Arts and Sciences

IMG_5064We research and recreate a wide range of Medieval pursuits. If you’re interested in learning more about an activity that isn’t listed, contact the Minister of Arts and Sciences, who may be able to put you in touch with people who have similar interests. Regular practices and meetings for our currently active guilds and groups are posted on our Calendar.

  • Calligraphy and Illumination – Interested in learning how to write in a medieval script? How about learning how to paint with medieval materials? Contact the Guildhead.
  • Cooking – Interested in finding out what medieval and renaissance people ate? Curious about how to make that kind of food? Come to a Cooks’ Guild meeting to test out recipes, investigate new foods, and most importantly, taste the results! Contact the Guildhead.
  • Dance – Learn the courtly and country dances of the Renaissance, just like a courtier of old! Dances are taught at each practice. Contact the Guildhead.
  • Foresters’ Guild – The Foresters are a kingdom-wide ranked group that studies skills necessary to live in the outdoors, such as fire-starting, cooking over a fire, and forestry. Contact the Guildhead.
  • Instrumental Music – Learn and play instrumental music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance with one of the most established bands in the Knowne Worlde – the Waytes of Carolingia!  Contact the Waytes Captain.
  • Low Company – Learn and play Medieval and Renaissance games. Contact the Guildhead. 
  • Middle Eastern Dance – Learn dances from lands to the east of Europe. Contact the Guildhead.
  • Needleworkers – Learn embroidery and other needlework techniques as done in history through the end of the 16th century. Contact the Guildhead.
  • Storytellers – Watch storytellers practice and learn how to tell stories like the bards of legend. Contact the Guildhead.