Li Xia

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Resides: Sigelhundas Date Started: September, 1998 Awards: Visit the Order of Precedence to access a list of Li Xia's awards.
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eSCA / VirtualSCAdian

During the Great Separation (Covid-19 Pandemic), groups around the known world were scrambling to find ways to stay connected through online resources. The VirtualSCAdian started as a repository of classes and online gatherings and quickly grew to a team of volunteer moderators and tech support, dedicated to assisting both groups and individuals find their footing in this new online world. Since March of 2020, the VirtualSCAdian team has advised, assisted, and stewarded events from small gatherings or meetings to known world symposiums for the kingdoms (and their branches within) of An Tir, Atenveldt, Avacal, Ealdormere, East, Midrealm, Northshield, Trimaris, and West.

As the pandemic abates and groups start focusing on in-person activities again, the VirtualSCAdian remains committed to assisting groups in maintaining online activities with a focus on accessibility and retaining the connections we all developed during the Great Separation. You can reach the team at VirtualSCAdian at gmail dot com.

eSCA Stewarding Roles - Events of Note

First Bardic War - May 2021
As Event Steward in Charge of Technology, Li Xia lead a team of over 80 volunteers to ensure that all zoom channels; classes, workshops, shenanigans, concert halls, etc; remained online for 24 hours a day, 9 days straight. The team also handled the livestreaming and video recording for all live performances. Li Xia advised the event stewards on security issues from a tech standpoint, recruited volunteers to the moderator team, handled their scheduling, provided zoom training, ensured almost 200 zoom links were created accurately, put out technical glitches as they cropped up, and almost never slept. An estimated 1,000 participants attended the event from all across the known world.

Virtu-L 12th Night - January 2021
This event was jointly hosted by the Barony of Montengarde in the Kingdom of Avacal and the Barony of Castel Rouge in the Kingdom of Northshield. This was jokingly due to Li Xia accidentally double booking herself and requesting the two Baronies work together so she didn't have double the workload. In reality, with eSCA effectively removing geographic barriers, groups were commonly finding themselves competing against events that previously were never on their populace's radar due to the great distances between them. Combining events just made sense, and this event was a successful experiment in building on the strengths of each individual group, learning about inter-kingdom anthropology, and navigating the bureaucratic differences across not only two branches, but two different kingdoms.

Kingdom of Avacal eTUA - June 2020
This is the event that started it all. With only three weeks notice, Li Xia and her team put together an online event with approximately 55 classes over 3 days, and the background administration of the event became the backbone template for all VirtualSCAdian events since. It is also the first event known to have participants attending from all 20 kingdoms!

eSCA Roles - Chronological List of All Events

Known World - Bardic War Returns - January 2023 (Event Steward in Charge of Technology)
Known World - vKWHSS - January 2023 (Event Steward in Charge of Technology)
Northshield - That's a Beautiful Event - November 2022 (Event Steward in Charge of Technology)
Age of Covid A&S Tourney - Round 3 (October 2022)
Northshield - Virtual Vigils - August 2022 (Moderator)
Avacal - Virtual Vigil - June 2022 (Moderator)
Avacal - TUA - May 2022 (Event Steward in Charge of Technology)
An Tir - Tir Righ Heralds and Scribes - April 2022 (Consultation / Steward Shadowing)
Age of Covid A&S Tourney - Round 2 (March 2022)
An Tir - Spring TUTR - February 2022 (Event Steward in Charge of Technology)
Midrealm - Bardic Skirmish - January 2022 (Event Steward in Charge of Technology)
Age of Covid A&S Tourney - Round 1 (December 2021)
Avacal - Montengarde Samhain - November 2021 (Event Steward in Charge of Technology)
Known World - Cooks & Bards 2021 - September 2021 (Event Steward in Charge of Technology)
Northshield - Life After 50 - August 2021 (Moderator)
Avacal - Midsummer Mischief - July 2021 (Event Steward in Charge of Technology)
Avacal - Montengarde's Dragonslayer - June 2021 (Event Steward in Charge of Technology)
An Tir - Grand Ithra - May 2021 (Event Steward in Charge of Technology)
Known World - First Bard War - May 2021 (Event Steward in charge of Technology)
Northshield - Something Punny - March 2021 (Livestream Host)
Northshield - Newcomer's Event - March 2021 (Event Steward in Charge of Technology)
Virtu-L 12th Night - January 2021 (Event Steward in charge of Technology)
Trimaris - Ex Opus - December 2020 (Moderator)
Northshield - That's a Beautiful Event - December 2020 - (Consultation)
Avacal - Borealis Yule - December 2020 (Steward Shadowing / Consultation)
Northshield - Online SUN - November 2020 (Event Steward in charge of Technology)
Ealdormere - Seminars of St Antonius - November 2020 (Zoom Administrative Training / Steward Shadowing)
Avacal - Montengarde's Samhain - November 2020 (Event Steward in charge of Technology)
An Tir - Online Ithra - September 2020 (Event Steward in charge of Technology)
Midrealm - Ethereal Bardic Symposium - August 2020 (Tech Support, Electron Wrangler)
Avacal- eTUA - June 2020 (Event Steward)
Ealdormere - FOOL - May 2020 (Moderator)
Atenveldt - Virtual A&S Collegium - April 2020 (Moderator)

Projects, Initiatives, and Administrative Roles

Age of Covid A&S Tournament

The Age of Covid A&S Tournament was created partway through the pandemic as a response to the ever increasing lament of "I haven't done ANYTHING!!" echoing across the known world. Its purpose was to help show people that although it felt like we were all stuck, that we were still creating; we were still engaged. It also set out to show the known world that despite being isolated from each other, the creativity and community of A&S was still strong and that amazing things were still being accomplished everywhere.

Entry to the tournament is simple, just send a photo of what you have been working on with a little blurb. No documentation required, your project didn't even have to be finished, or even a physical thing... all we wanted to see was what everyone was working on. Prize sponsors pledged to send small kudos (great job) tokens to their favourite entries, but there was no judging, no scoring, no "winners or losers".

As of October 2022, we are now into our third round with a cumulative total of over 70 entries and 25 prize sponsors. Li Xia and her team have pledged to continue running this tournament each spring and fall for as long as there is interest and engagement.

Age of Covid A&S Tournament - Official Website

Fellowship of the Things

Li Xia is one of the founding members of the Fellowship of the Things, was first established in February of 2018. The Fellowship is not bound by any geographic or political boundaries (either mundane or SCAdian). We only ask people two questions: "Do you like to make things?" and "Do you like to give things?". If the answer to both of these questions is "yes", then congratulations; you are already a member of the Fellowship!

The Fellowship is connected by our love of making and gifting of all the things. As a community, we gift hundreds of pieces of largesse to royalty of all levels across the known world. Members are encouraged to share their love of creating and gifting with others and the Fellowship commonly hosts "Anyone Can Make Largesse" tables at in person events, providing people the opportunity to learn a new skill while contributing to local largesse.

They also have supported several kingdom fundraisers by pledging largesse to that kingdom in exchange for donations to that fundraiser. Most notably, the pledge to the West Kingdom raised $650 USD for the fundraiser to support victims of a wild fire in their kingdom. While this pledge committed us to making approximately 160 pieces of largesse, the members of the Fellowship overwhelmed and together donated well over 500 pieces to the Kingdom of the West... enough largesse that it was less expensive for Li Xia to fly to California to deliver in person than to pay for shipping all of the largesse to the various royalty of the Kingdom of the West.

In addition to making largesse, the Fellowship also supports education; not only in how to make all the things, but in helping to build awareness on the multi-faceted role that largesse plays in our game, and providing tips and support for good largesse etiquette to help ensure successful gifting of the things.

Fellowship of the Things - Official Facebook Page

A&S Nights and Largesse Initiative

Since 2015, Li Xia has opened her home on a weekly basis for anyone interested in A&S of all kinds. Individuals are encouraged to request any projects or materials and if it was possible, Li Xia was committed to making it happen. Over the years, they have done everything from shaving a pig head in the backyard to operating a blowtorch in the kitchen. The group has provided site tokens and decorations for events, oodles of largesse across the known world, regalia for all levels of the SCA, and assisted people in learning all the things.

While Covid has limited the ability to meet as often in person, Li Xia remains committed to providing space for the creation of all things A&S as much as social distancing etiquette allows. Individuals are still welcome to come create and receive support on their projects, but A&S nights will remain informal and small until such time as it is appropriate to resume large formal gatherings again.

Event Stewarding

Avacal November Coronation - November 2019 (A&S Coordinator & Merchant Liaison)
Sigelhundas' 25th Anniversary - October 2017 (Event Steward)
Avacal February Crown - February 2017 (Event Steward)
Sigelhundas' Cerelia: A Roman Harvest Celebration - October 2016 (Steward-at-Large and Feast Steward)
Avacal Fall Grande TUA - October 2015 (Event Steward) - Premier Avacal Kingdom Event
Sigelhundas' Harvest Celebration - September 2015 (Steward-at-Large)
Known World Metal and Glass - September 2015 (Online Registrar Support Team, for the Kingdom of Northshield)
Avacal Fall Grande THUA - September 2014 (Event Steward)
Montengarde Hidden Treasures - Summer 2004 (?) (Event Steward)
Sigelhundas 12th Night - Winter 2001(Event and Feast Steward)

During Covid, Li Xia recognized that there is a strong need to maintain online community through the eSCA. While she still supports in-person events and activities, she has committed to focusing her stewarding efforts into maintaining the welcoming and accessible community of the eSCA, to help maintain the connections we built during the Great Separation (time of Covid) and to enable those who may not be able to attend as much in-person to remain engaged and included; part of the larger SCA community.

Officer / Administrative Roles

Sigelhundas Drop Dead Exchequer Deputy - July 2016 to September 2017
Sigelhundas Quartermaster - July 2016 to September 2017
Montengarde Gold Key - 2005 (?)
Montengarde Chronicler - 2005 (?)
Sigelhundas Webmistress - 2000
Sigelhundas Event Site Great Boke - 2000

Li Xia currently holds a mundane employment position that does not allow her to volunteer for officer positions. She remains committed to supporting this game we play and instead focuses her volunteer hours on encouraging and enabling others to create all the things and build strong and healthy community.

TUA and other Teaching / Demonstration Roles

Pennsic University - August 2022 Covid Pandemic University (classes taught at eSCA events around the Knowne World) - April 2020 through current
Pennsic University - August 2019
Lilies War / Calontir - June 2019
Spring Grand TUA & Kingdom A&S Championship / Avacal - May 2019
Pennsic University - August 2018
East Kingdom 50th Anniversary - June 2018
Nepalese Women's Cooperative / Kathmandu, Nepal - September 2016
50th Anniversary Celebrations / Middle Kingdom - June 2016
Spring Grande TUA / Avacal - May 2016
Knowne World Metal & Glass / Northshield - September 2015
40th Year Celebration / An Tir - May 2006
+ countless promotional demonstrations to the public in Avacal, An Tir, and Northshield
+ countless weekend workshops and special events in Avacal and Northshield
+ countless local and kingdom events in Avacal, An Tir, and Northshield

Class Offerings

The following list are classes that Li Xia has developed and can teach with limited notice as she usually has everything required on hand. If there is anything you are interested in that isn't listed below, but you have seen displayed at an event or featured on her personal albums, please feel free to request!

If you are interested in having Li Xia come teach or demonstrate to your group, please contact her at virtualSCAdian at gmail dot com.

Online Classes

Please see the class description section below for further details.

~ Dumplings: The Mongolian Way
~ Fun with Zoom
~ Inkle Weaving: Introduction to Patterning and How to Warp Your Loom
~ Introduction to Block Printing
~ Rotational Symmetry in Islamic Illumination
~ Tying Decorative Celtic Knots

In Person Classes

Please see the class description section below for further details.

Fibre Arts
~ FingerLoop Braiding, Beyond the Basics
~ Inkle Weaving: Introduction to Patterning and How to Warp Your Loom
~ Introduction to Kumihimo
~ Introduction to Kute-uchi
~ Tying Decorative Celtic Knots

Glassworking
~ Charcoal Furnaces: Building a Beadmaking Furnace
~ Charcoal Furnaces: Making Glass Beads Over a Furnace
~ Egyptian Faience
~ Glass Etching
~ Introduction to Cloisonne Enameling
~ Lampworking Workshop

Scribal / Paper Arts
~ Chinese Papercutting
~ Gouache: A Basic Introduction
~ Rotational Symmetry in Islamic Illumination

Miscellaneous
~ Anyone Can Make Largesse!
~ Introduction to Block Printing
~ Largesse 101
~ Stencils for Printing on Almost Anything

Class Descriptions (Alphabetical)

Chinese Papercutting Learn how to safely cut paper into intricate patterns. A very very brief discussion on the history of cut paper from around the world will be included. All materials, tools, and simple templates will be provided, but please feel free to bring: - your own design - tape (painter's tape preferred) - a hobby knife - spare blades - self healing cutting pad If you are unable to complete your design during class, tools are very inexpensive and can be obtained at most craft / hobby stores. You may also want to bring a book or folder or something else to sandwich your cut paper between to get it home safely.

FingerLoop Braiding, Beyond the Basics This will be an informal class (no set time) that can be held whenever someone is interested, all day Saturday! If you're interested, bring a pair of scissors and at least two colours of crochet cotton or other similar yarn / thread. If you don't have any, don't worry, we can share! For those who have never done fingerloop braiding, join us! For those who have and just want a refresher, join us! For those who are experienced and want to see if I have different patterns, join us! The sessions will be catered to the experience level of whomever is joining us.... Just come find Li Xia (or ask around for me).. I'll be camped out somewhere in the shade with random A&S projects to work on all weekend.

Rotational Symmetry in Islamic Illumination This class is for ANYONE, not just scribes, who may be interested in how to make symmetrical designs for any project.

Materials / Tools Required: - sketching / plain / computer paper - tracing paper or onion skin - pencils / erasures - compass - protractor - ruler

The class will focus on how to create the designs, what you do with your designs is up to you! I have used the designs for greeting cards, wood-burning, block printing stamps, and more. Best part... NO DRAWING SKILL REQUIRED!

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CoC 2019/2020
Avacal Coronation (June 1)
- 4 points Apprentice Challenge (Won)
- 1 point Teaching (glass furnaces)
Lilies War (June 10-15)
- 1 point Teaching (glass furnaces / faience)
Midsummer Champions (July 6)
- 2 points Baronial Challenge
Pennsic War - Peace Week (July 27-Aug 2)
- 1 point Teaching (faience)
Pennsic War - War Week (Aug 2-Aug 9)
- 1 point Teaching (faience)
- ? points Known World A&S Display (faience)
Valley War (Aug 24)
- 1 point teaching (period card games)
Avacal Crown (Aug 31 - Sept 1)
- 3 points Documentation Challenge
- 1 point teaching (advanced fingerloop)
Windwyrm (Sept 22)
- 1 point teaching (glass enameling)
Myrganwood Anniversary (October 12)
- 2 points A&S display
- 1 point teaching (Kute-uchi)
Sounds of the Hounds (Oct 26)
- 2 points A&S defendership (won)
- 1 point A&S populace tourney
- 1 point teaching (Anyone Can Make Largesse)
Samhain (Nov 9)
- 2 points baronial A&S challenge
- 1 point teaching (fingerloop)
November Coronation (Nov 16)
- 3 points Documentation challenge
- 1 point teaching (Anyone Can Make Largesse)
Borealis Yule (Dec 7)
- 2 points baronial A&S challenge
- 1 point teaching (Laugh & Lie Down)
Montengarde 12th Night (Jan 18)
- 2 points baronial A&S challenge