[Artemisia] Arts & Sciences at Estrella War

[Anita Challis]

ARTS & SCIENCES at Estrella War XXV!!
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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 three examples:

1. 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 Wed, Feb 11th 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.
http://www.estrellawar.org/Activities/ArtsandSciences/CollegiumClasses.aspx

2. 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!

3. ESTRELLA WAR ARTS & SCIENCES COMPETITION: The Principal Kingdoms at
Estrella War XXV will hold this annual competition on Sat, Feb 14th with
entries in three categories defined in the Estrella War Treaty.  This year's
categories are: Measuring ('Scientific') Instruments, Metal Weapons,
Silver-Based
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!

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.
  
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT A&S AT ESTRELLA WAR:

- INSTRUCTORS ARE NEEDED for Collegium classes - you can still register to
teach at Estrella.  Please see the website for instructions on how to become
an instructor.  

- RESERVE A TABLE at the Artisan's Showcase to display your work (see
http://www.estrellawar.org/Activities/ArtsandSciences/ArtisanShowcase.aspx).

- 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