The Canton of Lightwood

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 …

Just a quick message to let you all know that the Captain of Archers has cancelled fortnightly Archery for the winter period.

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

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 …

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.

After the success of the competition held at our Harvest Feast, the Canton is running our second A&S competition on a seasonal theme. The theme is Winter, in any medium, and it will be judged at the Tournament of St Victor, to be held on August 23rd at Surges Bay. Documentation is strongly encouraged: information on how to approach research and documentation can be found here. Entries from people who are unable to attend the event are still welcome, please contact me on arts@lightwood.lochac.sca.org to organise. And congratulations to Mairead de Vere (mka Kelfae Flowers) for her stunning entry which …