[Namron] Fw: [Ansteorra] Olive A&S competition, Some ideas and possibilities.

Heather / Droen wolfyheather at yahoo.com
Tue Oct 19 09:26:42 PDT 2010


I just think this is amazing... not only are they offering money for the top 3 
items (RARE in the SCA) but they're giving you ideas for how to proceed.  ;)  
What a great opportunity!

 YIS,
Lady Droen O'Rourke
Namron Minister of Arts & Science





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Subject: [Ansteorra] Olive A&S competition, Some ideas and possibilities.




Olive competition, (see below for details). Some ideas and possibilities. Please 
cross post.

For artists, the olive branch was an important symbolic element.

http://web.mac.com/rgmusto/Site/Arts_5___Images___Olive_Branch.html

Wood, icons, ceramics, stained glass, jewelry, stone carving, metalwork, etc 
might have had olive branch motifs, (you'll have to check this yourself for your 
medium).

Heraldic symbol ? I think Henry II may have had an olive branch as part of his 
heraldry.

Used in making the 'Tadelakt' water resistant finish found in Moroccan 
buildings. Would love to see a hand basin or wash bowl using this finish.

Cosmetics, soaps, perfumes etc.

Cooks. Olive trees were found in all lands surrounding the Mediterranean so 
dishes from a variety of cuisines could have used olives/olive oil. Olive trees 
were probably first domesticated in Syria around 6,000 BCE and slowly spread 
around the Mediterranean. Spain and Tunisia had olive trees before the Romans 
arrived, so the use of olive oil must be firmly entrenched in many of these 
cuisines.

Researchers. History of, uses of, trade in, agricultural practices, symbolism 
of, use as 'holy oil' in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic religions, recipe 
redactions, the butter/oil divide, comparison to other oils available in period, 
etc.

Remember you can enter and/or display your entry at Kingdom A&S, which I 
heartily encourage.

Competition details.

There will be 3 prizes. 1st place, gift basket and $100, 2nd place, gift basket 
and $50, and 3rd place, gift basket and $25.

Saundra Winokur of 
http://www.sandyoaks.com/index.html is kindly hosting a Kingdom wide A&S 
competition for research papers and static displays that have to do with Olives 
or Olive oil in period. There will be 3 prizes, an open day to showcase all 
entries on Feb 26th, plus a radio presenter will be there as well as possible TV 
& print coverage. 

You do not have to be present to win, but if your's is a static display it must 
be present to be judged. Research paper deadline is Feb. 12th. 2011.

So did your art or craft use olive oil? Soaps, cooking, perfume, clay lamps, 
cosmetics, woodworking, medicine, history of growing, harvesting, etc all 
immediately come to mind. Be creative. 


Please consider entering as this is a great opportunity to showcase our talent 
to a wider audience, and for us all to learn more about an item that was 
integral to many aspects of period life.

Any questions to Deboramarzec at aol.com

Debora of Durham. OL


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