Medieval Arts and Science Fair - Athenaeum 2019 (SCA)

[@rachele7398]

Wow. I actually wouldnt mind social interaction (plus actually leaving my home) to see this stuff

[@mirjanbouma]

This comment has a way different vibe in December 2020 o.O

[@suzannewallace9484]

The SCA was part of my life for over thirty years. Arthritis has curtailed my participation. No events for me. This is a reminder of "the good old days.

[@edendeckard1783]

I am so jealous, I wish there where somthing this interesting where I live. Great job in showing the event to reach more people, such amazing artists

[@woodenkat8971]

Check out the sca events near you. Some are very accepting with newbies or people just visiting.

[@edendeckard1783]

@@woodenkat8971 i live in Mexico and try to go to these events but they just don't organize them, but I will keep my eyes open

[@brittamai5367]

What a wonderfull idea, to make such a kind of Art/Science Fair! I was at many medieval markets. There are opportunities for them all over here in Germany. But I've lost interest in them long ago, because of all the tourists, the cheap made souvenirs and the immense shallowness. But this video, this fair... there is deepness in the creation, passion.

[@AlexandraLynch1]

This does make me wish I was over on the Left Coast. I'm a Midrealmer. Signed, taking a mundane cartoon drawing course so that my dysgraphic self can draw the Gaston Phoebus Book of the Hunt-style illuminations that I want to do. The SCA also taught me to spin, ply yarn, do fingerloop braiding, and cook and serve a six course feast for 150 of my closest friends.

[@EverythingOnIce22]

Those displays looked interesting. Especially the one involving herbs and dentistry. :)

[@estelledesigns]

Thanks for bringing us along! It was so interesting to hear about all the different crafts and interests! They are so dedicated to their work it's amazing!

[@corahatesyouall]

it’s so fun seeing what looks like a medieval market of sorts in such a modern backdrop. It’s like seeing the behind the scenes of a period film

[@katherinesykes9094]

As a member of the Kingdom of Lochac down in Australia, this was a real pleasure to watch! It would be amazing to attend something like this one day

[@jyoticampbell4273]

Hi! I'm also in Australia and considering checking out some SCA events :)

[@missmcinnes]

Is it weird that watching this video I kept seeing people I knew from Rowany Festival and then realising it was not them but ..their style.

[@constanziadezamora]

On the bucket list now ;)

[@seamstressatarms477]

It's so fun too see so many of my friends and acquaintances in one video!! Well done all! I heard it was great this year :)

[@Chibihugs]

A fascinating event. I think it is a brilliant idea to have a place to allow all these talented people to display their wares, skills and knowledge of olden times things. I would love to go to this!

[@elinabrahamsson9442]

Wow! So nice to hear about all the peoples interests and crafts, and this video is really on the next level of quality. The filming, editing and everything were really proffessional😊. Great work!

[@CathyHay]

This is the coolest event ever! You must have been inspired to begin like 16 more crafts - I am! I’m especially stoked that Mona Boucher was in there. I’ve never met her but we were Livejournal friends back in the day, so it was really cool to see to see her out in the world being a Real Human! And PS, those are beautiful handmade buttonholes on your hood!

[@MorganDonner]

I love Mona, she is a very sweet human that I am always so happy to camp with (also, her daughter is the most amazing tiny person!!!). I'm glad you enjoyed the video, I am always so inspired to do all the things when I go to events like these 😍

[@mboucher05]

Hello Cathy! Good to connect! I am starting to have bandwidth again to be creative. I am starting out on my own as a pro dyer but it's slow progress over the summer because of travel and kid wrangling. Where are you hanging out these days? I set up an Instagram at atelier.tincta but it's in its very infant stages.

[@mboucher05]

Thank you Morgan! I love you so much too. You are a very special person and I love your creative sweet energy. I am so grateful to have you as a friend. ❤️

[@Steina_The_Yarnist]

I just saw this and your SCA camping vlog today and was reminded of a day in college: the decorating committee for the local SCA group came to me in a panic because they wanted a marble pillar upon which to place the royal goblet but only had a white plaster replica. So, I started painting it, and soon, it became the focus of a pre-event painting party as friends joined in to help. When we were done, others thought the pillar was marble. :)

[@playzoofun8591]

The level of commitment to the arts and crafts shown here impresses me. It's all just so lovely.

[@HeatherStJohn-rs5jj]

I’m attending my very first SCA event next weekend. It’s RUM (Royal University of Meridies) in Tennessee. I’m excited and nervous. I’d love to see more videos like this. Thank you for this and all the other amazing videos you make!

[@lisacastano1064]

Heather I just moved to Tennessee and I want to start eventing again

[@TheSuzberry]

How did your event go?

[@raraavis7782]

Doesn’t that make you wish, you had all day, every day to devote to learning stuff like that?

[@MorganDonner]

Absolutely!

[@giodrakes]

YES!!!!!! ABSOLUTELY YES!!!!!!!

[@trishblakely3476]

This is so cool. Thank you for sharing all of these talented people with us!

[@cassiopeiaartco]

You’re video editing keeps getting better and better! Keep it up Mistress Morgan!

[@kathleenanneoconnell]

A&S displays are one of my favorite parts of the SCA. Thank you for showcasing one. - Margarita De Sainte Nazaire (East Kingdom)

[@mjgbabydragonlet]

Morgan your vlogs are so much fun to watch! Your vlog on Mr. Donner's hose was so helpful to me as I was trying to work on a sleeves for a lace undershirt. I am not going to share a picture, because it is an underlayer. But I was having a very rough time getting the sleeves in with out them pleating...flipping them over was the answer! I now have a smooth shoulder.

[@kyasarin131]

This looks like so much fun! And what cool things everyone had to showcase - the tablet weaving is just incredible, as is everything else!!

[@StarspangledHeart]

This is absolutely fabulous! 😍 After years of talking about it, I’ve decided to join the SCA and have been to a couple of virtual events so far. I’m currently working on a new outfit so I have something to wear when in person events are a thing again and have been watching loads of costuming videos while I sew.

[@jkurkkari3553]

I cannot listen to the backround music anymore without seeing Abby Cox dancing around wildly in her shift in my mind. xD

[@dianavoermans]

Lovely to see so many people enthousiastic about their craft! 🤩💃🏻

[@grottoserpentina9342]

I sure do wish that there'd be an event like this in NYC....that the public could enjoy.

[@wendynordstrom3487]

Usually you can attend SCA events, but they might require you to be properly attired and pay a bit extra. At least that's the case in our area.

[@caitlinkurnit3642]

New York City is part of the SCA East Kingdom. Check them out at www.eastkingdom.org/# and take a look at the events that are on the schedule. Anyone can come to an SCA event as long as they're willing to look the part, and there is always loaner garb (ask for "Gold Key" garb). You should come and check us out sometime! If you're willing to leave the city, there's an event coming up very soon on July 20th in Tappan. www.eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3455

[@alanarose4577]

@@wendynordstrom3487 Usually the local SCA group has what's called 'gold key'. it's garb that can be loaned out, usually for a dollar or two to cover laundering costs. If you reach out to them before hand they will make sure to have something in your size!

[@dianesawyerdooley4424]

Seconding the recommendation for Novice Day! It's a ton of fun and a really good, if somewhat broad overview of what the SCA has to offer. Plus it's a donation only event!

[@scrappypatterns]

Okay, I've been needing to get out of kingdom, this event might have made my list

[@MorganDonner]

It's a great choice for a day trip if you can make it!

[@bcgrote]

So glad to see such interest in naalbinding. 25 years ago, I couldn't find an instructor, nor much about it, for love or money.

[@emmabroughton2039]

I think this is wonderful! I really hope you treat us with videos of next year's fair. Love it!

[@MorganDonner]

I definitely hope to go!

[@medicwebber3037]

Gosh some of that stuff was gorgeous, and all of it was fascinating! Thank you for posting. I'm glad that event exists.

[@ladystitch-a-lot]

This is so freaking cool 😍 I wanna go see all the cool stuff and geek out over everything

[@JessieGamerGirl]

I’m just now getting into Naalbinding, and I find it absolutely intriguing and very beautiful! So far I’ve only managed to get one style of stitch memorized and of course it’s the only one you DON’T use your thumb with lol! I’m also getting back into spinning after a rather long hiatus so that’s going to be an interesting mingling of crafts!

[@HosCreates]

It took me a month to finally figure out one or two stitches types mammen and broden ! (I have kids and you tube wasn't that helpful .. :( ) When I finally convinced a library to loan me a book on nalebinding it was extraordinarily helpful !! this is a great resource and it gives patterns to follow www.amazon.com/dp/3734787750/?coliid=I3QFH1OQ5R86XR&colid=1OK3H37MEMFZ2&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

[@carolann811]

This is amazing. Where I live it's nearly impossible to find (or apparently get a reply from) anything related to SCA. I'm so happy to spend time at an event even if it is vicariously.

[@ThePhantazmya]

This looks like so much fun! I wonder if my local SCA would like to do something like this in the future. We are but a humble shire, so I don't know if there is enough of an interest. But I will bring it up in the next meeting.

[@deborahnelson4608]

Absolutely LOVED this event!! Thanks Morgan!

[@giodrakes]

Fantastic video! I love this! There is so much I've never seen! Thank you for posting this!

[@amb163]

This is SO cool! Much more up my alley than a traditional medieval or ren fair. I'm very much interested in the artisanal aspects of history and this seems like a great way to actually TALK to creators about their talents and projects. It's a form of experimental archeology!

[@elizabethhatfield2115]

It was a great event and I can't wait until next year's! Give me a few years before I display any projects of mine, though. :)

[@Elemiriel]

I am so inspired!! I want to embroider or stamp something now...

[@kellimbt]

This is so cool! It's great to see people's hard work and talent. Thanks for sharing!

[@angieswhim]

I went to this year's event because of this video. It was fun and Phil the bell guy was the most fun to visit. Thank you for this look that gave me the courage to try something new.

[@pepparker6747]

Thanks for sharing. It makes me want to get back into the SCA.

[@MayYourGodGoWithYou]

Agreed. Used to really love the SCA but then politics got involved, it became all about money and the fun left. This is really great though.

[@lisacastano1064]

I had to quit due to personal finances lol

[@vstr4276]

Ooh, I'd love to participate! This looks great. I'm part of a forum for historical handicrafts and we have an annual meetup, but this is different again, more showcasing!

[@alanarose4577]

It was a blast! If you are in the PNW, definitely come and participate. You don't have to be a member of the SCA to come and it was so fun to geek out with fellow historical nuts and learn about all sorts of crafts!

[@vstr4276]

@@alanarose4577 I'm in Europe, so it's a little way off...

[@dianesawyerdooley4424]

@@vstr4276 www.drachenwald.sca.org/ Plenty to do in Europe!

[@TaillowMarill92]

I was just thinking about how neat this was and how I wish my area had something like this, only to realize this event was held in my neighborhood!

[@wendynordstrom3487]

There's some lovely stuff! Talented people up by you.

[@princessketamine0]

Charles radiates the best vibes. Like he gives me "fun history teacher" vibes, lol

[@Harko-]

Sometimes the Google algorithm throws you a curveball that is a perfect hit! Thanks Morgan, this is a lovely show and tell, very interesting. And from the first look, I think your channel in general is very interesting and well made. And presented with passion and enthusiasm!

[@goddesofwolves]

So many of my friends where there. It was nice to see them! Hazzah!!! What a lovely e event!!

[@charlenesowers3108]

Oh, I am so bummed I couldn't be there. Thanks for the wonderful video, so I can share with people who say "what do you do in the SCA?" Way too many wonderful things.

[@HosCreates]

Fabulous ! Thank you for showing the cool stuffs! I need to meet the nalebinders cause no one around me in Semi rural Kansas has any idea how to do it !! I finally got a nalbindng book from the library after 5 failed attempts to coax international/intercontinental libraries to loan me a book on it . It was a glorious book but seeing it first hand may help me get better !

[@morganabernathy-warner5904]

I'm so glad you got Taran!!!! She's so great! I love her!

[@SeerWalker]

i’ve got an event in a few days so this is great motivation to finish up my clothes!

[@Gravuun]

Wow, that is some amazing stuff!

[@craftyamal405]

Greetings from Drachenwald. It was really nice to see this video. It actually gave me inspiration to continue my naalbinding project.

[@frank7411]

Wow! So many talented people! I wonder what it's like to live in place with such a community of fellow medievalists. Thank you for the great video and maybe you could add people's social media handles next time?

[@MorganDonner]

That's a great idea! I'll see what I can find and post it in the description for the video!

[@shelleymonson8750]

Whata fabulous event! Wish they’d do it out here in the West!

[@mandiflame]

Wow!! What a wide variety of arts!!!

[@randomlittlewaffle]

I love stuff like this! People and there creativity are so cool! Also, when someone else has your name, but it's not common so you don’t get used to hearing it all the time. Lols.

[@TheBordomGirl]

I just recently learned of the SCA and can not wait to go to my first event 😊

[@liara3248]

I can't believe I lived in Seattle for years and only found out about all this cool stuff after I left!

[@chloenovosel142]

6:36 Morgan your so tall! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ello_verity7667]

This is fantastic!

[@bertuccigirl]

This was so neat. Thanks for taking us with you! Did you display anything? You are pretty multifaceted yourself!! I have been wanting to try naalbinding.

[@MorganDonner]

Thank you! I'm afraid I did not display, I spent 90% of my time there filming and taking pictures, and asking artists if they wanted to participate in the vid. But maybe next year! (I would also like to try naalbinding again - I made several hats and socks years ago and sort of forgot after that 😏

[@foxdogsourdough]

Love this! Thank you!

[@deannastevens1217]

This was such an awesome video. Some of those skills/crafts I have never heard of or seen. I Love it. Some of it I want to try out ,,,If I ever have the time. Thank You for such an incredible video. BTW... I Love your button cowl/hood. Love it!!!

[@secretlyaskrull]

Once it's safe, I would love to visit from Æthelmearc for this event! This kind of thing is my jam.

[@tone3817]

Just gave thousandth like 👍 Greetings from Lincolnshire, England.

[@DebbieBuckland]

this was awesome to see. I posted the vid on my local facebook SCA page ( Im from southron gaard - Chch, New Zealand)

[@MorganDonner]

Aww, thank you Debbie! That is so kind of you! I hope they find it helpful.

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Is this location the only one in the SCA? (The only artisan-focused science & crafting expo?) You were saying it's rare to have such focus at events. From what little I know, I would agree.

[@ThatLazyStray]

I'm going to be honest, i was completely distracted by how warm and cozy that kurtle Morgan was wearing. I honestly want to make one to cuddle up and run around in our UK winters in.

[@marymcandrew7667]

That was really interestingly!

[@misswazzra]

It looks amazing!

[@sheilamayer3543]

In Calontir, we have QPT or Queen’s Prize Tourney and KA&S or the Kingdom Arts and Sciences Competition. So we have two big Arts & Sciences events that are yearly. Calontir is an SCA Kingdom in the Midwest which includes Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and a few other bits of other states. Check us out if you are nearby. www.sca.org

[@robinm2699]

That was super fun!!

[@blktauna]

I do love me an A&S event!

[@sarah.d.penick.39]

Hi! I love your videos, and I was wondering which Kingdom you live in. I live in Calontir :)

[@scarletcate3888]

This is awesome and I’m not even really into 16th century stuff. Can muggles attend? Or do you have to be part of the SCA?

[@shepherdessinthefray]

@morgan donner - any chance you may have more SCA related videos? You have such good quality and information... there is not a lot of that for SCA on the youtubes (that i could easily find). :) Appreciate these videos so much!

[@kh22912]

This is FANTASTIC!

[@jaygarcia6338]

woa woa woa,,,, ur telling me there are ways to be awarded a SCROLL

[@MaeLace]

Yep! Pretty much all awards come with scrolls, and they are beautiful pieces of art! Our scribal guilds in An Tir do amazing work.

[@evelyn_r]

It looks so cool. I’m so amazed and just wanted to touch so many fabrics, stamps and accessories! 🥰 Unfortunately dunno of anything like that here in Melbourne 😰

[@brissygirl4997]

I'm in Brisbane, there's a tournament up here this weekend and my friend who volunteers there could probably find out if this sort of thing happens here in Oz and where.

[@dianesawyerdooley4424]

Take a look at the events calendar: lochac.sca.org/lochac/

[@dianesawyerdooley4424]

@@brissygirl4997 lochac.sca.org/lochac/

[@solavie8269]

Is there an SCA in NW Washington?

[@soileilkkala8831]

What a wonderful event !

[@lspthrattan]

I'm very interested in the dress you wore to this event--is the combination of plaid and solid like that (divided vertically, I mean) your own original idea, or do you know of any extant garments or paintings or such that show that way of combining fabrics? I love the look, and I actually acquired two big pieces of fabric recently, a plaid and a solid, in coordinating shades of blue, and I was thinking of making a kirtle of them.... Any historical references? just curious...if it's historical, I might do it, but if it's your own idea I really don't want to just copy you, you know? Feels like plagiarism....

[@EphanyasisOwleyes]

I think this is awesome, and if I could make it to one trust me I have baked the old ways goodies, and sewn by hand. :)

[@chrisgulledge4841]

Omg! Bonbon! :D Master Charles is my hero

[@Kelli.Hicks.5]

What a fun event. 🤩

[@libbysjournal]

This is seriously cool

[@MorganDonner]

I think so too! ❤

[@maryjohnson9337]

That dress is so cute! Can I ask what your pattern for it was from, if from anything?

[@jenniferlee6780]

Our kingdom has just recently started doing a running A&S faire format similar to this, that floats between events. Would you be willing to do a video discussion your KAS event?

[@sewcialanxietea1021]

How does one become involved in SCA? My husband and I have been thinking it'd be fun, but we're not sure where to get started!

[@ItsJustLisa]

Was this open to the public too? I’m not a SCA member (though several of my friends are) and I’d love to be able to go to something like this.

[@MorganDonner]

There was an event fee that you pay at the door, but no membership required!

[@aneiasl]

omg, i wonder if the local SCA's host one, I really need to start looking into it.

[@MorganDonner]

Maybe! Local activity can vary wildly from city to city, but this might help you find your local group: www.sca.org/geography/findsca.html

[@blindithorbjorn7913]

do you have a web page or fb page we fellow SCAdians can follow you on?

[@MorganDonner]

I have both! I'm more active on FB or IG than my own page these days, but here are the various links: Facebook: facebook.com/MorganDonnersSewing Instagram: instagram.com/morgandonner/ My (mostly) Costuming blog: www.MorganDonner.com

[@clarence5211]

what an awesome event! would love to go to something like this someday... and is that a reed boned corset at 9:30?

[@MorganDonner]

It was indeed!

[@clarence5211]

Morgan Donner that’s so cool! i’d read about reeds being used as boning but i hadn’t yet seen it in any reproductions

[@ReneeneeP]

Jesus, I used the live in Yellowknife NWT, crazy.

[@brooke_reiverrose2949]

Oh dear! Next June is an awful long way off 😢😍

[@Amckeeda28]

love love love this video!

[@Amckeeda28]

After watching this video again and having a chance to appreciate what I skimmed over and missed the first time, this is a great showcase! Thank you for highlighting the different crafts and skills; it is exciting to see such a range. My husband and I are interested in joining the SCA and with well done videos, like this one, the possibly solidifies. Yes, I love love love this video and look forward to more of the same and maybe some that my husband can get into ( manly things, lets be honest) :P

[@janhaynes598]

Are there any of these near Austin Texas m

[@Wereangewomon]

So this may seem like a stupid question but I’m going to ask anyway: are modern mobility aids allowed at SCA events?

[@sharonward4825]

Absolutely, everything from canes to walkers, wheelchairs to electric scooters.

[@MorganDonner]

Absolutely! Some camping sites with uneven grounds make it tricky to use aid devices like scooters or wheelchairs, but they are 100% allowed. No one would bat an eye at seeing them at an event, the SCA is a pretty chill place.

[@alanarose4577]

Yes! History is for everyone! At outdoor events we also make sure there are mobility friendly lavatories as well.

[@dianesawyerdooley4424]

Several years ago there was a man who had lost a leg who fought in the big field battles on a mobility scooter. It was amazing.