Simona della Luna

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Registered Name: Simona della Luna Resides: Bryn Gwlad Status: Active Joined SCA: Summer of 2011
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Simona della Luna
Heraldry
"Argent, in chief three decrescents azure, on a mount vert a cinquefoil argent."

Honorable Lady Simona della Luna

Previously Known As:
Nickname(s):
Pronouns: She/Her

Offices:

• Deputy of the Bryn Gwlad Clothier's Guild, Spring 2012 - June 2013 and January 2017 - January 2019
• Previous Principle of the Bryn Gwlad Clothier's guild, July 2013 - January 2015
• Previous Minister of Arts & Sciences for Barony of Bryn Gwlad, January 2015 - January 2017

Persona History:

Florence, Italy, mid-1500’s.

Interests:

Tailoring, bookbinding, teaching, event organization, and leadership.

Timeline of Activity:

2020

• 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

2019

• 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)

2018

• 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

2017

• 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

2016

• 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

2015

• 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

2014

• 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

2013

• October 2013, Bryn Gwlad fall event – Ran “Iron Artisan” competition

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
• Member of the Compagnia Della Sprezzatura

Mundane Information:

Links:

Simona's blog
Simona's Instagram