Midrealm Tournament of Arts
Midrealm Tournament of Arts
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While I'm no expert, I have participated in a Midrealm Tournament of Arts (ToA) on two separate occasions and observed several others. The first time I brought my research paper The Evil Eye (Ayin Ha'Ra) in Medieval Judaism and most recently (Fall 2024), my Decorated Veils. I think I have a fairly decent of understanding of what they are and what they intended to be. I would like to share that here to help promote participation in these incredible events.
The Midrealm Tournament of Art is an opportunity for artisans to meet with members of the Order of the Laurel (artisans recognized as experts in some area of Arts and Sciences) to exchange ideas and information in person.
It is an excellent opportunity to share, ask questions, plan next steps, or just enjoy a conversation.
It is also a great way to see what people are working on; so even if you are not participating, come see what others are doing. You might get inspired!
Tournament of Arts at Harvest Days 2024
In 2024, Mistress Jervisa, Dame Silly, and I made a Journey to the Tournament of Arts (ToA) at Harvest Days. It was such an amazing day with many conversations and so many talented artisans that I was negligent in taking photos. Thank you to His Grace, Duke Cellach, for always taking pictures of A&S things. The photos below are his except for the one of the three of us in Court.
Mistress Jervisa with her display of some of her art: scrolls with calligraphy and illumination, some personal and House Ironwolf art.
She also had examples of period pigments that she made herself as well as some verdigris that was in process.
This is Dame SaehildR barngodthR at the 2024 ToA with her display of peg people. She has been making peg dolls of various persons in the SCA for many years.
Carved wooden dolls for children to play with from scraps of wood. She has not found specific information to tie them to Norse culture, but the Norse were known for carving toys from scraps of wood.
Originally call Kokeshi dolls, they were actually a tourist chatchkee from the hot springs in Japan (c. 1603 - Edo period). They were thought to embody the souls of the mountain spirits that would protect children, so they were marketed to parents visiting the springs.
(Mistress Jervisa and I are actually in the background of this picture.)
All Three of Us at Court
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