Guilds and Activities

Armour Making

We have almost all the materials, most of the tools, and many patterns needed to make SCA armour. We can teach pretty much anybody enough basic metal and leather working to build basic armor. Anyone with a metal working project is welcome. There is a charge for materials, but you will probably be suprised by how cheap iron and such are. Wear long pants and shoes (not sandals). In the Winter wear warm clothes, as the workshop is not effectively heated.

Time: Tuesday 7pm to 10pm
Location:
3314 Ridgeway Ave., Madison
One block north of E. Washington Ave. via Carpenter St.
Contact:
Magisterfrater Giles Devon
Ed Gilbert
244-2845
horsebows@inxpress.net

Bardic Night

Time: 4th Sunday of month 6­8PM
Location: Urban Market, 1 Sherman Terr., Madison
Contact:
Ingrid the Crafty
Ingrid Stark
249-8795
ingridthecrafty@yahoo.com

Brewing and Vintning
Fermented Guild of Jararvellir

Time: Third Monday of the month
Location: Call for location
Contact:
Robert the Stout
Robert Trefz
441-6150
rtrefz@tds.net

Calligraphy and Illumination
Catfish Scriptorium

The guild is for the purpose of studying calligraphy and illumination as it was done in the middle ages. We study the scribal arts from different time periods and countries, using period work to learn from. One does not need to study both calligraphy and illumination to participate and no previous study of "art" is necessary -- anyone can do it.

Time: Tuesdays 7pm
Location: Contact for location
Contact:
Lady Éile inghean Áilgheasaigh
250-4595 before 10pm
leleth.faery@yahoo.com

Cordials

Jararvellir Cordial Guild

Time: First Tuesdays 7:30pm
Location: Contact for location
Contact:
Lady Cianna
Carrie Wilkey
846-8008
cianna@teadame.com

Coursing

The Coursing Activity does not have regular meetings.
Contact:
Lady Cwenthryth Wine
Toni Sumner-Beebe
298-0918
tcsumner@wisc.edu

Equestrian

The Equestrian Activity does not have regular meetings.
Contact:
Alissende de Montfaucon
Tammy Thompson
212-5433
alissende@centurytel.net

European Dance

We do period dances of Italy, France, and England from the 15th and 16th centuries, as well as later dances upon request. These include Burgundian Basse, Italian Balli, Bassedanze, Gagliardi, and Cascardi, French Bransles and Pavans, and English Almans. They range from extremely easy to rather complex. Dances are for couples, trios, and larger groups. One does not need a partner to attend dance practice.
Visit the European Dance guild website maintained by Rochl Sternkiker.

Time: Sunday 3pm to 6pm
Location: UW Memorial Union, sometimes Union South (check "Today in the Union" on the web or near the entrances of the Unions for the room assignment)
Contact:
Lady Thea
Thea Frank
223-9567
theaafrank@yahoo.com

Fletching

Fletching is the art of making arrows. Whether you wish to make a set for yourself, repair broken arrows for the Barony, or just see how it is done, the Fletchers Guild will welcome you. Making a set of arrows for yourself from start to finish will take 3 to 6 days. The steps include shaft preperation and dipping, nocking, tipping, fletching (putting on the feathers) and wrapping.

Time: Friday 6:30pm
Location:
17 Vinje Court
East side of Madison
Contact:
Lady Jois Corbet
Deena Thompson
204-7313
corvusjoyous@gmail.com

Fool's Guild

The Jararvellir Fool's Guild defies description, and that is all that will be said about that.
What, you would like a bit more? Very well. In its current incarnation the Fool's Guild is re-recreating an authentic original replica of a 16th century Commedia D'ell Arte troupe, holding rehearsals, developing our performance skills such as improvisational comedy, juggling, tumbling, and other forms of mischief. At the same time we are researching and learning how to take on familiar characters such as the fabulously unknowledgable Dottore, the unswervingly inept Capitano Fracasse, the insatiably ravenous Giovanna Arlecchina, and the deviously blunt Ursula. Currently the ensemble is rehearsing and producing their first play under the benevolent direction of Lord Rascal i Scampi.
As this is an improvisational art form, it requires a great deal of practice. Every wednesday we spend two hours developing scenes, working on our characters either in mask and costume or in word and wit, and in general doing our best to have a foolish time. Though we are currently producing a play, the art form is improvisationsl and easily adaptable to new members or other good gentles interested in Period theatre art (or not-so-gentles; this is, after all, the beginning of slapstick).

Time:7:30pm Tuesdays
Location:1245 Jenifer Street
Contact:
Aliénor Hathaway
Mariessa Dobrick
658-8941
reesa83@aol.com

Herbal

The Herbal Guild meets to discuss how herbs were grown and used in the Middle Ages through the Renaissance. Discussion will include culinary, medical, and household uses and their efficacy. When practical and safe, we will include an analysis of the pharmacognesy, discuss how to produce household products, or taste-test medieval dishes!

Time: By appointment only
Location: Call for information
Contact:
HE Eithni ingen Talorgain
Jean Hetzel
256-1418
dark_lady_of_the_sidhe@yahoo.com

Instrumental Music

We play instrumental ensemble music composed before 1600. While the most common instrument is recorder, we also welcome guitars, hammered dulcimers, violins, trumpets, trombones, oboes, flutes -- any instrument that is closely related to one that existed prior to 1600. If you have no prior instrumental experience, we will be happy to teach you to read music and play the recorder.

Time: Monday 7pm to 10pm
Location: UW Memorial Union (check "Today in the Union" on the web or near the entrances of the Unions for the room assignment)
Contact:
Lord Heinrich von Stuttgart
Andrew Shallue
251-1849
shallue@math.wisc.edu

Middle Eastern Dance and Drumming

The Jararvellir Middle Eastern Dance Guild devotes itself to the study and practice of the dance forms familiar to the area; including (but not limited to) Turkish, Persian, Indian and Egyptian styles. The guild primarily dances in the Raks Sharki form (Egyptian for "Danse Orientale") with some modifications depending on the area of interest. We would be more than happy to learn other styles, however.

Time: Wednesday
Location: Call for time and location
Contact:
Lady Innokenti Rublyov, called Kenya
Heather Cushing
298-0103
evilkenya@tds.net

Needle Arts

The Needle Arts Guild researches period clothing, banners, table linens, or anything else textile-related. We are always willing to help newcomers select and begin making garb for SCA events.

Time: Tuesday 7:30pm
Location: Call for directions
Contact:
Ivan Matfeevich Rezansky
John Beebe
298-0918
jbeebe_53713@sbcglobal.net

Pottery Guild

More Info Forthcoming.

Time:
Location: Call for directions
Contact:

Wendy Nelson

wendybyrd42@yahoo.com

Thrown Weapons

Thrown Weapons practice is your chance to try throwing knives, axes, and spears. We throw axes and knives at wooden targets, and spears at cardboard or foam, at distances from 10 to 30 feet. This is an easy activity to try, and it is open to everyone, kids and adults. There are no costs or membership requirements. Of course, you do need to follow some basic safety rules and pay attention to the Marshal in charge of the practice. We have loaner gear (axes, knives, and spears) for people to use, but we encourage people to get their own equipment if they want to do this regularly. (We have lots of cool catalogs to order from!) Stop on by and give us a try!

Time: Second Wednesdays
Location: UW Stock Pavilion - See the special rules regarding use
Contact:
Currently Seeking new Primary Contact

Vocal Music

The Vocal Music Guild welcomes all voices, with or without previous training or choral experience. We sing a variety of songs from throughout the period and from a number of cultures.

Time: Thursday 7pm to 9pm
Location: UW Memorial Union (check "Today in the Union" on the web or near the entrances of the Unions for the room assignment)
Contact:
Aliénor Hathaway
Mariessa Dobrick
658-8941
reesa83@aol.com

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