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Collette is the daughter of an illuminator, living in eastern France along the Mediterranean (late 14thc - early 15thc). From a young age, she assisted her father by creating pattern books of various flora and fauna as they traveled between Paris and Avignon, providing the services of art. As Collette aged, she took up other skills, such as calligraphy, embroidery, and the making of clothes. Her father saw to it that she was an educated woman, so that she could later carry out her father’s work when he passed. <br>Now, Collette is traveling, fulfilling her father’s wishes, providing the best her pigment and brushes can provide. Occasionally, Collette can be seen camping with fellow travelers; a hunting party known to roam the lands, filled with other such artists. She can be seen dancing, heard singing and playing music, and telling stories around their fire.
Collette is the daughter of an illuminator, living in eastern France along the Mediterranean in 1428. From a young age, she assisted her father by creating pattern books of various flora and fauna as they traveled between Paris and Avignon, providing the services of art. As Collette aged, she took up other skills, such as calligraphy, embroidery, and the making of clothes. Her father saw to it that she was an educated woman, so that she could later carry out her father’s work when he passed. <br>Now, Collette is traveling, fulfilling her father’s wishes, providing the best her pigment and brushes can provide. Occasionally, Collette can be seen camping with fellow travelers; a hunting party known to roam the lands, filled with other such artists. She can be seen dancing, heard singing and playing music, and telling stories around their fire.
Collette’s biggest dream is to create beautiful art that others will remember her by.
Collette’s biggest dream is to create beautiful art that others will remember her by.



Revision as of 11:19, 22 November 2021

Photo
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Etherial Court 2021
Information
Resides: Stonemarche
Status: Active
Awards: Order of Precedence
Heraldry
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purpure, on a lozenge pometty argent an ermine spot purpure
Award & Office Badges
Companion of the Order of the Maunche Companion of the Order of the Silver Brooch Award of Arms Herald

Introduction

Collette has been a member of the SCA since 2017 and has found a deep love for illumination and calligraphy, dancing, music playing, and embroidery.


Collette is the daughter of an illuminator, living in eastern France along the Mediterranean in 1428. From a young age, she assisted her father by creating pattern books of various flora and fauna as they traveled between Paris and Avignon, providing the services of art. As Collette aged, she took up other skills, such as calligraphy, embroidery, and the making of clothes. Her father saw to it that she was an educated woman, so that she could later carry out her father’s work when he passed.
Now, Collette is traveling, fulfilling her father’s wishes, providing the best her pigment and brushes can provide. Occasionally, Collette can be seen camping with fellow travelers; a hunting party known to roam the lands, filled with other such artists. She can be seen dancing, heard singing and playing music, and telling stories around their fire. Collette’s biggest dream is to create beautiful art that others will remember her by.

Affiliations

  • Student to Audrye Beneyt
  • Confessed Member of Haus Wanderstamm
  • Keeper’s of Athena’s Thimble - Senior Member in Training
  • East Kingdom College of Scribes - Calligraphy and illumination
  • East Kingdom College of Heralds - List Herald

Positions & Events

  • Chatelaine - Province of Malagentia (current)
  • Scribal Editor/Content Expert - EK Gazette (East) (current)
  • Scribal teacher - Malagentia Scribal Night (current)


  • Gate volunteer - Stonemarche Baronial Anniversary (Stonemarche) (2019)
  • Assistant for children’s A&S activity tent - Falling Leaves (Carolingia) (2019)
  • Gate volunteer - A Market Day at Birka (Stonemarche) (2020)
  • Assistant Coordinator for Fencing Tournament - Market Day at Birka (Stonemarche) (2020)
  • Deputy Summer Crown Herald - Crown Feeder Tournament (Carolingia/Quintavia) (2021)
  • Deputy Summer Crown Herald - Crown Tournament (Hartshorndale) (2021)
  • Gate Lead - Harvest Moon Shoot (Malagentia) (2021)
  • Gate Lead - K&Q Rapier Championship (Malagentia) (2022)

Projects & Publications


My projects include: calligraphy, illumination, embroidery, sewing/garb making, finger-loop braiding, jewelry making and teaching.

In Case of Court

I love surprises! Please speak to Audrye Beneyt or Camille des Jardins in case of court.

  • Etherial Court is acceptable, but in the case of Ethereal Court please see above for contact persons.