Amie Sparrow

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Basil White, Photographer
Information
Resides: Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia Status: Active Awards: Order of Precedence Entry
Heraldry
Registered Arms

Introduction

I joined the SCA in 2003 in the Kingdom of Atlantia. My registered name is English. Researching and sewing historically accurate clothing interests me greatly. These days I spend most of my time sewing clothing and teaching a variety of costume-related subjects.

Heraldry

Vert, three sparrows and a chief engrailed argent. (August 2005)

Awards

• Companion of the Golden Dolphin 2021 (Atlantia)
• Mistress of the Laurel 2018 (Using the term Meisterinde)
• Companion of the Silver Heart 2017 (Atlantia) (Stierbach)
• Companion of the Opal 2012 (Atlantia)
• Award of the Silver Nautilus 2012 (Atlantia)
• Award of the Silver Compass 2010 (Atlantia) (Stierbach)
• Companion of the Pearl 2009 (Atlantia)
• Masters of the University of Atlantia 2008
• Award of Arms 2003 (Atlantia)
• Companion of Saint Roch 2003 (Atlantia) (Stierbach)

A&S Philosophy

Have no fear.

Service Philosophy

Everyone provides service in their own way. I believe that teaching is the biggest act of service that I can provide. (60)

Classes Taught

2022

• Sustainability in Costuming, Atlantian University, (scheduled) February 5, 2022
• Introduction to 14th Century Clothing, Atlantian University, (scheduled) February 5, 2022

2021

• 14th Century Hoods, Fall Aethelmearc Academy and War College, December 11, 2021
• Introduction to 14th Century Clothing, A&S Night Barony of Tir-y-Don, December 2, 2021
• Anglo-Saxon Embroidery Based on Archaeological Finds, Atlantian University, September 19, 2021
• 14th Century Hoods, Atlantian University, September 18, 2021
• Anglo-Saxon Embroidery Based on Archaeological Finds, A&S Night Barony of Tir-y-Don, September 2021
• 14th Century Hoods, House Magpie, August 30, 2021
• Magical Beliefs and Amulets for Your Anglo-Saxon Persona, Royal University of Meridas, July 17, 2021
• Dressing Like an Anglo-Saxon Woman: A Beginner's Guide, YouTube class posted July 15, 2021
• Magical Beliefs and Amulets for Your Anglo-Saxon Persona, Trimaris University, July 10, 2021
• Magical Beliefs and Amulets for Your Anglo-Saxon Persona, Midrealm University, June 26, 2021
• Magical Beliefs and Amulets for Your Anglo-Saxon Persona, A&S Night Barony of Tir-y-Don, June 17, 2021
• Anatomy of a Cranach Princess Dress, University of Atlantia, February 2021
• Making a Cranach Goldhaube, University of Atlantia, February 2021
• Women’s Cranach Hat Options Explained, University of Atlantia, February 2021
• What makes a Cranach Princess Dress, YouTube, February 2021
• Making a Cranach Goldhaube, A&S Night Barony of Tir-y-Don, January 2021
• Women’s Cranach Hat Options Explained, A&S Night Barony of Tir-y-Don, January 2021
• How to Make a 16th Century German Goldhaube, YouTube, January 2021

2020

• Make a Thread Covered Button, YouTube, 2020
• Learn How to Make a Split Brimmed Cap, YouTube, 2020
• 16th Century German Women's Clothing, YouTube, 2020
• Make a 16th Century German Gollar, YouTube, 2020
• 16th Century German Peasant Outfit / Making a Simple Apron, YouTube 2020
• Learn About Trossfrou Sleeve Options, YouTube 2020
• How to Make a Flat-Felled Seam, YouTube 2020
• Make a Cloth Button, YouTube, 2020 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=judEQmueqoU)
• Our Journies to Becoming Laurels, University of Atlantia, September 2020 (co-taught with Aine Chuimin, Miri Nadir, Faye de Trees)

2019

• Tiny German Hats, October 1, 2019, Facebook Live.

2018

• Late 16th / Early 17th Century Embroidered Jackets, used as Keynote speech for Embroidery Symposium.

2016

• Overview of German Garb, A&S Day at Aine & Sigurd's, January 9, 2016 (co-taught with Genefe Wolflein)
• Make a 3-Pouch German Bag, Gemlutlichplaz, Barony of Isenfir, Charlottesville, VA, April 2016
• Tudor Hats (Bonnet Make-n-Take), Stierbach Baronial Birthday, June 18, 2016
• Viking Wooden Handled Purse, Pennsic A&S Tent, 2016
• Viking Wooden Handled Purse, Southwind Camp, Pennsic, 2016
• Make a 3-Pouch German Bag, Pennsic A&S Tent, 2016
• German Taped Braids Hairstyle (Technique Class), University of Atlantia, September 17, 2016

2015

• Anglo Saxon Ring Pouch, Battle on the Bay, September 12, 2015
• 16th Century German Fabric Pouch (Make-and-Take Class) (aka "German School Sack"), Atlantian University, June 13, 2015
• Early 16th Century German Peasant Clothing, Atlantian University, June 2015

2014

• Early 16th Century German Peasant Clothing, Sergeants & Scholars, May 17, 2014
• Early 16th Century German Peasant Clothing, Barony of Isenfir A&S Gathering, June 22, 2014.
• Beginning Embroidery for German Garb based on the New Modelbuch of 1568, Night on the Town, Barony of Lochmere, 22March2014

2013

• German Tellerberret: Make and Take, University of Atlantia, , September 7, 2008

2012

• Late 16th / Early 17th Century Embroidered Jackets, Test Class, Sterling, VA February 2012
• Late 16th / Early 17th Century Embroidered Jackets, St. Anne’s Guild of Clothier’s Workshop, Falls Church, VA March 2012
• Late 16th / Early 17th Century Embroidered Jackets, Dress University, 2012
• Late 16th / Early 17th Century Embroidered Jackets, Atlantian University, June 9, 2012
• Late 16th / Early 17th Century Embroidered Jackets, Pennsic 2012 (Saturday & Monday). Later published as a Compleat Anachronist.
• German Purses/Pouches 1500-1550, Pennsic 2012

2011

• Manesse Codex Women’s Headwear 1304-1340, Test Teach at House Wolfhou, February 2011
• An Overview of German Women's Headgear found in the Manesse Codex, 1300-1350, University of Atlantia, March 5, 2011
• Beautiful Bags from Basic Embroidery, Highland River Melees 2011
• Beautiful Bags from Basic Embroidery, Pennsic August 6, 2011
• Beginner Lady's Costume - Manesse Codex (German 1304-1340), University of Atlantia, October 1 2011. Also published in Tournaments Illuminated. (Winter University?)

2008

• Intro to Elizabethan 'Swete' Bags with an Eye Toward Designing Your Own, University of Atlantia, , October 4, 2008

2007

• Design Your Own Elizabethan "Swete" Bag, University of Atlantia, , October 20, 2007

2006

• How to Cheat at Drawing (if you can’t draw), University of Atlantia, , February 4, 2006

2004

• How to Cheat on Illumination if You Can’t Draw, University of Atlantia, Shire of Berley Cort, February 7, 2004

Service

• A&S Judge, Baronial Birthday, September 2021
• A&S Coordinator, Defending the Gate, March 2021
• KASF Competition Sponsor, Embroidery, February 2021
• Garb Triathlon Competition Sponsor & Judge at Crown Tournament, November 2014
• Judge at Garb Wars (Shire of Spiaggia Levantina), May 30-31, 2014
• Creator/ Moderator, Persona Pentathlon 2015 Facebook Group – I started this group to support, inspire and encourage artisans to participate in KASF Persona Penthathlon 2015.
• Barony of Stierbach Baronial Chronicler (March 2013 – March 2014)
• Dean of Costuming, Atlantian Academy of Rapier and Costume Symposium (52 hours of costume classes) (September 2013)
• A&S Coordinator, Stierbach Baronial Birthday (2013)
• A&S Coordinator, Defending the Gate (2012)
• Guildmistress, Saint Anne’s Guild of Clothiers (June 2012 – June 2014), (2011-2021)
• Facebook Group Creator/Admin, Saint Anne’s Guild of Clothiers (June 2011 – February 2021)
• A&S Coordinator, Kingdom of Atlantia 30 Year Celebration (2011)
• Stierbach Baronial Birthday A&S Competition Sponsor, 2011
• Holiday Faire A&S Competition Coordinator, 2011
• Saint Anne’s Guild of Clothiers, Member (2009 – 2021)
• Barony of Stierbach Deputy Minister of Arts & Sciences (2010 – 2012)
• Helped Set up for Holiday Faire (2010)
• Barony of Stierbach Baronial A&S Champion (2010)
• Worked Troll, Stierbach Baronial Birthday & Coronation (2009)
• Scroll Coordinator, 12th Night (2009)
• 12th Night Scroll Coordinator, Atlantian 12th Night (2005)
• Scribe, Barony of Stierbach Scriptorium (2003-2007)
• Deputy Autocrat, Holiday Faire (2003)

Articles & Publications

• Survey of 14th c. Hoods, Hurst & Horn (Atlantian Forestry Guild Newsletter), Winter 2021-2022, Vol. 1 Issue 4.
• Anglo-Saxon Plant Amulets, Hurst & Horn (Atlantian Forestry Guild Newsletter), Summer 2021, Vol. 1 Issue 2.
• Complete Anachronist, German Peasant Clothing 1510-1540, July 2015
• Complete Anachronist, A Survey of Late Sixteen/Early Seventeenth Century Embroidered Jackets, July 2013
• Tournaments Illuminated, Embroidery Quest Editor, Third Quarter 2011
• Camp Furniture Covers, Tournaments Illuminated, Issue 176, Fourth Quarter, 2010
• Disguises: Book Bag and Book Covers, co-authored with Martelle Von Charlottenburg, Tournaments Illuminated for Issue 174, Second Quarter 2010.