Gyldenholt Gilds & Groups
ARCHERY - A guild which practices shooting recurve, longbow and crossbow as well as the construction of associated gear and research into period practice. Meets for practice every other Sunday at Mile Square Park Archery Range, unless otherwise noted.
Contact: Altan GalBREWERS - The Gyldenholt Brewers Guild is open to anyone interested in brewing, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. For more information join the Brewers Discussion Group.
Contact: Vitasha Ivanova doch'COSTUMES - A guild which researches and recreates period garb and the construction of same. Meets monthly.
Contact: Hunydd WenDANCE - A guild which researches, practices, and performs period dance as well as some modern choreographies devised in period-style. Meets monthly.
Contact: Giuseppe Francesco da BorgiaGUARDIANS OF THE GOLDEN GROVE - The Baronial heavy weapons fighting unit made up of those members of the Barony who share an interest in group heavy weapons combat.
Contact: Wulfric ThjostolfssonHEAVY WEAPONS PRACTICE - A group which practices and recreates 12th C armored foot combat, simulated by rattan weapons. Meets weekly on Tuesday nights 6:30 PM between the Ramada's and Basketball courts, at Murdy Community Park, 7000 Norma Dr., Huntington Beach, CA. 92646. Pell training, unarmored instruction and casual armoring activities are common.
Contact: Adam MakAndroeLEATHERWORKERS - A guild which researches and recreates period leatherwork in various forms from armouring to the decorative arts. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Tandy Leather store in Fountain Valley at 7pm.
Contact: Jethro de Calce des ExcurtynyxMERRYMAKERS - A guild which researches and performs period instrumental music, including wind, string and percussion instruments. Meetings vary. Please contact the Guild Mistress for times and location.
Contact: Honorah de Winke de LeighNEWCOMERS - A guild formed to instruct new members and potential members in the customs, practices and resources of the Society and to make them comfortable in these current middle ages Meets monthly. See also the Newcomers page.
Contact: Caterucia Bice da GhiacettoPAGEANTRY GROUP While we would start with flags, we could research other forms of pageantry. Also, drums and other martial-type musical instruments could be included. Meeting every Tuesday starting in August from 7pm-9pm.
Contact: Michelle of Glydenholt or SadbPERFORMERS GUILD - A guild which researches and recreates period performing arts including music, poetry, juggling and storytelling. The format of our gathering is the same each month, we have a bardic circle for most of the meeting, in which each participant may perform, pass or request a performance by someone else in the circle. We form a sympathetic audience and attire is casual to lessen the stress for beginners. The meeting moves from month to month depending on who volunteers to host. Attendance varies from 12 to 25. Notice of meeting location is by email list and announcement at Barony Council Meeting.
Contact: Sadb inghean Abner ui LorcainnPEWTERERS GUILD - A guild which researches and teaches period (i.e. medieval) pewter casting techniques. Every month I would like to work on developing skill based upon period designs and completing the occasional request from event autocrats for site tokens should they come along. Any level of skill is welcome, a multi-facited program is the goal! More advanced work will come with time and practice--and knowledgeable participants!! We have some period resources (mostly for pilgrim badges) and encourage more. Meetings are the 4th Thursday of the month: First meeting being October 23.
Contact: Theo Van der ZeeRAPIER - A guild which practices and recreates late 15th and early 16th C civil combat, simulated by epees, schlagers, and practice rapiers. Meets monthly. There is also a web site just for Caid's Rapier enthusiasts. See Caid Rapier Practices.
Contact: Erasmus MacBainSCRIBES GUILD - A guild which researches and recreates period scribal arts including calligraphy and illumination. Meets monthly. You will also find more information on the College of Scribes Webpage. Currently working on painting promisory notes.
Contact: Christiana de MandevilleSERGEANTS OF GYLDENHOLT - The Barony's honor guard formed of members of heavy weapon and archery combatants who have completed a number of tasks which prove their suitability for this honorary rank.
Contact: Leonard of OrangeTEXTILE GUILD - A guild which researches and recreates all manners of period textile crafts, including spinning, weaving, needle work, etc. No experience necessary.
Contact: Cara Michelle du ValieUPPER CRUST - The Baronial Cooking Guild which researches and recreates period food preparation as well as associated herbal lore. Meets monthly. Current projects include: Translation of a period manuscript, which we will then redact the recipes and create an Upper Crust Recipe Book using those recipes.
Contact: Lasairfhiona nhe Chon ChonnachtYOUTH COMBAT - Introduces the Youth Combatant on etiquette, chivalric behavior, calibration, and techniques of "Youth Combat." They will have a beginning level of understanding of the terminology used, including field commands. At least one parent/guardian must be present during the Practices. Practices are held on specific Tuesday nights at 7:30 PM between the Ramada's and Basketball courts, at Murdy Community Park, 7000 Norma Dr., Hungtington Beach, CA 92646. Please contact the Regional Youth Combat Marshal for specific dates.
Contact Zoe Doukaina RadeneThere are also numerous Discussion Groups to be found HERE.
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