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== Introduction ==

Greetings! I am The Honorable Lady Caera Fitzpatrick, lady wife of Master [[Konner MacPherson]] and apprentice of Padrona Caterina Giaocchini. My first event was Pennsic 39 (2010) and I can be most often found with my hands full of small child, a fiber arts project, or perhaps both.

My interest in textile arts has only expanded with the inspiration that the Society provides. I am happy to “talk shop” if you have any sort of interest! If you would like to learn how to spin, please seek me out! I usually have some extra drop spindles and fluff with me. I do like to spin as I wander about. Please say hello!

== Persona ==

Dublin, Ireland. Vaguely around 11th C.

Registered as Ceara Fitzpatrick, but I usually spell it Caera as I had already gotten quite used to it. 

 [[Category:11th Century Personas]]
 [[Category:Irish Personas]]
[[Category:Scribes]]

== Awards ==
*[[Award of Arms]] - [[Edward II and Thyra]]
*[[Silver Brooch]] - [[Brennan II and Caoilfhionn II]]
*[[King's Award of Esteem]] - [[Brennan II and Caoilfhionn II]]
*[[Queen's Award of Esteem]] - [[Brennan II and Caoilfhionn II]]
*[[Maunche]] - [[Brennan III and Caoilfhionn III]]
*[[Sycamore]] - Æthelmearc A&S Armigerous

== Offices & Positions ==
*Book Herald, Rusted Woodlands, 2015 - 2016
*Exchequer, Rusted Woodlands, 2016-2019

== Event Staff ==
*Merchant-crat, 100 Minutes War, 2011 - [[Rusted Woodlands]]
*Merchant-crat, 100 Minutes War, 2012 - [[Rusted Woodlands]]
*Staff-at-Large, First EK Novice Day, 2014 - [[Rusted Woodlands]]
*Staff-at-Large, 100 Minutes War, 2014 - [[Rusted Woodlands]]
*Autocrat, EK Novice Day, 2015 - [[Rusted Woodlands]]
*Royal Liason/Staff-at-Large, 100 Minutes War, 2015 - [[Rusted Woodlands]]
*Artisan’s Row Coordinator, QUEST, 2016 - [[Settmour Swamp]]
*Autocrat, EK Novice Day, 2016 - [[Rusted Woodlands]]
*Troll Head, 100 Minutes, 2016 - [[Rusted Woodlands]]
*Co-Autocrat, EK Novice Day, 2017 - [[Rusted Woodlands]]
*Staff, Sparta Renn Faire Demo - 2017
*Troll Head, 100 Minutes, 2017 - [[Rusted Woodlands]]
*Troll Head/Staff-at-Large, EK Novice Day, 2018 - [[Rusted Woodlands]]
*Staff, Sparta Renn Faire Demo - 2018
*Troll Head, 100 Minutes, 2018 - [[Rusted Woodlands]]
*Autocrat's Assistant, EK Novice Day, 2019 - [[Rusted Woodlands]]
*Staff, Sparta Renn Faire Demo - 2019
*Troll Head, 100 Minutes, 2019 - [[Rusted Woodlands]]

*Been found on Artisan’s Row and/or teaching at various events including demos, QUEST, EK YouTube, FFF, Æthelmearc Academies and Pennsic

== Projects & Publications ==

*Woven winnigas - 2015, 2016
*2/2 Diamond Twill weaving and spun linen thread, East Kingdom K&Q Champ Entry - 2015
*East Kingdom Court Baldricks Embroidery (Bardic Champs) - 2016
*Brat, broken diamond twill, wool - 2016
*Reeling silk from cocoons - 2016
*Recreation of linen thread, East Kingdom K&Q Champions (perfect score) - 2018
*Article in PLY Magazine: Spinning flax on a spindle. Spring Issue 2018
*Virtual Class Video: How to Spin, posted on East Kingdom YouTube 2020
*Virtual Class PowerPoint: Recreating Thread, Yarn and Fabric, taught/posted on Æthelmearc A&S 2021 
*Harvesting tree bast - 2023
*various scrolls & blanks

== More Information ==
Class info and some documentation can be found at TinyURL<dot>com/CaeraFitzpatrick

Spinner, weaver, knitter. Will gladly teach anyone who wants to learn. 
I dabble in embroidery, calligraphy, illumination, nålbinding and book heraldry.

Since it has been asked of the populace to make their preferences known: I love surprises but they are not necessary. I would be honored to appear before Their Majesties virtually or in person. Please inform [[Konner MacPherson]] in advance.