[Ansteorra] Estrella War Update 2, A&S Edition

[Promotions Officer]

*Estrella War XXX Invites gentle lords and ladies to Teach at our A&S
Collegium!*



We extend this invitation to all who have a desire to share their knowledge
and skill with others. You do not need to be a Laurel to teach, but we
certainly welcome Laurels to teach. We are looking for Classes on Fighting
Technique, Make and Take Classes, Basic skills Classes and Intermediate and
Advanced skills Classes, Classes in Heraldry, Classes on Courtesies,
Classes in European Dance, Classes in Calligraphy and Illumination, Classes
in Medieval and Renaissance Cooking techniques, Classes in Embroidery,
Classes on Banner Making, Classes on Nalbinding, Classes on Spinning Wool,
Classes on Wood working, Classes on Middle Eastern Dance, Classes on Middle
Eastern Drum, Classes on Bardic Arts, Classes for Youth, Classes on
pre-17th Century Cultures, and Classes on SCA History including Estrella
War History.



This list is just the tip of the mountaintop. We could not easily put in
print every possible area of the Arts and Sciences that we study, but if
your chosen area is not listed, please offer to teach and get the word out
that your favorite art or science is something worth knowing.



If you wish to teach, please contact Lady Aoife, the A&S Class Coordinator,
to get your class on her schedule. Here is the link to the sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDFRY2NOaTNfdTdWcVJqNTZPOGJkRXc6MQ



If you are not inclined to teach this year, please remember we also have
A&S Demonstration (Demos) times available for you to show off your talent
and skill. You may sign up for a Demo using the same form as for teaching.



We look forward to learning from you!

Estrella War XXX Mains

Victoria, Tigra and Magdalen



*KNOWN WORLD November 27, 2013 Estrella War Announcement Digest A&S Edition
*(Please use the reference numbers next to the bolded categories to find
the topics you wish to find out more about).

*Contents:*

1.    *A&S Classes and Demonstrations* - You are cordially invited to share
your art, skill or special knowledge of these current Middle Ages to an
eager group of students. Interactive arts and science demonstrations will
be offered.



2.    *A&S Competition* is an inter-kingdom competition held to allow
artisans of all ages to compete and receive feedback about their work from
an inter-kingdom judging team.



3.    *A&S Showcase* provides a setting where artisans can sit with
medieval style works they have completed or have in progress, and discuss
those pieces with SCA Peers and populace from many Kingdoms.



4.    *A&S 50 Challenge* - This Challenge involves doing 50 things in the
Arts and Sciences from now until May 1st, AS 50/2015, in honor of the SCA's
50th Birthday.



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*1. *

*A&S Classes and Demonstrations*

*INSTRUCTORS NEEDED!*

We want Estrella War XXX to be an event to be remembered for years to come
and in order to do that, we need your help. Therefore, you are cordially
invited to share your art, skill or special knowledge of these current
Middle Ages to an eager group of students. Your classes can be as short as
one hour and as long as a full day. Classes will be held Wednesday through
Saturday, February 26-March 1, 2014 and begin at 9AM and finish by 6PM each
day. You are also welcome to offer your class(es) at multiple times or
days. If you have special requirements for the class, you may contact
the Collegium
Coordinator <collegium at estrellawar.org> to discuss these requirements.

Estrella War XXX Collegium will be bigger and better than ever before.
Classes will be held in all categories, including arms/armour, cooking,
clothing, sciences, manuscript arts, performing arts, textiles, brewing,
metalwork, leatherwork, heraldry and more. The classes will be held from
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 through Saturday, March 1, 2014 and are open
to anyone attending the war. Each day, classes begin at 9 AM and the last
class will be finished by 6 pm to allow attendees to enjoy the evening
festivities.

Classes are generally free, unless the instructor requests a material fee
in the class description. See the class schedule for class dates, times,
any associated materials fees, class size limits and age limits. Schedules
will be posted on this website, in the gatebook, on kiosks throughout the
war site and at the collegium. You may sign up the day of the classes
starting at 8 AM and the classes are filled on a first come, first served
basis. There will be wait lists for classes that have been filled and if
there are any cancellations or no shows, the spaces will be filled from the
wait lists.

·      As in 2013, the classes will be arranged in Colleges of related
topics, which makes finding the classes you are interested in much easier!
The colleges are:

·      The College of War; i.e., arms and amour, war machines, historical
combat strategies, bowery/fletching, etc.

·      The College of Culinary Arts

·      The College of Clothing; Historical clothing, footwear, and
accessories

·      The College of Sciences

·      The College of Manuscript Arts; parchment/paper making, inks,
calligraphy and illuminations, book binding, cartography, etc.

·      The College of Performing arts; music, spoken, dance, puppetry,
juggling, etc.

·      The College of Textile arts

·      The College of the trades; woodworking, leather working. Brewing,
metal work, ceramics, glass making, etc.

·      College of Heraldry

There will be an area set aside for participants to work on unfinished
projects, wait for the next class to start or just soak up the artsy
inspirational atmosphere.

*Arts & Sciences Demonstrations*

Interactive arts and science demonstrations will be offered in conjunction,
and at the same location, as the arts and sciences Collegium. Four
workshops will be set up for artisans use to demonstrate their art or
science. Workshops are scheduled in three-hour blocks. An artisan may also
request the booth for the duration of the entire day, or offer to
demonstrate their art on two different days.
These demonstrations are not for observation only, but to afford the person
viewing the rare opportunity to try their hand at the art form being
demonstrated. Imagine yourself emerged in an art form you have always
wanted to try! Nothing gives you a deeper appreciation of an art form that
to experience it for yourself.

Please help us to promote the arts and sciences and inspire new artisans.
Nothing is as rewarding as to see that spark ignite in someone’s eyes when
they get their first taste of the pure potentiality of the artistic
creative process. Demonstrations are a no fuss way
to share your passion and expertise.

Sign up to be a demonstrational artist using the online A&S Teacher Sign-up
Form<https://docs.google.com/a/atenveldt.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDFRY2NOaTNfdTdWcVJqNTZPOGJkRXc6MQ#gid=0>
.

*2.*

*ESTRELLA WAR XXX ARTS & SCIENCES COMPETITION CATEGORIES*

·      *Dyeing: *Any pre-17th Century item that has been treated to change
the color through the process of dyeing; not painting or staining. The main
focus of the category is on the process used. Documentation should include
all materials used and a detailed description of the process. Include
specific time period or region and appropriateness for the material. The
process should be complete and have been applied to a medium. Any actual
dyes brought must be in a sealed container.



·      *Favors:* Traditional favors are tokens of love, affection or
remembrance often given to fighters from their consorts in the SCA. The
favor is something that could be worn on the person and symbolizes a
special relationship. The favor should be able to be feasibly worn, be made
of any pre-17th century medium and be no larger than 12 inches in any
direction. The entry must be a completed item and have an SCA usage.* NOTE*:*
scarves, sleeves, or items of equal size can be entered, as an attached
favor that could/would be folded in two to hang and or attach, will then
fit in a 12 inch square.*



·      *Subtleties: *Any pre-17th Century Western Europe presentation of
food intended to be a form of entertainment. Presentation should be
documented to the time period and country. Although the food items included
should be originally edible, the finished product need not be edible. A
list of ingredients should be included with documentation as well as
indicating whether or not the item is edible, and if it can be sampled.

*ARTS & SCIENCES COMPETITION*

The Estrella War Arts & Sciences Competition is an inter-kingdom
competition held to allow artisans compete and receive feedback about their
work from an inter-kingdom judging team. Competitors are not declaring for
a side but enter the competition for the individual glory. The winner of
each category will be declared the Estrella War Arts & Sciences Champion
for their area. The competition is:

1.    Coordinated by Atenveldt’s Minister of Arts &
Sciences<asmin at atenveldt.org>

2.    Open to any entrants who wish to compete

3.    Limited to three categories of Arts and Sciences

4.    Governed by rules that are based off of previously accepted and
negotiated rules from prior Estrella Wars.

5.    For complete details on the polling process used to determine the
categories please visit the Estrella page of the Kingdom of Atenveldt
Ministry of Arts & Sciences website <http://arts.atenveldt.org/Estrella>.

The categories for competition at each war are selected at least 12 months
in advance giving artisans ample time to prepare entries for the
competition. For example, the categories for the Estrella War XXX (February
2014) Arts & Sciences Competition was decided by TRM Majesties Of
Atenveldt, with assistance from KMoAS of Atenveldt, Dame Jennifer Trethewy,
and the final report from a Society wide Poll results. Since there is no
treaty for Estrella War XXX, the categories for Estrella War XXXI will be
determined by a *polling* of the populace and announced at Estrella War XXX
(February 2014).



*YOUTH ARTS & SCIENCES COMPETITION*

Since we did not get a lot of entries in 2013 as we had hoped, to make it
even easier to enter Youth A&S Competition we are keeping the same Youth
A&S Category. The ages that can compete are from eleven years of age to
seventeen years of age and only one entry per youth. All Youth A&S
Competition Rules are on the Kingdom of Atenveldt Arts and Sciences web
site, under the Estrella tab.



*ESTRELLA WAR XXX ARTS & SCIENCES YOUTH COMPETITION CATEGORIES*

This year again it will be:

1.    Artifacts (e.g., heraldic display, bowery/fletching.
ceramics/pottery, jewelry/decorative pieces, calligraphy and/or
illumination, needlework, toys and games, footwear/accessories, etc.)

For full information about the rules and schedule and to learn more about
how this competition has been run in prior years, go to the Estrella page
of the Kingdom of Atenveldt Ministry of Arts & Sciences
website<http://arts.atenveldt.org/Estrella>.
If you are interested in judging or assisting with running the competition,
or you have questions about the categories for the competition, please
contact Coordinated by Atenveldt’s Minister of Arts &
Sciences<asmin at atenveldt.org>
.



*POLL -ESTRELLA WAR XXXI 2015ARTS & SCIENCES COMPETITION CATEGORY*

Please go to the Vote for the Categories for the 2015 EW A&S Competition
categories. Go to the Estrella page of the Kingdom of Atenveldt Ministry of
Arts & Sciences website <http://arts.atenveldt.org/Estrella>.



*3.*

*Artisan Showcase*

An annual Artisan Showcase is held at Estrella War, to provide a setting
where artisans can sit with medieval style works they have completed or
have in progress, and discuss those pieces with SCA Peers and populace from
many SCA Kingdoms. The event is intended to invite questions, advice,
commentary and interaction between Peers, populace and artisans in a
relaxed, social environment.

*Traditional Showcase*

All members of the populace are invited to participate, either as an
artisan showing pieces, or as someone who wishes to view the displays and
speak with artisans. Appropriate displays include all forms of Arts &
Sciences studied in the SCA, including (but not limited to) calligraphy and
illumination, furniture, heraldic display, clothing and accessories, armor,
metalwork and casting, leatherwork, lace work, embroidery, beadwork,
ceramic arts, glasswork, cooking, brewing and medieval style performing
arts. Artisans who have documentation for their pieces are encouraged to
bring the documentation so it may be included in their display. It is for
non-laurels in attendance only, and is the perfect medium for artisans to
display their works and get to discuss their passion for their art form
with the Laurels, Crowns and populace from all over the Known World.

*Laurels Showcase*

All members of the Noble Order of the Laurel from throughout the Known
World are invited to participate. Appropriate displays are the same as the
Traditional Showcase. Documentation and source material is heavily
encouraged. In this Showcase the roles are reversed and the Laurels get the
opportunity to share their body of works. Most importantly, their range of
information and understanding of their art forms are yours just for the
asking.



Please email artisanshowcase at estrellawar.org to register or to ask any
questions.





*4.*

*A&S 50 Challenge*

As Estrella War celebrates its 30th year, we look to the 50th year of the
Society with The A&S 50 Challenge. This Challenge involves doing 50 things
in the Arts and Sciences from now until May 1st, AS 50/2015, in honor of
the SCA's 50th Birthday. The Estrella XXX - A&S 50 Challenge Display is an
opportunity for Challengers from all over the Knowne World to gather
together and celebrate the Arts and Sciences in scholarship and good
fellowship. The Challenge started in 2007, but is an open-ended, individual
pursuit that can be started at anytime.



Estrella War XXX invites A&S 50 Challengers to come out to war and display
their achievements -- whether they be completed or in progress. This may be
done by bringing out the actual items made, much like an Artisan's Display,
or one could prepare a presentation like a school science fair with
tri-fold display boards, or one could bring photos to share of one's
progress, or one could display with sample performances or demonstrations.
Here is it's main webpage:
http://artsandsciences50.org/pb/wp_e3b21067/wp_e3b21067.html



The Challenge is a chance to develop skills and learn more about what
interests you in a non-competitive, community-based environment. YOU decide
what you want to create and get encouragement from the Challenge Community
along the way. There are three types of Challenges, outlined below. You can
do one or several, alone or in groups - it is all up to you!

*The Three Kinds of Challenges:*
* The Depth Challenge* -
*50 of any one type of thing, in order to push your skills and knowledge to
new levels (how broadly you define this is up to you)


*The Breadth Challenge - **do/make/learn 50 new and different things (how
new, and how different is up to you/your group), or,

*The Persona Challenge - *
*making/learning 50 different things that your persona would know, have, or
know how to do

Please join us to celebrate our Society's 50 years through the Arts and
Sciences!





If you are hosting an activity or special event for Estrella War XXX and
would like it to be promoted please send it to
Mains2014 at estrellawar.organd CC it to
promotions at estrellawar.org.



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In Service,

Arianna Marie della Luna, Baroness of the Court

Estrella War XXX Promotions