Archive for April, 2010

If you are a Scout Master, you may be searching for activities for your troop. If you are looking for something off the beaten path, we have a suggestion for you.

Boy Scouts are taught skills that they can use to survive in nature. Cooking, hunting, using rope, and identifying plants and wildlife, are just some of the skills that they have learned. Understanding how to survive in an outdoor setting is a vital skill to master.

When your troop goes camping, it is almost reminiscent of Medieval times. People who lived in the Medieval era survived without electricity or modern tools. A fun activity, that can really instill a sense of appreciation for historic times, can be to have a “Medieval Weekend.”

In this scenario, not only do you remove electronics, but you also remove modern camping devices. Examples of modern camping devices include: switchblade knives, Swiss army knives, collapsible tents, fire starting logs, modern fishing poles, etc. The goal is to really test the Scouts’ ability to improvise, should they ever find themselves in a survival scenario. Plus, it’s a great way to teach Scouts about this interesting and exciting period in history.

If you want to create an added sense of authenticity, you could consider having the Scouts dress in period costumes and participate in games that are authentic to the era. Not only will this make the retreat more fun, but it will also enhance the experience for your Scouts. Who knows? Maybe you’ll inspire a member of your troop to pursue his interest in studying Medieval culture!

If you are in need of high quality Medieval costumes to complete this activity, make sure to visit PearsonsRenaissanceShoppe.com.

Have you ever participated, or are you planning on joining a LARP?  Do you know what a LARP is?  LARP stands for Live Action Role Playing.

LARPing can be a very entertaining hobby.  Typically, a group of players, which can range in number from ten to a hundred, gather together at a campsite.  Once there, they all develop a character.  They come up with the character’s name, interests, jobs, etc.  Then the group will role play being those characters and will interact with one another.

There are often times a number of people who actually run the game and progress the story.  They do this by presenting challenges, playing character important to the world of the story, and by playing monsters or villains.  Most LARPs actually involve live combat through the use of latex weaponry.

Once the weekend event starts, the players are in the world of the game constantly.  You live, eat, and sleep as your character.  That means that even when you are sleeping, you can be attacked.  It is this completely immersive nature that keeps LARPers coming back for more.

One of the key elements for your character is your costume.  You’re going to be in this costume for an entire weekend, do you definitely want to look for something that is comfortable.  You’re also going to want a costume that looks impressive, to help maintain the atmosphere of the game world.

If you are in need of a handmade, high quality, durable, and authentic fantasy costume, then you should look no further than PearsonsRenaissanceShoppe.com.  We have a vast selection of costumes for a variety of characters for both men and women.  All of our outfits are handmade, comfortable, and sure to last.  So make sure to browse through our selection, so you can find the costume that makes you stand out amongst the rest.

Which LARPs do you attend?  Tell us about your favorite LARPs, LARP stories, or about your character by leaving a comment!

If you are visiting PearsonsRenaissanceShoppe.com, odds are that you are a Medieval or Renaissance enthusiast. Perhaps you are even involved with reenactments, festivals, or Renaissance faires.

Although it is not required, it usually makes for a better time and atmosphere if you are in costume. Renaissance faires are one of the few places that you can always be in costume and it is socially acceptable.

However, there are some people who are timid when it comes to attending a Renaissance faire, and even more so when considering whether or not they want to wear a costume. They are not sure where to find a costume, or what kind of costume they would like.

Well now you don’t have to worry anymore. At PearsonsRenaissanceShoppe.com we have a large selection of high quality costuming that will make you look like you’ve been going Renaissance faires for years. There are costumes for all types of character concepts for both men and women. The outfits are all handmade and are sure to last. So make sure that check out all of the possibilities that we have on our site.

Tell us about your favorite costumes, or about your Renaissance faire persona in the comments!

If you are involved with the theatre on any level, you know that one of most aesthetically pleasing elements of a live performance is an attention to detail and authenticity.  When props or costumes look fake or hastily thrown together, it shows and it can take away from the overall performance.

At PearsonsRenaissanceShoppe.com, you can always be sure that we pay the utmost attention to authenticity when we create our outfits.  If you are currently putting on a production that requires Medieval era clothing, then you must look no further for quality costuming.

Our outfits are perfectly in line with the Medieval and Renaissance eras and would be ideal for a production such as Shakespeare, or other dramatic works set in that time period.  Not only will our clothing help draw the audience into the world of your show, but they will also help your actors delve more deeply into character.  When more into character, the show becomes even more alive and will capture the audience’s attention.

So if you want to put on a dramatic production that is sure to earn rave reviews, make sure to browse through our extensive collection of Renaissance clothing at PearsonsRenaissanceShoppe.com.

Thanks for stopping by our brand new blog in your travels.We’re looking forward to meeting you all, and sharing a proverbial mug of mead with ye! We hope you’ll be back to our blog for updates on new items, general articles of interest, and whatever else you’d like to see. In fact, we’d love it if you left comments about what you’d like our blog to be – after all, it’s here for you!

Is there an upcoming Renaissance Faire you’d like to spread the word about? A LARP in your area that you’d like us to mention? Let us know in the comments, and we’ll do our best to share it with our readers as soon as we can.

We’re excited about the changes underway at PearsonsRenaissanceShoppe.com, from our brand new site to our brand new blog, which gives us a chance to better connect with our customers and community.

Thanks again for stopping by – we hope to be seeing you again soon!