Simona della Luna
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"Argent, in chief three decrescents azure, on a mount vert a cinquefoil argent." |
Honorable Lady Simona della Luna
Nickname(s):
Pronouns: She/Her
Other Registered Heraldry
Offices:
- Deputy of the Bryn Gwlad Clothier's guild, Spring 2012 - June 2013 and January 2017 - January 2019
- Previous Minister of Arts & Sciences for Barony of Bryn Gwlad, January 2015 - January 2017
- Previous Principle of the Bryn Gwlad Clothier's guild, July 2013 - January 2015
Persona History:
Florence, Italy, mid-1500’s.
Interests:
Tailoring, bookbinding, teaching, event organization, and leadership.
Timeline of Activity:
- February 2020, Bryn Gwlad Candlemas event – Ran A&S competition
- February 2020 – Co-Costume Designer for The Archive Theater’s production of Man of Destiny
- October 2019 – Stitcher for The Hidden Room’s production of The Duchess of Malfi
- August 2019 – Co-Costume Designer for The Archive Theater’s production of Cyrano de Bergerac
- July 2019 – Stitcher for Zilker Hillside Theater’s production of The Little Mermaid
- March - April 2019 issue of Renaissance Magazine - article, tutorial for an Elizabethan lady’s coif
- January - February 2019 issue of Renaissance Magazine - article, survey of period pattern and tailoring books
- February 2019 - Assistant Costumer for The Hidden Room’s production of The Rover or The Banish'd Cavaliers (won Austin Critic’s Table 2018-2019 award for Best Costuming)
- September 2018 – stitcher for The Baron’s Men production of Henry IV
- June 2018 – dresser for The Hidden Room’s production of Richard III
- June 2018, King’s College – taught Intro to Bara Drafting, Project Management for Artisans
- February 2018, Kingdom A&S – taught children’s class on Alquerque
- December 2017, Bryn Gwlad Yule Revel – Event co-steward
- September 2017, Bryn Gwlad fall event – Ran “Iron Artisan” competition
- June 2017, King’s College – taught Project Management for Artisans
- June 2017 – Contract stitcher for Austin Summer Musical, working on Wizard of Oz
- May 2017 – Week-long hand tailoring workshop in NYC with Mathew Gnagy
- Dec 2016 - Feb 2017 – Contract stitcher for St. Edwards University Costume Shop, for Pride & Prejudice
- November 2016, War of the Rams – taught Basics of Hand Sewing
- October 2016, Bryn Gwlad fall event – Fabric Bias and Binding, Intro to Tailoring
- June 2016, King’s College – taught Fabric Bias and Binding
- February 2016, Bryn Gwlad Candlemas – taught children’s class on Alquerque
- October 2015, Bryn Gwlad fall event – hosted artisan’s salon
- July 2015 – costumer for The Baron’s Men production of The Trojan Women
- February 2015, Bryn Gwlad Candlemas – taught Doublet Patterning and Construction class series, with Martin Malone
- June 2014, King’s College – taught Intro to Tailoring, children’s class on Alquerque
- January 2014 – participated in weekend doublet-making workshop taught by Mathew Gnagy
- October 2013, Bryn Gwlad fall event – Ran “Iron Artisan” competition
Populace Provided Information:
Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:
- February 2020 - Baronial A&S Champion for the Barony of Bjornsborg
- February 2018 – Pilgrim’s token for scoring 40+ points at Kingdom A&S, tailored silk supportive dress
- February 2015 – Pilgrim’s token for scoring 40+ points at Kingdom A&S, tailored silk doublet
Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions
- November 2014 - Muse of Bryn Gwlad (baronial A&S award), given November 2014
- February 2018 – Golden Martlet, the baronial service award for Bryn Gwlad
Affiliations:
- Mother to Andrew della Luna and Rachel della Luna
- Apprenticed to Amata Amati d’Arezzo