[Steppes] Artisan to practices aka FUN

[Jessica Smith]

Lets expand on this fun thing Saqra brought up. I make use of my Internet
and I talk to people - some of you have graced me with your proverbial ear
online and know that I can chat with the best of them about absolutely
nothing - but I learn as well. Something I've heard from several different
baronies and kingdoms is that practices done together - Like Jason who just
moved to California told me that with the heavy fighters and rapier fighters
AND "juggler/dancer" types it was more like a mini event then a practice -
and its fun. At Gulf War during the Marshall's class I was told to get out
to heavy practices and socialize with fighters - I can't make it to many
practices as it is - and the way we have it would be neat to have more of
our artisan's out to watch and encourage fighters and get involved. Bards as
well - might prove good fodder for a goofy song about some bizarre training
incident. Right now I can only speak from experiences of the fencing
practice - which runs in conjunction with what used to be a dance class - in
the same general location - that has sadly been cancelled for the time
being. I saw the dancers only when I went into the building to check it out
after a practice had been cut short.... and it was neat getting a dance in
before going home. But now you don't have a dance class to be at - show up
at the fencing practice! It really can be quite entertaining, and it would
mean allot, IMO to the fencers. Same goes for the  Heavy fighting practice
and archery shoots - If you can get out there - go!
Don't forget the Clothiers guild is starting back up - their meeting was
last night (how did that go?) but go with someone who is interested in the
stuff if your not - you might be amazed to find that while you have no
interest in how your sleeves work - you are interested in the conversation
that goes on while sewing. (I have heard some of the WEIRDEST conversations
from those with needles in their hands.....)
Maybe we could plan a day to six flags - or the beach at one of the lakes -
strictly as a social gathering for Steppes and friends. heck - even
Scarborough might be a neat idea. and not as a Demo - as a way to become
better friends. How can we expect people to want to be friends with us as a
group....when we aren't friends ourselves?
I'm all for the fun thing. What do you think?
Yours,
Adelina

On 4/24/07, AlKudsi at aol.com <AlKudsi at aol.com> wrote:
>
>
> In a message dated 4/23/2007 9:57:17 PM Central Daylight Time,
> suzannaherbalist at earthlink.net writes:
>
> As far as having a combined A&S event with Elfsea, that has been suggested
> before.  However, Elfsea has its own tradition of Artisans, and I suspect
> it would be difficult to merge the traditions, duties, and
> responsibilities
> of the 2 titles.
>
> I suspect it would not be difficult, it would be impossible.  And it would
> be
> to the detriment of both baronies, who both have Artisan events rich with
> different traditions.  They have different rules (last I saw, Elfsea
> limited the
> number of entries/arts for your body of work, something the Steppes is
> proud
> NOT to do) and no longer allow the entrants to stay with their entries.
>
> On another note, addressing Master Robin's comments, I specifically wait
> until the Artisan is at their table to judge that entrant.  That was the
> tradition
> at the time I was made a Steppes Artisan, that you had to be available for
> questions, general comments, etc., and I carry it on.  I will send someone
> in
> search of the artist if they are not available.  One of the reasons I
> don't like
> some of the Kingdom level A&S events and other Artisan events is that I
> CANNOT stay with my entry.  At some, you can't even be in the same
> room.  Because
> of that, I've had some serious mis-judgings because the judges didn't read
> their own judging forms that I filled out, and also didn't bother to read
> the
> presented documentation. The judges can't hide behind their anominity,
> either.
> This means that the participants know who their judges are, can get the
> opportunity to actually talk to them, and can give the judges an
> opportunity to learn
> something new.  Besides, it gives us (the judges) the opportunity to
> select
> our entrant for our special word fame.
>
> The only reason I suggested last night that combining Fall Court and
> Artisan
> might work is that it appeared as if a significant number of people seem
> deadset on combining it with SOMETHING.  I actually prefer it as a
> separate event,
> myself, where arts and sciences, and the SCA artists of our kingdom (and
> sometimes, from other kingdoms) take center stage, for once.  I even
> chimed in
> against having classes at Artisan this year, although my advice and
> suggestions as
> an Artisan were not solicited.  Even at Kingdom A&S, there was so much
> other
> business involved that, at least in court, the A&S took a distinct second
> place.
>
> I think one of the things "wrong" with our barony right now is the lack of
> Baronial events where we can just enjoy each other's company, bond, play,
> and
> have a relaxed attitude.  Even Populace has become overcome with baronial
> business lately.  Admittedly, we've had some serious business to
> accomplish, but
> even when we don't, we don't seem to have any fun.  The last one at Kalida
> and
> Thorkel's last summer, which was billed as Populace and Swim Party, I was
> the
> only one who brought a suit to swim.  Everyone else stayed inside to
> politick
> and hash over business.  If you ask me, we seem to have lost our capacity
> for
> having fun, and I would dearly like to see us get it back....
>
> HL Saqra
> Steppes Artisan
>
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