Arts and Sciences Resources

Fine Arts

Practical Sciences
Embroidery
    West Kingdom Needleworkers Guild- Guild news and free period pattern ideas http://www.bayrose.org/wkneedle/
    Elizabethan Blackwork Archives- Website celebrating blackwork embroidery with free period patterns.  http://www.blackworkarchives.com/

 German Brick Stitch- Wymarc patterns for the German Brick Stitch in period. http://wymarc.com/asoot/asoot.php?show=germanPatterns

 

Leather tooling
    Leather Carving- Article on basic leather carving.  http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/leather/toolingclass.html

    Leather Tooling projects-  Leather tooling project ideas http://www.modaruniversity.org/Leather.htm

  • Woodworking
    • Carpentry
    • Carving
  • Smithing and Leatherwork
    • Arms
    • Armor
    • Tools, Utensils, and Supplies
    • Jewelery
  • Seamstry

 

Performing Art

Technical Science

Beadmaking
    Mideval Beadmaking Homepage.  Examples of textiles illuminated with beads.  http://www.medievalbeads.com/
Martial Arts

Association for Rennaissance Martial Arts (ARMA)- Historical Eurpean Martial Arts and Fencing Texts. http://www.thehaca.com/masters.htm

  • Fortification
  • Seige
  • Field Maneuvers and Strategy
  • Nautical
  • Equestrian
  • Marshalette
  • Heavy Weapons
    Bellatrix Fighting School
    Fighting Drills
    Fighter Exercises
  • Light Infantry
  • Fencing Contact the Guildmaster of Fence in Oertha, Sorcha Careman: Akfencer(at)netscape.net
  • Other Armed Melee
  • Unarmed Melee
  • Archery
  • Other Projectiles
  • Weapons and Armour

 

   
Oerthan Guilds
   
Gryphon Cellermasters - Contact Guildmistress Magda for more information Guild devoted to the preparation and consumption of spirits, meads, cordials and beer.   Group activities include classes and contests.  .
Ivory Thimble- Contact Guildmistress Karen for more information. A guild devoted to those with a love of string, sewing and embroidery.  Meets monthly at in both Eskalya and Winter's Gate. 
Measure for Measure-Contact Guildmistress Morgana for more information
  Devoted to SCA cooking, period spices and exotic cuisine?  This is the place for you.  Group meets primarily in Winter's Gate. 
Metalworker Guild- Contact Catrionia. Explore metalworking techniques, tips and projects. 
Oerthan Archery Guild- Contact Stephen de la Bere Practice archery and competitive shooting. Guild meets from May to September. 
Royal Guild of Defense- Contact Ancient Guildmistress Sorcha for more information. Delve into the mysteries of the rapier and investigate the philosophy of the courtier.  This is the Oerthan branch of the West Kingdom Guild.  
   

Arts and Sciences Handouts

 

Latin 101 by Clare de Norwude

The Old Measures by Viscountess Elize de Nizza

Intermediate English Country Danceby Viscountess Elize de Nizza

Dances for Demos by Viscount Karl Helweg

 

 

Introduction to drop Spindle by Alienor Fitzhenry

7 Strand Kumihimo by Helen dAvebury

Egyptian Chain by Catriona

  Send your handouts to Mistress Alienor to post here.

If you can think of anything that has not been covered or know of some good links, then PLEASE contact the Oerthan Webminister.

Awards and Recognition may be recieved for excellence in the Arts & Sciences, and in Service to Oertha.


Merchants & Suppliers
* These sites are NOT sponsored or sanctioned by the SCA nor by the Principality of Oertha, however, there are some commercial resources which you may find useful.

    Oerthan Merchants

    The Armoury Reproduction Medieval Armour & Sport Combat Artwork

 

OTHER MERCHANTS:In no particular order

 

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