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Explore the Renaissance Today

Our Purpose

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Our mission is to educate people about the life during the English Renaissance.

Engaging Learning

We offer fun interactive classes and teach at many Renaissance Faires and community events.

Upcoming Events

  • Dec 08, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Basics Co-Op, 1711 Lodge Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    Learn about bestiaries & how they were tied to moral beliefs Create a take-home Fae shadow jar
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  • Jan 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Basics Co-Op, 1711 Lodge Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    Hear about habits of all members of the realm, including peasants, middle class, and nobility. Learn how to make pottage, a common meal of the peasant class.
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  • Feb 09, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Basics Co-Op, 1711 Lodge Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    Explore a display of siege weaponry while learning about the artillery of the era. Create your own take-home toy catapult.
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  • Mar 09, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Basics Co-Op, 1711 Lodge Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    Try your luck at common games of the day! Learn about gaming in the Renaissance, and make a game to take home.
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  • Apr 13, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Basics Co-Op, 1711 Lodge Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    Learn about different types of armor used for protection during the era. Create and take home a chainmail bracelet.
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  • May 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Basics Co-Op, 1711 Lodge Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    Learn about nourishment of the era through cooking & breadmaking. Create & sample two N/A beverages of the period.
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  • Jun 08, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Basics Co-Op, 1711 Lodge Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    Practicality meets creativity in this discussion about textiles and rope making. Create a simple basket to take home.
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