View source for September Crown Tournament XLI/2006

;Branch: [[Shittimwoode]] (Bellingham, WA)
;Date: 1-4 Sept XLI/2006
;Autocrat: [[Quentin Martel]]


==Highlights==

* Crown Tournament
** Victors: Duke [[Sven Gunnarson]] and Duchess [[Signy Oskandahl]]
** Silver Rose and Silver Lily: Squire [[Viktor Zagreev]] and [[Carla sans Question]]
* Kingdom Protector
** Archos [[Burning Bear]]
*** Burning Bear became the first repeat Protector and first 3 time Protector
* Equestrian Champion
** Earl [[Edward Ian Anderson]]

==Event information==
Attendance: 1400
Weather: Sunny in the mid 80s with exactly one 30 second spot of rain all weekend.
Layout: Circular Roman Roads with some barbarian attacks pushing the roads around.
Number of tournaments: 16
Number of meetings: 28

September Crown was held in the same field and approximately same layout as [[Warren War]] the previous weekend. Allowing people to leave their encampments on site during the interveneing week was a huge success and significantly added to the enjoyment of both events.

==Photos==

http://blackberryhollowfarm.org/2006/2006-09-Crown/ by THL Marcus Tullius Calvus (Mark Virtue)

==Event Copy==

===Quick FAQ===
September Crown is coming!
 
In four short days the great Shire of Shittimwoode, the oldest and most
bunnyful shire in the whole Kingdom of An Tir, will be hosting September
Crown on behalf of King Amalric and Queen Caia!
 
The schedule is ready! The site rules are in place! The tension is palpable!
Who will be the next Heirs of An Tir? This Saturday, we will finally find
out!
 
Come see the Crown etherial site at http://www.shittimwoode.org/crown today!
 
Quick September Crown FAQ:
 
What reservations do I need?
 
None! The only reservations that we took for September Crown were for eric
reservations, which closed on August 22nd, and merchant reservations.
Neither RVs nor camp sites are reserved by the autocrat team for anyone save
Royal encampments.
 
Will the ground be level for the Crown Tournament?
 
Yes! We found out at Warren War that the grounds are not up to Crown
Tournament standards. Accordingly, we are fixing this problem to insure the
health, safety, and enjoyment of September Crown.
 
Will there be site tokens?
 
Absolutely! We have made over 1500 round wooden site tokens that commemorate
King Amalric and Queen Caia's Crown Tournament in true Shittimwoode style!
 
Thank you, An Tir! And on behalf of the Shire of Shittimwoode, we're looking
forward to seeing you all at September Crown!
 
- HL Quentin Martel<br>
Autocrat, September Crown AS XLI
http://www.shittimwoode.org/crown

===Scribal Activities===

Greetings Scribes (and those yet to be scribes;-},

Crown is fast approaching and we have lined up several activities for you.
 
On Saturday there are going to be Ithra classes, an Artisan's Gallery
(either for scribes and illuminators in the College of Scribes day shade or
for other arts in the A&S Pavilion right next door) during Crown Tourney, a
Scribe's Vice party/social gathering at 7 pm (bring your scroll/charter
portfolios and one of your favorite snacking-while-scribing treats along
with tales of scribal mishaps to regale us by;-).
 
On Sunday there is a 10 am All Scribes meeting hosted by the Kingdom Scribe
HL Tuirrean dal gCais (come see what the College is up to:-} and continued
Charter Painting on the Eric. Someone has mentioned that there are oak trees
which produce galls on site and we might go on walk-about for those early
that morning. Dame Tamlyn will also be teaching (not for Ithra credit) the
Charter painting (11:30 am) and Quill cutting (after the Laurels meeting
gets out or 3:30 - whichever is later) classes in the Dew Drop Inn.
 
If you are even remotely interested in the Scribal Arts please drop by any
of the Scribal Activities on the Eric (you'll recognize us by the Checky Or
and argent, a triskelion of arms proper, garbed sable, each hand grasping a
quill pen gules banner) or in the Dew Drop Inn (Ithra classes you need to
sign up for) at posted times. 

Current Schedule of scribal type Ithra classes:
Saturday 9-11
Celtic Knot work - Aron the Sinister
9-noon
Charter Painting Techniques - Tamlyn of Wyntersea
1-3 pm
Reed Cutting - Mahee of Acre
1-5 pm
Gothic Calligraphy - Sister Guineth
3-5 pm
Quill Cutting - Tamlyn of Wyntersea

The Ithra chancellor's schedule in the catalog does not match the class
descriptions so there may be a change of the schedule.

Warmest Regards,
Tamlyn

===Blue Dragon Inn Stage===
Greetings, 
I am Blue of Clan Dreaming sky, purveyor of the Blue Dragon Inn.  My
lord, who is incredibly accommodating 
to my artistic obsessions has built a small wooden stage, suitable for
up to three players at a time. (okay 
five if they are drummers.)
 
Yeah!
 
So I am making an open call, here on the steps and also at my Inn at
Crown itself, for musicians who would 
like to perform.   Time slots are from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily.  They
will be ½ hour each. Of course if you’re 
jamming and no one is scheduled around your time, you could have longer.

 
This is going to be such an awesome crown and we are so excited about
all the amazing and fun things we have planned at the Blue Dragon Inn. 
If you have questions or would like to reserve a time slot please
contact me off list.
 
Thank you so very much!
 
In Service to An Tir, 
 
Blue of Clan Dreaming Sky

===Schedule Corrections===
Just checked the most current Crown Schedule and already have some
corrections..:-o

The College of Scribes meeting is at 1pm on Sunday at the Scribes' Pavilion.
The Charter Painting class in the Dew Drop Inn will be 10 am on Sunday.

And on the A&S portion of Crown Schedule, 

Artisans' Gallery is in the A&S Pavilion on the eric (not in the Cloisters)
and is a place for people to bring their projects and work on them in the
company of others while watching Crown Tourney.

Dame Tamlyn is not in charge of the 2 pm A&S meeting Saturday in the
Cloisters nor the guild displays (yaay:-} Master Rauthulfr <Cacao-Laurel AT
comcast DOT net> probably is and may be able to answer any other questions
you have concerning A&S activities.

HL Godith <ladygenevra@yahoo.com> has been reserving space and organizing
the layout within the A&S area - if you have not contacted her about your
Guilds' or other A&S activities' pavilions please do so as soon as possible
(not sure when she will be on site for the "duration").

Thanks.
Tam

===Ithra Classes===

Greetings, Ithra enthusiasts!

I am proud to offer Ithra classes at the upcoming September Crown, just days
away!

General Information:
The University of Ithra provides a place for those interested in Medieval
Arts & Sciences to explore and further their learning. Although SCA
membership is not necessary to participate, participants at Ithra must make
some attempt at pre-17th century costume. Students must agree to obey all
rules and regulations as set forth by the Regents and enforced by the
Provost, faculty and staff.
All grades are pass/fail, decided by the instructor. Non-attendance is a “No
Show”, no credit is given, and all class fees are forfeited, although
handouts may be mailed on request. Any appeal to a grade must be made to the
Board of Proctors. Notification will be given only to those who attend but
fail a class. No classes may be audited; this is a long-standing policy of
Ithra.
Class limits are chosen by the instructor; though the size of a class may be
expanded in case of need, this is not a routine or acceptable practice.
Overfilling a class will only result in less effective teaching and
learning.
Class fees are set by the instructor based on estimates for handouts and
materials and may include travel costs for the instructor based on actual
costs, not mileage. All fees must be paid in advance before class sessions
begin.
The Matriculation fee, which covers the cost of the Compendium and
maintaining the records of classes the student attains, is $2.00 and is only
paid the first time the student registers at an Ithra session. Additional
Compendiums are $1 each.
The Registration fee, which covers operating costs, is variable from session
to session depending on the various costs. For this session, the fee is
$2.00 This fee is in addition to the Matriculation Fee. If fees do not
accompany the registration form, you will not be registered. If you register
late and the classes are filled, you will receive a refund. Supplies are
handled by the instructors.
This Ithra is going to be held on the September Crown site--sleeping
accommodation in private residences will not be provided.
Ithra classes that are held at an event, such as this one, are not
pre-registered. Online registration will not be available--the information
is for viewing only and for making plans when you arrive on site. Payment in
US or CDN cash or U.S. check or money order made out to "SCA Inc. University
of Ithra Borderlands."  (Sorry, no CDN cheques.)
The site has no indoor facilities, so classes will be held in day shades or
in the great outdoors. Come prepared with hats & sunscreen. If you would
prefer a comfortable seat, you may want to bring a camp chair to sit in.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Chancellor's desk. Classes
are filled on a first-come & paid basis. Thank you!

Children's classes are available!!  We ask that children be at least 7 years
old to attend.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at: ithra@shittimwoode.org.

Thank you, and I'll see you at the Ithra!!  I mean Crown!

:)
Helene de Navarre,
Chancellor of Ithra
Borderlands Campus

Schedule of Classes:
Saturday

9 am.—11 a.m.
Chain Maille
Children’s Shadow Puppets
Celtic Knotwork
Charter Painting Techniques

1 p.m.—3 p.m.
Coptic Bookbinding
Gothic Calligraphy
Reed Cutting

3 p.m.—5 p.m.
Leather Book Covers
Equestrian Marshalling
Quill Cutting
Theatre Without Rehearsal

Sunday

9 am.—11 a.m.
Intro to Veils
Soap Making
Children’s Heraldry

10 a.m. -12 pm
Art of Thrown Weapons

1 p.m.—3 p.m.
Gothic Hand Sewing
Fiore’s Flower of Battles
Beginning Nålbinding
Children’s Puppet Making

3 p.m.—5 p.m.
Children’s Needlepoint

Class descriptions:�ART OF THROWN WEAPONS		 		 		 2 hours
Arion the Wanderer
Learn the few simple rules that make the difference between sticking your
live steel throwing weapon in the   target and bouncing it off. This class
demystifies how to assess and correct a non-sticking throw. By the end of
this class, the successful student will be able to watch someone throw a
live steel weapon, figure out why it didn't stick, and instruct the thrower
on how to correct their throw so the weapon sticks in the target.
Instructor will provide handouts and live steel demonstration weapons.
Students should wear comfortable garb.
Min 5; Max 10		 		 		 		 		 Cost $1.00

BEGINNING NÅLBINDING		 		 		 2 hours
Jorunn Steinnabrjotr
Nålbinding has been done since the Bronze Age all over the world.  It is the
predecessor to knitting and crocheting, and is done with a single needle.
The technique creates an interlocked looping of yarn that won't unravel.
The class is a hands-on introduction, beginning with the Viking period
Mammen Stitch.  Students will receive a basic handout,   appropriate needle,
and small ball of yarn to practice.   Complete instruction booklets will be
available at Sparrowhawk Studios Merchant booth.
Min 2; Max 6		 		 		 		 		 		 Cost $10.00

CELTIC KNOTWORK 		 		 		 		 2 hours
Aaron the Sinister
Learn how to create simple Celtic knot panels for varied uses.  Instructor
will provide work sheet with bibliography, graph paper, and reference books
to look at.  Students should bring pencils, eraser, and ruler.
Min 1; Max 8		 		 		 		 		 		 Cost $1.00

CHARTER PAINTING TECHNIQUES 		 		 3 hours
Tamlyn of Wyntersea
This is a hands-on introduction to painting kingdom charters using Gouache.
We will discuss the techniques, styles and tools needed for painting and
will do a practice sheet before working on actual kingdom charters. This is
also a good starting point for those who want to paint scrolls but aren't
sure where to begin. Please bring a pencil. Students are asked to bring any
gouache paints, watercolor type paint brushes or paint palettes they may
already have, but this is not required. Instructor will provide handout,
charters,   practice pieces, paints, brushes, and water containers.  Useful
Info: This is a hands-on class using paint; please wear appropriate
clothing. No droopy sleeves. No food or beverages.
Min 1; Max 8		 		 		 		 		 		 Cost $1.00

CHILDREN’S HERALDRY:  CREATE YOUR OWN ARMS
Francesca Tiepolo		 		 		        1 hour
Specifically for the younger crowd, a coloring booklet with simplified
information regarding heraldic shapes, colors, and critters commonly used to
create a heraldic device of their own. They will then transfer the design
to their prepared shield shapes using paint, felt pens, and stencils. Please
note: The shields are meant for decoration or light play only. They are
definitely not marshal approved!
Min 2; Max 10 		 		 		 		 		 Cost $1.50

CHILDREN’S NEEDLEPOINT 		 		 		 1 hour
Aelana Cordovera
We will work a little sampler of Needlepoint to introduce the young a heart
to this fascinating needlework technique.  Students may take materials to
continue to work on their project at home.  Instructor will provide handout,
canvas, yarn and needles.  Students should bring scissors and  sewing kit if
possible.
Min 3; Max 8		 		 		 		 		 		 Cost $3.00

COPTIC BOOKBINDING		 		 		 		 2 hours
Aelana Cordovera
Coptic books have pages sewn to the wooden boards with a link or chain
stitch.  The boards may be left bare or covered later with leather.  The
books could be kept in a leather case and worn around the neck.  We will
make a model of a sewn boards book in the Coptic manner.  Instructor will
provide handout, paper, boards and all necessary bookbinding tools.
Min 3; Max 8		 		 		 		 		 		 Cost $10.00

DECORATED BOOK COVERS—LEATHER 		 2 hours
Aelana Cordovera
We will experiment with some early leather book cover decoration techniques,
stamping, period tooling and application to wooden boards.  If you have
leather stamps, bone folders or other leather tools please bring them along,
but don't buy anything until you have tried out what I have.  Instructor
will provide handout, leather, boards and all    necessary tools.
Min 3; Max 8		 		 		 		 		 		 Cost $5.00

FIORE'S FLOWER OF BATTLES 		 		 4 Hours
Mark der Gaukler
Hands-on introduction to a school of Western martial arts and the philosophy
behind it. Fiore's system is practical and brutal, and gives some surprising
insights into both life and combat of his time. Dress appropriately. A few
wasters (wooden swords) will be available for loan, but students are
encouraged to provide their own.
Min 3 Max 10 		 		 		 		 		 Cost $2.00

GOTHIC CALLIGRAPHY 		 		 		 		 4 hours
Sister Guineth the White
Learn the rich, visually dense style most characteristic of the high Middle
Ages. Handout includes two similar variants and period capitals both penned
and drawn to use with Gothic, and is embellished in period styles.  Students
should bring their chairs or stools and their favorite calligraphy pen and
ink, and a drawing board or clipboard, if desired.  Instructor will provide
handout and practice paper. If needed, beginners' calligraphy pens will be
available from the instructor at cost ($3-$4).
Min 3; Max 10		 		 		 		 		 Cost: $2.00

GOTHIC HAND SEWING		 		 		 		 2 hours
Aelana Cordovera
We will examine documented early clothing sewing techniques.  A sampler of
stitches will be made and handout of sources and other stitches will be
provided.  This is a must-have course for authentic costuming.  We will also
explore ways to give a hand sewn look to machine made garments.  Students
should bring sewing kit with  scissors if possible.
Min 3; Max 8		 		 		 		 Cost $ 3.00

HAND PUPPETS 		 		 		 2 Hours
Francesca Tiepolo
Basic fabric hand puppets for children up to age 8 – simple sewing
(pre-punched holes in fabric, large blunt needles) of the body, adding hair,
costuming and facial features. The children will learn manipulation of the
puppet and have the opportunity to perform a song, poem, joke or just
converse with the audience from the puppet stage. All fun, no pressure.
Min 2, Max 8		 		 		 		 Cost $2.50

INTRODUCTION TO MAILLE		  		 2 hours
Lord George Bjornson
Hands-on class in which you will learn how to make the rings used in making
maille, and how to weave them together. I will teach the basic European 4 in
1 weave to novices or more advanced weaves to those who have some
experience. The class will also touch on the history of maille.  Instructor
will provide tools and wire.
Min 2; Max 10		 		 		 		 Cost $3.00

INTRODUCTION TO SOAP MAKING		     		 2 hours
Alienor Sanz-Argent
Make Soap!!  Wear clothes you can get messy in.  Instructor will provide
materials, handouts, and safety equipment.  Students should bring pen or
pencil, extra rags and/or rubber gloves if they have them.
Min 1; Max 8		 		 		 		 		     		 Cost $2.00

INTRODUCTION TO VEILS 		 		 		 2 hours
Aelana Cordovera
Early period ladies usually covered their heads with a veil.  We will
explore some different styles of simple veils and how to wear them - Anglo
Saxon, wimple and barbette, and early 14th century styles.  Types of
materials will be discussed, and students will leave with measurements or
patterns for their desired veil styles.  Instructor will provide handout,
paper for patterns, and sample veils to try on.  Students may bring their
own attempts at veils to share and critique.
Min 3; Max 8		 		 		 		 		 		 Cost $1.00

MAKING A REED PEN		 		 		 		 2 hours
Mahee of Acre
Students will walk away from class with some information about reed pens as
made in the Middle East, and a pen they carved themselves.  Students should
bring an Exacto knife or some other super sharp slender blade.
Min 1; Max 15		 		 		 		 		 Cost $2.50

QUILL CUTTING 		 		 		 		 		 2 hours
Tamlyn of Wyntersea
Learn how to prepare and cut a quill to use for calligraphy or line work.
This is a hands-on class; students will go away with a cut quill after
having some experience using it.  Students may bring a small sharp knife, (a
pocket knife will do) if they have one.
Min 1; Max 6 		 		 		 		        Cost $1.00

SHADOW PUPPETRY		 		 		         2 hours
Francesca Tiepolo
A brief history of Shadow puppetry stories, music, staging and puppets, then
the rest is hands-on. Each participant will choose a story, play or song and
make the puppets to go with it. There will be an opportunity to learn how to
manipulate the puppets on a shadow screen (stage) with modern lighting, due
to safety issues.
Min 2; Max 8		 		 		 		        Cost $1.50

THEATRE WITHOUT REHEARSALS		 		 2 hours
Linnet Kestrel
Discussion of how to put together and run a small acting troupe performing
period material, based on instructor’s two years’ experience. The assumption
is that you will never have enough actors, props, confidence or rehearsal
time, and the discussion is on how to work around that. Students will also
read and walk through some plays, to get an idea of the material available.
Handout includes bibliography of period texts and sample plays.
Min 3; Max (none)		 		 		 		 		 Cost $3.00

EQUESTRIAN MARSHALLING		 		 		 2 hours
Khaidu Naranaimorin
This course will outline the steps to becoming an Equestrian Marshal and
their duties and responsibilities.  Examples of weapons and some equipment
will be shown. Instructor will provide a copy of An Tir Book of Horse,
various handouts, examples of weapons & equipment.
Min 2, Max 10		 		 		 		 		 Cost $2.00


The Honorable Lady Helene de Navarre
Shittimwoode, GAc, Ac, BC
Principality of Tir Righ, Order of the Red Flame
Kingdom of An Tir, GdS
Chancellor, Borderlands Campus
Apprentice to Ariel de Courtenay, OL

Per bend sinister vert and lozengy vert and argent, in chief an open pair of
scissors argent.

Tabhairim pog, taim Erinneach!
(Kiss me, I’m Irish!)

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Duchess Jacyntha heralds the procession of entrants into the Crown lists

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