Presenter

Staff

When

Friday, 10:00 am–8:00 pm (10 hours)

Location

Hotel Lobby Near Guest Elevators (1st floor)

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Presenter

Staff

When

Friday, 11:00 am–7:00 pm (8 hours)

Location

Ballroom Foyer (1st floor)

Do you have questions about the convention? Our highly-trained Info Desk staff is eager to assist. These individuals will either have the information you seek or be able to direct you to someone who does. You can also email us at info@clockworkalchemy.com.

Presenters

Valerie Estelle Frankel, Sandra Saidak, G. David Nordley, Steve Frankel

When

Friday, 11:30 am–1:00 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 1 (2nd floor)

Is it just a fictional gimmick? Or scientifically feasible? Beyond that, what’s the appeal of this genre? When has it melded well with steampunk? Who’s doing an amazing job writing it, rising beyond tropes to do something amazing? And of course, which books can we recommend?

Presenter

Catherine Caldwell

When

Friday, 11:30 am–1:30 pm (2 hours)

Location

Executive Boardroom (2nd floor)

Materials Cost

$5 Register

Max Attendance

20

Victorians loved incorporating butterflies into their decor. In the first part of this two-part workshop, you will learn the Victorian art of butterfly pinning. Leave your butterfly to dry, then return for part two the next day. All ages are welcome! (Beware, you can’t take it home until part two.)

Presenters

Lori Saltis, BJ Sikes

When

Friday, 11:30 am–1:00 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 2 (2nd floor)

This is a writing workshop. Come preparared for writing sprints.

Presenter

Staff

When

Friday, 1:00 pm–7:00 pm (6 hours)

Location

Aster and Iris (1st floor)

Clockwork Alchemy’s Artist’s Bazaar is an artist-only venue where handcrafted unique, one-of-a-kind finery and frippery are offered for sale next to fantastical instruments and armaments. All visitors are sure to find something to amuse, bemuse, delight, or strike their fancy. Come sample the astonishing talents of the steampunk community’s makers and dreamers, and maybe even showcase some creations of your own! Because our focus is on artists and artisans, at least 90% of the items offered for sale in a booth must be made by the Artist(s).

Presenter

Valerie Estelle Frankel

When

Friday, 1:00 pm–2:30 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 3 (2nd floor)

Steampunk has definitely spread through superhero comics as our heroes take to the skies. DC Bombshells returns us to the forties! There's also Gotham by Gaslight, JLA: Age of Wonder, The Golden Age, Batman: Leatherwing, Batman/Houdini, and more. Who's doing it right, and how steampunk are these stories?

Presenter

Moira Rhun

When

Friday, 1:00 pm–3:00 pm (2 hours)

Location

Peninsula 4 (2nd floor)

A strange new crime family has been growing and tightening its grips on local businesses. Any who refuse their offers are found dead shortly after, torn apart by claws and teeth. Who is behind this wave of organized crime?

Presenter

Staff

When

Friday, 1:00 pm–5:00 pm (4 hours)

Location

Dockside (1st floor)

If you find yourself in need of respite, a trip to the Alchemist Tea Parlour is in order! At the Alchemist Tea Parlour you will find delicious tea blends to help you refresh your weary soul, and some light nibbles to energize your body for the rest of the day.

Presenter

Staff

When

Friday, 1:00 pm–3:00 pm (2 hours)

Location

Peninsula 7 (2nd floor)

Do you have steampunk-worthy costume treasures in need of a new home? Are you looking for an easy way to build up your steampunk wardrobe? Come to the Garb Giveaway! Gift your garments (clean and undamaged please!) that no longer fit you or your style for new treasures. Masculine and feminine styles welcome! Remainders will be donated to charity.

Presenters

Katherine Morse, David Drake

When

Friday, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm (1 hour)

Location

Aster (1st floor)

Book signing by author guests of honor Katherine Morse & David Drake.

Presenter

Staff

When

Friday, 1:00 pm–6:00 pm (5 hours)

Location

Catalina (1st floor)

In Victorian times, galleries were the cultural hubs of proper society, and exhibitions would showcase the ingenuity and inventiveness of the period. The Clockwork Alchemy Artists’ Gallery and Exhibition is a place to see and experience the art of Steampunk with minimal distraction. Please visit our gallery to personally experience the art and science of Steampunk!

Presenter

Gene Forrer

When

Friday, 1:00 pm–2:30 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 1 (2nd floor)

A look at the evolution of airships from the first hot air balloons the current developments in airship designa nd technology

Presenters

Anthony Francis, Erin Tierney, Gail Carriger

When

Friday, 1:00 pm–2:30 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 2 (2nd floor)

Impractical as they are, airship pirates show up in a lot of steampunk stories and music

Presenter

Staff

When

Friday, 1:00 pm–8:00 pm (7 hours)

Location

Sequoia (1st floor)

War Room open hours.

Presenter

Steampunk Lady Scientists

When

Friday, 1:30 pm–3:30 pm (2 hours)

Location

Peninsula 6 (2nd floor)

Materials Cost

$5 Register

Max Attendance

20

Unleash your creativity and craft a steampunk bookmark! Join the Steampunk Lady Scientists as they offer an array of gears, bits, and bobs, for you to create a one of a kind bookmark. Express your unique style while diving into the fascinating world of steampunk!

Presenter

Staff

When

Friday, 2:00 pm–Midnight (10 hours)

Location

Peninsula 4 (2nd floor)

Welcome to Clockwork Alchemy's Gaming room.  Here you will find an assortment of games ranging from board and card games to role playing.  Many games are free to borrow and all we ask is that you treat these games respectfully.  Please also check our schedule for scheduled role playing game events and speak with our staff if you wish to be in one or run one of your own.

Presenters

Valerie Estelle Frankel, G. David Nordley

When

Friday, 2:30 pm–4:00 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 3 (2nd floor)

Together we'll analyze this classic poem and its view of technological progress (and master the quick way to analyze a poem thoroughly while we're at it). Why did this resonate so with Victorians? How is it reflected in the issues of today?

Presenter

Lanthia Lissajous

When

Friday, 2:30 pm–4:00 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 1 (2nd floor)

An overview towards making effective (visual AND physical) props. Featured is my 'Narrow-Beam Hyper-Conflagurator', otherwise known as my Steam-powered Victorian Laser Rifle. Time permitting (and if I can finish it up!), display of a portion of my 'Spatio-Temporal Displacement Engine', which very much resembles a Stargate... Hmmm...

Presenter

T.E. MacArthur

When

Friday, 2:30 pm–4:00 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 2 (2nd floor)

The Wild Weird West is as popular as ever yet too much of it is unbelievable. What is the truth about the Wild West and how can you build a story or character around a combination of horror and truth. Ghost stories of the Southwest, lore of the plains? There’s plenty of scary legends to grab your imagination.

Presenter

Staff

When

Friday, 3:30 pm–5:30 pm (2 hours)

Location

Peninsula 6 (2nd floor)

The Temporal Entourage of the Western Territorial Frontier Tea Dueling Association has dispatched their “Tea Witches” out to the wilds of California. Have you always wanted to Tea Duel? This weekend is your perfect opportunity!

Presenter

Celia Bridie Sutherland

When

Friday, 3:30 pm–5:30 pm (2 hours)

Location

Executive Boardroom (2nd floor)

Materials Cost

$5 Register

Max Attendance

12

Every Airship Captain needs their logbook to record their adventures, cargo and crew. Learn how to make a quick and easy logbook with an easy bookbinding technique. Supplies will be provided to make a finished Captain's Log for a small fee, but you can bring your own supplies. Please email me at barbaraklessig2@gmail.com for a supply list.

Presenter

Staff

When

Friday, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm (2 hours)

Location

Foyer Roundabout (1st floor)

Bring your racer and test the new circuit before the competition on Saturday!

Presenters

Katherine Morse, David Drake

When

Friday, 4:00 pm–5:30 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 2 (2nd floor)

The Victorian language of flowers - floriography - emerged as a clandestine method of communication at a time when proper etiquette discouraged open and flagrant displays of emotion. (Jessica Roux, Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers.) This interactive panel will give participants the opportunity to interpret the narrative of bouquets through floriography. Opportunities for hilarious or uncomfortable misinterpretations abound.

Presenters

Madeleine Holly-Rosing, J. Scott Coatsworth, Anthony Francis, M.D. Neu

When

Friday, 4:00 pm–5:00 pm (1 hour)

Location

Aster (1st floor)

Get your books signed by Madeleine Holly-Rosing, J. Scott Coatsworth, Anthony Francis, and M.D. Neu.

Presenter

Catherine Caldwell

When

Friday, 4:00 pm–5:30 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 1 (2nd floor)

Rogue makers, learn the art of foamsmithing to build awesome contraptions! I will teach you everything you need to know to start making cosplay props with EVA foam. I will cover all the basics: the tools of the trade, cutting, sanding, shaping, gluing, painting, and more. Then we’ll practice!

Presenter

The Steampunk Explorer

When

Friday, 4:00 pm–5:30 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 3 (2nd floor)

Stephen Beale, editor and publisher of The Steampunk Explorer, will discuss major trends and news developments in steampunk, including new entertainment, economic challenges, the future of events, and the rise of generative AI. He’ll also answer questions about the publication.

Presenter

Ant B

When

Friday, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm (2 hours)

Location

Executive Boardroom (2nd floor)

Materials Cost

$0 Register

Max Attendance

15

Oh my, what rude, lascivious folds can I find for this year.

Presenter

Lady Agatha Noseworthy

When

Friday, 5:30 pm–7:30 pm (2 hours)

Location

Peninsula 6 (2nd floor)

Materials Cost

$15 Register

Max Attendance

15

Creative use of buttons for clothing decoration has been around for a long time, but hit it’s Zenith in Victorian, England with the Pearly Kings and Queens of the Costermongers. Rogue button pin creations will take this a step further. We will go rogue with pins of many colors for participants to add to their garments.

Presenter

Kathe Gust

When

Friday, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 1 (2nd floor)

A ball hosted by Verne in 1877 had guests in costumes inspired by his “scientific fiction” over 60 years before the first costumed science fiction-themed convention in 1939. Costumer Kathe Gust discusses researching and writing her recent book, Jules Verne and the First Science Fiction Masquerade.

Presenters

Valerie Estelle Frankel, Steve Frankel

When

Friday, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 3 (2nd floor)

Pirates capture the imagination with their romantic, dashing desire to challenge authority. Which beloved tropes are historically accurate and which were invented in Peter Pan or Treasure Island? Which ones transfer well to pirates of the air, and how might they swashbuckle? We'll join in on a talk blending history, literature, and the best of speculation.

Presenters

J. Scott Coatsworth, Gail Carriger, M.D. Neu, Madeleine Holly-Rosing

When

Friday, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 2 (2nd floor)

Sci-Fi/Fantasy author J. Scott Coatsworth, who runs LimFic.com, the Sacramento Book Festival, NebulaCon, and the Queer Sacramento Authors Collective, will host a roundtable panel of indie authors, and then take questions from the audience.

Presenters

BJ Sikes, Erin Tierney, Lori Saltis, T.E. MacArthur, Dover Whitecliff

When

Friday, 5:30 pm–6:30 pm (1 hour)

Location

Aster (1st floor)

Get your books signed by BJ Sikes, Erin Tierney, Lori Saltis, T.E. MacArthur, and Dover Whitecliff.

Presenter

Staff

When

Friday, 7:00 pm–10:30 pm (3.5 hours)

Location

Dockside (1st floor)

Attendees may sign up for 30 minute slots during Tea Room Hours, or walk in to see if a reading is available when Fortune Telling is being held.

Presenter

The Lady Rose

When

Saturday, 9:00 am–11:00 am (2 hours)

Location

Executive Boardroom (2nd floor)

Materials Cost

$5 Register

Max Attendance

20

Attention Rogue Makers! Join us to bring "life" to a new plushie creature by hand sewing bits and pieces of old plushies and fabric together. No experience needed as visible stitches only add to the creation.

Presenter

Staff

When

Saturday, 9:00 am–8:00 pm (11 hours)

Location

Hotel Lobby Near Guest Elevators (1st floor)

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Presenter

Staff

When

Saturday, 9:00 am–6:00 pm (9 hours)

Location

Ballroom Foyer (1st floor)

Do you have questions about the convention? Our highly-trained Info Desk staff is eager to assist. These individuals will either have the information you seek or be able to direct you to someone who does. You can also email us at info@clockworkalchemy.com.

Presenter

Staff

When

Saturday, 9:00 am–8:00 pm (11 hours)

Location

Sequoia (1st floor)

War Room open hours.

Presenter

Ant B

When

Saturday, 9:00 am–11:00 am (2 hours)

Location

Peninsula 6 (2nd floor)

Materials Cost

$0 Register

Max Attendance

20

Nothing is more quintessential to a pirate's life than a parrot. I will start with the simplest and see how complicated a form we can create

Presenter

Gene Forrer

When

Saturday, 9:00 am–11:30 am (2.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 1 (2nd floor)

A look powered submarines from a glass jar to todays nuclear powered submarines

Presenter

Steampunk Lady Scientists

When

Saturday, 9:00 am–10:30 am (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 3 (2nd floor)

Have you pondered how toxic the materials are in your workshop? Join our team of experienced cosplayers, and scientists, for a discussion of hazards in the maker space and how to ensure your health and safety while fabricating your cosplay costumes and creations.

Presenters

Dover Whitecliff, J. Scott Coatsworth

When

Saturday, 9:00 am–10:30 am (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 2 (2nd floor)

Remember the first time you opened a book, saw a map inside the cover, and felt the thrill of entering a new world? A map at the front of a book is a great way to suck your readers in. But what makes a good map and how do you decide what needs to be shown? Join J. Scot Coatsworth and Dover Whitecliff and dive into the world of book maps!

Presenter

Staff

When

Saturday, 10:00 am–6:00 pm (8 hours)

Location

Aster and Iris (1st floor)

Clockwork Alchemy’s Artist’s Bazaar is an artist-only venue where handcrafted unique, one-of-a-kind finery and frippery are offered for sale next to fantastical instruments and armaments. All visitors are sure to find something to amuse, bemuse, delight, or strike their fancy. Come sample the astonishing talents of the steampunk community’s makers and dreamers, and maybe even showcase some creations of your own! Because our focus is on artists and artisans, at least 90% of the items offered for sale in a booth must be made by the Artist(s).

Presenter

Staff

When

Saturday, 10:00 am–1:00 pm (3 hours)

Location

Dockside (1st floor)

If you find yourself in need of respite, a trip to the Alchemist Tea Parlour is in order! At the Alchemist Tea Parlour you will find delicious tea blends to help you refresh your weary soul, and some light nibbles to energize your body for the rest of the day.

Presenter

Staff

When

Saturday, 10:00 am–6:00 pm (8 hours)

Location

Catalina (1st floor)

In Victorian times, galleries were the cultural hubs of proper society, and exhibitions would showcase the ingenuity and inventiveness of the period. The Clockwork Alchemy Artists’ Gallery and Exhibition is a place to see and experience the art of Steampunk with minimal distraction. Please visit our gallery to personally experience the art and science of Steampunk!

Presenter

Anthony Francis

When

Saturday, 10:30 am–Noon (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 2 (2nd floor)

Scriptwriting takes many forms. In this panel, we will discuss a number of script structures, including the difference between writing a script for screen, a comic book, and an audiodrama.

Presenters

Katherine Morse, David Drake

When

Saturday, 10:30 am–Noon (1.5 hours)

Location

Aster (1st floor)

Book signing by author guests of honor Katherine Morse and David Drake.

Presenters

Unwoman, Nathaniel Johnstone

When

Saturday, 10:30 am–Noon (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 1 (2nd floor)

Build-A-Song Workshop. Bring your original words that you’d like to turn into a song, and a team of maverick composers will do it in real-time! (No AI please. Poems in the public domain are welcome.)

Presenter

Valerie Estelle Frankel

When

Saturday, 10:30 am–Noon (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 3 (2nd floor)

Oz was not just an early American fantasy series--it was pro-technology and even steampunky. L Frank Baum seamlessly integrated the hot air balloons and tiktok marvels of his world with witches and fairies. His inspiration is well known to have been the White City–the Chicago World’s Fair with its electric lights and worldshaping new technology. Through pictures, we’ll explore the phenomenon that inspired Oz –from royal palaces and massive engines to the new tikok aesthetic.

Presenter

Gail Carriger

When

Saturday, 11:00 am–Noon (1 hour)

Location

Dockside (1st floor)

Join Featured Author Gail Carriger in the Alchemist's Tea Parlour for tea and conversation.

Presenter

Rogue Making

When

Saturday, 11:00 am–1:00 pm (2 hours)

Location

Executive Boardroom (2nd floor)

Materials Cost

$12 Register

Max Attendance

30

Prototype circuits and create your hand-sewn design with lights. The workshop with Tenaya of Rogue Making will involve sewing a few lights onto a patch of fabric, so you can get the hang of it. Later, personalize your costumes with wearable tech to shine brightly at night! Not a sewer? Still please join us, first we will make the circuits with wires, then we'll take time to hand sew two threads to a fabric patch. This is a great workshop to learn a new skill that can help enhance all your events!

Presenter

Catherine Caldwell

When

Saturday, 11:00 am–1:00 pm (2 hours)

Location

Peninsula 6 (2nd floor)

Materials Cost

$5 Register

Max Attendance

20

In the second part of this two-part workshop, you will glue the butterfly that you have already pinned into a rustic wood window box. Decorate your box with patterned paper and steampunk embellishments. Then, you will be ready to display a work of art worthy of any Victorian home! All ages welcome.

Presenter

Moira Rhun

When

Saturday, 11:00 am–1:00 pm (2 hours)

Location

Peninsula 4 (2nd floor)

15 Seconds to Curtain - 2 hr adventure for up to 6 Tier 1 players - pregenerated characters available: Deep in the Feywild, a group of outcasts and oddballs needs to put on a show. And you’re their very special guests!

Presenters

Katherine Morse, David Drake, Dover Whitecliff, J. Scott Coatsworth

When

Saturday, Noon–1:30 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 2 (2nd floor)

The authors of “The Adventures of Drake & McTrowell” will lead authors ​Dover Whitecliff, J.Scott Coatsworth, and the audience in a madcap improvisational writing game show reminiscent of their signature “Hot Potato” team writing style.

Presenter

Doctor R. Snick

When

Saturday, Noon–1:30 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 1 (2nd floor)

Discover strange things many of our US ancestors could have drunk from the 1880’s to the late 1940’s. These are wonderful items to include in your cabinets of curiosities (except for some that could poison the air in your home).

Presenters

Katherine the Great, Samuel Coniglio

When

Saturday, Noon–1:30 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 3 (2nd floor)

Feel like you’re ready to go pro? But what do you need to officially start a business? This session is for those of us who don’t have a business degree but want to make the leap from “hobbyist” to “professional.” Learn the essentials of starting your own small business - business licenses & permits, FBNs, finding your market, and some basics of small business accounting and taxation. Taught by Katherine the Great, with almost 25 years experience running her handmade accessories business Blue Moon Designs.

Presenter

Staff

When

Saturday, Noon–Midnight (12 hours)

Location

Peninsula 4 (2nd floor)

Welcome to Clockwork Alchemy's Gaming room.  Here you will find an assortment of games ranging from board and card games to role playing.  Many games are free to borrow and all we ask is that you treat these games respectfully.  Please also check our schedule for scheduled role playing game events and speak with our staff if you wish to be in one or run one of your own.

Presenters

T.E. MacArthur, M.D. Neu, BJ Sikes, Madeleine Holly-Rosing

When

Saturday, Noon–1:30 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Aster (1st floor)

Get your books signed by T.E. MacArthur, M.D. Neu, BJ Sikes, and Madeleine Holly-Rosing.

Presenter

Michael Tierney

When

Saturday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 2 (2nd floor)

The Victorian Era is known for its audacious belief that Science would improve mankind’s lot. The men (and women) of science were an intriguing mix of personalities and circumstances. Go beyond Darwin and Tesla and learn the stories of the Victorian scientists who brought about the modern age. Who’s your favorite scientist? Come and share.

Presenter

Staff

When

Saturday, 2:00 pm–5:00 pm (3 hours)

Location

Dockside (1st floor)

If you find yourself in need of respite, a trip to the Alchemist Tea Parlour is in order! At the Alchemist Tea Parlour you will find delicious tea blends to help you refresh your weary soul, and some light nibbles to energize your body for the rest of the day.

Presenter

Staff

When

Saturday, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm (1 hour)

Location

Acacia (1st floor)

Step into a world of extraordinary voyages, fantastic inventions, and boundless imagination at Jules Verne's Masquerade at this year's Clockwork Alchemy! In 1877, Jules Verne hosted a spectacular masquerade ball where hundreds of guests arrived dressed in costumes based on the characters and settings of his celebrated "scientific fiction" novels. Now it's our turn! Whether you arrive as Captain Nemo, Phileas Fogg, a lunar traveler, a gate-crashing air pirate, or an exquisitely attired guest of the 1870s, you'll be part of an afternoon that celebrates the imagination of one of science fiction's greatest visionaries.

Presenters

Madeleine Holly-Rosing, BJ Sikes, Gail Carriger

When

Saturday, 3:00 pm–4:30 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 2 (2nd floor)

Steampunk is a fantasy/sci-fi world, but it is often grounded in real events. This panel will discuss what has worked and what hasn't in creating their world.

Presenter

Staff

When

Saturday, 3:00 pm–3:30 pm (30 minutes)

Location

Ballroom Foyer (1st floor)

Join us for the Convention Group Photo! Location Ballroom Foyer.

Presenters

Lori Saltis, J. Scott Coatsworth, Erin Tierney, Dover Whitecliff

When

Saturday, 3:00 pm–4:30 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Aster (1st floor)

Get your books signed by Lori Saltis, J. Scott Coatsworth, Erin Tierney, and Dover Whitecliff.

Presenter

Lady Evelyn

When

Saturday, 3:00 pm–5:00 pm (2 hours)

Location

Executive Boardroom (2nd floor)

Materials Cost

$5 Register

Max Attendance

20

Make a scrappy Lapel Charm pin to hang on your jacket, hat, tote bag or anywhere fun. The kit includes gears, a sword charm, beads, fabric scraps and pins. You choose the components to create a custom jewelry dangler to show off your prowess as a fabulous scavenging pirate raiding the skies of the 'verse.

Presenter

Steampunk Lady Scientists

When

Saturday, 3:00 pm–5:00 pm (2 hours)

Location

Executive Boardroom (2nd floor)

Materials Cost

$25 Register

Max Attendance

20

Customize your own street dueling parasol and holster! Receive a 10″ parasol and cloth holster then choose from a bounty of findings to decorate them both. Finish with a lesson in Western Territorial Parasol Dueling.

Presenter

Staff

When

Saturday, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm (2 hours)

Location

Foyer Roundabout (1st floor)

Join us for Clockwork Alchemy's Splendid Teapot Racing Competition! May the best maker, or dastardly pirate, win!

Presenters

T.E. MacArthur, M.D. Neu

When

Saturday, 4:30 pm–6:00 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 2 (2nd floor)

What goes bump in the night? Why are we so afraid … or excited. Come and learn about all things paranormal, including experiences with ghost investigations. Pick up tips on writing/filming/LARPing the terrifying and the latest in ghost hunting.

Presenter

Citizen Crockett

When

Saturday, 4:30 pm–6:00 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 3 (2nd floor)

A tour of the proto-punk historical progenitors of American polyamory from the age of Steam. Panelist presentation in three sections: terms, historical communities/movements, and specific historical polycules. Presented by founding members of the South Bay Poly' Fellowship.

Presenter

Doctor R. Snick

When

Saturday, 4:30 pm–6:00 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 1 (2nd floor)

Topics include the history of oddities and their connection to this subject, poisons & cures, aphrodisiacs, Memento Mori, Victorian mourning jewelry, devices that promised to cure your sex and health issues and much more! Exploring the origins and easy steps to create your collection of conversation starters! Discover how people were the first collectables in certain homes!

Presenters

Philip Gust, Kathe Gust

When

Saturday, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm (2 hours)

Location

Executive Boardroom (2nd floor)

Materials Cost

$0 Register

Max Attendance

30

A common prop in steampunk costuming is gauges. Real metal gauges are both expensive and heavy. A prop maker shows you how to make convincing, lightweight gauges for nearly free. Materials will be provided. This workshop is suitable for adults, young adults, and pre-teens working with an adult.

Presenter

Staff

When

Saturday, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm (2 hours)

Location

Peninsula 6 (2nd floor)

There are various forms of dueling, but the most refined form of dueling is with the mighty leaf! The Tea Witches will continue to share this elegant sport as a more civilized way to handle heated discussions.

Presenters

Charlie Wong, Danielle Hill, Gretchen Kisler, Laura Carns, Dover Whitecliff, Belinda Sikes

When

Saturday, 6:00 pm–7:30 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 1 (2nd floor)

Clockwork Alchemy has a totally new creative team in 2026. Join the creative team for a discussion on how this year's look and feel, Brad the parrot, and the program guide were developed.

Presenter

Steampunk Lady Scientists

When

Saturday, 6:00 pm–7:30 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 3 (2nd floor)

Learn the steampunk art of parasol dueling, Rock, Paper, Scissors with parasols! With the Western Territorial Rules we use small street dueling parasols. No physical contact shall be made in this duel, but a victor shall be declared!

Presenters

Katherine Morse, David Drake, Gail Carriger

When

Saturday, 6:30 pm–7:30 pm (1 hour)

Location

Ballroom Foyer (1st floor)

Join Author Guests of Honor Katherine Morse and David Drake and Featured Author Gail Carriger at the Meet and Greet in the Ballroom Foyer.

Presenter

Staff

When

Saturday, 7:00 pm–10:30 pm (3.5 hours)

Location

Dockside (1st floor)

Attendees may sign up for 30 minute slots during Tea Room Hours, or walk in to see if a reading is available when Fortune Telling is being held.

Presenter

Staff

When

Sunday, 9:00 am–2:00 pm (5 hours)

Location

Hotel Lobby Near Guest Elevators (1st floor)

Need to pick up your badge? Get it here! For more information on pricing, pickup requirements, and other details: Registration FAQ

Presenter

Staff

When

Sunday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm (8 hours)

Location

Ballroom Foyer (1st floor)

Do you have questions about the convention? Our highly-trained Info Desk staff is eager to assist. These individuals will either have the information you seek or be able to direct you to someone who does. You can also email us at info@clockworkalchemy.com.

Presenter

Catherine Caldwell

When

Sunday, 9:00 am–11:00 am (2 hours)

Location

Peninsula 6 (2nd floor)

Materials Cost

$20 Register

Max Attendance

16

Rogue makers, young and old, assemble an engine that doubles as storage! I will provide the box, paint, and mechanical parts. Arrange the foam and plastic parts in any configuration you wish around a wooden box, paint it, and you’ll have an engine ready to power any contraption!

Presenter

Erin Tierney

When

Sunday, 9:00 am–10:30 am (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 2 (2nd floor)

An overview of the weird and witchy world of Victorian occult movements and how they can be used in steampunk.

Presenter

Rebeka Trubowitch

When

Sunday, 9:00 am–10:30 am (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 3 (2nd floor)

A sword, a sap, or a spear are all very important ways to protect oneself during a fight; but the very best fight is one you do not need to engage in at all. Come and learn different methods of disarming your opponent, becoming a keen observer of tone, stance, and emotion and uncovering other de-escalation strategies. Audience members will have the opportunity to test out their skills. Can you turn foe into friend?

Presenter

Rogue Making

When

Sunday, 9:00 am–11:00 am (2 hours)

Location

Peninsula 6 (2nd floor)

Materials Cost

$10 Register

Max Attendance

30

Rapid prototype this small motor circuit, then experiment with tiny materials provided to create a robotic pirate, pirate ship, or other rogue design! Make the robot move around on the table, add or remove materials to change how it moves. Tenaya of Rogue Making brings the coolest tiny upcycled stuff to create little robots that interact and battle on the table-top. This activity now comes with a special LED surprise!!

Presenter

Staff

When

Sunday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm (7 hours)

Location

Sequoia (1st floor)

War Room open hours.

Presenter

Kij

When

Sunday, 9:00 am–10:30 am (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 1 (2nd floor)

Are you hesitant to sew with leather? Don’t be! Repurposing a thrift store jacket offers an affordable way to work with leather while teaching you about the construction of leather garments. The instructor will present case studies of various recycled leather costumes sourced from thrift stores. Topics covered will include reusing existing seams, closures, and collars; strategic pattern cutting; seam allowances; the use of fusible interfacing and other adhesives; and additional tools and tips.

Presenter

Staff

When

Sunday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm (6 hours)

Location

Aster and Iris (1st floor)

Clockwork Alchemy’s Artist’s Bazaar is an artist-only venue where handcrafted unique, one-of-a-kind finery and frippery are offered for sale next to fantastical instruments and armaments. All visitors are sure to find something to amuse, bemuse, delight, or strike their fancy. Come sample the astonishing talents of the steampunk community’s makers and dreamers, and maybe even showcase some creations of your own! Because our focus is on artists and artisans, at least 90% of the items offered for sale in a booth must be made by the Artist(s).

Presenter

Staff

When

Sunday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm (6 hours)

Location

Catalina (1st floor)

In Victorian times, galleries were the cultural hubs of proper society, and exhibitions would showcase the ingenuity and inventiveness of the period. The Clockwork Alchemy Artists’ Gallery and Exhibition is a place to see and experience the art of Steampunk with minimal distraction. Please visit our gallery to personally experience the art and science of Steampunk!

Presenter

Staff

When

Sunday, 10:00 am–2:00 pm (4 hours)

Location

Dockside (1st floor)

If you find yourself in need of respite, a trip to the Alchemist Tea Parlour is in order! At the Alchemist Tea Parlour you will find delicious tea blends to help you refresh your weary soul, and some light nibbles to energize your body for the rest of the day.

Presenters

Lori Saltis, J. Scott Coatsworth, Anthony Francis, Erin Tierney

When

Sunday, 10:30 am–Noon (1.5 hours)

Location

Aster (1st floor)

Get your books signed by Lori Saltis, J. Scott Coatsworth, Anthony Francis, and Erin Tierney.

Presenters

Dover Whitecliff, Gail Carriger, M.D. Neu

When

Sunday, 10:30 am–Noon (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 2 (2nd floor)

A distinct voice is one of an author’s biggest assets, but how do you find your own unique voice? And how do you find voices for each of your characters so they each shine on their own and don’t sound the same? Join Gail Carriager, M.D. Neu and Dover Whitecliff as we dig into how to find your voice.

Presenter

Gene Forrer

When

Sunday, 10:30 am–Noon (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 1 (2nd floor)

A demonstration on how to care for our beloved hats and some restoration tips.

Presenter

Valerie Estelle Frankel

When

Sunday, 10:30 am–Noon (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 3 (2nd floor)

Angel fantasy boomed and fell, tied to spiritualism and fantasy romance of the 1990s and then a teen fiction boom after Twilight vampires got played out. What is our fascination with fallen angel fiction? Who's blended it with steampunk and technology? Are any of these novels historical portraits or are they all cruel angels and gorgeous hunks lost in our urban landscapes? Who's been creating it lately? Bring your favorite topics and join in the fun.

Presenters

Lady Evelyn, Sir Reginald Upson-Downes

When

Sunday, 11:00 am–1:00 pm (2 hours)

Location

Peninsula 6 (2nd floor)

Materials Cost

$10 Register

Max Attendance

10

Using parchment business-size envelopes, we'll create a fun map folio. Stoe maps, memorabilia, and other convention souvenirs in this cool folder. Finished size: 9"x4". Kit includes maps, envelopes, stickers, decorations, string, brads and more.

Presenter

Rogue Making

When

Sunday, 11:00 am–1:00 pm (2 hours)

Location

Executive Boardroom (2nd floor)

Materials Cost

$10 Register

Max Attendance

30

Combine the familiar skill of folding paper with LED circuits. PaperGem is a fast project to make a wearable pin to wear around the event. Tenaya of Rogue Making will help you make your light shine. Take home a BONUS KIT to keep the making going or give as a gift. This is a great workshop to learn a new skill that can help enhance all your events!

Presenters

Katherine Morse, David Drake

When

Sunday, 11:00 am–Noon (1 hour)

Location

Dockside (1st floor)

Join Author Guests of Honor Katherine Morse (Sparky McTrowell) and David Drake (Erasmus Drake) in the Alchemist's Tea Parlour for tea and conversation.

Presenter

Staff

When

Sunday, Noon–4:00 pm (4 hours)

Location

Peninsula 4 (2nd floor)

Welcome to Clockwork Alchemy's Gaming room.  Here you will find an assortment of games ranging from board and card games to role playing.  Many games are free to borrow and all we ask is that you treat these games respectfully.  Please also check our schedule for scheduled role playing game events and speak with our staff if you wish to be in one or run one of your own.

Presenter

Moira Rhun

When

Sunday, Noon–2:00 pm (2 hours)

Location

Peninsula 4 (2nd floor)

"Ghost Ship's Sting - 2 hr adventure for up to 6 Tier 1 players - pregenerated characters available: CONTENT WARNING: Death, PTSD (war & combat flashbacks) "The Ghost Ship's Sting" is a free Spelljammer Dungeoncraft adventure written for CarrierCon 2023, held aboard the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum, at their request and with their full support. Travel from the Rock of Bral to the edge of Realmspace, under the employ of a dohwar merchant and his mysterious client, and brave what dangers await. Explore a mysterious ship (based on the Hornet) in the far depths of Wildspace, discover its secrets and history, and see if you can survive the hauntings in the final frontier."

Presenters

M.D. Neu, BJ Sikes, T.E. MacArthur

When

Sunday, Noon–1:30 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Aster (1st floor)

Get your books signed by M.D. Neu, BJ Sikes, and T.E. MacArthur.

Presenter

Gail Carriger

When

Sunday, Noon–1:00 pm (1 hour)

Location

Ballroom Foyer (1st floor)

Book signing by featured author Gail Carriger.

Presenters

Lori Saltis, Erin Tierney

When

Sunday, Noon–1:30 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 2 (2nd floor)

What does it mean to be a queer rogue in a Victorian fantasy? Or a rogue in a queer-normative steampunk novel? Two very different scenarios, though set in the same time period. Join our panel as we discuss the possibilities for queer characters in the Victorian and steampunk genres.

Presenter

Gene Forrer

When

Sunday, Noon–1:30 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 3 (2nd floor)

A look at the history of steam as a power source from early water pumps to nuclear powered warships

Presenter

Ant B

When

Sunday, 1:00 pm–3:00 pm (2 hours)

Location

Executive Boardroom (2nd floor)

Materials Cost

$0 Register

Max Attendance

20

Letter folding was important in the Victorian era. Glue was cumbersome and messy. Commercial envelops have not yet been invented. So having a way to send letters was important. This led to a lovely and intricate art form.

Presenter

Doctor R. Snick

When

Sunday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 1 (2nd floor)

Topics include the history of oddities and their connection to this subject, poisons & cures, aphrodisiacs, Memento Mori, Victorian mourning jewelry, devices that promised to cure your sex and health issues and much more! Digging deeper, rarer and at times, costlier artifacts to add to your cabinet of curiosities.

Presenters

Madeleine Holly-Rosing, J. Scott Coatsworth, Anthony Francis

When

Sunday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 2 (2nd floor)

Scriptwriting takes many forms. In this panel, we will discuss a number of script structures, including the difference between writing a script for screen, a comic book, and an audiodrama.

Presenters

Valerie Estelle Frankel, Sandra Saidak

When

Sunday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 3 (2nd floor)

Many comic book fans don’t realize the awesome power of 1940s superheroines. As the genre was just being defined, and women were encouraged to take jobs and support the war, superheroines could be mixed race, elderly, and far more powerful than the heroines of the decades that followed. It was indeed a Golden Age, with awesome might never seen again.

Presenters

Katherine Morse, David Drake

When

Sunday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Aster (1st floor)

Book signing by author guests of honor Katherine Morse and David Drake.

Presenter

Staff

When

Sunday, 2:00 pm–6:00 pm (4 hours)

Location

Peninsula 6 (2nd floor)

LAST CHANCE - Do you have steampunk-worthy costume treasures in need of a new home? Are you looking for an easy way to build up your steampunk wardrobe? Come to the Garb Giveaway! Gift your garments (clean and undamaged please!) that no longer fit you or your style for new treasures. Masculine and feminine styles welcome! Remainders will be donated to charity.

Presenter

Citizen Crockett

When

Sunday, 3:00 pm–4:30 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 3 (2nd floor)

If the 2024 & 2025 Clockwork Alchemy "Secret Societies, Symbolism, & Steampunk" presentations spoke to you, Citizen Crockett invites you into his social science laboratory for a group discussion applying the historical, philosophical, and symbolic concepts from his prior lectures to attendees troubles in steampunk storytelling, worldbuilding, and living. The lecture will begin with a review of the main concepts addressed in the prior lectures, then transition to the group discussion where we tackle our attendees quandaries with some applied alchemy!

Presenter

Ryan

When

Sunday, 3:00 pm–4:30 pm (1.5 hours)

Location

Peninsula 1 (2nd floor)

An Exploration of the Esoteric Mysteries of the Post-Enlightenment - this is a basic introduction of the intersection between the concept of steampunk and the historical and modern use of the tarot, as part of your steampunk experience or as part of your everyday life.