Sibilia dell’Acqua
Kingdom of An Tir, Barony of Blatha an Oir
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sibilia.dellacqua/
Area(s) of Focus:
- European scribal arts, particularly gilding
- Egyptian scribal arts
- Venice, 14th-16th century
- Bubonic plague & public health in the Italian States, 14th century
Teaching & Moderating:
- An Introduction to Gilding – Embers and Ambrosia, May 2025
- Session Moderator – Virtual Known World Heraldic and Scribal Symposium, June 2025
- Scribal Arts/paintmaking demonstration – Rose Tourney, June 2025
- Beginning painting/open scribal table – Boars’ Hunt, June 2025
- Scribal Arts demonstration – Lord Defender, July 2025
- Beginning Charter Painting – Autumn War, September 2025
- La Moria Gradissma: The Black Death in Italy, 1340s – University of Atlantia, September 2025
- Written in Gold: A Brief Introduction to Chrysography – Virtual Known World Heraldic and Scribal Symposium, January 2026
- Session Moderator, Virtual Known World Heraldic and Scribal Symposium, January 2026
- Written in Gold – Sunday Night with the Scribes, May 2026
- Teaching Assistant, University of Atlantia, September 2026
- Simple Ink Making for Beginners, Harvest Feast, November 2026
- Scribal 101 Classes, Blatha an Oir Scribal meetings, 2025-present
Awards:
- Golden Blossom (Blatha an Oir), received at Autumn War/Emprise of the Black Lion 2024
- Panther’s Torch (Blatha an Oir), received at Harvest Feast 2024
- Bountiful Hand (An Tir), received at Twelfth Night 2025
- Griffe et du Lion (An Tir), received at Autumn War 2025
- Briar (Blatha an Oir), received at Candlemas 2026
- Flamme d’Or (Blatha an Oir), received at Harvest Feast 2026
Competitions:
- Terrific Trio Largesse Derby, Candlemas 2025
- Arts and Sciences Champion, Blatha an Oir, received at Embers and Ambrosia 2025
- Entry: An Introduction to Gilding class
- Charter design contest, Candlemas, February 2024
- Baroness’ Choice award for Briar design
- Newcomer award for Champion design
Service to the Arts:
- Baronial Scribe for Blatha an Oir, 2025-present; organized and taught classes for scribal gatherings, coordinated charter and scroll creation, provided individual feedback and instruction, assisted in demos; organized and ran open scribal tables at baronial events
- Co-event steward and class coordinator for Harvest Feast, Blatha an Oir, November 2025
- Arts and Sciences Champion for Blatha an Oir, 2025; coordinated 2026 championship
- Scribal contest and open table coordinator for Blatha an Oir/Dragon’s Laire joint Candlemas, February 2025
- Scribal Deputy for Blatha an Oir, 2024-2025; designed and painted charters and scrolls
- Necklace Maker for An Tir, 2024
General Service:
- Sergeantry Candidate, Blatha an Oir, 2026-present
- Junior Marshal in Thrown Weapons, current
General Service, Event-Specific:
- Gate volunteer, Embers and Ambrosia, May 2026
- Chatelaine’s tent, June Faire, June 2025
- Gate volunteer, Autumn War/Emprise of the Black Lion, September 2025
- Royal retinue, Autumn War/Emprise of the Black Lion, September 2025
- Gate volunteer, Embers and Ambrosia, May 2025
- Children’s activities, Twelfth Night, January 2024
- Gate volunteer, Harvest Feast, November 2023
- Gate volunteer, Autumn War, August 2023