Gianna Viviani

Maestra Gianna Viviani

• Pronunciation guide: Gee-ah-nuh Vi-vee-ah-nee
• Use names: Gianna
• Link to Calontir OP- https://www.calontir.org/persona/4514

Interests:

• My primary focus lies in the Italian state of Florence primarily during the last half of the 15th century through the 16th century.
• I enjoy late period costuming and tablet weaving.
• Anything Arts and Sciences.
• I'm also interested in archery and thrown weapons.

Persona:

• I am a successful merchant's wife in early 16th century Florence.

History in the SCA:

Timeline:

• From 1997 through 2001 I dabbled (lurked) in the SCA, mostly on a shire level, while living in central Kansas. I really began playing in 2015 and attending events regularly beginning in 2016.
• Award of Arms awarded at Winter Coronation 2017
• Golden Calon Swan awarded at Queen's Prize Tournament 2017
• Spring Crown Tournament 2018 - co-event steward
• Torse awarded at Spring Crown Tournament 2018
• Calon Lily awarded at Toys for Tots 2018
• Order of the Laurel at St. George and the Dragon 2023

Groups and Affiliations:

• Current Group: Shire of Oakheart, 2015 to present
• Previous Group: Shire of Westumbria, 1997-1999, 2001

Offices:

• Local Office: Chatelain July 2015 until December 2021
• Local Office: Seneschal May 2021 until December 2021

• Kingdom Minister of Arts and Science July 2022 until June 2024

Misc:

• I have been known to waterbear.
• I can often be found serving on retinue or attending classes.
• I am a huge supporter of the Arts and Sciences.

Classes taught:

• Wire weaving
• Eyelets: Types an how to sew them
• Florentine Fashion 1490-1540: creating a period capsule wardrobe
• Cartridge pleating 101
• A&S clothing entry display tips
• How to make an easy late period kirtle
• Demystifying the honeycomb pleated apron
• I've also helped newcomers sew their first garb.

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