Ordinances are rules on the workings of a Guild, the rules and regulations they follow internally. This is differnent to a Guild Charter, that is given or agreed to by the Crown.

Note: This is subject to change.

1 Aims

 1.1 The primary aim of the Painters' and Limners' Guild is to advance the study and practice of the medieval painter's art prior to 1600AD. The Guild shall endeavor to encourage all who are interested in the painter's art.

Membership is voluntary and information shall be freely available regardless of membership.

 1.2 The secondary aim of the Guild is to recreate a medieval or renaissance guild of painters, and the Guild encourages research and activities towards this end.

 2 Compass

 2.1 The Guild shall promote any form of painter's work which can be demonstrated to have been known and performed in Europe and the Middle East before 1600AD. This includes but is not limited to the following (which may overlap):

 - Drawing: ink, chalk, lead, silverpoint etc.

- Fine arts: fresco, murals, still-life, portraiture including limning (Elizabethan miniatures), etc

- Panel painting: religious panels, Greek/Russian icons, altarpieces, armorial hatchments etc

- Painting on wood: parade shields, saddles, toys, furniture, etc

- Painting on cloth/leather: wall hangings, banners, dossals, parade gear, pavilions, equipment

- Painting on glass and ceramics

- Design: jewellery, embroidery etc

 It should be noted that Illumination remains under the aegis of the Lochac College of Scribes and Illuminators; illuminated manuscript work is not eligible for ranking in the Peynter's and Limners Guild.

 2.2 Any technique, style or use of painting save illumination may be practised and submitted for ranking if it can be demonstrated to the

satisfaction of the masters of the Guild that it was known and practiced in Europe and the Middle East before 1600AD.

 2.3 The Guild will also promote the research of techniques and usage typical before 1600AD.

 3. The Structure of the Company

 3.1 The Guild of Painters and Limners aims to base its structure and activities on those of the European painters' guilds of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, where this is practical and desirable.

 3.2 Anyone may become a member of the Guild by expressing interest.

 3.3 Members may also advance through a series of ranks within the Guild if they wish. The ranks are Apprentice, Journeyman and Master (Note that these terms are for internal Guild use only, and do not carry or imply precedence).

 3.3.1 Apprentice

 To become an apprentice a member of the Guild must have submitted a finished and documented piece of work in period style and technique to the masters of the Guild and have gained their approval.

 3.3.2 Journeyman

 A journeyman will have submitted to the masters of the Guild and had approved three pieces of work of high standard, with documentation, in different period styles or techniques.

 3.3.3 Master

 This level shall be attained when the current masters of the Guild are agreed that a candidate has produced a masterwork in the painter's art or an equivalent body of work, usually not less than six pieces in different period styles or techniques, of a consistently high standard of artisanship. They should also be familiar with a broad range of the styles and techniques of painted work of the period, should be able to impart their knowledge to others.

 3.4 Ranking

 It is not necessary for anyone to be ranked to be able to participate in Guild activities, apart from judging competitions. Competition entries are not automatically considered to be submissions for ranking.

 3.4.1 Guild rankings will usually be carried out Kingdom events, Guild events or the Rowany Festival where there is assembled a majority of Masters. If distance is a problem, then photographic evidence of work may be acceptable, but members should send the actual work where possible.

 3.5 The Guild badge may be worn by all members. The Guild badge is to be decided.

 4 Guild Officers

 4.1 Patron of the Guild

 A member of the Peerage, preferably a Royal Peer, with an interest in fostering the medieval painter's art. The Patron should be active in

promoting the Guild and it's activities, and in judging rankings and the Peynter's Prize. The Patron should be willing to donate the prizes for

competitions.

 4.2 Guildmaster

 Responsible for the administration of the Guild. Duties include:

- the organisation of Guild rankings

- organising the Peynter's Prize and any other Guild competitions

- Maintaining a current list of members and their ranks

- prepare an annual report on the Guild and it's activities, to be presented to the Crown and the Lochac Minister of Arts & Sciences.

- any other duties the operation of the Guild may require.

 4.3 Guild Chronicler

 To be responsible for the Guild's publications as required.

 4.4 Guild Verger

 To be responsible for the maintenance of the Guild's web page and email lists as required. (This position may be held by the Guild Chronicler if appropriate.) 

5. Competitions

 5.1 The Guild will hold one competition each year, known as the Peynter's Prize.

 5.2 There is no minimum number of entries for a competition to be held.

 6 Guild Ordinances

 Any change in these ordinances may be made by the majority vote of the Guild membership. Any member of the Guild may present evidence for a change to the ordinances at any time.