​​What are the Arts and Sciences? It is sometimes unclear as to what constitutes an Art or a Science. The basic difference is how those subjects are approached. Most of the crafts and disciplines practiced in the SCA are really both Arts and Sciences and may be approached using both the artistic and scientific methods.

 The artistic method is aesthetically based. As we are a re-creative group, our art, while creative, should be based on in-period techniques and methods, combined in ways that are consistent with the various period styles. Our artisans try to create things that are aesthetically pleasing. Using the artistic method, we can analyze the arts of the pre-1600 c.e. (common era) period in order to recognize the proper use of those techniques.

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Our group focusses on the following Arts and Sciences:

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Bardic Arts, such as storytelling
Basketweaving
Beadwork
Armoring (all forms)
Calligraphy
Cooking (all forms)
Costume Accessories
Costuming (all periods and forms
Dance (European & Non European)
Dramatic Performance
Drawing
Dyeing
Leatherworking
Embroidery & Needlework (all forms)
Metalworking (including cast jewelry)
Illumination Research
Knitting/Nalbinding
Knotted Work
Weaponmaking
Music Performance and Composition
Painting
Poetry
Prose and Playwriting
Spinning
Weaving

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Other Arts and Sciences practiced during the Middle Ages:

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Animal Accoutrements
Animal Husbandry
Bookbinding
Brewing & Vintning
Ceramics & Pottery
Equestrian Activities
Herbcraft
Glasswork
Juggling & Tumbling
Lacemaking
Lapidary
Scientific Instruments
Sculpture & Stonecarving
Siege Engines
Riding Performance: Equestrian