2026 Known World
Newcomer Symposium
Saturday November 28, 2026
Free to attend on Zoom
Hosted by the Kingdom of Meridies
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New to the SCA? Do you have interests in Arts and Sciences, types of combat, or want to know more about what the SCA has to offer?
The Known World Newcomer’s Symposium is an all-day, virtual event, just for you or for anyone who loves to share and learn.
Join us as newcomers and SCA veterans alike from the Known World come together for a wonderful day of classes, round table discussions, and simply enjoying each other’s company! Plus the event is entirely free!
Please keep an eye out for any announcements here, or on the Facebook Event page.
We look forward to seeing you and others from the Known World there!
Teacher and Moderator Sign-Up Link
Feel free to use your imagination on what you think is useful to newcomers
Most requested classes
Martial Skills
Armory - Rapier - Archery/Live Weapons
Intro to Any Arts & Sciences
Fiber Arts - All types - Basic Costuming - Costume Research - Costuming Embelishment - Scribal Arts Basics - Bardic Arts - Heraldry Basics - Persona Development - Cooking and Feasts - Medieval Games
SCA Organization
Service in the SCA - SCA Recognitions
Student Registration Link
Registration is required. Emails will be sent with the Zoom Codes before the start of the event.
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Notes to the Populace and Housekeeping
Notes to the Populace and Housekeeping
Don't forget to install/update zoom for the best performance - before the event
Come to the zoom early to test microphones, screen shares, cameras
Please try to come in with your SCA name and kingdom or ask someone to change it for you
Please put your name and kingdom in chats for each of your classes
Saturday November 13, 2026 - Class submissions end
Saturday November 21, 2026 - Goal for published schedule
Saturday November 28, 2026 - Classes all day on zoom
Class Descriptions & Other Offerings
Class Descriptions & Other Offerings
Watch here for classes and roundtables
New to the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism)
New to the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism)
Welcome! Start HERE for more info about the SCA.
Known World Newcomers Symposium Team
Event Steward - Ellen DeLacey, Meridies
Alessandra Sartor, Meridies
Oengus mac GillaDubain, Meridies
Gaeira Aggadóttir, East Kingdom
SCA Bullying Policy
SCA Bullying Policy
THE SCA PROHIBITS HARASSMENT AND BULLYING OF ALL INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS. Participants engaging in this behavior are subject to appropriate sanctions. If you are subjected to harassment, bullying or retaliation, or if you become aware of anyone being harassed or bullied, contact a seneschal, President of the SCA, or your Kingdom’s Board Ombudsman.
FULL POLICY: SCA Policy on Harassment and Bullying Revised 7/24/2022
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