Gianna Viviani

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Honorable Lady Gianna Viviani

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

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 untilDecember 2021
  • Local Office: Seneschal May 2021 until December 2021
  • Kingdom Minister of Arts and Science July 2022


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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