People in the Barony get together for many reasons. Our official all-Barony meetings are on Wednesday evenings, and other meet-ups (such as combat practice) are listed below.
New members interested in any topic are encouraged to talk to our Chatelaine (the officer in charge of greeting newcomers) whose contact information is on the Baronial Officer page.
Baronial Meetings
Baronial meetings take place most Wednesdays. The site opens around 6:30PM and the meeting starts at 7:00PM. The first meeting each month is a folk moot at which time we like to show off our latest period costume. (Don't worry: plenty of us don't dress up every time.) If you're wondering at which meeting to introduce yourself, a moot is a great choice. Business meetings are usually held the third week of each month. Prospective members are very welcome, but you might need an interpreter, which we are happy to provide.
The schedule sometimes changes, especially around the year-end holidays. The best way to stay informed is via the Baronial e-mail list and this web page. An attempt is also made to publish schedule changes in the Crystal Quill, the official Baronial newsletter. Find out more on the Crystal Quill page.
Our meeting site...
is on the northwest corner of Lexington Avenue and Ramsey County Highway 96 in Arden Hills. Directions: To get there either take I-694 to Lexington to 96, or take I-35W to county 96 to Lexington.
Arden Hills Army Reserve Center
1245 Highway 96 W
Arden Hills, MN 55112-5743
Google map
Click Satellite on the map. We meet under the big blue roof. You can click
"To here" to get specific directions from your location.
Upcoming Baronial Meeting Topics
Every meeting includes announcements, opportunities to talk to friends new
and old, show off and see the latest projects, and often swordfighting
practice.
Newcomer classes are also occassionally held during our regular meetings.
- 3/12: Announcements and fellowship
- 3/19: Announcements and business and event planning meeting
- 3/26: Announcements and fellowship
- 4/2: Announcements and Folk Moot. Garb especially welcome.
Our Barony also encompasses two Colleges. We encourage you to attend their meetings and activities, especially if you live close to them.
The Baronial College of Tor Aerie
Tor Aerie is an SCA group centered at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus and includes both students and friends. For more information about the group and its meeting times, see the College of Tor Aerie web page.
The Baronial College of Nordleigh
Nordleigh is an SCA group centered at Northfield, MN. The group, which consists of both university students and non-students who live around Northfield, meets on the St. Olaf and Carleton campuses. For more information about the group and its meeting times, see the College of Nordleigh web page.
Baronial Event Calendar
This calendar is not definitive! It is meant to be a helpful reminder
and let people know some of the activities that are going on in
Nordskogen. If an item ends with a question mark, be sure to check the
Nordskogen Mailing List to see if the gathering is taking place on any
particular day.
If you'd like to be able to edit this calendar, let the webminister
know and you will be given an invitation (a free Gmail account may be
required for full functionality).
Other Meetings and Gatherings
People don't just belong to the SCA, they do things with other members. The following list of people have volunteered to talk to others who are interested in learning more about their favored topics of study, whether an art or skill, performance area, martial arts, history or anything else.
Feel free to contact any of them for more information including any rehearsals, meetings or get-togethers each may have. They are mostly a pretty nice group of people! For your initial contact, please call between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.
Combat!
A large part of our membership is interested in combat martial arts, either by being an active participant, an avid observer, or someone who helps on or off the list field.
Winter Archery Practice takes place most Sundays from 1:00PM to 3:00PM at an indoor shooting range when confirmed by e-mail on the Nordskogen mailing list.
The fee is $6.50 per archer session. Free for spectators! It is a 20 yard range. Some loaner equipment is available.
Bwana Archery
3015 Country Drive
Little Canada, MN 55117
(651) 482-9866
Map
Google Earth KMZ
Armoring — Frederick de Fulbert [Warren "Froberry" Barrows] (763) 493-5079
Armoring is typically held every Monday evening at the home of Froberry. Changes will be posted on the Baronial emila list. Call if you'd like to schedule other shop time.
11342 60th ST NE
Albertville MN, 55301
(763) 493-5079
Map
Heavy Weapons Fighting – coordinator listing pending changes
Winter heavy weapons practice occurs each Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Everyone is encouraged to watch or give it a try. Limited loaner equipment is available, but please call ahead so we can plan for you.
Brackett Park
2728 39th Ave. S, Minneapols, MN 55406
Rapier and Fencing — coordinator listing pending changes
Winter rapier practice occurs during each regular meeting when space allows. Everyone is encoraged to watch or participate. Limited loaner equipment is available, but please try to call ahead so we can plan for you.
Thrown Weapons — [seeking a volunteer]
Youth Activities —
Cehero Okensword or
Honorable Lady Sabina de Almeria [Lisa Lieder] (612) 281-5422
Family Sundays 2:00 to 5:00 PM at
University of Minnesota - Saint Paul Campus
Student Center Room 108
2017 Buford Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55108
Location is good through April. U of M Map
Youth boffer both heavy and rapier; Arts and Sciences activities such as linen paper, natural dyes, and simple jewelry. This activity includes newcomer adult activities for parents joining the SCA (books for research, heralidic assistance, visiting laurels, etc.)
Animals
In the Middle Ages and Renaissance, animals played a larger role in the lives of most people.
Equestrian Activities — Lady Checheyigen Oyugen [Mary Kirk] (612) 578-3701
Clothing
Wearing period appropriate clothing (commonly called "garb") is the most noticable aspect of the SCA. Participation at weekend events involves wearing garb that attempts to emulate what people wore in the Middle Ages or Renaissance. We make much of it ourselves, although several merchants can be found with an internet search.
Sewing — Mistress Cassandra of the Western Green [Sandy Westergren] (763) 754-6725 (leave a message)
Shoes — [seeking a volunteer]
Crafts, or Arts and Sciences
Nearly everyone in the SCA has tried his or her hand at making a useful thing. Some things we never try again, but some people try until they attain levels of mastership that rival the finest surviving museum pieces. Feel free to dabble or dive into your passion.
Blacksmithing — Master Danr Ketilsmiðr [Dan Kretchmar] (763) 434-1840
Coin Making — Lord Andronikos [Brian Kelly] (e-mail only please)
Knitting —
Maestra Giovanna Battista di Firenze [Elizabeth Pearson] (651) 501-1747
She's at most meetings and is happy to discuss knitting and point you
to many resources.
Pavilion and Canvas Tent Making — Maestra Giovanna Battista di Firenze [Elizabeth Pearson] (651) 501-1747
Spinning and Dyeing — Volunteer needed
Feltmaking — Sayyeda Samia al-Kaslaania [Julia May] (651) 793-8684
Weaving (cloth and general weaving) — Meistari Katriona ni Chonarain [Katherine Kretchmar] (763) 434-1840
Weaving (tablet or card weaving) —
Lord Oswald Frank [Chris Schumann] (651) 793-8684
He's available at most weekly meetings to talk about tablet
weaving and will sometimes have a current project along. Call in advance of a meeting so he can
bring weaving and equipment to show.
Woodworking — Master Danr Ketilsmiðr [Dan Kretchmar] (763) 434-1840
Fine Arts
Painting, carving, and sculpture inspires each of us. Extant examples of these arts are heavily relied upon for researching our hobbies. Producing these arts is also practiced in the SCA.
Calligraphy and Illumination —
Viscountess Anne Geoffreys of Warwick [Nancy Cuno-Schmitz] (952) 831-5451
Anne offers a place for those interested in Calligraphy and Illumination to get together,
work on projects, exchange experience, and some resources to get ideas. Every second and
fourth Tuesday of the Month. Doors open at 7:00PM and close at 10:00PM.
The home of Anne
8332 Goodrich Rd.
Bloomington, MN 55437
(952)831-5451
Performing Arts
A good song, a stirring story or a lively dance can turn a collection of history buffs into a re-creation of history.
Bardic Arts —[seeking a volunteer]
Dancing —
Master Etienne de Clermont [Steven Bush] (952) 929-0200
Dance practice will take place many Sundays from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.
Confirmation announcements of each practice will be posted to the
Nordskogen e-mail list.
Midtown Global Market
920 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN.
Map of area
Juggling — [seeking a volunteer]
Music — Mistress Rosanore of Redthorn [Susan Henry] (651) 699-0714
Theatre Troupe — pending changes
Research
Scots Gaelic and Celtic Irish Studies — Master Cainnech Rúad mcGuairi [Kevin L. Myers] (651) 487-6901
Heraldry — [awaiting volunteer]
Viking Studies — Meistari Katriona ni Chonarain [Katherine Kretchmar] (763) 434-1840
Other areas of interest
Book Club (Nonfiction) — on hiatus. Volunteer!