The SCA is much more than just fighting.  For those who find find fighting a spectator sport, a snooze, or just too sweaty, there is a cerebral part of the society just for you.  The Arts and Sciences.

Have you ever wondered what seperates the Arts from the Sciences?  Here's a list of what's an Art and what's a Science according to the SCA.  These are Competetive Categories For Arts and Sciences Faires and Competitions.  There seems to be something for nearly everyone.  It isn't just crafts anymore.

What's An Art?
Division 1:  Performing Arts and Letters
Bardic Recitation
Dance: European
Dance: Non-European
Dramatic Performance
Juggling and Tumbling
Music Composition
Music Composition SCA Culture Style
Music Performance: Mixed Ensemble
Music Performance: Percussion Instrument
Music Performance: String Instrument
Music Performance: Voice
Music Performance: Wind Instrument
Original Choreography: European
Original Choreography: Non-European
Poetry
Prose and Playwriting
Riding Performance: Equestrian

Division 2: Textile and Needle Arts
Beadwork
Costume: Accessories
Costume: Children
Costume: 600-100 C.E.
Costume: 1101-1350 C.E.
Costume: 1351-1450 C.E.
Costume: 1451-1600 C.E.
Costume: Non-European
Costume: Single Component
Dying
Knitting and Nalbinding
Knotted Work
Laceworking
Needlework: Counted Thread
Needlework: Freeform
Needlework: Miscellaneous
Spinning
Weaving: Loom
Weaving: Tablet
What's A Science?
Division 3:  Technical Sciences
Armor: Maille
Armor: Non-Metal
Armor: Plate
Ironwork and Tool Making
Miscellaneous Technical Sciences
Musical Instrument Making: Metal Winds
Musical Instrument Making: Percussion
Musical Instrument Making: Strings
Musical Instrument Making: Woodwinds
Research
Scientific Instruments
Siege Engines
Skeletal Materials: Antler
Skeletal Materials: Bone
Skeletal Materials: Horn
Weapon Making
Wood Construction
Wood Embelishment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
These two Catagories are listed as both Arts and Sciences.
Division 4:  Studio Arts and Sciences
Bookbinding
Calligraphy
Ceramics and Pottery
Decorative Metalwork
Drawing
Glasswork: Blown
Glasswork: Stained
Illumination
Lapidary
Leatherwork
Miscellaneous Arts and Sciences
Painting
Papermaking
Sculpture and Stone Carving		 Division 5:  Domestic Arts and Sciences
Animal Accoutrements
Animal Husbandry
Basket Weaving
Brewing and Vinting
Cooking: Illusion Foods
Cooking: Multiple Dish
Cooking: Single Dish
Herbcraft
Miscellaneous Domestic Arts and Sciences
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
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