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Canton Day

Curious about medieval re-enactment and want to know more about it? Canton Day is our regular garbed meeting (envisaged as an opportunity to “do SCA” rather than talk about it). We dress in garb, meet to do activities like pot luck meals or archery, and generally have fun. The format changes according to the season and level of activity of the members. It is held once a month or so, usually including archery practice. Please check the calendar for up to date details, or contact the Seneschal, Baron Karl.

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A&S demo at Judbury Crafters Group

The Barony of Ynys Fawr was invited to give a demonstration of the A&S side of SCA life by the Judbury Crafters’ Group. Organised by the Canton’s A&S officer Adelindis filia Gotefridi on behalf of the Barony, the Judbury group’s August meeting welcomed a display and presentation given by Adelindis, Anna Felice Tavestoche and Morwenna de Bonnay. We were too busy talking all things SCA to take any photographs of the wonderful display of A&S contributed by various members of the Barony for the occasion, but a gallery can be found on the Judbury Crafters’ Group blog. We all had …

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Inkle Weaving Workshops

In July, the Canton ran two workshops on inkle weaving. William de Bonnay made 12 looms, which were available as part of the workshop price. We had a great deal of interest for the workshops, and across the two days we learned to warp them correctly (a very time-consuming process), and then began learning the basics of pattern-weaving. While there were a number of people absent from the second workshop due to illness and injury, our ever-patient instructor Nick managed to instil the beginnings of understanding into the heads of those of us who were present, and has offered to …

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Byzantine Garb Links for the Feast of the Holy Icon of the Mother of God of Proussa

Garb links for anyone interested in making Byzantine garb for the feast on 22nd August. With a wealth of very dense information and descriptions of dress from 11th-15th century, Chapter Two “Official and Aristocratic Clothing” in Reconstructing the Reality of Images: Byzantine Material Culture and Religious Iconography 11th-15th Centuries by Maria Parani is really valuable. Unfortunately the Google preview does not give access to the images referenced, but there is enough information given to make it easier to figure out what you’re looking for when looking at artworks on other sites. Timothy Dawson’s Levantia website (go to Clothing, then to …

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A&S winter update

With the seasonal halt to archery giving us some extra Saturdays for A&S, we have lots of activities planned for winter, starting with two inkle weaving workshops in July, and a spinners’ meet currently in the planning stage. The inkle weaving workshops, planned for the 11th and 25th of July, will see attendees taking home their own inkle looms, modelled on the one above and made by Lord William de Bonnay (Terry Arnold). Over the two workshops, to be taught by Nick Hale, we will be learning to warp them up, plan our designs, and weave on them. We have …

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Blogging for Officers

Hello All I am setting up blogging on our website for all Canton officers, you will receive a link to follow and activate your blogging account. I will follow up at our next gathering with some step by step foolproof screenshots on how to post a blog, yes even the constable can follow without making a mistake 🙂 YIS Ursula Mariae Einhorn

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The Holy City War and Feast

In February, the Canton put on a show with the Holy City War and Feast. Originally conceived of as a change from the more generic “medieval” events which Lightwood has held in the past, the Holy City was envisaged as a representation of 1000 years of Jerusalem’s history, from 600­-1600. The event was originally planned for later in February, but when the King and Queen of Lochac requested that an event be run for Their visit on the weekend of 7­-8 February, Lightwood put in a bid and the Canton was chosen to host the Royal visit to Ynys Fawr …

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Near Eastern Garb Links for The Holy City event

For those interested in making new garb in keeping with the theme of the Holy City event in February, here are some links to get you started. This will more than likely be updated so check back from time to time…   These links to the pan-Islamic style of tunic, pants and wrap provides everything you need to create a basic outfit and elaborate it to whatever state desired. Urban Middle Eastern clothing layers, an overview by Samia. Middle Eastern (Fatimid) man’s garb, by Samia. Medieval Islamic Women’s Undergarments, by Samia. Medieval Islamic cloak-type wraps, by Samia. Stepping Out: Headwear …

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Arts and Sciences Workshops

This year so far the Canton has run four successful A&S workshops, with presenters from the Barony and Canton generously offering to share their knowledge and skills. Thanks go to Drusticc Inigena Eddarrnonn, Baroness Madeleine de Bourgogne and Thyri skjaldmaer for workshops on the following topics: How to Enter an Arts and Sciences Competition (Drusticc) Basic Pattern Drafting (Baroness Madeleine) Medieval Eye for the Modern Guy: the Medieval Aesthetic (Baroness Madeleine) Largesse-making (Thyri) In August, Thyri will be holding a workshop on silk banner painting.

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