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SCA Group Email Lists

Below are links to the group email lists for many local regional or topical SCA groups.

Please send suggestions for additions to this directory or reports of broken links to the Caer Darth Liaison to the College of St. David.

When suggesting additions, please be sure to include both the complete official name of the list and the URL where people go to read its description or join it, *NOT* the email address to which posts are sent. Email addresses don't help, URLs do. Thanks!

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Below a partial list of SCA-specific group email lists which our visitors may find useful. There's something here for just about everybody, but if this directory does not suffice check out SCA-related lists at Yahoo! Groups and Google Groups.

List Topics
Animal-Related
Armor
Arts & Sciences
Cartography
Cooking, Food & Beverages
Community
Costuming & Garb
Cultural & Regional Recreationism
Dance
Horticulture & Herbalism
Languages
Leather Working
Martial Arts & Combat
 Metal Working
Miscellaneous
Misc. Arts & Crafts
Misc. Sciences
Nautical
Officers & Service
Performance Arts
Scribal Arts
Society Contacts
Textile Arts
Weapons
Woodworking

Descriptions: The descriptions of the lists included below are mostly just copied directly from the groups' respective websites and should not be construed as being representative of the opinions of either the College of St. David or its web minister. In many cases, paraphrasing or only an excerpt was used.

Potential new members of any group email list should go visit the URL listed for its site and carefully read the complete description before joining.

Omissions: What you will not find in this directory are lists created exclusively for SCA households, fighting units, BoD members/committees, independent committees, royalty, courtiers, specific events, regional groups outside the Kingdom of the West, or members of a particular order. Also, many lists were not included due to low-membership numbers and/or insufficient email traffic.

Discussion groups on topics pertaining to sex, religion, or politics have been deliberately excluded from this directory, on the grounds that inclusion may falsely imply sanction or promotion of one or more groups or lifestyle choices over any others by the SCA or the College of St. David.


Animal-Related

  • Hastidudes - The name for this group comes from the word 'Hastilude', a term meaning 'spear games'. We will ultimately learn all of the skills used in a Middle European jousting tournament. We are also going to explore the mounted use of swords, maces, and bows to further our knowledge and skills. Basically, we are a group of horse enthusiasts interested in honing and developing the martial skills of combat and competition appropriate to the Current Middle Ages.
  • SCA_BeeKeeping - Do you keep bees? Interested in doing so? In the SCA? You've found the right place!
  • SCA_Coursing - For all those interested in the coursing of greyhounds or any other animal the ability to gather info, share ideas, and meet others interested in a growing aspect of The Dream.
  • SCAfalconers - Saint Bavon's Company of Falconers and Austringers is an SCA group dedicated to researching and recreating the noble arts of falconry and hawking as they were practiced within the medieval and renaissance period. There are no ranks; this is a fellowship of equals. Membership is open to anyone who expresses an interest in this ancient and noble art.
  • SCA_Hound_Coursing - For members of the SCA interested in hound coursing. It is meant as a forum for members from all Kingdoms to co-ordinate events and assist with research. While coursing is our primary focus, it is not the only thing we discuss. Anything related to dogs in period is appropriate for this list. Owning a dog is not a requirement; having an interest is all it takes.
  • SCA-Pets - Yet another characteristic common - although not universal - to SCA participants: many have one or more pets. Some bring their pets to events. Some even dress or accessorize them (if the pet permits!). Cats, dogs, iguanas, rabbits...if you are in the SCA and you have a special pet in your life, please come join us. Pictures, stories, tips, questions...all welcome here, as long as it pertains to pets and you have some connection to the SCA.
  • WestKingdomEQ - This email list is meant as a place for people interested in Equestrian activities in the West Kingdom of the SCA.

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Armor

  • Authentic_SCA_Armor - For anyone who is interested in learning of and using authentic armor in SCA heavy weapons combat.
  • SCA-Armor - Come and learn some great tips on to make light, strong, and safe armor for use in the SCA.
  • SCA_Armor_Craft - This is for anyone who can offer/or needs advice and/or help on building armor for use in the SCA. as well as anything else to do with armor to be used in SCA fighting.

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Arts & Sciences

  • Arts_n_Science_Exchange - For artisans of all levels (new and experienced) who are interested in sharing information, exchange ideas, obtaining assistance, and providing and/or seeking inspiration in the arts and sciences of the Middle Ages! Feel free to share your talents, and any information for upcoming events which Arts and Sciences will be offered.

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Cartography

  • SCA-Cartography - This list is for the discussion of cartography and related subjects in the Society for Creative Anachronism. It is also the main forum for discussion of the Known World Atlas Project.

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Cooking, Food & Beverages

  • Brewing
    • BrewingGuildofCoilleStoirmeil - To share in the art of wine/mead making. Talk about wines/meads of all types from growing grapes and fruit as well as beekeeping and types of honey for use in mead, to the ins and outs of home wine/mead making. Tips and tricks and to just talk about our art of home wine/mead making. we hope to share recipes and help those who would like to learn how to make wine/mead at home as well as talk about A&S of wine/mead making and wine tasting in the S.C.A.
    • SCA_Brew - For Brewers throughout the SCA to discuss issues, events, competitions, brewing and anything else of interest. Discussion on this list is intended to focus on issues of interest specific to SCA Brewers of all types of beverages.
    • SCA-Dist2 - For members of the Society for Creative Anachronism and other interested parties to discuss period distilling, both alcoholic and non alcoholic in a loosely controlled environment, and is meant only as a stopgap until the original mail list is revived.
    • Hist-Brewing - Historical Brewing mailing list. For discussions of any form of brewing which is not "modern". Although the guy who runs the list is primarily interested in Europe between 500 and 1600 A.D., other times and places may also be discussed.

  • Miscellaneous
    • AnTirianCooks - A place for ALL (NOT just AnTirian!) SCA cooks to share recipes and discuss ideas and challenges of cooking in the SCA.
    • NoMaansKitchen - For those who enjoy cooking in general, and for SCA events in particular. So, please feel free to post your favorite SCA recipes and pictures!
    • SCA-AuthenticCooks - This group was formed to take the participant beyond the beginner stage of medieval and Renaissance cooking. Although there are many" excellent cooks groups in medieval recreation and reenactment, I have found none that strictly look to make the cooking experience more medieval.
    • SCAbakers - For bakers of all ages and skill, to gather and discuss baking techniques from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, roughly 600-1600 ce. This includes any manner of breads, cakes, or pies that would have been baked in an oven or over a fire and the items that would have been used for baking (pots, pans, ovens, kneading troughs, rotary kerns, etc.).
    • SCAcooksItalian - Are you bored with Forme of Curye? Do turnips and cabbage leave you cold and moist? Are you no longer inspired by ground meat and raisins in a coffyn? Cook Italian!
    • SCAFoodAndFeasts - Open discussion in the areas of medieval food and feasts. Topics cover all aspects of cooking and feasting.
    • SCA_Subtleties - A forum for (but not restricted to) SCA members dedicated to the research and recreation of subtleties (also reffered to as sotelties, soltelties, etc.), entremets and illusion foods within SCA timeframe.
    • SCA-Vegetarian - Intended as a place for discussion of "cruelty free" alternatives within the SCA. Discussion can be about food, alternatives to leather or other animal products, etc. Questions, comments, or suggestions are all welcomed. This is intended to be a place for exchange of ideas; please do not join with the intent of challenging the beliefs of others.
    • West-Cooks - Forum for members of the SCA West Kingdom Cookerie Guild to correspond or anyone with questions about pre-17th century cooking.

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Community

  • Age-Based
    • SCA_Teen_Fighters - Hey! This group is for teens who love to fight, or just like to watch. I decided to make this group because there isn’t a teen fighting yahoo group. So here one is! Please Join, if your a teen, a fighter, a fighter that wants to help teens out, or etc., you get the point. :D
    • Sca_Teens - For teens who are members of or are interested in the SCA. Teens from anywhere and any kingdom are welcome.
    • TeensInTheSCA - For any teenager or any one willing to help the teens in the SCA.
    • SCAdian_Elders - A forum for those members of SCA that are over forty. Membership is open to any age, but I would hope many other elders of our beloved SCA join who are interested in sharing information, exchanging ideas, obtaining or providing assistance, and for those younger Scadians who might seek the advice and/or inspiration from the other Elders.

  • Apprentices
    • Apprentice - For the green belted ones who make the SCA better place. - NO LAURELS ALLOWED!
    • West_Apprentices - For those apprenticed to (or students of) members of the Order of the Laurel of the West Kingdom! Here will be a place to talk about projects and research, discuss peer-apprentice relationships, ask questions and generally interact with each other. This group is currently Apprentices Only (no Laurels).

  • Diet/Weight/Health
    • SCA-Atkins - Welcome to SCA-Atkins! This group is intended to serve as a support network for people who play in the SCA and are doing (or thinking about doing) the Atkins Diet (or other similar controlled carbohydrate diets). Respectful skeptics welcome.
    • SCA Weight Loss Surgery Support - Dedicated to the support and encouragement for Pre- and post- operative Bariatric Surgery patients and their friends and families, within the context of the SCA. The SCA's unique environment can present a severe challenge to people who have undergone WLS. Because of the extensive dietary, physiological and psychological changes that result from Weight Loss surgery, it is often nice to have an understanding ear and a supportive shoulder. I hope that this group will help people to network and find such comfort and support, and provide a nurturing environment and assistance to those who are trying to make it work in the SCA.
    • Weight Watchers, SCA (ww_sca) - Support group for folks following Weight Watchers who are in the SCA. How do you figure out the points in that wonderful medieval dish? What shall you pack for Tourney? How about that Potluck? We are here to share support and encouragement, as well as tips and recipes.

  • Disabled / Medical Conditions
    • SCA-CIL - Where SCAdians who suffer from chronic illnesses (such as Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, etc.) can exchange ideas, moral support, and resources with each other, particularly in reference to playing in the SCA.
    • SCA-Disabilities - For persons or parents of the disabled in the SCA.
    • SilentHeralds - This forum is for anyone interested in ASL or the Deaf Community in relationship to the SCA. It is sponsored by the Silent Heralds Guild at: http://www.haeffner.net/SilentHeralds.
    • WK_Diabetics - Created to provide a forum for West Kingdom members of the SCA who are diabetic or are the support for diabetics. The idea is to give us a place to discuss our problems or those of our loved ones and how we handle them within the venue of the West. BTW, the group is not limited to residents of the West Kingdom.

  • Disaster
    • SCA-911 - For emergencies affecting members of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). Exchange information on loved ones, emergencies happening and what is needed. Coordinate the movement of money, equipment, supplies and people to and from those situations.
    • SCA-Disaster - News and coordination relating to assisting members of the Society for Creative Anachronism affected by natural disasters, be it on the scale of a hurricane or a family whose home has been destroyed by fire.

  • Military
    • SCA_Aegis - Welcome to the world of Aegis, a military support group for Scadians in the Known World. We are hoping that we can gather together to share experiences, support one another, welcome each other home, care for families left behind, give help when we PCS or transition out of the military, and just be there when... good times and bad...
    • SCAsandbox2003 - Dedicated to the SCA members who are also serving the US military during the recent Middle East conflict. It is hoped that through this site, Scadians can hook up with each other and share that bond only another SCA member can provide in these remote locations.

  • Miscellaneous
    • SCA-Authors - It occurred to me that we have a lot of authors of various genres in the SCA. Why not take advantage of this and network? If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that you never know who you will meet in the SCA. This list is for announcements of writing news, both personal and general interest to the industry. It is also for help requests and general writing discussions. Readers are welcome to find out what is new from the SCA authors you know and love.
    • SCA-Bio - For SCA members who are involved mundanely in the biological sciences -- Biology, Forestry, Botany, etc. to meet and discuss SCA related stuff as well as to network about biological stuff -- or just to discuss biology in general. Think of it as a sort of Callahans Saloon type place where current and past mingle under the common banner of biology.
    • SCA-Bridge-Chat - Subscribers may talk about any topic.
    • SCA_Gypsy_Fire - For SCA folks without a local/home group, or who prefer, for one reason or another, to remain free of a regional group for political reasons,...i.e. a wish to not be involved in group politics. This band of folks also includes friends and family who may live elsewhere and may belong to a group, by choice.
    • SCA_Knowne_World - A place to stay in touch with all your SCA friends without having to join every yahoo group for every kingdom and local group.
    • RapierCadet - A safe venue for SCA cadets and interested learners out there to discuss their warders, dons, doñas, and other such types of folks, as well as cover concerns or gripes for those of us considering taking a scarf (if you haven't already) and what that means. I'm hoping this can be a fun and constructive group. The only requirement I ask of you is that you're not a Bronze Ring or White Scarf.

  • New People
    • SCA-Banter - An off-shoot of the SCA-Newbie list, this is a list mainly for humor, one-liners, banter and general joking that will show Newcomers that the SCA can be a fun and enjoyable place to learn, relax and have a good time!
    • SCA-Newbie - or newcomers to the SCA who need help getting started! This list covers all topics and includes all kingdoms throughout the Knowne Worlde. (Very high traffic list)
    • SCAnewcomers - This is a place for newcomers to the SCA to discuss arms, names, heavy weapons fighting, garb and other topics unique to the SCA. Please feel free to ask any questions you have, as many of the members of this club are longtime SCA participants who are here to answer your questions.
    • WestKingdomNewComers - or people who are new to the West Kingdom of the SCA, or for people who have been away for a while. It is monitored by the Office of the West Kingdom Chatelaine, however local Chatelaines are invited to join and post. If you have questions to ask, large or small, this is the place to get real answers. You may ask any question without fear of reprisal - this is what the list is here for!

  • Parents
    • SCA_Parents - Discussion list for SCA parents in the SCA.
    • SCAdianParents - This group is the SCAmoms group only opened to all parents in the SCA.
    • SCAmoms - A place for Moms to discuss all that comes with raising a child in the SCA, from nursing to activities.

  • Singles
    • SCAsingles - The SCA - Singles club is for those of us in the SCA who are single. This is a place where you can chat with others, who are single as well... Flirting and adult conversation are normal here.
    • SCASinglesHousehold - Primarily for members of the SCA, who are Single and sincerely wanting to have someone in their lives. It is not for those who are looking for a "freebie", or who are not involved in some way with the SCA. However, if you are not familiar with the SCA, and would like to know more about us, we can lead you in the right direction!

  • Squires
    • SCA-Squires - Where actively serving Squires of the SCA can hang out when the work is done and there is time to talk and enjoy ourselves. For members of the Society for Creative Anachronism who are in service to Knights or Masters at Arms of the Society as squires.

  • Women-Only
    • FightingFitness - Support group for SCA women fighters who are setting and achieving fighting and fitness goals.
    • HouseIronrose - Discussion group and online community for female fighters in the SCA and their supporters
    • TheLadyInWaiting - As expectant or new mothers, we share unique problems and joys when attending SCA or other re-enactment events. Here is a place to discuss our frustrations and our solutions. Please feel free, also, to talk about our families in the mundane world, and any parenting tips we may pass on! Membership in this group is open to all women with an interest in the SCA, motherhood, children and childbirth, keeping house in the middle ages, etc.
    • SCAwoman - Just for women in the SCA. Mostly about the role of women in the SCA and how they deal with partners mundane or playing. **We do check profiles so please make sure yours is filled out or you will not be allowed in** Also sometimes adult topics will be discussed so over 18 please.

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Costuming & Garb

  • Accessories
    • MedievalShoemaking - For all students of medieval and pre-17th century shoemaking.
    • SCA_Accesories - A group dedicated to the making and selling and finding examples of those little baubles that make that special outfit so complete.
    • SCA-Milliners - Hats and Headgear, Veils and Hairstyles. We will be discussing and exchanging information about everything worn above the neck especially within the SCA time period.

  • General
    • 12thCenturyGarb - For people who are interested in 12th Century medieval clothing to share and enhance knowledge about the clothing worn in europe in the time period 1100-1200 AD.
    • 14thCenturyGarb - Share and enhance your knowledge about the clothing worn in Europe in the time period from 1350-1500 AD. All interests in garb from this time period welcome. I hope everyone can find this a place to learn from beginners to experts. Discussions can range from fabrics to style and include Men's and Women's wear. Those looking to copy authentic garments and also those simply wanting to recreate garb from this time period are both welcome.
    • 15thCenturyEurope - Help us research pointy hats, men in tights, burgundian fashions, houppelandes, Flemish fitted dresses, coffee and air filter hats, chateaux, cottages, encampments, merchants, military campaigns, pointy fluted armor, and any other wonderful high gothic monstrosities!
    • ClothiersGuild - West Kingdom Clothier's Guild
    • Elizabethan-Garb - For those who love late period of the SCA, or is or wants to be involved in the Renaissance Faires that are all over the country now! We are costumers, garbers, and those who love the big fancy dresses!! We do focus on English Garb or clothing, The techniques to create the fashion of the day, Tudor is also Welcome! (1490 to 1610 AD)
    • GermanRenCostume - For discussion the techniques and research for German Renaissance Costume for the SCA, Landsknecht Re-enactment Groups, and the RMS. Focus period is 1490-1580. Discuss various theories on construction, tips for types of materials and techniques. Archives can be used for research.
    • Italian_Rennaissance_Costuming - We look at the clothing of the Italian Renaissance. What makes it unique and what influences of other countries styles show up. This is for the SCA or anyone who loves the Italian style of Fashion. Come let us discuss this lovely time period!
    • SCA_Elizabethan - This list is for those in the SCA who are interested in the Elizabethan era and creating an Elizabethan era persona. Sign up and tell a little about yourself and your persona, ask questions and have some fun.
    • SCA-Garb - Medieval & Renaissance costuming discussion for SCA participants and related groups.

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Cultural & Regional Recreationism

  • By Position Within Society or on Timeline
    • Courtesan - A discussion group for those who have a courtesan persona within the SCA, or just have an interest in courtesans, courtly ladies, the role of women in the Renaissance, or Venice and her history in general.
    • CrusaderHome - For SCA and non-SCA persons interested in the Crusading Era. The primary goal is to bring our respective personas together and unify our interests; that interest being to better represent authentically the Era of the Crusades. We also like to share information and photographs of our endeavors to inspire ourselves and others in their efforts. Many of us portray the Crusading Orders, Secular personas and even Saracens. We invite all that are interested in this topic.
    • Early_Period_SCA - For discussion of cultures, pertaining to the SCA, which are before 1100 A.D. This period can be difficult to find sources for and I hope that by getting people together we can share resources. People interested in any culture are invited to join and participate.
    • SCA-Musketeers - All for one and one for all! We the gallant Musketeers serving proudly defending King and kingdom from all enemies within and without can gather in yon tavern to eat, drink, be merry and lend a hand to any who are interested in becoming one of our number! All contributed information, files, and links are greatly encouraged and appreciated!
    • SCALandsknecht - For Landsknechts. Although geared toward the SCA all Landsknecht recreationists are welcome as is everyone who has an inner Landsknecht. This list is open for everyone to discuss all things Landsknecht lets just keep it clean.

  • By Region or Culture
    • Al_Andalus - For individuals interested in the study of Medieval Andalus (Moorish Spain) or the development of a Moorish Persona for SCA.
    • AOTC (Age of the Cotehardie) - For people who enjoy studying, discussing, or recreating history...Mainly 14th century life, dress, politics, the role of each family member, religion, warfare, beliefs and art...This list is for the purpose of learning, developing a persona, and shareing knowledge and theories!!! Everyone is welcome!!!
    • Celtic-Hist - This list has been created as a way to connect people interested in re-enacting Celtic culture (through the SCA and other groups) from all over the world. While the focus is expected to be on the Irish Gaels, discussions on all "Celtic" cultures will be welcomed.
    • Florentine_Persona - A list for all those interested in the history and life in pre-17th century Florence, Italy.
    • GaelsOnly - Discussions and implementation of Celtic history in the SCA and other re-enactment organizations, like Kelticos. If it's Celtic, and someone wants to re-enact it, it belongs here. It doesn't matter if it's Iron Age, the O'Neil honking off Lizzy the First, or the Easter Rebellion.
    • ItalianPersona - For the research and development of Italian Personas. It shall be used for sharing ideas, research and building a strong bond between those in the SCA with Italian Personas
    • JapaneseFishingVillageSCA - For the People who have Japanese Personas in the West Kingdom. (Or anyone else willing to contribute). This site is to share resources and Event information. Feel Free to post links, pictures, and other useful info.
    • Latcho_Drom - Online community to discuss re-creating a Romani persona (Roma, Gypsies) in the SCA accurately and without the mythology and inaccuracies that have grown up around the Romani people.
    • Magyar-SCA - For discussion about all aspects of life in medieval and renaissance Hungary.
    • Mamluk_History - Group designed to help those interested in the history and culture of the Mamluk Dynasty connect and pool resources, focusing on recreation in the SCA.
    • Medieval_Spain - For everyone interested in the arts, history, and cultures of Medieval Spain for the time period of 650AD to 1600AD.
    • MiddleEasternPersonas - or those individuals who are interested in the Middle Eastern Personas, Middle Eastern history of the Middle Ages along with SCA. [ie Holy Lands, Fertile Crescent, North Africa, Sahara, Arabia, Persia and the Turks who also resided in these areas]. We invite you to share your knowledge and experiences with fellow SCA members and to learn from Others.
    • Mongols_in_the_SCA - For all interested in the way of the mongol.
    • Oisin - A group of people interested in the lives of the Celtic peoples both within the SCA and in general. While not focusing on any specific era, the group does oft times look to the early La Tene Celts for inspiration.
    • SCA-Bretons - Dedicated to helping SCA members with Breton personas (i.e. from Brittany) to come together to exchange information. If any REAL Bretons would like to join, feel free!! Brezhoneg a zo degemer mat!
    • SCAbyzantine - Where SCA members can discuss the history of the Byzantine Empire within the context of the Society. Topics can include clothing, daily life, history, travels, food, living quarters, etc.
    • SCA-China - For SCA members who are interested in creating Chinese personae or in all things medieval and Chinese. Also welcome are those seeking to explore the contact that China had with Europe and the Middle East. Come and join us! We have members interested in Chinese garb, history, travel and explorations, religions, food, culture, poetry and music, mythology and beliefs, customs, philosophy, you name it.....
    • SCA_Greek_Personas - Dedicated to the discussion of Greek personas in the SCA. The time period range is 900bc up till 1600ad. Any topic ranging from life, costuming, history, armory, tactics, cooking, heraldry, purchase links, SCA perception or any there like; are more then welcome here. If you are new, please introduce yourself.
    • SCA_Italiano - For use by members of the SCA who portray an Italian persona (from courtesan to merchant, from Firenze to Roma). Open to all SCAdians, this list is to help share research and other valuable information about Italian life in Medieval and Renaissance times.
    • SCA-Japan - This forum is for all SCA members that have an interest in Medieval Japan to share their knowledge and questions about the customs and traditions of Japan.
    • SCA-MidEastMusicCulture - For SCA folks interested in the music, arts, dance, costume and culture of the Middle East and surrounding areas primarily in the sca period, and in the society as a whole.
    • SCA_Normans - For people in the SCA (or other living history/reenactment groups) whose interests lie in Norman personnae. It is intended to cover all Norman periods and places. The intent of this List is to share knowledge of all things Norman: culture, dress, language, accessories and accoutrements, armour etc. All whose interests lie with the Normans are welcome.
    • SCA-Persian - For SCA members who have Persian personas, alternate Persian personas etc. Anyone is welcome to join regardless of persona, but please limit discussion to topics pertaining to Ancient or Medieval Persia.
    • SCA-Pictish - A group for members of the SCA who are interested in learning more about the Picts or developing a Pictish persona.
    • SCA_Roma - This is the SCA Roma List for Gypsies within the SCA. It is for the discussion of all topics related to the Roma and their culture.
    • SCA_Romans - This group is for all people looking for information on the Roman culture, for Roman SCA personas and other Re-enactment!
    • SCATurkishPersonas - For those individuals who are interested in the Turkish Personas, Turkish history of the Middle Ages along with SCA. [ie Ottoman Empire, and their territories such as the Holy Lands, Fertile Crescent, parts of Persia, Arabia and North Africa] We invite you to share your knowledge and experiences with fellow SCA members and to learn from others.
    • SCA_Turkish_Personas_Moderated - For those individuals who are interested in the Turkish Personas, Turkish history of the Middle Ages along with SCA. [ie Ottoman Empire, and their territories such as the Holy Lands, Fertile Crescent, parts of Persia, Arabia and North Africa]. We invite you to share your knowledge and experiences with fellow SCA members and to learn from others.
    • Shirkaal-Bidmishwar - SCA caravan Kafilat al-Matar al-Mubarak, formerly known as shirka al-b'id mishwar. Open to anyon interested in historical Mid Eastern culture. Originally for a group who portrays aspects of the historical Middle East in the SCA such as the many cultures of the region including North African, Tunisian, Turkish, Persian, Levant, Adalusia, nomadic, Bedouin...
    • SIG - Discussion of the history and culture of the Medieval Slavic, Central European, and Eastern European worlds (and neighbors). Aimed specifically towards members of the Slavic Interest Group (SIG) and/or the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) with Slavic and Hungarian personas, but providing information and resources to anyone. Anything relating to pre-1650 Slavic history, or anything Slavic as it pertains to the SCA is welcome here.
    • SCA_German - For those interested in any and all aspects of Medieval and Renaissance German culture.
    • SCA_Welsh - You should have a Welsh persona or at least have an interest in Welsh medieval history to join this list. Any topic involving the SCA and/or Wales (pre-1650) is welcome.
    • Spaniards_SCA - For people in the SCA who are interested in Spanish personas. The focus will not only be on Christian Spaniards, but also Moor, Hebrew, Basque, Roman, Iberian, and other cultural and religious groups that were part of Spanish history before 1600 A.D. We will discuss persona research: the cultures, languages, clothing, names and heraldry of Spain. Newbies and seasoned SCAdians are encouraged to join this discussion group.
    • VikingRecreation - This is a group dedicated to teaching and learning about the Norse people. This list was started primarily to discuss the Norse in an SCA context but all are welcome to join. Discussions of the archaeological finds, religion, and multiple other topics are very welcome.

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Dance

  • Darkwood_Dance - Information about dance practices in the SCA group The Barony of Darkwood.
  • SCA-Dance - Access to the sca-dance mailing list.
  • SCA_India_Dance - Discussion forum for the learning and practice of Indian dance and Indian dance history within the SCA. As such, we aim to learn, teach, and share our experiences with Indian dance and work toward extending Indian dance within the SCA.

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Horticulture & Herbalism

  • CynaguaHerbs - For the herbalist guild in the Principality of Cynagua (Kingdom of the West) in the SCA.
  • GrimwithHerbal - For all aspects of Medieval and Renaissance Herbal use. Including cooking, dying, medical uses, cosmetic use, fabric and fiber use, gardens and gardening. Basically any use they may have had is open for discussion.
  • SCA-Herbalist - Discussion of historical and modern herbalism in the SCA
  • TrimarisHerbalists - SCA-focused to promote the study of the historical uses of herbs, flowers, and spices as well as the production of the period recipes using them.
  • West-Gardeners - Discussion group for West Kingdom Gardening Guild.

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Languages

  • SCA_Latin - Established to give SCA members some insight into the Language of Saints and Scholars: Latin.

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Leather Working

  • SCA_Leatherworking - This is a group for novice and expert leatherworkers in the the SCA to meet and exchange information and ideas.
  • Darkwater_Leather_Guild - For discussion within the Leather workers guild for the Barony of Darkwater, a Middle Ages recreation group in Trimaris, within the SCA. We intend to meet to discuss various things relating to our craft, as well as teach the craft to those interested, and help each other with projects we may be working on. It is not necessary to reside in the Barony or it's Cantons.

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Martial Arts & Combat

  • Archery
    • SCAarchery - A club for SCA related archery. For the most part, the minimum you need is a stick bow or non-modern crossbow to play with us, there is no aluminum, training wheels or sights. All the arrows are feather fletched woodies.
    • SCA-Archery - Discussion of traditional target archery in the SCA
    • SCA-MissileCombat - Discussion of combat archery and related combat missile weapons in the SCA.
    • SCA-West-Archery - To discuss target and combat archery in the Kingdom of the West. Announcements of events with archery, practices, classes, etc may be posted. Royal Round scores and standings as well as the results of other competitions may be posted here. General discussion of archery and archery related topics are wellcome.

  • Equestrian Competitions
    • SCA-Jousting - This group is centered upon the furthering of interests related to the SCA and its Jousting Competitions.

  • Heavy Combat
    • IronSpiral - Dedicated to bringing early period combat styles and the warrior games of all cultures into SCA combat.
    • NorthkeepFighters - A place for discussion of SCA armoured combat, or heavy fighting. Members may feel free to discuss all aspects of SCA heavy fighting.
    • SCAcombat - For Heavy Fighters in the SCA to share ideas and discuss current events.

  • Left-Handed
    • Sinister Swordsman of the Known World - Dedicated to bringing together left-handed fighters who participate in SCA. It is a clearing house for information sharing on fighting styles and training for Left-handed fighters.

  • Japanese Fighting Styles
    • SCAbujutsu - For discussion of all aspects of bujutsu. Particularly as it is practiced in the SCA. Typical topics can include but are not limited to the different weapon arts (katana, naginata, yari, etc.), styles, armor, tactics, philosophy, etc...etc.

  • Rapier/Fencing
    • LadyRapier - Lady rapier fighters in the SCA and those interested in teaching us.
    • SantaCruzRapier - For people who belong to the Del Mar School of Rapier in Santa Cruz, CA; an official practice under the auspices of the SCA. This list is for discussion of issues pertaining to our rapier practice, fencing in general, and as an event and notice board.
    • TeachingRapier - Primarily for those interested in or currently engaged in teaching rapier fencing in the SCA. It is not, however, limited to only those who teach within that group. Any instructor of rapier in any group is welcome to join.
    • SCA_Rapier_Senario - Discussion of scenario development for rapier melee combat in the SCA. Everyone is welcome, from any Kingdom. These enthusiasts may or may not be members of the SCA.
    • Westfence - Fencing in the West Kingdom

  • Siege Weapons
    • DarkwoodSiegeEngines - Coordination/discussion list for the Darkwood Siege Engine War Unit
    • PNW-Fechtschule - (Fencing) The Pacific Northwest Fechtschule. Modeled after the 16th Century Universities such as the "Marxbruder". This is a forum for the discussion, education, exchange of ideas & interpretation of the Historical Manuals of all the European Martial Arts, with the main focus being between 1480 through 1610.
    • SCA-Siege - Discussion of combat and demonstration siege weapons in the SCA.
    • SCA-SiegeDesign - For the discussion of Siege Engine design, usage and testing within the SCA. Members are encouraged to share their engine plans, experiences, research sources, and concerns as it relates to the rules for these engines in SCA use.

  • Tactics, Strategy, & Study
    • Livre_de_Combat - For the discussion of realistic re-creation of historic European combat within the social organization of the SCA, Inc. This list is intended to be a means by which combat texts and manuscripts of the mid-to-late Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Restoration periods are studied and applied to SCA combat
    • SCA-War - Discussion list devoted to an exchange of information and experience regarding war tactics and strategy (and related subjects) as practiced by the SCA.
    • Strategy_and_Tactics - A place for SCA gentles to discuss war strategy and battle tactics.

  • Thrown Weapons

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Metal Working

  • Chain_Maille_Ring - Discussion group for people who make chain mail, and related topics.
  • EKMetalSmiths - A group dedicated to the discovery and practice of the Arts and Sciences related to working in metal, whether the most delicate filigree, or a grand thunky chunk of steel. We're mostly SCA, and our focus is pre-1600, but metalworkers of all interests and skill levels are welcome.
  • PewtersGuild - SCA guild for pewter casting. Members currently meet monthly in the Seattle area.
  • SCA_Chain_Makers - For the SCA member, or others historically inspired, researching chain making techniques. Jewelry and functional chain discussions are welcome. There are many of us out there working alone to research, document and perfect the art of decorative and functional chain making. This is the place to meet other chain makers to discuss our projects and learn from one another. This is NOT a discussion group for makers of chain mail armor or garb, as there are other egroups devoted to that subject.
  • SCA_Chainmaille_Coop - A forum for all those who do chain mail in the SCA or otherwise.
  • SCA-Metalworkers - Metalworkers Guild of the Kingdom of the West in the SCA. Dedicated to the research and recreation of the art and science of Middle Ages metalworking, spanning from roughly 600 CE to 1600 CE and focusing on the cultures known to Western Europe during this time.
  • SCA_Moneyer - A forum for discussion about the Society of Creative Anachronisms' Interkingdom Moneyers Guild. The purpose is discuss techniques of recreation of period coinage and SCA coinage practices.

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Miscellaneous

  • Authentic_SCA - This group is for those in the SCA who are devoted to the attainment of historical authenticity (in costume, food, music, persona-play, general ambiance, etc.)
  • Authenticity - For medieval recreationists to share information about authentic reproduction of aspects of history. This list covers any and all topics that pertain to authentic historical study, research, or recreation in the ancient, medieval, and rennaissance periods.
  • Garb4Sale - For buying, selling, or trading of medieval and Renaissance related clothing, costumes, and accessories.
  • HeliumHands - Helium Hands Anonymous discussion/support group for people addicted to volunteering
  • I.B.A.M. Mercenaries - (The International Barbarians Association for Mercenaries) This site has been created for Mercenaries and their associates within the SCA, so while your waiting for the next job opportunity, pull up a tree stump you glory hounds!
  • MedievalEncampments - Known World Medieval Encampment Guild-- mailing list for those interested in tents, wood-working, furniture research and construction, camp cooking, and any other aspects of reenactment camping.
  • SCAForSale - A central location for SCA and other Medieval Re-creators to advertise and sell, trade and barter items related to said organizations only (please, no mundane items). Individuals as well as SCA Merchants are welcome!
  • SCA_Hurling - Hurling is the fastest field sport in the world, and also one of the oldest. This is a group is for those in the SCA to post info and events, chat about playing, and share photos and stuff.
  • SCAmassage - Guild Of Massage. Massage is the systematic manual or mechanical manipulation of soft tissues of the body - by such movements as rubbing, kneading, pressing, rolling, slapping, and tapping - for therapeutic purposes such as promoting blood circulation, muscle relaxation, pain relief, metabolic balance, and other benefits both physical and mental.
  • SCA_Merchants - To share experiences making and selling in the SCA community.
  • SCA-Merchants - A conversational group dedicated to topics which concern all aspects of merchants in the Society of Creative Anachronism. The merchants list is open to all, and merchants, autocrats, and SCA members interested in merchanting are encouraged to join in. Participants normally discuss topics pertaining to merchanting or hosting merchants at events.
  • SCA-Mercenaries - To support the ideas, traditions, and, needs, of the Mercenary class within the SCA. All men and women, who claim the status of "those who fight for pay" or anyone interested in the history and tradition of the Mercenary and his company, please feel free to join.
  • SCAMercs - Specifically for members of the SCA who fight as mercenaries. This list can also be used to contact mercenary companies for employment at various wars around the Known World.

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Miscellaneous Arts & Crafts

  • CalontirBeads - Members of the SCA Kingdom of Calontir interested in the making and researching of glass beads. (West Kingdom artisans welcome!)
  • Outlands_Lampworkers - Primarily of members of the SCA within the Kingdom of the Outlands who strive to learn then create all there is to know of the medieval practice of lampwork also known as flamework. This group is created so we may share things we have learned and help each other grow in this craft. We welcome others from outside the Kingdom of the Outlands to share their Lampwork experience.
  • SCAbasketry - SCA-List for those interested in period baskets, and basket-making techniques and history.
  • SCA-BeadMaker - to share information, ideas, links, etc. regarding beadmaking and the SCA. Please note: that's beadMAKING, not beading. So if you're interested in making your own beads, reconstructing a period Viking glass kiln, researching the origins of millefiori, learning more about both the glass and the non-glass materials that period beads were made from (clay, bone, stone, amber, etc)... this is the group for you!
  • SCA-Potters - Potters active in the SCA, for the exchange of ideas and conversation.
  • SCA_SoapAndCandle_Making - For people in the SCA to share recipes, tips & documentation on the making of soap and candles in period.
  • West Kingdom Potters Guild (wkpotters) - For the (incipient) West Kingdom Potter's Guild, an open and affirming group of artisans who are members of the SCA.

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Miscellaneous Sciences

  • Medieval-Sciences - For discussion of a very broad range of topics. In the middle ages (& prior) "Sciences" were interdisciplinary. That is to say - discussing one topic requires knowledge of others. The goal of this forum is to bring together all specialties for increased understanding of the ancient Scientists their ways & methods.
  • SCA-Castles-and-Medieval-Buildings - Discusses the design and construction of castles, keeps, donjons, baileys, towers, churches, houses, farmsteads, villages, etc. for the purpose of building such structures (or reasonable imitations thereof) in the modern world. We are interested in authentic or "real" castles and related buildings, not pseudo-castles and decorated manor houses or villas.

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Nautical

  • Caid-Nautica - A resource for things nautical within the Kingdom of Caid in the SCA. Primary focus is on recreating nautical personae and camps, historical research, and coordinating events and research trips. We're open to all interested in SCA-Period nautical, including sailors, merchants, pirates, and those just interested in the wetter side of the Middle Ages.
  • SCA-Nautical - For the discussion of topics related to nautical personae in the Society for Creative Anachronism. Pirates, Vikings, Danes, Corsairs, Merchants, Elizabethan Sea Dogs, Naval Officers, Privateers, Crusty Old Mariners, and any other gentles who wish to discuss nautical topics are all welcome to join.
  • SCA-Shipholds - Dedicated to the discussion of issues of interest to those involved or interested in Nautical households, particularly those organized like ships, within the SCA.
  • Seadogges - The Seadogges were originally formed as a shiphold (nautically-themed household) within the SCA, but we have expanded our horizons, shipmates! We now sail the historical cyberseas from the times of Goode Queen Bess until the setting of the great age of sail in the 19th century. We plan to study and discuss all aspects of historic nautical life, whether it be shipbuilding, naval warfare, navigation, shipboard life and customs, piracy, or the law of the sea.

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Officers & Service, Society Contacts

  • Arts & Sciences
    • SCA_MoAS - Are you a Minister of Arts & Sciences (MoAS)? Do you want to be? Come discuss the ins and outs of this office with others like you, and share tips and tricks on serving your group as best you can while you are their MoAS.
    • West Kingdom Arts & Sciences - Forum for people in the West Kingdom to discuss issues related to the Arts and Sciences in the Kingdom. It will also serve as a forum for the easy exchange of ideas between A&S officers.
    • West_MOAS_Officers - For Ministers of Arts and Sciences of the Kingdom of the West, and related officers. Primary purpose is to share information on the Arts and Sciences activities of each group. Secondary purpose is to fulfill the required periodic reporting requirements of the corporation. Email list-owner to join.

  • Chatelaines
    • Hospitallers - For Hospitallers, Chatelaines and other Newcomer coordinators in the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). We will share ideas about newcomers, demos and helping integrate people into the SCA.
    • SCA-Chatelaines - For Chatelaines of ALL Kingdoms to come together to share their ideas, thoughts and experiences. All are welcome!
    • WestKingdomChatelaines - Greetings, A chatelaine helps newcomers. You are their first contact. Newcomers are of the utmost importance to the SCA as they are our future, with out them the SCA would not prosper and grow. This group is to help those newcomers and be a resource for them. Also to help hook the newcomers up with experienced volunteers that will work with them one on one and show them the excitement of the SCA.

  • Chirurgeon
    • KC - Kingdom chirurgeons' list.
    • SCA-Chirurgeon - Discussion of the Chirurgeon's Art and Service in the Society for Creative Anachronism, a historical re-creation and recreation group. This is the main discussion list for Chirurgeons throughout the Knowne World.

  • Chroniclers
    • Chroniclers_Guild - For Canton, Shire, Baronial, Kingdom, House and Guild Chroniclers in the SCA. A place to describe software, period publications, swap artwork, stories and bitch to sympathetic ears.
    • SCA_Chroniclers - For the discussion and dissemination of information related to publishing newsletters in the SCA. This forum was created to serve East Kingdom Chroniclers, but all are welcome. The focus of this forum is on sharing ideas and creative ways to make SCA newsletters more interesting; and to better serve the needs of the populace they report upon.
    • SCAnewsletters - For any one who wishes to discuss newsletters, share articles or to get together to help each other with writing newsletters for the SCA or personal and business newsletters geared towards the SCA environment.

  • Constabularly
    • WKconstabulary - An informal email group so that the constables of the West Kingdom can keep in touch, share information, B.S., etc.

  • Exchequers
    • Gen-Exchequer - Generic Exchequer discussion list.
    • SCA-Exchequers - For the discussion of issues relating to the Office of the Exchequer for the Society for Creative Anachronism. Bookkeeping, problem solving, and questions are all welcome.

  • Heralds
    • COA-Announce - For Announcements to the College of Arms.
    • SCA_Heralds - For all heralds in the Knowne Worlde to discuss all forms of heraldic topics. I am a new herald myself, so hopefully this will also be a good springboard for new heralds, as well.
    • MistsHeralds - Information exchange and dissemination area as well as a place to learn and share for Heralds in the Principality of the Mists. It is also intended as a resource for perspective heralds and the populace.
    • SCASubmissionHeralds - Informal discussion list for SCA Submissions Heralds (internal, external, and regional submissions heralds) for discussion and sharing of ideas for the submissions process. This list is not for the discussion of individual submissions ideas. For those discussions, please use the SCAHRLDS email list.
    • Submissions_Heralds - A forum for Kingdom Submissions Heralds to be easily contacted.
    • WKheralds - Latest incarnation of the mailing list for the West Kingdom College Of Heralds

  • Miscellaneous
    • Announcements - Announcements from the SCA's Board of Directors.
    • SCA_Autocrats - This is a guild for anyone interested in running events in the SCA. Different aspects of autocratting will be discussed and ideas shared to improve event practices and standards. Event stewards looking for assistance with or having advice to share on themes, activities, decor, budget ideas, or any other relevant topic can find it here! All are welcome to join - from first timer event stewards to those with experience!
    • SCA_Recruitment - For pulling together the creative resources, ideas, information, programs and literature from various SCA Seneschals, Chatelaines and Demo Coordinators for the purpose of better recruiting new members into the SCA and helping them from there. We hope that by sharing ideas, literature, programs and etc. that we can better serve our local areas and help the SCA grow. Only Seneschals, Chatelaines and Demo Coordinators from SCA groups are invited.
    • SCAteach - For those that have an interest in sharing their knowledge about the SCA and areas of interest regarding the time period from 600AD-1600 AD Known to Western Europe. This should be a source for Classcrats and those looking to learn new things.
    • SCA-Waterbearers - For all Waterbearers and Chirurgeons in the Society for Creative Anachronism, or other interested persons. We'll use this forum to swap ideas and stories, coordinate interkingdom events, answer questions, and discuss the issues facing the Waterbearers.
    • WestAtWar - For the West Kingdom of the SCA and is all about our wars - mostly the inter-kingdom ones, although discussions of Mists/Cynagua and smaller group wars are welcomed. This list is primarily about the logistics of making them run, and getting to and from them, and having land to camp on while at them

  • Scribes
    • Scribal_Council - A discussion group to allow for scribes to coordinate information across the SCA.
    • West_Scribes - Information and discussion for the scribes of the Kingdom of the West (SCA).

  • Seneschals
    • SCA-Seneschals - For seneschals in the SCA - current, past or aspiring - to exchange ideas and ask questions.

  • Web Ministry
    • SCAWebMasters - To bring together all SCA WebMasters together to share ideas, knowledge and resources!! Whether you're WebMasters of guilds, households, Cantons, Shires, Kingdoms or even just personal homepages.... We invite to to join and share with us!
    • SCA WebMinisters - This list is intended as a forum for those who serve the SCA by creating and maintaining web pages.
    • West Kingdom Web Ministers (wkweb) - For all branch web ministers in the West Kingdom and those members of the SCA populace who maintain web pages for offices and guilds. Additionally, any member of the populace that has an interest in what we do is welcome to join as well. This list is a place where we can exchange ideas, ask questions and get answers, and to discuss electronic publication issues.

  • Youth Issues
    • SCA-YouthIssues - Discussion of youth issues in the SCA.
    • Society_Youth_Forum - Open to Kingdom and Principality Children's Officers, their deputies, and local or regional children's officers (local deputies may *only* subscribe if they are representing an officer with no email access), and is administered by the Society Children's Officers Coordinator. The purpose of this list is to encourage feedback from every corner of the Known World concerning current issues and works within the office. Discussions will center around Society policies regarding children and related, plus inter-Kingdom collaborative efforts.

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Performance Arts

  • BardCircle - Main focus is to discuss and encourage the bardic arts in an SCA context. The majority of people here reside in Lochac and are mostly members of the Worshipful Company of Bards, Troubadours and Jongleurs of Lochac, our Bardic Guild. People outside the Guild and Lochac are of course, more than welcome to join in too.
  • Coxcomb - The Coxcomb Academy for the Performing Arts is an institution of higher learning, dedicated to promoting and teaching the performing arts within the SCA. It is our mission to research, teach, and practice performances as they might have been in pre-17th century Europe, then use what we have learned to promote the advancement of entertainers and educators and enhance the SCA experience for everyone.
  • Darkwood_Choir - Coordination/discussion list for the Darkwood Choir
  • EastKingdomSoothSayersGuild - A forum for those interested in period divination techniques and practices, such as tarot, rune casting, scrying, tasseomancy, astrology and more.
  • Knowne_Worlde_Poets - For SCA poets. Online workshop forum, open discussion, and informal publishing space. All SCA poets are welcome.
  • LochActors - For people interested in theatrical production and performance within the SCA. Although based in Lochac, people from other kingdoms are more than welcome to join this list. We discuss production and performance techniques as well as original pieces emulating a period style.
  • MK-P-Arts - This group is for discussion of research, display, and education of medieval, renaissance, and SCA-modern performing arts. Come on in!
  • MusicOfTheMiddleAges - For those who play, perform, or simply appreciate the music of the period commonly called "The Middle Ages". This is not primarily a scholarly list, although help with research and resources is very welcome. Rather, it's a hands-on, interactive forum for instrumentalists, singers and other artists to share what they've learned and ask questions. Our focus is on music from approximately 800-1400 AD.
  • Outlands-Bardic - Discussion group for the bardically inclined
  • SCA_Bards - Whether you are a new bard or an experienced bard, please come hither and commence sharing your storytelling, poetical, musical, and juggling tips and trivia. Please share your talents with us. Wallflowers are encouraged to come forth and bloom. (Please don't pick on the wallflowers, a little courtesy goes a long way). So join up now and invite your talented friends. Huzzah!
  • SCA_Choral - Open to members of the Known World who have an interest in period choral music.
  • SCAharpers - This group is for those interested in the study & play of the harp within the SCA. Discussions can include any aspect of harping, medieval and Renaissance music, early harps, classes, and organizing group harp activities at events such as the Pennsic War.
  • SCA-Magic - A mailing list devoted to Magic and Illusion in the SCA period.
  • SCAmusicians - For those who perform music in the SCA. The thrust of this list is to bring together the musicians of the Known World to share knowledge and experience with each other so that we might all gain a greater understanding of and appreciation for the music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
  • SCA_Pipers - A discussion group interested in period bagpiping between 400 AD and 1660 AD. Pipers interested in performing or playing at SCA events and especially Pennsic. Discuss period music and performances.
  • Stargate-Madrigal - Primarily for those in the SCA interested in singing polyphonic pieces from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, secular and sacred. The group originates in the Barony of Stargate, Kingdom of Ansteorra but welcomes all interested persons.

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Scribal Arts

  • SCA-Binders - Discussion Group for SCA Bookbinders and those interested in Scribal Sciences such as paper making, ink and pigment creation, pen and quill making, etc.
  • SCApnt (SCA Print) - Dedicated to discussing Printing and Typography in the SCA. Topics include Letterpress Printing, woodcuts, and etchings. We also discuss methods of making modern printed materials (composed on computers) look more period, through the use of period typefaces and scanned art.
  • SCA_Scribes_and_Illumination - Share and discuss all things relating to scribes and scribal activities including calligraphy, illumination and preparation of scrolls. This is an attempt to help the new scribe with examples of existing SCA illumination and calligraphy.
  • West Stationers Guild - For people interested in bookbinding, paper making, and the scribal arts

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Textile Arts

  • Dyeing
    • SCA_NaturalDyes - Discussion of natural dyes in a medieval context, both history and practical use oriented specifically towards members of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Appropriate postings include recipes, historical sources, sharing of information, announcements of events of interest to natural dyeing.

  • Embroidery & Beading
    • SCA-Bead - A place for SCAdians to share information and sources for beads and beadwork within Period.

  • Knitting, etc.
    • HistoricKnit - For the discussion of the history of knitting, analysis of historic knit items, and how to recreate historical knit items or create historically inspired knit items, as well as related techniques such as nalbinding, et al.
    • NalBinding - Open discussion about nalbinding, its history (all of it not just SCA period), construction techniques, available resources, classification systems, research, variations, embroidery styles on finished items, etc. It will also be open to discussion about knotless netting (Buttonhole stitch varients) and confusions with knitting.

  • Miscellaneous & General
    • AuthenticFabric - Are you trying to figure out what fabric is period when and where it was used for what and how? Would you like to know what modern fabrics resemble period fabrics most closely? Us, too. Geared toward the SCA, but any reenactors are welcome.
    • IlluminatedThreads - Illuminated Threads is a textile and needle art guild based in Crossrode Keep (Western Region of Ansteorra). Our purpose being to share knowledge of all textile and needle crafts that were practiced during the Middle Ages. This includes any weaving, spinning, quilting, embroidery, or any craft to do with fabric, yarn or thread. Members welcome from anywhere in the known world or mundane world.
    • MedievalQuilting - This group is devoted to the study, discussion, and recreation of pre-colonial quilts, primarily in the European Middle Ages and Renaissance. The word "quilt" summons a host of images: quilting bees, pioneer housewives, crazy quilts, maybe even modern art quilts. But did you know that quilting started at least 2,000 years ago in Siberia? Or that early quilts were wholecloth, not patchwork? Or that silk quilts were the rage at the court of Henry VIII? Join us as we ferret out the unknown history of quilts!
    • NeedleAndFibreArtisans - For The Company of Needle and Fibre Artisans, a group associated with the SCA. Our focus is the needle and fibre arts of the SCA period (600-1600 CE). Our arts include, but are not limited to: embroidery, cross-stitch, beading, lace-making, naalbinding, spinning, weaving, dyeing and felting. We invite all who share these interests to join us.
    • PleatWork - For discussing the techniques and research for Pleatwork Embroidery in all forms. From the early beginnings in the 11th and 12th centuries as decorative pleating to the elaborate Renaissance and Elizabethan embroideries on pleated grounds, this group will cover techniques, materials, patterns and more in its exploration of an art form which eventually evolved to modern smocking.
    • SCA-Felting - To encourage the exchange of information about felting on an SCA wide basis so that ideas can be shared within Kingdoms and between them.
    • Stitch-n-Bitch - For like-minded SCA folk who want to sew with others. We get together at various regular weekly workshops or special ones put together for events or specific goals. There is no knowledge prerequisite - come sew your first tunic, or bead your latest Elizabethan... As most members are located in the California Bay Area, anyone local to the area is welcome to come along to learn or teach anything textile related.
    • WestKingdomTextiles - SCA West Kingdom Textile Guild's email list. To promote interest in the historical aspects of all textile arts ranging from embroidery, costuming, spinning, weaving, natural dyes, knitting, leatherwork, and many other areas (even chainmail - it's a textile!)
    • West Kingdom Needleworker's Guild - Our Guild exists to promote the art and enjoyment of medieval and Renaissance needlework; to further our knowledge and develop our skills in different needlework styles -- and to have fun doing it! Everyone is welcome.

  • Spinning
    • SCA-Spinning - This is the SCA Spinning list, for discussion of accurately reproducing historic handspun yarn and thread, handspindles, spinning wheels and other spinning tools. Also discussion of documentation, and historically accurate projects of handspun, including but not limited to weaving, knitting, nalbinding, embroidery, or lacemaking. Emphasis is on the time before 1600 and the Society of Creative Anachronism, but anyone with an interest in historic spinning is welcome.
    • WKGoldenSpindle - Company of the Silver Spindle, West Kingdom Chapter. We are a Guild dedicated to the art of hand spinning fibers. These fiber arts include, but are not limited to, spinning, dyeing, weaving, knitting, crochet, finger weaving, and embroidery. As we are a Guild operating within the confines of the SCA, we will keep the main focus on techniques of these arts as they were practiced before 1600.

  • Weaving & Narrowwork
    • H-Weaving - H-Weaving, like the other "H-" lists, focuses primarily on historic weaving techniques, and issues surrounding reproducing historic textiles (anything prior to 1950). This list is open to all interested in historic weaving techniques and tools; while weavers interested in early techniques are welcome, this is not exclusively a forum for SCA weavers.
    • Lucet - Luceting is a textile technique for making cords and narrow trim using a tool called a lucet. It is quite popular among SCAdians, and there are SCA members who are making Lucets equipment as well as Luceting.
    • NarrowworkGuild - Discussion group for the Worshipful Company of Narrowworkers in the SCA. We cover a range of narrow textile arts, including tablet weaving, fingerloop braiding, netting, knotting, kumihimo, and much more.
    • SCA-Card-Weaving - An SCA focused list for the discussion of historical Tablet/Card Weaving
    • SCA-Lace - For discussion of all topics relating to making lace during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. This includes but is not limited to dicussion about period lace making supplies, sources for patterns and documentation, making A&S faire projects, and general lace making techniques.
    • SCAWeaving - Share information on early/Middle Ages/Renaissance weaving and its re-creation. Floor loom, table loom, warp-weighted loom, tapestry, etc.
    • Sprang - Sprang is a textile technique used in many SCA-period cultures from Scandinavia to Egypt, and there are SCA members who are making sprang equipment, such as the Spanish Peacock (wonderful folks), as well as doing sprang. [Note from the Webminister: Despite not technically fitting SCA-affiliation criteria for this directory, this group is being included on recommendation by Mists' Web Minister (Urtatim), who says, "This is the only Sprang list there is and it is an EXCELLENT list. It is usually on topic, has many highly knowledgeable people on it, and there is lots of sharing of relevant information. I *highly* recommend it."]
    • WeavingETC - To help people with weaving and the construction of looms, and because I am in the SCA, the history of weaving as well.
    • WK_Lacemakers - Open to all who are interested in learning about lace, its making and use. We will focus on pre-1600 as this group is centered in the SCA Kingdom of the West.

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Weapons

  • CrossbowPower - Formed by the DSEMCA (SCA)for the purpose of testing and comparing crossbow power.
  • SCA-Bowyers - For the purposes of getting bowyers together so we can share our knowledge of Primitive bow making and advancing our art form within the confines of the SCA. This by no means excludes other bowyers as we can all learn from anyone. So come on in and make sure to introduce yourself.
  • SCA-Crossbow-Makers - This was previously a closed list of SCAdians who are 'intensely' into making medieval crossbows. Both target and combat crossbow makers included. A sharing of knowledge from those in the workshop trenches to others. As of 4/20/2005, the list has been opened to the public for anyone interested in Medieval Crossbow Making. Welcome all!

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Woodworking

  • Darach_Woodworking - Dedicated to historical research and practical application of medieval woodcraft. We are in the Shire of Darach (Ventura County, CA) and are part of the SCA. Our goal is to learn the art of woodworking, period techniques and tools, modern tool use and safety. Our group will support, first and foremost, the Shire of Darach, but are open to any task or question. Join us! Wherever you are!

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