An event for the Society for Creative Anachronism

Arts & Sciences

Class sign-ups

Sign-ups for teaching classes at Battlemoor are now open!  The deadline for class sign-ups is 11:59pm MST on Friday, May 16, 2025. The finalized schedule should be available by Monday, May 26, 2025.

The class sign-ups are available at:  Battlemoor Class Sign-up 2025

Artisan Row Display – July 2-6, 2025

We invite interested artisans to join Artisans Row to display arts, techniques, and information with the attendees of Battlemoor.  Interested artisans must sign-up using the Sign-up sheet below.  All participants are responsible for providing their own tents, materials, and displays.  Artisans are also responsible for set-up, tear-down, and clean-up of their area.  Safety is paramount and all rules and requirements must be followed.  Failure to abide by safety and site rules will result in the immediate removal of the artisan and display for Artisans Row.

Battlemoor Artisan Row Sign-ups

Opening Day Laurel Meet and Greet – Wed, July 2, 2025

11am-1pm.  Kick off Battlemoor A&S fun with a meet and greet of the Laurels. This is a great opportunity to break the ice, ask questions about the arts, learn more about the Laurellete, or just hang out with friends.  Bring a snack and lots of questions!  This will be the kickoff for additional meet and greets throughout Battlemoor which may be found in the A&S schedule.

Queen’s Prize – Thurs, July 3

10am-1pm.  Her Majesty, Mariana, invites all non-Laurel Artisans to participate in her Queen’s Prize Tournament.  The theme is “Bring your Best!” 

Sponsorship is NOT required to enter. 

Artisans can vie for not only the esteemed honor of the Queen’s Prize, but also compete for a prize decided by the Order of the Rose and a prize decided by the Order of the Laurels. Documentation is encouraged, but NOT required. All prizes will be provided by Her Majesty!  Artisans are invited to remain with their entry for discussions with the Populace, Roses and Laurels.  Artisan’s are also encouraged to participate in the Tournament of Arts using the same piece Deadline to sign up is Friday, JUNE 6, 2025.

Sign-up for the Queen’s Prize here: Battlemoor Queen’s Prize Sign-ups

Tournament of Arts (TOA) – Fri, July 4, 2025

10 am- 2pm. Much like the Chivalry and the Defenders of the Kingdom strive to test the mettle of unbelted warriors through their respective tournaments, the Laurels of the Kingdom shall challenge all artisans to assemble at The Tournament of Arts (TOA) and bring their finest work for evaluation, criticism, and admiration.

This is not a competition, but an opportunity to allow Laurels and artisans to connect and discuss their shared passion for the arts. The TOA gives artisans the opportunity to have face-to-face consultation time with members of the Order of the Laurel in order to get feedback, assistance, or showcase their Arts and Sciences projects in a relaxed, but structured, event setting. There are no criteria to meet, no judging of projects, and no scoresheets. The TOA is also a way for artisans to gain word-fame for their research, craftsmanship, and ambition. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Open to all artisans of all skill levels. 
  • The project can be something you entered or showcased before.  Feel free to use the same piece in both the TOA and the Queen’s Prize!
  • No time limits on when a project has been started and/or completed.
  • Documentation is a plus but is NOT required.
  • Artisans are expected to have a fully realized project. This is not a brainstorming session to determine what type of project to begin or a working session to kick-start a project barely begun. The project need not be 100% completed, however it should be at a stage where Laurels can see the Artisan’s skill level and offer suggestions to improve the project in some actionable fashion.
  • The artisan needs to sign up by FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025.
  • It is beneficial for the artisan to know what kind of feedback they would like during their consultation with the consulting Laurel. Some examples are:
    • An Artisan might want help on how to improve their skill in their particular art, like how to make their embroidery stitches more consistent.
    • An Artisan may have reached a point in their research or project where they are stuck and would like some advice on how to proceed with the next steps.
    • It’s also okay to just show off your project and be proud of your creation! Everyone loves to talk about their passion, and it’s likely that the artisan and the Laurel spend the whole session geeking out over the subject matter!

Laurels are also needed to provide feedback and geek out with the wonderful Artisans!  Please use the last box in the sign-up to list categories you feel comfortable judging. Please, sign up by Friday, June 6, 2025.

The Tournament of Arts sign-ups for Artisans and Laurels due by June 6: Battlemoor Tournament of the Arts Sign-ups 2025

Largess Derby – Sat, July 5, 2025

10am-1 pm.  The Largesse Derby will be a “Super 6 Derby.”  All participants are asked to hand craft seven (7) of the same items of the participants choosing to be submitted.  Six of the items will be gifted to the Crown to be given as largesse through the reigns.  The remaining item will be placed in a pool for other participants to pick from as a prize.  The order for choosing a prize will be based on a random drawing.  

In addition to the random drawing, all who visit the Derby will be given an opportunity to vote for their favorite item.  Votes will be tallied at the end of the event and a special prize will be given to participant with the most votes.  Prize provided by Reyna Frogge.

Participants are encouraged, but not required, to remain with their entry to engage with visitors, to answer questions and enjoy discussions.  Refreshments will be provided.

Battlemoor Largesse Derby Sign-ups