Tag: arts & sciences

  • THE SESTINA:

    A WORD GAME WITH NO RHYME(BUT PLENTY OF REASON) On June 12th, we gathered in Google Meet to learn about poetry! Maestra Ana de Guzman presented a short overview of the Sestina form (originally from 12th century Occitania), including examples. Warning: positively lewd innuendo included. Our next gathering will be on June 26th. See the…

  • Missive from Maestra Ana

    The first Arts and Sciences virtual gathering actually happened with little by way of hiccups. It was a small gathering, but we were able to discuss what subjects would be covered for future gatherings. The second gathering was also small, a relaxed session of realizing that showing stitches before a small camera was an awkward enterprise,…

  • Virtual Arts & Sciences, Take 1

    A poet, a seamstress, and a weaver logged into a Google Meet on Wednesday, May 8th for the first Rusted Woodlands Virtual Arts & Sciences gathering! We showed off our current projects, shared online resources for various interesting topics, and discussed possible future topics for our gatherings. Our next gathering, on May 22nd, will include…

  • Good News!

    We seem to have solved the technical issues with Google Meet. So! We will again attempt to gather online to work and learn on the second and fourth Wednesdays of May and June. Join us at 7:30pm!

  • More Updates!

    Almost two weeks ago, I attempted to hold the Shire’s first virtual A&S gathering. I was unable to go in or let people in, and for this I beg forgiveness. I immediately went into the shire’s respective Facebook pages, let gentles know what happened, and perforce cancelled the meeting. Our intrepid webminister and I have since…