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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. 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. 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

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

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 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

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.

A&S Activity Survey

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Hi everyone, I’m Simona della Luna, your Minister of Arts and Sciences. I’ve come to Caer Adamant from Ansteorra, where I played since 2011. I’d like your help in answering a few survey questions. I will use this information to plan A&S activities in the Shire. Aggregated results (without personal information) will be shared with the Shire at large, but individual responses will not be made public.

Survey Link: https://forms.gle/ffmirDu2cta5CtMZ9
Questions: Contact Honorable Lady Simona della Luna

Mar. 20 A & S Night (Wilm., DE)

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Omne_Bonum_1360. The picture shows an initial from folio 329 of the second volume, depicting a painter or his assistant with dishes of color.

Come and join Shire of Caer Adamant at our monthly Arts & Sciences Social!
Bring a project, bring a friend, and visit with friends and new comers! No fee, no garb required, site is food-friendly if you want to bring your dinner. The site is ADA accessible.

Time:  6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Location:  Greenbank Mills & Phillips Farm, 500 Greenbank Road, Wilmington, DE 19808

Questions:  Contact Lady Motte Nachfalter

Feb. 21 A & S Night (Wilm., DE)

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Omne_Bonum_1360. The picture shows an initial from folio 329 of the second volume, depicting a painter or his assistant with dishes of color.

Come and join the Shire of Caer Adamant at our monthly A&S Social. Bring a project, bring a friend, and visit with friends and new comers! No fee, no garb required, site is food-friendly if you want to bring your dinner. The site is ADA accessible.

Time:  6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Location:  Greenbank Mills & Phillips Farm, 500 Greenbank Road, Wilmington, DE 19808

Questions:  Contact Lady Motte Nachfalter

Jan. 17 A & S Night (Wilm., DE)

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Omne_Bonum_1360. The picture shows an initial from folio 329 of the second volume, depicting a painter or his assistant with dishes of color.

Come and join the Shire of Caer Adamant at our monthly A&S Social.

Bring a project, bring a friend, and visit with friends and new comers! No fee, no garb required, site is food-friendly if you want to bring your dinner. The site is ADA accessible.

Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Location: Greenbank Mills & Phillips Farm, 500 Greenbank Road, Wilmington, DE 19808.

Questions: Contact Lady Motte Nachfalter

Volunteer Opportunity – Timeless Trades program at GBM

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Hello Caer Adamant! Our friends at Greenbank Mills and Philips Farm (GBM) are seeking volunteers to help with their TIMELESS TRADES program series.

If you’re willing to develop a class, or classes, they want to hear from you!  GBM would provide a kit for participants to start and you would conduct the class virtually (for now).  This is one way a SCAdian could stay connected with and share their hobby during these socially distanced times.

The options for topics is broad! While SCA’s time period is quite a while before GBM’s period of interpretation (1790-1830), there are trades which continue today, such as farming, food preservation, leather and metal work, shepherding, spinning/weaving/textiles, wax craft, woodworking and more (crafts immigrant communities may have brought with them).

By way of example, this fall, they will be hosting a “Cross Stitch 101” series which will begin with courses that go back to the basics (various tools and basic stitches), along with the history of the craft and exhibits from their collection.  Later courses will provide opportunities for participants to “level up”.  Neat, right?!

If interested in volunteering for the Timeless Trades program, please contact Stacie Maheurin, Executive Director of GBM. Stacie will walk you through things like how to introduce the program, how long it should be, what it should look like, format and those kinds of things. Thank you!

In Service,
Lady Nancy Alyn, Deputy MoAS North

Mar. 3 A&S Cordials & Concentrates

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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, March 3, 2020 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

WHERE
The home of Baroness Hedewigis, 1604 Old Wilmington Road, Hockessin, DE 19707.

CORDIALS & CONCENTRATES
We will be discussing (if a teacher is found) cordials and concentrates. Otherwise please bring a project to work on.  If you are looking for ideas for embroidery projects, Lady Kateline Hicch would be glad to bring a few resources.

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.

Feb. 4 A&S Neckline Options & Garb Show & Tell

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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!

Sketch: Maniacal Medievalist, with permission.

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. 7 A&S Basic Weave Structures & Drop Spinning

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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.

Basic Weave Structures

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.

Drop Spinning
A spindle is a straight spike usually made from wood used for spinning, twisting fibers such as wool, flax, hemp, cotton into yarn. It is often weighted at either the bottom, middle, or top, commonly by a disc or spherical object called a whorl (spindle whorls have been found in archaeological digs around the world), however many spindles exist that are not weighted by a whorl, but by thickening their shape towards the bottom.

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.