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A Website by the Pentamere Regional Minister of Youth

Due to Popular Demand! All Ages A&S Suggested Projects

(Lady Seadhli has received several queries along the lines of "What is a Good A&S project for my Child?")

Children (7 and under) - finger weaving, cook a period recipe with adult supervision, braids, paint an illumination letter (cool capital letter in a book), leather stamp, Spin wool using a Drop Spindle, make butter, make bracelets or necklaces, hand puppets

Youth (8-12) - kumihimo, handsew a simple garment, edge a veil, make a hat, create your own illumination or heraldry, simple leatherwork, build a bench or simple piece of furniture (with Adult supervision), build a catapult, research period "toilet paper" practices, beadwork, puppetry or mummery, Armor a stuffed animal or doll, make a belt!

Teens (13-17) and Adults (18+) - research something you are interested in and present it however you would like! 
Other ideas include: hand sew a garment, design your own heraldry following period rules or SCA rules, a work of illumination/calligraphy/a scroll, create a piece of armor - leather, chain mail, etc., build a piece of furniture, weave something!

Groups - A mosaic tile, a piece of furniture, a banner, create garb together, a diorama, whipcording, weave a tapestry, pottery, Armor a stuffed animal or doll (Or member of your group), in period or SCA armor (heavy, boffer, or rapier!)


A Note on Garb or other Wearable Entries: 

Article(s) of clothing entered into A&S Competition must be brought to the event. It may be worn that day, with photographic evidence arranged on Display, however "pictures only" entries will not qualify for judging and prizes.

This page was last updated on October 12, 2009 05:22:34 PM .

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