Guild Hall

Several sub-groups have been organized within the Barony to study specific aspects of life in the Middle Ages. Some, like Games Night, are merely a time to meet with others and pursue a specific interest. Others are more structured, patterning themselves after Medieval Guilds with rankings, badges and specific membership goals.  Both organizational styles offer an opportunity to work with and learn from others in specific areas of interest.  Classes are frequently offered and the listed contact person can act as an  informational resource on the subject. The guilds and other groups often take active roles in our events by sponsoring competitions, displays, or classes..

Some of our local guilds, like Costumer's, act as local branches of Kingdom or Known World Guilds. Some are strictly local and others, embrace both SCA members and non-members.  Generally all interested parties are welcome.  Structure within the guilds varies and is determined by the participants. Below are short descriptions of these groups and activities and navigational links to additional information.

BARDIC GUILD OF DRAGON’S LAIRE             “Will play for Food”  For all lovers of early music, singers, instrumentalists, poets, storytellers and other entertainers.  Currently we have people who sing, harp, guitar, drum, violin, viola de gamba, sackbut, recorders, psaltery, hammered dulcimer. More Info...	Costumers' Guild   This guild meets once a month and delves into all aspects of clothing construction and research. All ages and skill levels are welcome from people who have never picked up a needle to professional designers. Participants study all aspects of costuming, fabrics, period construction, pattern making and costuming ideas.
Culinary and Spiritmaker's Guild share an interest in all aspects of food and drink in the Middle Ages.  Activities include recreating and adapting Medieval recipes, explorations of other cuisines through visits to ethnic restaurants and classes and discussion on topics related to the table. More Info...	Dragon's Laire Guild of Metalsmiths The Guild of Metalsmiths is a group of Baronial members who share interest and willingness to learn and teach Medieval metalworking trades.  More Info...
European Dance Guild. Guildmaster Friar Siôn Dafydd hosts practice to guide your steps in Medieval dances from the stately pavanne to the frenetic troika.  All that is required is an interest in dance and a willingness to move your feet. (Mismatched feet welcome.)	Missile Weapons Guild - newly chartered at Yule 2004 our local guild is one of the first in the Kingdom. More info to come...
Mecca: Middle Eastern Dance and culture. Lady Valerian Von Rohr

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