This past weekend was the bi-annual Queen’s Prize Tournament (QPT). We had seven of our citizens (and one ex-pat) enter the event.
Our folks brought out amazing projects in a range of arts. We featured heavily in the costuming and accessories categories with two garments, block printing, a beading project, and experiments in shoe making. One project, particularly dear to my heart, was a cooking entry called Payn Ragou. We also had two research projects; one was trying to piece together Renaissance-era palmistry, the other was to instruct researchers on how to use a Cairo deposit of disposed documents spanning a thousand years.
Photo by Lady Lydia of Tyldenne
These eight artisans deserve kudos. Offering yourself up for critique is nerve-wracking at the best of times. From all accounts, our folks had good conversations with both the mentors assigned to them and other attendees.
QPT is not a competition or a tournament, despite the name. It is an opportunity to be connected with more experienced artisans from across the Kingdom in order to discuss your work, research, and documentation skills. I’m shy to admit that this was the first QPT I have ever attended, and I now regret that fact. I would encourage any artisan in our Lands to enter a project when this next comes around, if you are eligible. And if you happen to be ineligible, consider offering your services as mentor.
In service,
Baroness Custance Payn of Kingeston
