A&S Competitions
Times and registration places to be announced.

Tablet Weaving Contest
We would like to provide the opportunity for tablet weavers of all skill levels to show their work and win prizes!  Entries will be divided into three categories: Best Novice Entry (tablet weaving less than a year) , Best Experienced Entry and Best Use of the Viking Love theme.  These categories will be voted on by the populace and the winners in each category will receive a prize!

We want this contest to be a more relaxed, "show your pretties" contest, rather than an A&S Competition.  What does this mean?  We will ask each entrant to provide information such as materials used, where you got your pattern from, time period/place/extant example (if applicable).  A short bibliography can be included, if you wish.  We will also provide a comment sheet if you would like comments on your work (not required).  All entries will be judged by the populace.  No official documentation needed - no scoring sheets - no Judges. 

You may enter more than one category, if you choose.  You may have one "body of work" in each category that may include up to 5 tablet woven bands.  Finished bands and bands that have been sewn onto garb are both eligible to be entered, so long as they were woven by the entrant.

Pre-registration is greatly appreciated, as we want to be sure to have enough room to showcase all the artisans who wish to participate.  To pre-register, or if you have any questions, please contact Lady Myrgjol .  Contest starting times and judging times will be posted closer to the event.



Skaldic Poetry Contest

We challenge all skalds, scops and latter-day poets to test their skills at the skaldic competition. Following the theme of the event, we are looking for poetry in the alliterative styles of early period Scandinavia/Iceland (Anglo-Saxon will do in a pinch). Poems will be judged on form (The proper use of alliteration, meter and stress, as well as stylistic hallmarks such as kennings and variations), subject, style, and creativity.

Please include your name and the particular style of your poem with the entry; other background commentary pertaining to the poem is appreciated but not required. Submissions may be turned at Troll by before Noon on Saturday. If you have a poem and can't attend the event, you may send it to Dyfn at the address below.

Links to overviews of the styles in question can be found here: http://www.bmarch.atfreeweb.com/early_period_poetry.htm#Norse

Please direct questions to Ld. Dyfn ap Meurig y Pencerdd at bmarch5@gmail.com