Newcomers Info

Greetings and welcome to Delftwood!

Delftwood is a local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism (or SCA); a group whose mission is to research and recreate the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. We have a variety of activities for newcomers to become involved with such as armored combat, rapier combat, archery, cooking, sewing, illumination, weaving ... and the list goes on and on!

I am the Chatelaine, which really is a fancy way of saying Newcomer's Officer. It is my job to help get new people oriented, feel welcomed, find clothing, and just generally have FUN! Please feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns or to introduce yourself! We know that sometimes in the beginning the SCA can be a bit overwhelming, but don't worry! We have all been new to the SCA and know how that feels. We are here to help! Below we have provided several links to a variety of websites which can help get you started. Feel free to peruse through these as a way to get your feet wet.

However, the best way to learn and become involved is to show up and jump right in! We welcome Newcomers to any and all of our meetings and practices and events. We also have a series of classes designed for newcomers, that will help get you involved, and let you know about all the different things to do in the SCA.

Thanks and we look forward to seeing you!

Desiderata Drake

Newcomers Classes

All Newcomers classes are held on the 4th Thursday of each month from 6:30PM - 7:30PM at our Arts & Science meeting location. All Newcomers classes are free to attend, and no special garb (costume) is required. Please email the Chatelaine (Desiderata Drake) and let her know you are coming, so we have enough class handouts.

St Peter & Paul Orthodox Church Rec Hall
402 Hamilton St.
Syracuse, NY 13204

Directions From the West: Take 690E to Exit 8 [Hiawatha Blvd]. Take a right at the end of the ramp onto Hiawatha Blvd. Take a left onto State Fair Blvd at the fork in the road. At the end of State Fair Blvd there is a light, turn right onto Genesee St. Turn left onto Lowell Ave. The Rec Hall is the second building on the left.

Directions From the East: Take 690W to Exit 10 N. Geddes St. Turn left at the end of the ramp onto Geddes St. Take a right onto Genesee St. Turn left onto Lowell Ave. The Rec Hall is the second building on the left.

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