[Ansteorra-textiles] question A&S

[Gerita]

Although this thread began as a question to a certain person, i'd like to jump in too!

I've entered exactly three competitions since returning to the SCA in 2000.  One was a Baronial title competition, the others were 'local' for smaller groups.  In all cases the same thing happened: I entered an item with full documentation (including where i varied from Period and why).  Judges came around, leaving trinkets, but no commentary or discussion.  There were no judging sheets in two cases.  In the third, the sheet was left entirely blank.  I have to add this:  i had not entered these competitions to win, but to benefit from Judges' opinions and impressions.  That made the 'loss' of comments rather serious for me.  Frankly, at this point, i've refused to enter any more competitions.  
Unlike Morgan (who knows Lots of A&S skills!) I wasn't savaged by anyone, but felt entirely ignored. 

So.  Now, i'm Autocratting Glaslyn's Artisan of the Flame next month.  I have tried to 'invite' judges who are willing to talk to entrants, or at the least give commentary in writing.  Judging sheets will be used for all scoring, and the entrants will be getting copies (if not on site, then by mail later).  There are several individuals judging, so that no one judge is stuck with all 4 categories and can take the time needed to do good face-to-face judging in the 2 or 3 they're doing.  I have hopes of this, Glaslyn's attempt to support the Arts and Sciences, will give encouragement to all entrants, including those in the "Title" category.    And in selecting For these characteristics in Judges, i sincerely hope we've also selected Out individual like the one who savaged Morgan all those years ago.  As my Mason husband says, 'So mote it be'.  

So come on out - it could be a lot of fun!

Gerita

Gerita
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