Are you wondering what the SCA is all about? We’d be delighted to introduce you to our favorite medieval recreational pursuits! Forget the Ren Faire — you want to hang out with the cool kids who know all about:

  • Blacksmithing and metal work
  • Moneying/Coinage
  • Heraldry
  • Pottery
  • Illumination
  • Calligraphy/ Hand Lettering
  • Feasting (both cooking and eating!)
  • Brewing
  • Historically-accurate clothing (in the SCA, we refer to this as “garb”)
  • Medieval history (and political machinations!)
  • Lace-making
  • Jewelry (metals, beads, etc.)
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Herbalism and gardening
  • Coursing
  • Equestrian activities
  • Performing Arts
  • Courtly dancing (and flirting!)
  • Armored combat (hit your friends with sticks!)
  • Archery and thrown weapons (don’t hit your friends with arrows!)

You can find additional information at welcome.sca.org