire Calendar for the address. Please be aware that there are cats here. It’s okay to park in the driveway. Please plan to arrive and leave promptly 6pm to 8pm. My house is not young child-friendly, sorry. You can reach me via Messenger Chat and I will gladly share my contact information that way, but not posting it for bots and weirdos!

Questions?
Send me, Lady Dionise O’Towie A&S Minister (South), an email.

Jan. 12 Shire Meeting & Call for Candidates

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GREETINGS POPULACE,
Join in the Monthly Shire business meeting.  Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.  Connect with friends, learn what is going on, what is being planned and join in the discussions.  Dress is modern (no garb).

WHEN
Sunday, January 12, 2025
11:00 AM Business Meeting

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Call for Officer Candidates
Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, nominations for the offices for the 2025-2026 term are open for Exchequer, Herald, Knight Marshal, and Webminister.

Letters of intent must be submitted by the candidate to the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the January business meeting (submit with an email).  The letter will include the member’s modern name, SCA name (if applicable), membership number and expiration date, and a few lines describing the request. Candidates for each office will be announced at the January business meeting, as well as on the website. For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws.

WHERE
Virtual only
Please MUTE yourself / your audio when not speaking
Video link: meet.google.com/hwz-schu-qwz
Or dial:  (â€ȘUS) )â€Ș+1 601-803-2314 | PIN: â€Ș513 700 595#

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot.

Jan. 8 A&S Social (Newark, DE)

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HERBAL MEDICINE

This will be a make and take class with Lord Malcolm teaching us how to transform herbs and solvents into properly prepared salves and tinctures.  We’ll make a batch of healing salve during class and each participant will take some home. Bring a friend!

WHEN
Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

WHERE
Home of Minister of A&S, Simona della Luna, 613 Timber Wood Blvd., Newark, DE 19702.  There is a cat (in case of allergies) and a few steps to enter the house.

HAVE QUESTIONS or WANT TO HOST or TEACH?
Contact Simona della Luna, our Minister of Arts & Sciences

Dec. 8 Shire Mtg & Call for Candidates

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    GREETINGS POPULACE,
    Join in the Monthly Shire business meeting.  Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.  Connect with friends, learn what is going on, what is being planned and join in the discussions.  Dress is modern (no garb).

    WHEN
    Sunday, December 8, 2024
    11:00 AM Monthly Business Meeting

    William Morris letter M

    Call for Officer Candidates
    Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, nominations for the offices for the 2025-2026 term are open for Exchequer, Herald, Knight Marshal, and Webminister.

    Letters of intent must be submitted by the candidate to the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the January business meeting (submit with an email).  The letter will include the member’s modern name, SCA name (if applicable), membership number and expiration date, and a few lines describing the request. Candidates for each office will be announced at the January business meeting, as well as on the website. For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws.

    WHERE
    Virtual only. This meeting has closed.

    QUESTIONS
    Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot.

    Dec. 4 A&S Social (Newark, DE)

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    Image shows engraving by Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473-1531), a German painter and designer of woodcuts, of a European, probably German, medieval workshop / mint.

    TAVERN GAMES & SNACKS
    Come out and learn the rules and a bit of history for several period table games and have something fun to share with your friends and family over the holidays! 

    We will be using instructions from TheRavensTable.org for Alquerque, GlĂŒckshaus, and others. Feel free to look them up if you want to learn ahead of the social.  I’ll also be making some period food. Feel free to bring your own culinary experiments to share if you’d like.

    Bring a friend!

    WHEN
    Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

    WHERE
    Home of Minister of A&S, Simona della Luna, Newark, DE 19702.  There is a cat (in case of allergies) and a few steps to enter the house.

    HAVE QUESTIONS or WANT TO HOST or TEACH?
    Contact Simona della Luna, our Minister of Arts & Sciences

    Nov. 10 Shire Mtg & Call for Candidates

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    Join in the Monthly Shire business meeting.  Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.  Connect with friends, learn what is going on, what is being planned and join in the discussions.  Dress is modern (no garb).

    WHEN
    Sunday, November 10, 2024
    11:00 AM Monthly Business Meeting

    William Morris letter M

    Call for Officer Candidates
    Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, nominations for the offices for the 2025-2026 term are open for Exchequer, Herald, Knight Marshal, and Webminister.

    Letters of intent must be submitted by the candidate to the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the January business meeting (submit with an email).  The letter will include the member’s modern name, SCA name (if applicable), membership number and expiration date, and a few lines describing the request. Candidates for each office will be announced at the January business meeting, as well as on the website. For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws.

    WHERE
    Virtual Only. The meeting has closed.

    QUESTIONS
    Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot.

    Oct. 2 A&S Social (Newark, DE)

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    LATE PERIOD MUSIC!
    Lovely gentles! Strummer will be teaching a class at A&S Night on late period music. Learn about and listen to several styles of music and the instruments they were played on. (She’ll bring her lute for show & tell!) We will also discuss easy ways to begin playing/singing period music at home on modern instruments.

    If you’ve ever wanted to be the bard, but have been intimidated by the sheer mass of musical know-how, this class is a great way to get your feet wet. If you already have experience as a period musician, please come and bring your instrument for music-making! 

    Share the event and bring a friend!

    WHEN
    Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

    WHERE
    Home of Minister of A&S, Simona della Luna, Newark, DE 19702.  There is a cat (in case of allergies) and a few steps to enter the house.

    HAVE QUESTIONS or WANT TO HOST or TEACH
    Contact Simona della Luna, our Minister of Arts & Sciences

    Oct. 20 Shire Mtg & Halloween Themed Social (Smyrna, DE)

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    WHEN
    Sunday, October 20, 2024
    11:00-12:00 BUSINESS MEETING
    1:00-4:00 POTLUCK SOCIAL

    DETAILS
    Meetings make the magic happen! Please, come make magic with us.

    Join us for a HALLOWEEN THEMED POTLUCK SOCIAL.  After our 11:00 AM business meeting, we will enjoy a potluck picnic lunch, with medieval games for both kids and adults and a “sheep hunt” for the little ones. With so many talented folks in our Society, it’s no surprise to us that we love a good costume! Show us your favorite spooky SCA look!

    The Shire will be providing hamburgers and hotdogs. Please bring a side dish to share for the potluck (along with an ingredient list for those that need to know).  Send a note to our Seneschal (or comment on the Facebook event post) about the food you are bringing to aid in coordination.

    See you there!

    WHERE
    IN PERSON
    Smyrna Rest Area, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977 (look for us under a pavilion)

    QUESTIONS
    Potluck Social,     contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot
    Fighter Practice, contact Knight Marshal Malcolm MacLeod

    Sept. 4 A&S Social (Newark, DE)

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    Image shows engraving by Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473-1531), a German painter and designer of woodcuts, of a European, probably German, medieval workshop / mint.

    Heraldic display!
    Bright banners, decorated shields, and color-coded allies are a key part of our game. Learn all about ways to incorporate heraldic display into your SCA kit. We will cover general concepts and principles as well as specific techniques for making garden-flag sized tent labels, and for appliqué.

    WHEN
    Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

    WHERE
    Home of Minister of A&S, Simona della Luna, Newark, DE 19702.  There is a cat (in case of allergies) and a few steps to enter the house.

    HAVE QUESTIONS or WANT TO HOST or TEACH?
    Contact Simona della Luna, our Minister of Arts & Sciences

    Sept. 15 Shire Mtg. (Smyrna, DE)

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    GREETINGS POPULACE,
    Meetings aren’t just boring stuff, it’s how the magic happens! Please, come, let’s make magic together!

    WHEN
    Sunday, September 15, 2024, 11:00 AM

    WHERE
    IN PERSON
    Smyrna Rest Area, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977 (look for us under a pavilion)

    VIRTUAL
    This meeting has closed.

    William Morris letter M

    Event Proposals
    If you want to learn how to run an SCA event or want to be part of one someone else is running, come to a meeting and bring your ideas.

    A & S Projects
    Chat with our A&S Minister about your projects.  Share your idea for a workshop or class!

    Marshal Activities
    Hear the latest from our Knight Marshal and the progress of our loaner armor.

    Heraldry Stuff
    Talk with our Herald and get help submitting your SCA name or device for approval.

    QUESTIONS
    About the Shire, contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot
    Fighter Practice, contact Knight Marshal Malcolm MacLeod

    Aug 7 A&S Social (Newark, DE)

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    Image in brown tones shows Engraving by Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473-1531), a German painter and designer of woodcuts, of a European, probably German, medieval workshop / mint.

    Period table games: Alquerque, GlĂŒckshaus, and others
    Learn the rules and a bit of history for several period table games, then play them. We will be using instructions from TheRavensTable.org. Feel free to look them up if you want to learn ahead of the social.

    WHEN
    Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

    WHERE
    Contact our Minister of A&S, Simona della Luna.

    HAVE QUESTIONS or WANT TO HOST or TEACH?
    Contact our Minister of Arts & Sciences

    July 14 Shire Mtg. (Smyrna, DE)

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    GREETINGS POPULACE,

    Meetings aren’t just boring stuff, it’s how the magic happens! Please, come make magic with us. We discuss various things and are always looking for input.

    WHEN
    Sunday, July 14, 2024, 11:00 AM

    WHERE
    Smyrna Rest Area, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977 (look for us under a pavilion)

    William Morris letter M

    Event Proposals
    If you want to learn how to run an event or want to be part of one someone else is running, come to a meeting and bring your ideas.

    A & S Projects
    Come, chat with our A&S Minister about your projects.  Let her know if you have an idea for a workshop or class.

    Marshal Activities
    Hear the latest from our Knight Marshal and the progress of our loaner armor.

    Heraldry Stuff
    Talk with our Herald and get that paperwork to get your name or device submitted for approval.

    Group Project Planning
    Get updates on our replacement Pennsic Wind Wall and more.

    QUESTIONS
    About the Shire, contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot
    Fighter Practice, contact Knight Marshal Malcolm MacLeod

    July 3 A&S Social (Newark, DE)

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    Pennsic War prep and general kit maintenance
    Even if you’re not going to Pennsic this year, now is a great time to assess the state of your general SCA kit and garb and see to any needed repairs or upgrades. We’ll cover basic leather care, simple garb repairs and alterations, and ideas for easy-to-make garb for hot weather. If you use a packing list or other planning tools feel free to bring it and share with us!

    WHEN
    Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

    WHERE
    Contact our Minister of A&S, Simona della Luna.

    HAVE QUESTIONS or WANT TO HOST or TEACH?
    Contact Simona della Luna, our Minister of Arts & Sciences

    June 16 Shire Mtg & Family Fun Day (Smyrna Rest Area)

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    Join us for a Family Fun Day on June 16th at the Smyrna Rest Stop, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977.  After our 11:00 AM business meeting, we will enjoy a potluck picnic lunch, followed by medieval games for both kids and adults, a quick and easy craft project anyone can do, and a “sheep hunt” for the little ones.  Everyone is welcome. Garb is welcome (optional). 

    The Shire will be providing hamburgers and hotdogs. Please BRING a side dish to share for the potluck (along with an ingredient list). 

    We would love to see you there!

    WHEN
    Sunday, June 16, 2024
    11:00-12:00 Business Meeting
    1:00-4:00 Food, Fun & Games
    1:00-4:00 Fighter Practice

    Peasants sharing a simple meal of bread and drink; Livre du roi Modus et de la reine Ratio, 14th century (BibliothĂšque nationale)

    WHERE
    Smyrna Rest Area, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977
    Look for us under a pavilion.
    Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/M8uhbEq2jtaGedBz9

    QUESTIONS
    Family Fun Day, contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot
    Fighter Practice, contact Knight Marshal Malcolm MacLeod

    A&S Socials Are Continuing!

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    Come on Out! Bring a project, bring a friend, visit with friends and new comers! Everyone is welcome! There is no fee, no garb required.

    WHEN & WHERE
    The first Wednesday of each month, from 6-9pm.  See our Calendar for locations.

    Generally the first hour of our Socials will be a class, with the remaining time used for projects and socializing. These gatherings provide an opportunity to work on your A&S projects in good company. Trying a new stitch? Need tasters for your medieval recipe? Crafting in leather or metal wire? Or, if you’re having trouble with a project or a research question, bring it with you and we can figure it out together. Come with your own project or learn something new!

    CURRENT SCHEDULE for 2024

    Wed., 5 June – Project management for artisans
    Manage your time and resources effectively and prevent burn out so your result truly showcases your skills. No prior experience with project management is needed; and buzzwords will be kept to a minimum. We will briefly cover digital tools, but everything we will teach can be handled with a pad of paper and some sticky notes.

    Wed., 3 July – Pennsic War prep and general kit maintenance
    Even if you’re not going to Pennsic this year, now is a great time to assess the state of your general SCA kit and garb and see to any needed repairs or upgrades. We’ll cover basic leather care, simple garb repairs and alterations, and ideas for easy-to-make garb for hot weather. If you use a packing list or other planning tools feel free to bring it and share with us!

    Wed., 7 August – Period table games: Alquerque, GlĂŒckshaus, and more
    Learn the rules and a bit of history for several period table games, then play them. We will be using instructions from TheRavensTable.org. Feel free to look them up online if you want to learn ahead of the meeting.

    Wed., 4 September – Heraldic display!
    Bright banners, decorated shields, and color-coded allies are a key part of our game. Learn all about ways to incorporate heraldic display into your SCA kit. We will cover general concepts and principles as well as specific techniques for making garden-flag sized tent labels, and for appliqué.

    Wed., 2 October – topic TBA – have an idea contact our Minister of Arts & Sciences

    Wed., 6 November – topic TBA – have an idea contact our Minister of Arts & Sciences

    Wed., 4 December – topic TBA – have an idea contact our Minister of Arts & Sciences

    WANT TO HOST OR HAVE SOMETHING TO TEACH?
    If you would like to host a gathering, or teach a subject or skill, contact our Minister of Arts & Sciences.

    QUESTIONS
    Contact our Minister of Arts & Sciences.