Amata Amati d'Arezzo

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Amata Amati d'Arezzo - Photo by Osanna van der Linden
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Registered Name: Amata Amati d'Arezzo Resides: Bryn Gwlad Status: Active Joined SCA: 1978
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Per fess embattled gules and argent, a sun in splendor Or and a fleur-de-lys gules.

Mistress Amata Amati d'Arezzo

Previously Known As:
Nickname(s): Mot Cather
Pronouns:she/her

Offices:

• Local Offices Held
  • Bryn Gwlad Minister of Arts and Sciences 2006-2007

• Regional Offices Held
  • Southern Regional A&S Minister 2008-2009

• Kingdom Offices Held
  • Deputy to Kingdom MoAS 2012-2014

Persona History:

1490's Italy

Interests:

Instrumental Music, Maiolica, Banner Painting, Wire jewelry, Lampworking, Pyrography, Trapunto, Pysanky.

Timeline of Activity:

1978 - 1992

• 7 October 1978 Leif Erickson Day Tourney, Calafia, Caid – Best Viking Apron, Best Ode/Lament for Harald Hardrada (as Mot Cather with Juliana Hirsch)
• 13 January 1979 – Caid 12th Night, Dreiburgen, entertained with Juliana Hirsch
• 31 January 1981 – Received Award of Arms
• 06 February 1982 – Received Sable Thistle, Music
• 1980-1984 Guild Principle, Bryn Gwlad Baronial Music Ensemble
• 07 March 1992 – Iris of Merit

2002 - 2003

• 27 March 2002-26 January 2005 Co-Host, Bryn Gwlad Newcomer’s Household
• 01 February 2003 - Bryn Gwlad Golden Martlet service award
• 12 April 2003 - Hero of the Temple, Tempio First A&S Win “Drottvaet Poem”
• April 2003 – Pilgrimage to St. Adelbarts, Bjornsborg – given a celtic cross by Baroness Brianna for singing in the bardic competition at the chapel
• 31 May 2003 - Bryn Gwlad Baronial Investiture , A&S winner “Bayeux Tapestry-Style Baronial Investiture Tapestry” Taught children’s class “Court Etiquette and *How to be a Lady in waiting or Page” with Lord Douglas
• 8 November 2003 Bryn Gwlad Fall Baronial, Bryn Gwlad - Order of the Dreigiau Bryn award

2004 - 2005

• 7 February 2004 Candlemas, Bryn Gwlad - Arts and Sciences Champion “Candlemas Banner”
• 26 June 2004 Kingdom Dance and Music, Canton of Lindenwood – played music for ball
• 10 July 2004 Entered Ansteorra’s Argent Anniversary A&S - entered “25th Anniversary Banner”
• 31 July 2004 Laurel’s Prize Tourney, Canton of Westgate – won “Best Wall Hanging” sponsored by Duchess Willow de Wisp
• 2 August 2004 - Steppe’s Artisan – recognized in court by Baron Fritz
• 2004 Deeds of Heroes, Bjornsborg - Artisan Choice of Azure Lady
• 2004 Voices of the Star Vol 1. - song "Hail to a Barrel of Ale" included in publication
• 21 January 2005 – Land Court, Bryn Gwald – Land court scribe
• 5 February 2005 Candlemas, Bryn Gwlad - taught class “A Speed Date with the Arts and Sciences”, helped to judge body of work A&S competition
• 16 April 2005 – Shadowlands, performed as Pantalone in Commedia play “The Sure Bet” with Il Leone troupe from Bryn Gwlad
• June 2005 - Kingdom Dance and Music, Woodlands – played music at ball
• September 2005 - Fall Arts Symposium, Bryn Gwlad - Taught “Canvas Banner Painting”
• 22 October 2005 - Bryn Gwlad Baronial, Bryn Gwlad - awarded Bard of Bryn Gwlad

2006 - 2007

• 4 February 2006 - Candlemas, Bryn Gwlad - Winner “Best Arthurian Item A&S” for “Trapunto Wallhanging”
• 3 June 2006 - Kingdom Dance and Music, Bryn Gwlad – taught a harp class, played for the ball
• 24 June 2006 King’s College - taught “Canvas Banner Painting”
• 19 August 2006 Taught “Banner Painting Workshop”, Bryn Gwlad
• 26 August 2006 - Steppes Artisan, Steppes - entered body of work
• 21 October 2006 - Legacy of Lions 30th Anniversary, Bjornsborg - entered “Bosch-style Painting” in the A&S
• 16 December 2006 - A Christmas at Tenby, Bryn Gwlad Yule Revel – co-autocrat
• 23 June 2007 - Fiber Arts College, Bjornsborg - Taught “Trapunto in the Style of the Guicciardini Quilts”
• 25 August 2007 - Peerage Appreciation Tea - Entertained with Bryn Gwlad music guild
• 8 September 2007 - Laurel’s Prize Tourney, Emerald Keep - Entered body of work
• 29 September 2007 – Bryn Gwlad Baronial, Bryn Gwlad – received Bryn Gwlad Muse award
• 20 October 2007 – Ursae-Lyons, Bjornsborg - Entered A&S Competition “Medieval Bestiary” – maiolica dish pick of the Lady of the Ursae Field
• December 2007 – Bryn Gwlad Yule Revel - Entered Bardic Competition “Songs for Gulf War”

2008 - 2009

• 1 March 2008 Academy of Defense III, Bjornsborg – Made a Provost of the Academy of Bjornsborg (artisan)
• 15 June 2008 King’s College, Steppes - Taught “Trapunto in the Style of the Guicciardini Quilts”
• 7 February 2009 – Candlemas, Bryn Gwlad, entered Iznik bowl in A&S, Sable Thistle for Banner Making
• 14 February 2009 Kingdom A&S, Stargate, Gulf War Champion “Iznik bowl”
• 11 July 2009 Ansteorran 30th Year Celebration and Crown Tournament - winner A&S competition “Maiolica 30th Anniversary Bowl”, taught “Trapunto Quilting”
• 24 Ocotber 2009 – Bryn Gwlad 30th Anniversary, Bryn Gwlad - elevated to the Order of the Laurel

2010 - 2011

• 6 February 2010 – Candlemas, Bryn Gwlad – Taught Trapunto Quilting
• 13 February 2010 Kingdom A&S, Steppes – Laurel judge
• June 2010 - Laurel Retreat
• 28 August 2010 – Laurel’s Prize Tourney, Hellsgate – Laurel mentor
• 16 October 2010 – The Judgement of Paris, Bjornsborg – one of the A&S winners (B&B choice) with Judgement of Paris-themed maiolica
• 8 January 2011 – Artisan Workshop, Bryn Gwlad, Co-Host
• January 2011 – Fall Ball in a Small Hall, Shadowlands – played music for ball with Lord Douglas
• 5 February 2011 – Candlemas, Bryn Gwlad, Taught “Decorating Tin-Glazed Pottery or Maiolica 101”, and Pilgrim Songs from the Red Book of Montserrat.Participated in Music Guild Instrument Petting Zoo
• 12 February 2011 Kingdom A&S, Bjornsborg – Laurel judge
• 23 July 2011 Fiber Arts College, Rosenfeld - Taught “Trapunto in the Style of the Guicciardini Quilts”
• September 2011 – Renn Day in the Park, Bryn Gwlad – instrument petting zoo, dance music
• November 2011 - Organized Arts and Sciences Day for Bryn Gwlad

2012 - 2013

• 23 June 2012 – King’s College, Bryn Gwlad - Co-Taught musical ensemble class
• 25 August 2012 –Laurel’s Prize Tourney, Ffynnon Gath – Laurel mentor
• 29 September 2012 –Fall Baronial, Bryn Gwlad - judge/mentor for newcomer’s A&S challenge
• November 2012 – Organized an Arts and Sciences Day for Bryn Gwlad
• 3 February 2013 Candlemas, Bryn Gwlad - Ran A&S Championship Competition
• 9 February 2013 – Kingdom A&S/Eisteddfod, Bordermarch – Laurel judge
• 23 Feburary 2013 – Tournament of the Smitten Heart, Bjornsborg – entered A&S with painting of “David and Bathesheba
• 11 May 2013 Queen’s Champion, Bryn Glwad - Tallied populace bean count A&S, donated largesse to Queen’s largesse basket.
• June 2013 - Laurel Retreat
• 24 August 2013 Laurel’s Prize Tourney/Kingdom Rapier Academy, Rosenfeld – Laurel judge
• 7 September 2013 War of Ages, Fynnon Gath – entered embroidered cup cover in A&S.

2014 - Present

• 1 February 2014 Attended Candlemas, Bryn Gwlad - Helped to judge A&S, ran the pit for dancing
• 8 February 2014 Kingdom Arts and Sciences, Rosenfeld – Laurel judge
• 22 February 2014 Music and Dance Symposium with Guardian of the Gauntlet – organized music class track, ran pit for ball
• June 2014 - Laurel Retreat
• 13 September 2014 Laurels Prize Tourney, Loch Soilleir – Laurel mentor
• 25 October 2014 Seawinds Defender, Seawinds – helped judge A&S
• 7 February 2015 Candlemas, Bryn Gwlad - helped judge A&S, ran pit for ball
• 14 February 2015 Kingdom A&S, Mooneschadowe, Laurel judge
• 12 September 2015 Laurel’s Prize Tourney, Eldern Hills – Laurel mentor
• 31 October 2015 Siglo de Oro, Bryn Gwlad – awarded Sable Thistle for Lampworking (dated to Gulf War)
• 6 February 2016 Candlemas, Bryn Gwlad - helped judge A&S, ran pit for ball, composed music for Candle Dance
• 13 February 2016 Kingdom A&S, Seawinds - Laurel judge
• 23 July 2016 Laurel Retreat
• 10 September 2016 Laurel's Prize Tourney, Kynges Creke - Laurel mentor
• 1 October 2016 Fall Event, Bryn Gwlad, ran pit for ball

Affiliations:

• Bard to Baron Talanque of Calafia, Caid 1978-1979
• Household of Sir Riccardo di Pisa “Lion’s Lair” 1980-1992
• Currently affiliated with the household “Domus Amicorum” and artisan group “Atelier Amati”
• Apprentices: Elen Verch Phellip (9/29/12-5/28/16 OL), Madalena de Orozco (2/8/14-6/15/16), Simona della Luna (2/14/15-present)