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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
*Lady Shoshana had been an avid gamer and LARPer for many | *Lady Shoshana had been an avid gamer and LARPer for many years prior to seeking out the Shire of Caer Adamant in 2005. She had crossed paths with many members of the Society prior to this, and had attended a few A&S nights in her youth, but had never found the time to pursue the new Hobby. Since that time, She and her husband Alexi Gensel have been active participants. | ||
*Shoshana delights in learning new crafts and assisting at events above most other activities in the SCA | *Shoshana delights in learning new crafts and assisting at events above most other activities in the SCA. She has put on armour and participating in Heavy Fighting, and likes throwing axes when at events. Her first Pennsic Battlefield was in 43, after being Authorized by King Brennan mac Fearghus and Ryouko'jin of the Ironskies that Spring. It was a great honor for her to have both friends and family from outside the SCA there to witness the exciting day. | ||
*In the last few years, Shoshana has become enamored of Illumination and Calligraphy. Her goal is to one day create a book from scratch using the techniques that she is learning in The Society. Over the years, she has taken up pewter casting, banner painting, a small amount of hand sewing, as well as an assortment of additional crafts. She considers herself a Craft Nomad, and has set up a craft journal under that name to keep track of her forays into the arts. | *In the last few years, Shoshana has become enamored of Illumination and Calligraphy. Her goal is to one day create a book from scratch using the techniques that she is learning in The Society. Over the years, she has taken up pewter casting, banner painting, a small amount of hand sewing, as well as an assortment of additional crafts. She considers herself a "Craft Nomad", and has set up a craft journal under that name to keep track of her forays into the arts. | ||
== Persona == | == Persona == | ||
*Shoshana is currently not pursuing a persona. | *Shoshana is currently not pursuing a persona. | ||
*Her Fighting Persona is generic Viking | *Her Fighting Persona is generic Viking. | ||
*At all other times she is usually found in either Viking, Turkish or Anglo Saxon garb. | *At all other times she is usually found in either Viking, Turkish or Anglo Saxon garb. | ||
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*Chatelaine, Caer Admanant, 2010 to 2012 | *Chatelaine, Caer Admanant, 2010 to 2012 | ||
*Seneschal, Caer Admanant, 2012 to 2016 | *Seneschal, Caer Admanant, 2012 to 2016 | ||
*Deputy Seneschal, Caer Admanant, | *Deputy Seneschal, Caer Admanant, 2016 to 2017 | ||
*A&S Champion, Barony of Bhakail, 2017 | *A&S Champion, Barony of Bhakail, 2017 to 2018 | ||
*Deputy Exchequer, Caer Adamant, 2017 | *Deputy Exchequer, Caer Adamant, 2017 | ||
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== Projects & Classes == | == Projects & Classes == | ||
*Illumination 101 | *Illumination 101 (C&I) | ||
*Knot Work, Two Ways (C&I) | *Knot Work, Two Ways (C&I) | ||
*Illuminating Bookmarks | *Illuminating Bookmarks (C&I) | ||
*Setting up a Scroll | *Setting up a Scroll (C&I) | ||
*Instruments of Illumination (C&I) | |||
*Basic Cheesemaking/ Butter making | *Basic Cheesemaking/ Butter making | ||
*Challah in the Round | *Challah in the Round | ||
Revision as of 10:17, 8 October 2017
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| Resides: Caer Adamant | |
| Status: Active | |
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Introduction
- Lady Shoshana had been an avid gamer and LARPer for many years prior to seeking out the Shire of Caer Adamant in 2005. She had crossed paths with many members of the Society prior to this, and had attended a few A&S nights in her youth, but had never found the time to pursue the new Hobby. Since that time, She and her husband Alexi Gensel have been active participants.
- Shoshana delights in learning new crafts and assisting at events above most other activities in the SCA. She has put on armour and participating in Heavy Fighting, and likes throwing axes when at events. Her first Pennsic Battlefield was in 43, after being Authorized by King Brennan mac Fearghus and Ryouko'jin of the Ironskies that Spring. It was a great honor for her to have both friends and family from outside the SCA there to witness the exciting day.
- In the last few years, Shoshana has become enamored of Illumination and Calligraphy. Her goal is to one day create a book from scratch using the techniques that she is learning in The Society. Over the years, she has taken up pewter casting, banner painting, a small amount of hand sewing, as well as an assortment of additional crafts. She considers herself a "Craft Nomad", and has set up a craft journal under that name to keep track of her forays into the arts.
Persona
- Shoshana is currently not pursuing a persona.
- Her Fighting Persona is generic Viking.
- At all other times she is usually found in either Viking, Turkish or Anglo Saxon garb.
Offices & Positions
- Herald, Caer Admanant, 2009 to 2010
- Chatelaine, Caer Admanant, 2010 to 2012
- Seneschal, Caer Admanant, 2012 to 2016
- Deputy Seneschal, Caer Admanant, 2016 to 2017
- A&S Champion, Barony of Bhakail, 2017 to 2018
- Deputy Exchequer, Caer Adamant, 2017
Event Staff
- Head Chef, A Number of Swamp and Spring Thynges, Shire of Caer Adamant
- Deputy Event Steward, Cook Thynge, Shire of Caer Adamant, 2012
- Event Steward, Winter Bardic Blast, Shire of Caer Adamant, 2013
- Merchant Contact, River Wars, Barony of Iron Bog, 2013, 2014
- Co Event Steward, Tourney of the Fallen Stag III, Shire of Caer Adamant, 2013
- Setup/Decorations, King and Queens Rapier, Barony of Bhakail, 2014
- Head Chef, Winter Bardic Blast, Shire of Caer Adamant, 2015
- Assisted with Vigil Board for Mael Eoin's Elevation, 2016
- Head Chef, Cook Thynge: The Long Night, Shire of Caer Adamant, 2017
- Co Event Steward, Bhakail Investiture and K&Q Rattan Champions, Barony of Bhakail, 2017
Projects & Classes
- Illumination 101 (C&I)
- Knot Work, Two Ways (C&I)
- Illuminating Bookmarks (C&I)
- Setting up a Scroll (C&I)
- Instruments of Illumination (C&I)
- Basic Cheesemaking/ Butter making
- Challah in the Round
- Hidden Veil Stitch
- Banner Making
Select Awards
- Award of Arms, East Kingdom, 12/03/2012
- Queen’s Order of Courtesy, 8/02/2015
- Order of the Silver Crescent, 02/13/2016
- Master of Horse (Bhakail), 12/10/2016
- Order of the Silver Brooch, 06/03/2017
More Information
- The Craft Nomad
- Note: This is a Facebook Page that is used to explore both SCA related crafts and other.
- Pinterest
- Note: This is a Pinterest Board for crafts learned in the SCA by Shoshana Gryffyth.