Katelijne van der Ast
SCA History:
Katelijne joined the SCA in the fall of 2002 (AS 37). She is a Flemish woman from the late 16th century hailing from the town of Antwerp.
Current Branch:
Katelijne is a resident of the Barony of Montengarde which is in the Principality of Avacal.
Past Branches:
- Katelijne was a previous resident of the King’s Lands, Principality of Avacal from A.S. 39 through 42 (2004-2007).
- She also resided in the Barony of Lions Gate, Principality of Tir Righ from A.S. 37 through 39 (2002-2004).
Recognition:
- Award of Arms - from Gunnarr III and Gabriell III, September Crown A.S. 38 (2003)
- Judges’ Choice Prize: An Tir Costumer's Guild – 12th Night A.S. 37 (2003)
- Intermediate Category Winner: An Tir Costumer's Guild – July Coronation A.S. 40 (2005)
Interests and Areas of Personal Research:
- 16th Century
- Agriculture
- Bread Baking
- Costuming
- Dutch and Flemish Culture
- Embroidery
- Fibre Arts
- German Culture
- Knitting
- Mining
- Natural Dyeing
- Rapier Combat
- Rosaries and Paternosters
- Wheat
Katelijne also has a personal blog that includes research and experimental musings. Most posts are protected and you need to contact her to gain access - rectangularcat (at) livejournal (dot) com. You can find the blog here
Teaching:
Katelijne is available to teach at Ithra's or any other event your group might be having. She needs little advance notice to teach the following classes:
- Indigo Dyeing
- Historical Rosaries and Paternosters
Combat:
- Katelijne is an authorized rapier fighter and a current senior rapier marshal.