A Change of Seasons

As the Crown Province of Østgarðr moves into the winter season, there will be a brief pause in official activities, but we will be back soon with an abundance of pre-17th century inspired activities, including:

  • Indoor Fighting and Fencing Practices
  • Arts & Crafts Workshops
  • Caligraphy
  • Commons & Social Activities

Check back in about a week for more details of what is happening in December and beyond.

Upcoming in Østgarðr: November 7th – November 20th

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Tue.
11/8
7:00 p.m.

10:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)
Details
Fri.
11/11
7:30 p.m.

9:00 p.m.
Lions End Virtual Commons & Social
Canton of Lions End
(online)
Details to
Follow
Sun.
11/13
11:00 a.m.

Noon
Brokenbridge Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)
Details
Sun.
11/13
2:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.
Scribal Workshop
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)
Details

And next week…

Tue.
11/15
7:00 p.m.

10:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)
Details
Wed.
11/16
7:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)
Details
Thu.
11/17
7:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Arts and Crafts Night
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)
Details
to Follow

Upcoming in Østgarðr: October 31st – November 13th

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Tue.
11/1
7:00 p.m.

10:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)
Details
Sun.
11/6
1:00 p.m.Gallery Sunday: Lace and the “Threads of Power”
Canton of Whyt Whey
(Manhattan, NY)
Details

And next week, join us for…

Tue.
11/8
7:00 p.m.

10:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)
Details
Fri.
11/11
7:30 p.m.

9:00 p.m.
Lions End Virtual Commons & Social
Canton of Lions End
(online)
Details to
Follow
Sun.
11/13
11:00 a.m.

Noon
Brokenbridge Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)
Details to
Follow
Sun.
11/13
2:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.
Scribal Workshop
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)
Details

Upcoming in Østgarðr: October 24th – November 6th

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Tue.
10/25
7:00 p.m.

10:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)
Details
Sat.
10/29
1:oo p.m.

4:00 p.m.
Østgarðr goes to the Orchard!
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Yorktown, NY)
Details
Sun.
10/30
2:00 p.m.Cider Pressing Workshop
Canton of Whyt Whey
(Manhattan, NY)
Details

And next week, join us for…

Tue.
11/1
7:00 p.m.

10:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)
Details
Sun.
11/6
1:00 p.m.Gallery Sunday: Lace and the “Threads of Power”
Canton of Whyt Whey
(Manhattan, NY)
Details

Østgarðr goes to the Orchard!

Join us for an outing at Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm.

While pick you own apples is at the end of the season, pumpkin picking is in season.

Other activities include:

  • Corn Maze
  • Apple Farm Market
  • Onsite bakery with Apple Cider Doughnuts and other goodies
  • Country Market
  • Winery

And Good Fellowship and Company is always in season. Come hang out with fellow medievalists and celebrate the season.

Date and Time:

1pm to 4pm on Saturday 10/29

Location: 

1335 White Hill Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

we meet up in the farm parking lot

No medieval garb or costume is required for this gathering

Health Acknowledgement

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

Come to the November Scribal Workshop

Our next monthly Scribal Workshop is on!
As we progress through our workshops we will cover all aspects of pre-17th century calligraphy and illumination
The workshop will be at Blend Coffee and Cowork. It is a great local coffee shop with delicious brews, yummy treats and plenty of work space. We have access to the space in exchange to patronizing the coffee shop.

When: Sunday November 13, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Blend Coffee + Cowork  6808 4th Ave Brooklyn NY 11220

We will continue to work on our gothic textura quadrata calligraphy. Handouts and starter materials will be provided. Please bring a favorite quote or poem or song lyrics to use for practice.
Bring your scribal kits if you have them and feel free to bring any projects you may be working on.

Please rsvp by Friday 11/11 so we can give the coffee shop a headcount
To RSVP email Lada at 168783@members.eastkingdom.org

Public transit:
R train to Bay Ridge Ave (the shop is on the same block as train station exit)

Garb or Historical Costume is not required.

Health acknowledgement
Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary

Come join the October Østgarðr Provincial Business Commons & Social

Please join our regularly scheduled 3rd Wednesday of the month business commons & social.

When: Wednesday, October 19th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where: Online using Google Meet. The link for the meeting is https://meet.google.com/nhu-qsgk-zzi

The meeting room opens at 7pm, business meeting will be called to order at 7:30pm. Socializing will continue after the business portion of the meeting.

Scribal Workshops Return to Østgarðr

We are excited to start up scribal workshops again!
This will be the first one in the monthly series of workshops. As we progress through our workshops we will cover all aspects of pre-17th century calligraphy and illumination.

Where: Blend: Coffee + CoWork, 6808 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220

When: Sunday October 16, 2022, beginning at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Public Transit: R train to Bay Ridge Ave (the shop is on the same block as train station exit)

The workshop will be at Blend Coffee and Cowork. It is a great local coffee shop with delicious brews, yummy treats and plenty of work space. We have access to the space in exchange to patronizing the coffee shop.

We will talk about different materials and tools that we use and set some group and individual goals for ourselves.

Bring your scribal kits if you have them and feel free to bring any projects you may be working on.

Please R.S.V.P. by Friday 10/14 via email to Voevoda Lada Monguligin so we can give the coffee shop a headcount.

Garb or Historical Costume is not required.

Look forward to seeing everyone!

-Lada

Health acknowledgement
Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.