[Artemisia] Estrella War - A World of Arts & Sciences

[Anita Challis]

Coming to Estrella War XXV, but don't fight in armor or shoot arrows? Do not
worry - there's plenty for you to do!  The Kingdom of Atenveldt believes
that no SCA event is complete (even a medieval war), unless there are
activities devoted to recreating, displaying, and learning about the
pastimes and crafts of the Middle Ages.  Here are four examples:

 

. COLLEGIUM (CLASSES): A full Collegium of Classes will be offered and open
to all attendees at Estrella War.  Classes are one or two hours long, and
are scheduled from Tues, Feb 10th to Sun, Feb 15th. See the COLLEGIUM page
of the website and the gatebook for a class schedule, including classes open
for youth and children.  

o We have many opportunities for people to teach.  Whatever your art, skill,
or special knowledge of the arts and sciences of the Middle Ages, you are
cordially invited to join us instructing a captivated audience at Estrella
War.  Use this opportunity to share your passion and experience of the SCA
with others.  It's easy to sign up.  Register online at the Estrella War
Collegium webpage
http://www.estrellawar.org/Activities/ArtsandSciences/CollegiumClasses.aspx.
Register by Dec 31, 2008 to get your classes listed in the gatebook.  If you
miss this deadline your classes will be listed on the class schedules posted
at the event, and on the website.

 

. YOUTH CLASSES :   Offered at the Children / Youth Complex Thurs, Feb 12th
to Sun, Feb 15th.
http://www.estrellawar.org/Activities/ChildrensActivities.aspx

o Opportunities to teach classes specifically for youth ages 5-10 and 11-17
are available.  The types of classes that have been taught  include,
Marzipan sculptures, Candle making, Bardic classes, Kumihimo, Mosaic tiles,
Storytelling, Miniature Trebuchets and Viking Bead Necklaces.  

o Youth can also teach classes to their peers - a fun and satisfying thing
to do, and a great way to volunteer.  (Youth Teachers 9-12 of age, must have
a guardian present during the class; All Youth taught classes must have a
Youth Minister or adult volunteer in the area).  So be you a teacher with
many classes under your belt or just starting out, please, please consider
volunteering to teach a class for the Youth at Estrella War.  

o Please send your name (modern and sca), class title, class description,
duration of class, maximum number of students that can attend, age range for
attendees, and your availability to Lady Ilora von Neunhoff (lhopf32
@msn.com) by December 31st (classes can still be added after this date but
may not appear in the Gatebook).  

 

. ARTISAN'S SHOWCASE:  An Artisan Showcase will be held on Sun, Feb 15th
from 11:00 AM. to 2:30PM to provide a setting where artisans can sit with
medieval style works they have completed or have in progress, and discuss
those pieces with SCA Peers and populace from many SCA Kingdoms. The event
is intended to invite questions, advice, commentary and interaction between
Peers, populace and artisans in a relaxed, social environment, and is open
to all artisans and attendees at Estrella War.  Come display your work, or
just come to see the wondrous work of artisans from around the Knowne World!


o RESERVE A TABLE at the Artisan's Showcase to display your work. Find out
more at
http://www.estrellawar.org/Activities/ArtsandSciences/ArtisanShowcase.aspx

 

. ESTRELLA WAR ARTS & SCIENCES COMPETITION: The Principal Kingdoms at
Estrella War XXV will hold this annual competition on Sat, Feb 16th with
entries in three categories defined in the Estrella War Treaty.  This year's
categories are: Measuring ('Scientific') Instruments, Metal Weapons,
Silver-Based Entry (25 years of Estrlla).  Competition rules and
instructions are available on the ARTS & SCIENCES COMPETITION page of the
website.  Best of all, the entries will be available for viewing by the
populace on Sat, Feb 14th from 3:00 PM (approx) until 5:00 PM.  Whether you
compete, or just want to see the works submitted, this is an event you
should not miss!

o PRE-REGISTER YOUR ENTRIES in the Estrella War Arts & Sciences Competition
no later than Jan 17, 2008!  Downloadable and online pre-registration
information for entries, and full information about rules for the
competition are available on the website.
http://www.estrellawar.org/Activities/ArtsandSciences/ArtsAndSciencesCompeti
tion.aspx

o JUDGES ARE NEEDED for the Estrella War Arts & Sciences Competition!  See
the website for details on how to assist with Judging.

 

. As you attend Estrella War, you will see many living examples of Arts &
Sciences.  We invite you to visit the Period Encampment, to attend Grand
Court, or stand on the viewing stands and watch the battlefield combat to
see wonderful examples of recreated medieval costumes, heraldry, and armor.
Check the SPECIAL EVENTS and SCHEDULES pages of the website for more Arts
activities sponsored by various groups during the event.

  

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for setup and running the COLLEGIUM CLASSES, ARTISAN'S
SHOWCASE and ARTS & SCIENCES COMPETITION (all the work at Estrella is done
by Volunteers!).  Please contact the coordinator of the activity, or the
Volunteer Coordinator, if you wish to assist then at the event.

 

 

Dame Anita de Challis, OP

(Anita Challis)

SCA Internal Publicity for Estrella War XXV

anitachallis at cox.net

 

Estrella War XXV

25 years of Celebrating the Dream

February 9-16 2009

www.estrellawar.org