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Feast of Divine Proportions
September 12, 1509 |
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Who are you?We are the Society for Creative Anarchronism. We study Medieval and Renaissance history and recreate it – the good parts version. We practice arts, engage in (safe) warfare, design heraldry, learn things, and have a good time doing it. We are an educational non-profit organization that runs on volunteers. This event is sponsored by the Greater Boston Chapter of the SCA, known as The Barony of Carolingia. What is this all about?“A Feast of Divine Proportions” is an event celebrating a particular time, place, and event: The 1509 publication of Luca Pacioli’s De divina proportione. No one is required to portray an early Sixteenth Century Venetian, but we do want a medieval atmosphere. Everyone who attends is expected to make an attempt at pre-1600 garb. Whether that means a hand-stitched cotehardie, a costume from a play you were in, or an outfit borrowed from our extensive collection of loaner garb, makes no matter to us. What we want to see is an enthusiastic participant in the day’s activities: learning, dancing, feasting, and lending a hand to make it all happen. What exactly will I see?Our schedule for the day is filled with Children’s ActivitiesThere will be pictures to color, taken
from artworks of the medieval period, shields to draw heraldry onto, paper
models to assemble, cards to build castles out of, stationery to calligraphy,
and a Roman Military Training Exercise – hopscotch! Also, there is an
elementary school with athletic fields to run around in and a playground to
burn off excess energy in. ClassesSome of us have volunteered to share
our knowledge with others today. Some classes are about art, some about math,
some about science, some about history. Each class is an hour long. Go to the
classes you want and relax in the hall otherwise. CompetitionThere is an arts & sciences
competition where local members can present their artistic endeavors from the
past year. The prize for winning is to be the Baronial Arts & Sciences
Champion, whose job is to encourage artistry and research in the group for
the next year, and push themselves in their own crafts. CourtAn organization that runs on volunteers
needs ways to encourage those volunteers. In Court, the local Baron will
award others for their service to the group, their prowess in battle, their
dedication to the arts, or for other matters. He will also announce the new
Baronial Arts & Sciences Champion. If you are called into Court, don’t be
nervous! Nobody was born ready to be called into Court. DanceOur dance band, the Waytes of
Carolingia, will play music while our dancemaster, Master Justin du Coeur
leads us in Medieval and Renaissance dance. Most dances will be taught as we
go through them, some are very easy, and all of them are quite a bit of fun. EntertainmentWe have three performances during the
feast. The first is i Sebastiani, the greatest Commedia dell’Arte troupe in the
entire world. They perform improvisational comedy using styles, forms, and
plot elements drawn right from Renaissance Italy (with occasional pokes at
local politics). The second is the Carolingian Quire. They will be performing
a selection of songs likely to be heard by Renaissance Italian audiences.
Last is Master Christian Lansinger von Jaueregk, Baronial Fool. Nobody knows
exactly what he’ll be performing, but it will be entertaining for sure… FoodWe will be preparing lunch (dayboard)
for everyone who comes, and dinner (feast) for a modest additional fee. The
feast will be recreating an actual Italian feast from around the time of the
event, based on records left behind from a prolific and masterful chef. The
flavors may be exotic, or odd, or even sometimes bland, but it’s an opportunity
to “get under the skin” of medieval nobility and get a taste of “the good
life” as seen by our ancient forebears. Don’t forget to spend some time just
sitting around and chatting with people and seeing all the beautiful garb! What do I need to bring?Everyone is expected to make an attempt
at garb from the Sixteenth Century or earlier. Everyone staying for the feast
is asked to bring their own feast gear – plates, bowls, napkins, utensils. We have a
large collection of loaner garb and loaner feast gear. E-mail our Chatelaine
if you are interested in borrowing something. Lastly, bring a book or a
handcraft. Inevitably there will be a time where there’s a delay or a hole in
the schedule, and it can be frustrating to be new and not know what to do.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. How much does it cost?Site:$12 for adults covers the cost of renting the hall and
allows you to take classes, attend court, dance, watch the shows, and eat
lunch. Babes in arms may attend for free. Feast:The cost of the dinner feast is $12 for adults, $6 for children with small appetites. Please mail paid preregistrations by September 1. Please email the autocrat – the man in charge – that you are coming. While we always cook a little extra food, a solid headcount beforehand means everyone gets fed. Send Reservations to:Feast of Divine Proportions Make checks payable to: SCA Inc - Barony of Carolingia Contact Information•Autocrat: Andreiko Eferiev •Chatelaine and Headmistress: Rosina von Schaffhausen •Head Chef: Cassandra Grey of Lochleven |
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