Are you interested in how things were made, built, performed, cooked, or otherwise done in the medieval period or before? The SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) covers a broad range of skills and crafts that were practiced in the 16th century and before. There is space here for you to show off your historical clothing project at an event, explore the origins of theater, prepare (or eat) a meal straight out of the pages of a medieval cookery manuscript, take up blacksmithing, and so much more. If it was being done pre-1600 CE, the SCA likely has someone who recreates it now.
While many of these activities are on display at regional events, the Shire of Depedale also regularly holds classes in and around Douglas County, GA on a range of skills and crafts from the middle ages. Classes are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
2025 Arts & Sciences Classes
In 2025, Depedale will be hosting a series of historical arts classes on Saturdays at the Lithia Springs Library (7100 Turner Drive, Lithia Springs, GA). All classes are free, open to the public, and (unless otherwise noted) begin at 1pm.
Essential Hand Stitches | Satuday, January 18th
A beginner’s class for hand stitches used in everyday sewing. Learn essential tasks like seaming and hemming using the running stitch, back stitch, whip stitch, and more. Materials provided. Taught by Mary Lattimore.
Playing With A Full Deck – Intro to Tablet Weaving | Satuday, February 8th
An overview and demonstration of the art of Tablet Weaving; using cards to twist strings into belts and decorative trim. Please bring an inkle or surfboard loom if you have one- there will only be a couple of spare. Taught by Dorian Araignée.
Antler, Ivory, Horn, and Bone: The Technology of Skeletal Materials in the Anglo Saxon Period | Satuday, March 29th
Explore the use of bone, antler, and horn crafting during the Anglo-Saxon period. We will talk about materials used, where they came from, as well as what sorts of tools and techniques were common among Bone Workers of the time. Taught by Aelfric Hort.
Medieval Tonics and Tisanes | Satuday, May 17th
In a world without tea or coffee, what was in your cup in the 1300s? An overview course that will be brewing up history and health in a teacup. Taught by Eibhlin nic Domnial.
Greek Theater: Tragedy and Comedy | Satuday, June 7th
A look into the very beginnings of theater, what motivated the Greeks, and what themes were common at the time. Ages 13+. Taught by Mathias Blackett.