The Artisan of Starhaven is a “Populace Acclaim” competition to recognize an Art/Sci demonstration or presentation that the Populace of our great Shire deems a worthy representative of the talent present in Starhaven.

Rules for the Artisan of Starhaven Competition

1. A coversheet must accompany each entry.

2. An item may be entered in only one category at a time.

3. An entrant may enter several items. If an entrant wishes to enter multiple items in a single category, they must be substantially dissimilar items in methods and techniques.

4. Basic documentation must accompany each entry.

5. All entries should fall between 500 C.E. and 1650 C.E

6. All entries require basic documentation that supports material, methods, techniques used. In a case where the entrant finds a particular item to be too costly or difficult to gather, the entrant will document the period item and discuss the "reasonable substitute" used in place of the period item. 

 

Determining the Artisan of Starhaven

The Artisan of Starhaven shall be determined by “Popular Acclaim”.  The Populace will be asked to select the best entry or presentation/display.  The entry that receives the most votes from the populace by bead in the cup method during the afternoon of the faire shall be proclaimed The Artisan of Starhaven.

 

In addition recognition will be to the entry designated “Judges Acclaim”.  The “Judges Acclaim” recognizes the presentation/display that receives the most votes from the judges by conference during the afternoon of the event.  The panel of Judges shall consist of the previous Artisans of Starhaven and any Peers of the Laurel present willing to participate.  The Judges acclaim shall focus more closely to the standards put forth in the judging of Kingdom Art/Sci.  Attention to detail and documentation play heavily in this recognition.

 

From the Artisan of Starhaven

It is highly recommended by the Current Artisan of Starhaven, for the Winners of this competition to enter the next Kingdom Art/Sci competition. Confer with the Judges and Laurels present, for suggestions on the way to best present your piece, and how to clarify your documentation if necessary to win at Kingdom Level. At Kingdom Level clear, and precise documentation is mandatory.

 

YIS,

Eibhlin Inghean an Aba

Artisan of Starhaven