The Arts & Sciences/Collegium event yesterday went quite well. I took a class on early period hand stitching, and the class I taught on calligraphy was a success. It lasted two hours, which surprised me. I entered four pieces into the arts and sciences competition.
My latest Scroll:
Daniel d'Aurelle's Gold ScarfGrifon de Radonvilliers' Cero e Luce Bengta Rolfsdattir's Arts and Sciences Crown Choice I won Populace Choice and Baron's Choice for the day. Bethany is the Champion. I coudln't be happier for her. To me it wasn't about winning the judge's hearts; it was about showing people the work they don't ever get to see. The idea that despite the fact that I won Populace choice, the Baron chose me as well, speaks volumes. Winning Populace means so much more to me than the title of Champion. I also had a brief conversation with Dutchess Caryn, who expressed how much she is impressed with the work I'm putting out. (insert blush here).
My class went smashingly; I even had Their Royal Highnesses in there to learn how to sign their names.
So yeah, really good day.