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== Introduction ==

Mistress Ysemay Sterlyng, OM, OL.

http://ysemay.wikispaces.com/Welcome

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== Persona ==

I am passionate about research and trying new things. I always have some project in the works. When I am water bearing on the field, or running a tourney, I can usually be found wearing 15th century French working class garb. When I am supporting my husband, I wear 14th century English. When I want to "dress up," I am often in 16th century German.  However, I also enjoy viking and am planning to venture into the exotic wilds of India. Currently, I am venturing into the Iberian peninsula for a bit of 16th century Spanish.

== Offices & Positions ==

*Chatelaine, Shire of Quintavia, 2002-2003
*Order of the Maunche 2008
*Mistress of Arts & Sciences, Shire of [[Nordenhalle]], 4/2013-4/2015
*King's Bardic Champion 1/2015-2/2016
*Order of the Laurel 2015
*Court Barony 2015
*Order of the Troubadour 2016

== Students  ==

*[[Sorcha inghean Ui Neill‎]]
*[[Lavina Attewode]]

== Projects  ==

When I have time, I will start adding projects to this space.

'''A Basic List of Fun Things I Have Tried'''

*Hand sewing gowns--I have now hand sewn numerous gowns
*Figuring out supportive gowns--I have made bust supporting gowns for the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries
*Calligraphy--Could be better, but give me a break, I am left-handed.  :)
*"Authentic" Performance--Managed a complete performance, in the persona of a 14th century English woman, speaking and singing completely in Middle English
*Singing--Pick a European language, I will sing in it
*Story telling--16th century German Devil Stories are my favorite
*Illumination--I especially like the French bar and vine styles along with 16th century Italian
*Smocking--I am getting pretty fast at making smocked aprons.
*Painting a plate--Painted a Venetian style plate
*Finger loop braiding--have learned 5 different styles
*Basic embroidery--I am not very good, but I know the main period stitches.
*Beading--I have now embellished garb with many, many pearls
*Glass bead making--FUN! Wish I could do more.  
*Etruscan granulation--Made a pendant
*Leather work--Helped make shoes.  Made basic books.  Tooled leather belts for the kids.
*Jewelry Making--Have made more necklaces than I can count for largess.  Numerous Paternosters
*Hats--16th century German Wulstehaub, 14th Century child's hat, 14th Century man's hood
*Woodcuts--Still working on this one...2 started just need to finish
*Tablet weaving on the garment--Based on the finds in Greenland
*Brewing--Made amazing mead and cordials
*Fencing--Authorized in epee and Schlager
*Archery--Need to work my arm strength back up.
*Siege Weapons--Authorized Combat Siege engineer.

== Teaching ==

'''Classes that I have taught.'''

*Sinister Calligraphy--Introduction to Calligraphy for Left Handed Scribes.
*Intro to Smocking-- How to Make a Smocked Apron.
*Don't Be Afraid, It's Only Documentation-- Tips for creating documentation for SCA competions.
*Creating a Wulstehaub--Discussing the research and construction of the German hat.
*How to Pattern a 4 Panel Bodice-- Transition class designed to help move people from commercial patterns to self patterning
*Women and Minorities in the Crown of Aragon-- Dispelling myths and preconceptions about women and minorities during the 12-14th centuries.
*Middle English Pronunciation--Introduction to Middle English