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About Us

The Fellowship of Arts & Mysteries, Ltd., and its secondary school, Collegium Kingsgate, offer a unique educational approach combining Classical education and traditional apprenticed trades. This philosophy recognizes that just as two rivers converge to form a mightier one, the merging of these two educational streams shaped the Judæo-Christian West. By reuniting Classical learning with hands-on trades, the school provides a strong alternative to modern post-Christian educational models.

Our School

Collegium Kingsgate is a Classical and Ecclesiastical academy which combines excellence in academic learning with traditional, apprenticed trades. It aims to foster wisdom, Christian values, and a love for Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, through a blend of the Classic liberal arts and practical craftsmanship. Alongside initiatives to support our community and to provide hands-on learning experiences, Kingsgate also emphasizes the fine arts – offering activities like fencing, dancing, and painting – as well as the common arts – e.g., gardening, beekeeping, animal husbandry, ecological stewardship, and more.

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Fellowship

The Fellowship of Arts & Mysteries, Ltd. is committed to preserving and teaching traditional trades and arts through a variety of practical classes and workshops for both adults and youths. Current offerings include shoemaking, leatherworking, broom-making, chair-seat weaving, historical dance (English Country Dance), and lectures on trade history, with a focus on hands-on learning. The Fellowship is also engaged in specialized research and consulting, and is working toward publishing educational books and materials. Finally, The Fellowship is engaged in fostering community involvement through the preservation of heritage skills and craftsmanship.

Help Lay Foundation Stones

Donations to The Fellowship/Kingsgate are essential to support our educational programs and outreach efforts. Contributions help fund scholarships for families in need, develop new classes, and expand opportunities for hands-on learning in traditional trades and “the common arts.” Donations also support the establishment of local partnerships, community engagement projects, and potential revenue streams through on-site and online retail, all aimed at enriching the community and preserving these valuable skills for future generations.

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Testimonials

“The two days I spent crafting my portmanteau flew by. The atmosphere was relaxing, offering me a chance to learn new skills and create something truly unique.”

Xavier

Participant, "Leatherwork 201"

"The broom-making class provides a wealth of information, giving enough time to leave with a finished broom. It sounds dramatic to say that this broom has changed my life, but as a mother who is always sweeping, I love that a beautiful piece of art can outperform any of my store-brought brooms."

Cassandra

Participant, "Broom-Corn to Corn-Broom"

"My daughter is naturally gifted at and loves all manner of craft, so she and I took the broom-making and leatherworking classes together as a father-daughter experience. My daily work in the digital world convinces me that this kind of learning - creating something real, truly useful, and truly beautiful - is essential to human development. It is indeed a pure joy for its own sake."

Ryan

Participant, "Broom-Corn to Corn-Broom", "Leatherworking 101"
Father of a teen participant

"As a classical educator, professional musician, and mother of six, I well know the effectiveness and beauty of classical discipleship, with its emphasis on mastery and hands-on experience in a supportive, Christ-centered environment. I am thrilled to see Kingsgate embracing this philosophy, forming the hearts and minds of this generation. It is a pleasure to partner with The Fellowship, and to help with getting Kingsgate established."

Mei-Li B.

Supporter and Partner

Visit The Fellowship's Upcoming Classes

The Fellowship of Arts & Mysteries, Ltd., offers a variety of fascinating classes which are open to the wider community, and aimed at adults and teens. Please visit the “Upcoming Classes“ page for more information.

Recent Publications

The Fellowship Gazette Publications—Coming Soon...