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Scolastica Capellaria

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Scolastica
Information
Resides: Barony of Bhakail, Philadelphia PA
Status: Active
Awards: Order of Precedence
Heraldry

Per bend sinister berry dancetty gules and argent and azure, a unicorn couchant contourny regardant argent
Award & Office Badges
Companion of the Order of the Laurel Companion of the Order of the Maunche Companion of the Order of the Silver Brooch Companion of the Order of the Silver Wheel 
Order of the Harlequin Master of Horse
Minister of Arts and Science

Introduction

Magnifica Scolastica Capellaria. Veritas, Bonitas, Venustas.

I have been involved in the SCA since May of 2019. In the SCA I am most interested in A&S and understanding medieval life. I love historical garment making and find that wearing medieval garments, and experiencing how they change the way you walk, move and dance are fantastic experiences. My goal is to create immersion through the art that I make and surround myself with.

My main focus is embroidery and lace making.

I was an apprentice to Elizabet Marshall from 2022 until I was elevated to the Order of the Laurel in September 2025.

Persona

Magnifica Scolastica is a lady from sometime in Western Medieval Europe (probably somewhere between 1300 and 1530). Her greatest joy in life is learning new things, researching very old things, and discussing these things with others. She loves to make things. She has a fondness of hats and headgear of all shapes and sizes. She often can be found embroidering in the shade, eating cubes of cheese wherever they can be found, and smiling and waving at her friends. She is a lover of games, and if you ask nicely she will gladly play Nine Man's Morris, Chess, or her favorite: fox and geese. Like many a medieval lady she enjoys sport on occasion including lawn games and watching tournaments. Scolastica is a lover of poetry and the songs of troubadours and does very much enjoy discussing the rules of courtly love. She revels in music and loves to dance. Her favorite dances include Belfiore and Petite Rose. She loves to travel and attend foreign wars.

Projects & Publications

Scolastica has a blog! The Inevitable Scadian

Major Projects:

  • 14th Century Shift, Cotehardie and Overdress 05/11/2019
  • Betsy Rossenrock, a Lanskenect Waffenrock based on the original American Flag July 2020
  • Yee Old Night Owl Medieval Hood inspired by the Night Owl in the Watchman, March 2021
  • 12 Little Needle Cases Project Completed December 2021
  • The Crown of Love Embroidered Wall Hanging based off of a 13th Century German Wall Hanging Completed December 2022
  • Silk Cotehardie and ruffled linen veil January 2023
  • Brick Stitch Bag A Recreation of a 14th century embroidered bag, March 2023
  • Mary of Hapsburg Chemise A recreation of a German under dress, July 2023
  • Dress based on an Etching of Urs Graf 1520s Swiss Renaissance Dress, January 2024
  • The Sun Dress 1520s German Renaissance Dress, February 2024
  • Renaissance Clothing of 2024 Various Renaissance Dresses made in 2024
  • The Gritty Hood, a fourteenth century hood based on Gritty (Philadelphia flyers mascot), Spring 2025
  • The Phanatic Bycocket, a fourteenth century hat based on the Philadelphia Phanatic, Fall 2025

Elevation Regalia:

  • Crown of Love, German Brick Stitch Embroidery
    Crown of Love, German Brick Stitch Embroidery
  • Elevation Regalia for Wentlyanna
    Elevation Regalia for Wentlyanna
  • Elevation Regalia for John Marshall
    Elevation Regalia for John Marshall
  • Elevation Regalia for Sabine de Kerbriant
    Elevation Regalia for Sabine de Kerbriant
  • 10 Little Needle Cases
    10 Little Needle Cases
  • Brick Stitch Bag Reproduction
    Brick Stitch Bag Reproduction

Arts and Science Research and Papers

Academic Publications:

Classes and Teaching

Scolastica loves to teach and inspire others in the arts and science. The areas she is most comfortable teaching are hand sewing, embroidery, and research methods.

  • Hand Sewing Stitches -- Hartshorn Dale A&S Night Spring 2022
  • Silk Split Stitch -- River War 2022, Nova Scola 2023
  • The Wild Goose Chase: Navigating Digital Museum Databases -- Settmour Swamp A&S Night Fall 2022
  • Introduction to Research -- Bhakail A&S Zoom February 2023
  • Hats and Headwear 1100-1600 -- Nos Calan Gaeaf: A Winters Eve Schola 2023
  • Pattern Darning over Pleats -- Academy of Saint Claire June 2024
  • Sixteenth Century Embroidered seam treatments -- Academy of Saint Clare June 2025

Scolastica has a profound love of history and is obsessed with natural disasters, weather patterns, and the very turbulent fourteenth century and would welcome requests to teach on these topics. Please email Scolastica at 253492@members.eastkingdom.org with any requests for classes.

Keepers of Athenas Thimble

Scolastica is an active member of the East Kingdom Embroiderers Guild Keepers of Athena's Thimble. She is currently ranked as a Artisan in the Guild.

  • Competency in Applique for her Appliqued Owl with Leather Couching (2021)
  • Competency in Monochrome Embroidery for Blackwork flower Needlecase (2021)
  • Competency in Canvaswork for German Brick Stitch Needlecase (2021)
  • Competency in Couching and Laidwork for Bayeau Lion Needlecase (2022)
  • Period Competency in Counted for Brick Stitch Wall Hanging (2023)
  • Competency in Free Embroidery for Favors for Her Majesty Margaritta (2019)
  • Competency in Lacis for her Lacis Flower Needle Case (2022)
  • Competency in Metal Thread for her St. Catherine Needle Case (2022)
  • Competency in Needle Lace for the in progress needle lace bunny (2019)
  • Competency Openwork for pulled thread embroidery leaf (2023)
  • Competency in Padded Work for her Caterpillar Needle Case (2022)
  • Period Competency in Pleated Embroidery for Embroidered Smocked Chemise (2023)

Arachne’s Web Lace Guild

Scolastica is a Lace Maker in the East Kingdom Lacemaker's guild Arachne's Web Lace Guild

  • Competency in Sprang
  • Competency in Embroidered Lace
  • Competency in Needle Lace
  • Competency in Lacis

Awards and Recognitions

  • Order of the Laurel, September 2025
  • Order of the Rabbit and Moon, GNEW 2025 for the construction of helm crests at the Deed
  • Order of the Silver Wheel, December 2024
  • Shirtmaker to the Crown, September 2024
  • Member of the EK War Point Team at Pennsic, August 2024
  • Finalist in Kingdom A&S Championships, March 2024
  • Bhakail Baronial A&S Champion, Yule 2023
  • Winner in the Experienced Category at St. Eligus 2023
  • Order of the Maunch awarded at Earl Horic Memorial Sovereign & Consort’s Championship of Arms 6/4/22
  • Mistress of the Horse (Bhakail) awarded at the Sign of the Squirrel and Hound 4/2/22
  • Order of the Silver Brooch Awarded at Ethereal Court IX 5/16/2021
  • Virtual Mudthaw Arts and Science Competition Winner 3/20/2021
  • Order of the Harlequin (Bhakail) awarded at Virtual Bhakail Yule on 12/12/2020
  • Laurel's Choice Award awarded at Novice Day 7/24/2019

Offices & Positions

  • Social Media Officer, Barony of Bhakail, May 2025 to Present
  • Online Display Deputy to East Kingdom MOAS, Fall 2024 to present
  • Minister of Arts and Science, Barony of Bhakail, May 2022 to May 2025
  • Deputy Chatelaine, Barony of Bhakail, October 2020 to May 2022

Event Staff

  • Event Steward Bhakail Yule 2023
  • Deputy Event Steward for Bhakail Yule 2021

In Case of Court

Scolastica does not like surprises. Pronouns: She/her/hers. Her name is Latin and pronounced phonetically. Her preferred title is Magnifica or Companion of the Laurel.

For information about Court, Awards, etc. Kindly contact her laurel Elizabet Marshall and her partners Svafnir Thorvaldson and Lawrence Vaughan.

More Information

Scolastica can be reached at 253492@members.eastkingdom.org

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