The Chirurgeon's GuildThe Baronial Council meets every month on the third Wednesday at the Allied Gardens Recreation Center. The meeting starts at 7pm.
The Baronial Household is the personal household of the Baron and Baroness of Calafia., and is designed for those new to the Barony or the SCA.
Established by Talanque, Baron Calafia, and Rowan Lynn, Baroness Calafia, the first Mentor of the Menage (M.O.M.) was Dame Elinore Windemere of the Moors. The Household was instituted as a way for members of the populace to familiarize themselves with the SCA, the Kingdom of Caid and the Barony of Calafia.
Members of the household attend meetings on a monthly basis to learn what we do and how we do it. It is a household of finite membership (most members attend for 6 to 12 months) but anyone is welcome to come to a discussion of any area of interest they have not yet explored.
Everyone is welcome to attend Baronial Household even if you have been around awhile.
Meetings begin at 7PM on the first Wednesday of each month in the Gardens Room of the Allied Gardens Recreation Center. For information on upcoming classes you may contact Baronial Household steward, Runa Ragnarsdottir, at newcomers@calafia.org.
The Barony of Calafia hosts many Arts and Sciences classes, as do the many subgroups. For more information on what is currently available, contact the Baronial Minister of Arts & Sciences, Lady Abigail Chandler.
The Chirurgeon's GuildFor those interested in researching period medical practices and providing First Aid at events. For further information, please contact the Baronial Chirurgeon.
The Company of St. Catherine (Spinning/Weaving/All Things String)The Company of St. Catherine is a baronial guild dedicated to the fiber arts. We spin, weave, knit, and do most anything that involves string. Our meetings are on the fourth Sunday of the month, beginning at noon, at the home of the guildmistress. The meetings usually involve a potluck lunch. Please contact us ahead of time. For more information, please contact the Guildmistress, Baroness Thea Northernridge
The Calafian Outdoor Cooking Guild, where we can discuss and practice outdoor cooking using period techniques, ingredients and recipes. “Period style” and some non-period recipes may also be explored. We have compiled and do maintain a current list resource list for supplies and reference materials. We strive to be of service to the Barony of Calafia.
The Calafia Music Guild promotes the music of the European Renaissance and Medieval periods through instrumental and vocal performance and instruction. The guild enjoys perform early music for entertainment, including for dancing. For more information, visit their website (http://www.calafiamusicguild.org), join their google group (http://groups.google.com/group/CalafiaMusicGuild?hl=en) or contact the Guildmaster, Master Samuel.
The Calafian Pottery Guild provides a supportive organization for ceramic artists of all skill levels. They provide an opportunity to network and share knowledge and techniques through workshops, special events, and at Arts and Sciences displays. They provide populace awareness and appreciation for ceramic artists and their work. They promote period creation, education and high quality work among our members. For more information, visit their website (http://calafianpottery.org/) or contact Gemma Evangelista Borgia.
We meet on the third Monday of the month at Allied Gardens Rec Center to recreate dances of the European Renaissance, including period dance sources from Italy, France, and Elizabethan England. Partners are not required, and all steps will be taught and called. All are welcome, from newcomers to longtime dance mavens. Come for the exercise, come for the friendly interaction, come to practice those steps that you want to show off at the next revel! For more information, please contact Lady Rochl.
If you are interested in learning, researching or getting together to work on Needlework, please contact THL Illora of the west lea. I don't have all the answers or skills but I have resources to find them.
The Calafian Cooking guild is dedicated to teaching, researching and discussing period techniques, recipes, cooking styles and types of food available. We attempt to use period recipes or create recipes with ingredients that would have been available in the Middle Ages. Questions are welcome and if we don't have the answer we will try to find it! Cooking and spreading the joy of cooking is our passion. Join us and see how much fun cooking medieval can be. Keeping in mind that cooking also involves eating! For further information, contact Tarktenheim
What's a Cordwainer? A Cordwainer is the medieval name for a shoe maker. The name comes from the rich leathers available only from Spain, called Cordovan leather. The Calafian Cordwainers guild meetings are workshops where members can bring in projects to work on, learn new techniques or research new projects. Even if you're not sure what you want to do come on by and join the fun. The Guild meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Allied Gardens Rec. center 7:00 pm to 9:00. for further info contact Master Thorvald Olafson.
Iron BrigadeAn association of the various warbands in Calafia. For further information, please contact Sir Padraic Amadan
Just a Bit of Trim (The Calafian Costumers Guild)For those interested in period costuming. Monthly meetings are held at 7pm on the second Monday of every month at the Allied Gardens Recreation Center, and is open to all levels of skill. Please contact Lady Brighid ni Muirenn
For those interested in metalworking. They meet on Tuesday nights, with occasional weekend project days. Please contact Lord Bjorn of the Woodpile.
The Calafian Rapier Guild promotes the practice of Period Rapier combat. Guild meetings are held the 1st Sunday of the month at Allied Gardens following Melee practice (around 1pm).
The Scholar's Group usually meets the 1st Monday of each month at 7:00pm. For further information, please contact Duke Guillaume.
ScriptoriumFor period illumination and calligraphy. Please contact Baron Thomas Brownwell.
The Calafia Ransomers’ Guild is in the business of fundraising for events, projects, and groups specific to the Barony and the Kingdom. If you need to raise money, we can help! (Please note, fundraising is geared exclusively to SCA projects—we cannot raise money for individuals).
In addition, the Ransomers work on developing largess programs for the Barony. Our goal is to bring a little Calafia bling to every corner of the Known World. If you would like to help with these pursuits, or if your event/project/subgroup is in need of some coin, please contact me at ransomers@calafia.org.
Fighter, Archery,
and Rapier PracticesFighter Practices are held on Sundays from 12 noon to whenever people get tired, and Wednesdays from 6pm to sundown. They are held at the Allied Gardens Recreation Center. For further information, contact Lord Methius Vaux.
This new style has recently become a full authorized fighting form under the Marshallate. The guild continues to exist to assist in researching and teaching historically accurate unarmored combat techniques. Practices are currently held Tuesday night at 6:30pm on the UCSD campus. Contact THLord Kolbrandr Kolsson for more information. Calafia Unarmored Combat discussions have a mailing list. For Kingdom and Society level discussions, check their mailing list.
For more information regarding Youth Combat, please visit their website or contact Traolach Moruchtuil, Youth Combat Marshal for Calafia.
Target Archery Practices are held Sundays from 10am to Noon, and Tuesdays/Thursdays from 5:30pm until 7pm. They are held at the UCSD Archery range directly behind the ropes course adjacent to Parking Lot P702, across the street from the Preuss School. Beginners are welcome-we have loaner equipment and offer basic instruction.
DIRECTIONS (View Map): The UCSD Archery Range is across the street from Thornton Hospital.
From I-5 take the Genesee exit and go east. On Campus Pt. Rd. turn right (south). Turn right on Voigt Dr. As you pass Preuss School on the right, look for parking lot P702 on your left. Park in the far back right and follow the dirt path past the ropes course to the gates in the fence to the archery field. If you arrive after practice starts, the gates will be closed and you will need to walk around. Follow the signs. Parking is free on Sundays, but you will need to use metered spaces on weekdays unless you have a UCSD parking sticker. For more information, contact the Captain of Archers.
Rapier Practices are held Wednesdays & Sundays, along with the regular fighter practices, at the Allied Gardens Recreation Center. For further information, contact Lord Oliver Dogberry.
Directions to the Recreation Center: From Freeway 8 (East or West) take the Waring Rd. exit. You will go thru three stoplights, one just off the freeway and two after you crest the hill. At the fourth stoplight turn left onto Greenbriar Ave. The street deadends in the parking lot for Allied Gardens Rec. Center. The meetings generally will be in the room on the right hand side as you go in the main entrance of the rec center. (The main entrance faces the lawn area, not the parking lot)
