Aetheric Ocean

April 19April 22 2024

San Mateo Marriott

1770 South Amphlett Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94402

Friday, April 19

Registration

Presenter
Staff
When
(10 hours)
Location
Strategy (1st floor)

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

Tea Dueling - Round 1

Presenter
Charlie Wong
When
(2 hours)
Location
Courtyard (1st floor)

The Temporal Entourage of the Western Territorial Frontier Tea Duelling 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! The winners from each day will duel it out in the final challenge on Sunday.

Info Desk

Presenter
Staff
When
(8 hours)
Location
Inspire Lobby (2nd 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.

Authors' Alley

Presenter
Authors
When
(7 hours)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Authors' Alley may look like an alcove, but trust us, it's bigger on the inside. Why, you may ask? Because it’s filled with whole worlds of stories and adventures created by 11 fabulous authors, including our Guest of Honor, Shelley Adina.

Western Territorial Parasol Creation and Dueling

Presenter
Mr. Bear Peters, gentleman, adventurer
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Inspire 1 (2nd floor)
Cost
$0
Max Attendance
20

Parasol Dueling Holsters (6 to 8 inch parasol included and holsters) In the age of Aetheric endeavor a dueling parasol and parasol holder is a must. Choose from a bounty of bits and bobs to personalize your holster that will hold your dueling parasol. Come to our other panel Western Territorial Parasol dueling panel to learn the rules and participate in a tournament.

Origami: Here be Dragons

Presenter
ant b
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 5 (2nd floor)

Two or more dragons will be taught, start to finish. The first is accessible to all folders, first time to intermediate. The second dragon will be more challenging, but never fear, there will be folding available to all comers All ages welcome that can participate without extra supervision. (IE kids are great, but I am going to teach at an adult level.)

Cue the Kraken

Presenter
Davina
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 1 (2nd floor)

Grab a beverage and come join historian Dawn Devine aka Davina for a deep dive into the history of one of the oceans most villainous creatures, The KRAKEN! This is a slide talk with loads of historical Images that illustrate the saga of this deadly BEAST!

Alchemist Tea Parlour

Presenter
Staff
When
(4 hours)
Location
Synergy 2/3 (2nd 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.

Artists' Bazaar

Presenter
Staff
When
(6 hours)
Location
Engage (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).

Monstrous Legends of the World's Waters

Presenters
Dover Whitecliff, BJ Sikes
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 5 (2nd floor)

We'll talk about the diverse monsters of the watery depths then help create new ones in this interactive writing workshop.

Prof Schreiber

Presenter
Prof Schreiber
When
(1 hour)
Location
Connect 1 (2nd floor)

Artists' Gallery

Presenter
Staff
When
(5 hours)
Location
Synergy 4 (2nd 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!

Boarding Ax

Presenter
Hans Ingebretsen
When
(0 milliseconds)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

A favorite tool of pirates, the boarding axe is deadly and versatile. Because of it’s design, one who wields it can generate considerable force. It can be used to cut, smash and block, and can also be thrown, though we will not be practicing that aspect today. Useful against knives and cutlasses, it is the perfect tool for blocking, parrying, clearing and checking.

Bartitsu

Presenter
Fred Kaye
When
(1 hour)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

Chronicled in the annals of Sherlock Holmes, Bartitsu, purported to be the first mixed martial art system of self-defense was originally developed and practiced in England in the years 1898-1902. A blend of Western and Eastern martial arts, Bartitsu synthesized elements of jujitsu, boxing, wrestling, savate and Vigny stick-fighting.

Gaming Open Hours

Presenter
Staff
When
(10 hours)
Location
Connect 4 and 6 (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.

Warbow Experience

Presenter
Jonathan Magno
When
(2 hours)
Location
Courtyard (1st floor)

Participants get a chance to learn how to use a bow and experience the Warbow League in a controlled and safe environment. The three experiences alternate every 10 minutes: - The Beginner is there people can learn the basics of shooting and range safety in our enclosed shooting booth. - Shooting under pressure: learn how to shoot a bow at inflatable targets connected to a scoreboard. 2 teams work against each other to her the highest amount of points in the time frame. - Ambush! This will be similar to above although we will have sky pirate staff who will be ambushing the participants by throwing balls. The archer shoot the balls to stop them or evade. The goal is simple, "survive the ambush" by avoiding the balls and shooting the inflatable targets. This is also scored.

Pin a Butterfly!

Presenter
Duchess of Letters
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 5 (2nd floor)
Cost
$12
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!

Western Territorial Parasol Dueling

Presenter
Mr. Bear Peters, gentleman, adventurer
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 1 (2nd floor)

Come one come all and learn the rudiments and fundamentals of Western Territorial Parasol Dueling. Solve your disputes without blood and without physical contact. Participatory demonstration to follow. Bring your dueling parasols and holster from our workshop. This lecture will include a tournament with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

Reverse engineer a sewing pattern

Presenter
Katherine the Great
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Inspire 1 (2nd floor)
Cost
$0
Max Attendance
15

Use an existing garment to create a pattern that you know will fit you! Using just pins, a corkboard, and some paper, you can duplicate a beloved piece without having to take it apart. Hands on! Bring a garment you want to make a pattern for. For beginner to advanced sewists, ages 12+.

Own Voice Stories

Presenters
M.D. Neu, Sumiko Saulson, Emily Flummox, Liza Olmsted
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 5 (2nd floor)

Why promoting and celebrating 'own voice stories' is imperative. All stories and storytellers should be welcome; however, stories created by own voice storytellers should be spotlighted.

Author Signings: BJ Sikes

Presenter
BJ Sikes
When
(1 hour)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Get your books signed by BJ Sikes

Hawaiian Weaponry

Presenter
Hans Ingebretsen
When
(1 hour)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

Hawaiian weaponry is typically made from naturally occurring elements, such as wood, rock, bone and shark teeth. Hawaiian weapons are known as mea kaua, and today we will be learning to use the maka pahoa (eye dagger), a two-pronged weapon used for striking, grabbing, piercing and controlling an opponent, and the ka’ane (strangling cord), a close quarter tool used for subduing and controlling an adversary.

Author Signings: Dover Whitecliff

Presenter
Dover Whitecliff
When
(1 hour)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Get your books signed by Dover Whitecliff

Author Signings: Shelley Adina

Presenter
Shelley Adina
When
(1 hour)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Get your books signed by Shelley Adina

Incorporating what you love into your fiction and making meaning

Presenter
Shelley Adina
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 5 (2nd floor)

Incorporating what you love into your fiction and making it mean something, i.e. how my chickens got into my books

Aetheric Adventuring Outing: D&D Spelljammer One Shot

Presenter
Buck Potter
When
(2 hours)
Location
Connect 4 (2nd floor)

Aetheric Adventuring Outing: D&D Spelljammer One Shot In this one shot, the adventurers will take on a rescue mission into Wildspace, daring to take on Spelljammer Aberrations, Monsters and maybe even Space Pirates! This one shot will be for 5 players and the characters will be at level 8. Premade characters will be available, and please connect with me beforehand if you want to bring in already created characters. Sign-Ups will be in the Game Room at Clockwork Alchemy.

Frenchy and the Punk

Presenter
Frenchy and the Punk
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 1 (2nd floor)

British Navy and Trade

Presenter
Lt. Cdr. Carlton P Black, RN, Ret'd
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 1 (2nd floor)

Among the many changes during the long reign of Queen Victoria was the development of steel, steam-powered merchant and war ships. As an island nation with a worldwide empire, Victorians were acutely aware of the importance of ships, trade, and the magic and majesty of the new technology.

Paper Circuit - Engineering with stickers!

Presenter
Rogue Maker
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Inspire 1 (2nd floor)
Cost
$10
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 (2nd project!) to make a circuit card with a switch to give as a shining gift. Age 7+

Small Swords

Presenter
Barajas and Sullins
When
(1 hour)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

The Small Sword was the weapon of choice for duels of honor. Join us and step into the world of classical Italian fencing and immerse yourself in the techniques and strategies honed by the masters of the Scuola Magistrale di Scherma. This class pays homage to the historical roots of fencing, where the art served as a vital skill for military men and into an elegant means of settling disputes of personal honor through duels. In this class, we will be teaching the dueling sword (small sword or Epee). The Epee is distinct for its emphasis on accuracy, requiring fencers to target specific areas on their opponent’s body. This precision-driven approach refines not only the physical dexterity of the fencer but also sharpens their mental acuity in identifying strategic openings. At the same time, it emphasizes the importance of avoiding specific actions that could prove detrimental in a life-or-death situation.

Author Signings: T.E. MacArthur

Presenter
T.E. MacArthur
When
(1 hour)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Get your books signed by T.E. MacArthur

Victorian Hat Pins

Presenter
Lady Evelyn Upson-Downes
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 5 (2nd floor)
Cost
8" pin $15 6" pin $10
Max Attendance
20

Prepare to defend yourself in dark alleys or from pirate invasion. We will provide an 8" long or 6" long stainless steel hat pin and hundreds of glass beads to choose from to design a unique accessory for your hat or lapel.

Tea with the Author Guest of Honor

Presenter
Anthony Francis
When
(1 hour)
Location
Synergy 2/3 (2nd floor)

Come to the Tea Parlour and meet the Author Guest of Honor, Anthony Francis. Enjoy tea and conversation.

Teapot Racing School

Presenter
Philip Wing
When
(1 hour)
Location
Courtyard (1st floor)

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

Knives

Presenter
Rey Magdael
When
(1 hour)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

Facing an opponent with a blade can be intimidating. From icepicks to balisongs to daggers to shortswords, an opponent with a weapon as versatile as this one can be a problem for the uninitiated. In this workshop, Rey will teach you the basics of grip, defensive postures, and how to be effective with a blade at the ready.

Maker's Shop: Creating a Steampunk Lighting Pod from Base Start to Completion

Presenters
Charles Mason, Buck Potter
When
(2 hours)
Location
Inspire 1 (2nd floor)
Cost
$0
Max Attendance
15

"For ages 18 and up: Learn how to take a mundane lighting pod from plain to power packed steampunk accessory, by using foam smithing, paint and your imagination! All materials will be provided. Please feel free to visit with The Mandalordian (Buck Potter) and Lord Mason (Charles Mason) ahead of time with questions."

Ghost Hunting and Parapsychology- yesterday and today.

Presenters
T.E. MacArthur, Madeleine Holly-Rosing
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 1 (2nd floor)

Ghost Hunting 101 for LARPing, writing, or interest, with an eye for historical practices vs modern. 

Hat Wings

Presenter
Capra Crofter
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 5 (2nd floor)
Cost
$5
Max Attendance
12

Wings, for your hats! Depending on your choice of fabric, they may also look like fish fins! There will be a wide variety of pre-cut wings to choose from, and a kit of the support framework and the clips to attach them to a hat, as well as embellishments, for each participant to assemble. Kids under 12 may need adult assistance. $5 per kit.

Steampunk naval architecture in truth and fiction

Presenter
Michael Tierney
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 5 (2nd floor)

Real-life sail- and steam-ships have served as the inspiration for the design of fictional steampunk seagoing vessels. These ships have in turn served as the inspiration of the next generation of airships and spaceships in literature and film.

Furnishing Your Steampunk Bar

Presenter
Jilara
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 1 (2nd floor)

Want to give your home bar a Steampunk vibe? Whether you're making pre-Prohibition cocktails or Temperance beverages, a little atmosphere is nice. Maybe you're not up to making drinkbots, or dedicating a room to the pursuit of refreshment, but you want something a little more special than bottles on a shelf. What basic ingredients will you need? What about glassware? Alchemical effects? What other accoutrements will give your home beverage center that special Steampunk touch?

Kinetic Clockwork Pounding

Presenter
Tom Badillo and Ray Alicaba
When
(1 hour)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

Class Kinetic Clockwork Pounding Welcome, Steampunk Explorers of all ages! Come one, come all to the latest adventure by the Master of Arms of The Royal Airship Kamehameha, and Founder of the War Room! Presenting: Kinetic Clockwork Cutlass The Sky Pyrates are invading our region, and the Royal Airship Kamehameha has been dispatched to intercept the Pyrates’ advance forces: Glowing Steam Rats! Will you join us in our quest to defeat this glowing infestation, and keep our Clockwork Nation free? Come aboard the Royal Airship Kamehameha, and play Kinetic Clockwork Cutlass, a special game to test your skills and agility. This is a never before seen game! Test your reflexes by smacking the lights out of the Glowing Steam Rats. Try your luck, come back and try again — strive to beat your personal best, while competing alongside other Steampunk explorers! You may meet some of the most experienced explorers in the ‘Verse, as you test your skills! Save the World, Beat the Glowing Steam Rats, and have fun in The War Room 2024!

Author Signings: M.D. Neu

Presenter
M.D. Neu
When
(1 hour)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Get your books signed by M.D. Neu

Author Signings: Anthony Francis

Presenter
Anthony Francis
When
(1 hour)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Get your books signed by our Author Guest of Honor, Anthony Francis

Aural Alchemy

Presenter
Concert
When
(4.5 hours)
Location
Convene 1/2 (2nd floor)

Swim free from your earthly cares as you rest your weary feet and listen to the Siren Songs on the Incomparable Unwoman followed by songs of the Sea Song by the Sons of the Buccaneers as you are guided by and the Conjurings of Professor DR Schreiber.  DJ assistance provided by DJ Commodore.

Steampunk sex 18+

Presenter
Madame Minx
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 1 (2nd floor)

The Victorians have a reputation for being prudes when it comes to all things sex. Your ankle is showing? Scandalous! But how much of that is actually true? Porn, erotica, sex toys, sex work, BDSM - many of things we think of very modern have been around since time immemorial. This lecture aims to elucidate and entertain patrons about the many ways that Victorians were kinky before kink was a word. This lecture contains mature material suitable for those ages 18+. ID checked at the door.

Fortune Telling

Presenter
Staff
When
(3.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 2/3 (2nd 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.

Victorian Parlor Games

Presenter
Mary Alexander
When
(2 hours)
Location
Inspire 1 (2nd floor)

Play easy and silly authentic 19th century parlor games with a steampunk twist like Moriarty, Pass The Slipper, Ibble Dibble, Forefeits, and others.

Saturday, April 20

Info Desk

Presenter
Staff
When
(9 hours)
Location
Inspire Lobby (2nd 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.

Tesla: Genius or Madman?

Presenter
Lanthia Lissajous
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 1 (2nd floor)

The life of Nikola Tesla - He gave the world so many things, yet died penniless. Why? Does Tesla still have any secrets for us to find? Come prepared to participate in this panel discussion!

Registration

Presenter
Staff
When
(11 hours)
Location
Strategy (1st floor)

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

Secrets of the Chinese Straight Sword

Presenter
Fred Kaye
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

Historically, the Chinese dual-edged straight sword, or Jian is a straight, double-edged sword mainly used in an intercepting, piercing and surgically slicing fashion. As opposed to western blades the jian utilizes methods that ’stick’ to an opponent’s blade and exploit the leaks that are presented during an engagement. These classic and universal methodologies can be employed with any blade and will help any sword practitioner develop a sensitivity that will open new dimensions in their sword craft. This in-person sword training will focus on basic Jian usage and using the blade to develop the sensitivity to “stick” to the enemy’s weapon, to uncover the leak in the opponent’s defense.

Bud Vase Pin and Lipstick Pincushion

Presenter
Capra Crofter
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Inspire 1 (2nd floor)
Cost
$1 vase $2 pincushion
Max Attendance
20

Keep a tiny bouquet fresh, on your lapel or hat band! Minimal assembly required. All ages Need a way to carry a few pins and needles with you, without danger of stabbing? An empty lipstick tube to the rescue! A very quick and easy project. Kids under 12 may need adult assistance. To run simultaneously with Bud Vase Pin

Authors' Alley

Presenter
Authors
When
(8 hours)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Authors' Alley may look like an alcove, but trust us, it's bigger on the inside. Why, you may ask? Because it’s filled with whole worlds of stories and adventures created by 11 fabulous authors, including our Guest of Honor, Shelley Adina.

She sells tall tales by the sea shore, or marketing your book

Presenters
Shelley Adina, M.D. Neu, Madeleine Holly-Rosing
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 5 (2nd floor)

Hear from experienced authors, both independent and traditionally published, as they explain their marketing techniques, collaborations, metadata, and taking advantage of promo opportunities at the retailers.

Captain Nemo's Ship's Log Journal

Presenter
Lady Evelyn Upson-Downes
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 5 (2nd floor)
Cost
$25
Max Attendance
10

Your embossed leather-bound journal featuring an anchor charm awaits your transformation into a customized seafaring logbook to chronicle your steampunk adventures. Your will create a diary to record your thoughts, sea shanties, photos and souvenirs of your travels by land, sea and air. Kit includes journal, papers, trims, glue, etc.

Artists' Bazaar

Presenter
Staff
When
(8 hours)
Location
Engage (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).

What could go wrong Part 1

Presenter
Gideon Faust
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 1 (2nd floor)

A round Battleship? An early attempt at stealth fighter? A 32 shot revolver? A rifle that shots around corners? There are few endeavor's that humans engage in that has produced some of the most weird , strange, outlandish, stupid and just down right bizarre then War. Lets look at some of the bonkers things they come up with.

Artists' Gallery

Presenter
Staff
When
(8 hours)
Location
Synergy 4 (2nd 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!

Alchemist Tea Parlour

Presenter
Staff
When
(3 hours)
Location
Synergy 2/3 (2nd 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.

Poisons and Cures

Presenter
Doctor R. Snick
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 1 (2nd floor)

From Unicorn Horns to Toadstones to Radioactive Cures! Poison used for assassination and for coloring fabric and for an appearance of health? All this and more from www.doctorrsnick.com

Improvised Weapons

Presenter
Rey Magdael
When
(1 hour)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

You can’t carry your armory with you. You won’t even always have the luxury of carrying a traditional self-defense tool with you. That won’t always stop ninjas, zombies, and generic-style bad guys. This hands-on workshop will be based around two basic concepts: “Anything is a weapon if you’re holding it right”, and “If you know what you have near you, everything around you can be Anything”. 2022’s session had students showing up with scarves and serving trays. The instructor invites you to continue the tradition and bring something that can be defined as “not a weapon” to use as a weapon. In addition, the instructor will be wearing protective gear so you’ll be able to practically exercise the techniques taught.

Author Signings: Michael Tierney

Presenter
Michael Tierney
When
(1 hour)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Get your books signed by Michael Tierney.

Tea Dueling - Round 2

Presenter
Charlie Wong
When
(2 hours)
Location
Courtyard (1st floor)

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

Four Leaves and a Calyx

Presenter
DL Popplewell
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 5 (2nd floor)
Cost
$10
Max Attendance
15

Leaves are vital to the over all look of a ribbon flower creation. This class is devoted to making ribbon leaves: the chorus of the opera. Participants will learn four different leaves and their variations using satin ribbon and wired ribbon (supplied). And then they will transform one of the leaves into a calyx with a stem. Please bring a basic sewing kit including craft scissors (not the nice fabric scissors), thread and needle a 6-12” ruler, and tweezers or pliers.. Age 16+

The Science of Deduction

Presenter
Olivia Mott
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 1 (2nd floor)

An interactive lecture teaching and discussing the basics of Sherlockian logic.

Wearable Technology - Sewing with Electronics!

Presenter
Rogue Maker
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Inspire 1 (2nd floor)
Cost
Materials Fee $10.00 extra lights 5 for $5.00
Max Attendance
40

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. You can also take your materials home to sew later!

Not Just Prose - The Victorian Poets

Presenter
Sumiko Saulson
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 5 (2nd floor)

April is National Poetry Month, and what better time to remember poets of the era such as Oscar Wilde, Charlotte Bronte, Anne Bronte, Edgar Allan Poe, Alfred Tennyson, and more!

Author Signings: BJ Sikes

Presenter
BJ Sikes
When
(1 hour)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Get your books signed by BJ Sikes.

Sons of the Buccaneers

Presenter
Sons of the Buccaneers
When
(1 hour)
Location
Synergy 1 (2nd floor)

Gaming Open Hours

Presenter
Staff
When
(12 hours)
Location
Connect 4 and 6 (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.

Calvary Sabre

Presenter
Barajas and Sullins
When
(1 hour)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

From the early 19th century, sabre gains widespread use and its design is inspired by the Mameluke sword, a type of Middle Eastern scimitar. Napoleon used it in great extent during his wars as a main weapon for heavy cavalry and their charges. Shorter variants were also designed and were used as sidearms by dismounted units. British Government authorized their pattern swords for use by infantry officers at the same time. As longer-range rifles appeared on the battlefields, cavalry charges fell out of favor and sabres with them at least for the military uses. Some European police forces used sabres for both mounted and dismounted police officers during the 19th and at the beginning of the 20th century. Luckily, to some extent, for civilians, sabres were later replaced with batons and night stick. Some polices like the Gendarmerie of Belgium used them until 1950s. So, we will be practising sabre as a mounted weapon off our Airship...We will practice the cuts as used unmounted. Then the cuts used mounted. The cavalry charge...And keep in mind this is all within our Steam universe...HUZZAH!!!!

Steampunk Vehicles

Presenters
Anthony Francis, Michael Tierney
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 1 (2nd floor)

Science of airships expanded to include more steampunk vehicles!

Author Signings: Shelley Adina

Presenter
Shelley Adina
When
(1 hour)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Get your books signed by Shelley Adina

Fashion Show

Presenter
Fashion Show
When
(1 hour)
Location
Convene 1/2 (2nd floor)

Author Signings: T.E. MacArthur

Presenter
T.E. MacArthur
When
(1 hour)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Get your books signed by T.E. MacArthur

Warbow Experience

Presenter
Jonathan Magno
When
(3 hours)
Location
Courtyard (1st floor)

Participants get a chance to learn how to use a bow and experience the Warbow League in a controlled and safe environment. The three experiences alternate every 10 minutes: - The Beginner is there people can learn the basics of shooting and range safety in our enclosed shooting booth. - Shooting under pressure: learn how to shoot a bow at inflatable targets connected to a scoreboard. 2 teams work against each other to her the highest amount of points in the time frame. - Ambush! This will be similar to above although we will have sky pirate staff who will be ambushing the participants by throwing balls. The archer shoot the balls to stop them or evade. The goal is simple, "survuve the ambush" by avoiding the balls and shooting the inflatable targets. This is also scored.

Defending Your Airship

Presenter
Fred Kaye
When
(1 hour)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

A fan favorite for many years at Gaslight Gathering, CombatCon and Clockwork Alchemy every year! Learn what every airship crew member needs to know when defending against an aerial attack and repelling a boarding action. We will study close combat use of Singlestick, 19th Century Saber, Steampunk longsword, Cutlass, war club and boarding axe on land, sea and air in our Steampunk universe.

RPG Mechanics for Writers

Presenter
Emily Flummox
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 5 (2nd floor)

Exploring the effects mechanics have on the narratives told at the table and how you can approach such things with a writerly state of mind, including the possibility of adapting one's work.

Alchemist Tea Parlour

Presenter
Staff
When
(3 hours)
Location
Synergy 2/3 (2nd floor)

Author Signings: Dover Whitecliff

Presenter
Dover Whitecliff
When
(1 hour)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Get your books signed by Dover Whitecliff.

English Rapier and Dagger

Presenter
David Laudenslager
When
(1 hour)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

This class explores the use of the English Rapier and Dagger as taught by Joseph Swetnam in his manuscript "The Noble and Worthy Science of Defence" from 1617. We will be working on the ways to use the rapier and dagger in different guards and how to move with a unique stance that he teaches. Swetnam sayd to use his rapier like a backsword so we will be working on techniques that caut the thrust into the attack.

Author Signings: Sumiko Saulson

Presenter
Sumiko Saulson
When
(1 hour)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Get your books signed by Sumiko Saulson.

Group Photo

Presenter
Staff
When
(30 minutes)
Location
Courtyard (1st floor)

Join us for the Convention Group Photo! Weather permitting, in the Courtyard.

Story craft: how to write a back-cover blurb

Presenter
Shelley Adina
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 5 (2nd floor)

After the cover, potential readers will read the blurb, your back cover copy. So it's important to get it right. Shelley Adina, author of over 50 published books will share her expertise.

Author Signings: Madeleine Holly-Rosing

Presenter
Madeleine Holly-Rosing
When
(1 hour)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Get your books signed by Madeleine Holly-Rosing.

Author Signings: M.D. Neu

Presenter
M.D. Neu
When
(1 hour)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Get your books signed by M.D. Neu

Small Weapons in the Steampunk 'verse

Presenter
Henry M. Hill IV (Decon)
When
(1 hour)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

Origami: Letter and Box folding, a Victorian tradition

Presenter
ant b
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 5 (2nd floor)
Cost
Free

Until the invention of the envelope machine in 1876, letters were sealed with wax. An elegantly folded paper with a wax seal were the sign of a genteel person. Small boxes were always useful to hold items or for selling. We will use standard printer paper, recycled magazines, and Japanese paper to create the foundation for your missive, whether mysterious or amorous, and small boxes to adorn your live.My workshops are open to all, but if you have someone that needs more than adult teaching, please provide them with an assistant.

Heroes, Villains and Variants: Worldbuilding for Cosplay & Gaming

Presenters
Buck Potter, Charles Mason
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 1 (2nd floor)

ever wondered how to create a new original character? Have ideas for a variant or mash up that you aren't sure will work? come and visit with Lord Mason and The Mandalordian, and learn how we take our ideas from imagination, to design to a finished character and the world around it.

Secret Societies, Symbolism and Steampunk

Presenter
Citizen Crockett
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 1 (2nd floor)

While steampunk takes many of its aesthetic queues from the "age of steam", this era also produced many social innovations and icons that are worthy of examination... and in some cases emulation. Whether it's the square and compass of Freemasonry, or the three links of Odd Fellowship: join me on a survey of why secrecy and social life went hand-in-glove in the era of steam-powered industrial upheval. Learn how the deciphered symbols of these movements may yet have edifying lessons to apply in life or works of fiction that are decidedly punk.

Author Signings: Anthony Francis

Presenter
Anthony Francis
When
(1 hour)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Get your books signed by our Author Guest of Honor, Anthony Francis

Teapot Racing

Presenter
Philip Wing
When
(2 hours)
Location
Courtyard (1st floor)

Join us for Clockwork Alchemy’s Splendid Tea Pot Racing Competition – On your mark, get set, go! Glenda the Tea Witch and Mistress Meesh will be judging this exciting competition. Get your teapot racers ready, dastardly or otherwise! Spots are limited so be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes early to sign up.

Scientists v. Spiritualists

Presenters
T.E. MacArthur, BJ Sikes
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 5 (2nd floor)

Although the Victorian era is often associated with scientific and technological progress, many Victorians were fascinated by the occult. Some scientists even tried to prove the existence of ghosts. We'll discuss both sides.

Speak softly and carry a big stick

Presenter
Michael Kirkley
When
(1 hour)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

In carrying a walking stick you are in fact carrying an implement of self defense. We will look at the use of a walking stick or cane to defend against some standard attacks one would encounter in a steampunk setting.

#BumbleBot - Tiny Robots of the Deep!

Presenter
Rogue Maker
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Inspire 1 (2nd floor)
Cost
$10.00
Max Attendance
40

Rapid prototype this small motor circuit, then experiment with tiny materials provided to create a tiny robot, bumble bee or underwater explorer theme! Make the robot move around on the table, add or remove materials to change how it moves. Tenaya of Rogue Making brings the coolest materials to create little robots that interact and battle on the table-top. This year, take home a 2nd motor circuit (included) to create a 2nd robot at home with your own upcycled household finds. Age 7+

By the Sea - Customs and Costumes of taking the waters in the 19th century

Presenter
Davina
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 1 (2nd floor)

Planning a swim? A Seaside Vacation? Have you packed your trunk with trunks? Before you choose what you will wear for your next dip in the sea, come join costume historian Dawn Devine ~ Davina. During this slide talk, Dawn will share with you the most fashionable bathing attire during the reigns of Victoria I and Edward VII.

What's New With the Steampunk Explorer

Presenter
Steampunk Explorer
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 1 (2nd floor)

The Steampunk Explorer is the top online destination for steampunk news, and it launched right here at Clockwork Alchemy in 2018. Editor/publisher Stephen Beale will discuss what's happening with the publication, including the new video channel, new social media initiatives, the latest April Fool's mischief, and anything else attendees want to know.

Frame Your Butterfly!

Presenter
Duchess of Letters
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 5 (2nd floor)
Cost
$5
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.

Whispers of the Forgotten Depths': A Wildsea TTRPG One Shot

Presenter
Buck Potter
When
(2 hours)
Location
Connect 4 (2nd floor)

Whispers of the Forgotten Depths': A Wildsea TTRPG One Shot Adventurers aboard the Skyship, The Echo's Grace, along with their Captain receive a distress signal from a long lost expedition crew. This crew was exploring a temple that's said to hold artifacts that will unlock secrets to the Whispering Abyss, a dark and disturbing part of The Wildsea. Rumors concerning the temple speak of an ancient entity living in it that has killed many an exploration team. The one shot will be for 5 players, and all characters will be premade. If you have any questions or interest in what The Wildsea is, feel free to connect with me prior to the one shot. I'll be at the table by the info desk on Friday and Saturday. Sign-Ups will be in the Game Room at Clockwork Alchemy.

Bringing Anthologies to Life

Presenters
Anthony Francis, Liza Olmsted, Dover Whitecliff
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 5 (2nd floor)

Panelists will talk about anthologies (the LATER series and the NEURODIVERSIVERSE), bringing the Jeremiah stories from the anthologies to life, and an audio "reading" of the Choir of Demons audio.

TSL Aetherblade Open

Presenter
David Laudenslager
When
(3 hours)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

The 2024 Aetherblade Open, here again at Clockwork Alchemy, is hosted by The Saber Legion (TSL) Steampunk Charter. Join us for the first Northern California Saber Legion Tournament of 2024. All are invited to come and watch, however participation is for active TSL members. Anyone that has attended any of the War Room classes on LED Saber Flourishes and Choreography will enjoy seeing these skills taken to full contact combat levels. Saber Legion armor requirements will be in effect. Rules and video from previous tournaments can be found on the Saber Legion Facebook and Youtube pages.

UFO's Unbelievable Flying Oddballs

Presenter
Gideon Faust
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 1 (2nd floor)

Were the Wright Brothers the first to fly? Or did others beat them in the air? after they made it , it was holds barred, We will look at some of the weird, odd and wonderful thing they tried to put into the wild blue yonder.

The Thrills and Chills of the Old Medicine Shows and Patent Medicines

Presenter
Doctor R. Snick
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 1 (2nd floor)

Discover the many ways people were hoodwinked by promises of fantastic cures. Some were even legitimate medicines of the time that could be easily lethal! Some of these companies made millions in the late Victorian Era. See devices that promised so much, but did nothing. Also, discover how traveling medicine shows gave up to four hours of excitement! This is a wonderful way to get inspired for a Quack Cosplay character! From www.doctorrsnick.com

Enchantment under the Aether Sea

Presenter
Ball
When
(4.5 hours)
Location
Convene 1/2 (2nd floor)

Clockwork Alchemy Presents: Enchantment Under the Aether Sea Ball -- Let “Frenchy and the Punk” blast you out of the water and then have Lee Presson and the Nails bring you back to dance the night away.

Victorian Parlor Games

Presenter
Mary Alexander
When
(2 hours)
Location
Inspire 1 (2nd floor)

Play easy and silly authentic 19th century parlor games with a steampunk twist like Moriarty, Pass The Slipper, Ibble Dibble, Forefeits, and others.

Fortune Telling

Presenter
Staff
When
(3.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 2/3 (2nd 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.

Warbow Experience

Presenter
Jonathan Magno
When
(1 hour)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

Participants get a chance to learn how to use a bow and experience the Warbow League in a controlled and safe environment. The three experiences alternate every 10 minutes: - The Beginner is there people can learn the basics of shooting and range safety in our enclosed shooting booth. - Shooting under pressure: learn how to shoot a bow at inflatable targets connected to a scoreboard. 2 teams work against each other to her the highest amount of points in the time frame. - Ambush! This will be similar to above although we will have sky pirate staff who will be ambushing the participants by throwing balls. The archer shoot the balls to stop them or evade. The goal is simple, "survuve the ambush" by avoiding the balls and shooting the inflatable targets. This is also scored.

Sunday, April 21

Indian Clubs

Presenter
Fred Kaye
When
(1 hour)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

Even Steampunks need to exercise. Experience the exercises that British Expeditionary forces used to expand the Victorian Empire. Indian clubs were exceptionally popular during the health craze of the late Victorian era, used by military cadets and well-heeled ladies alike, and even appeared as a gymnastic event in the 1904 and 1932 Olympics. If participants do not have clubs they could use two short sticks or a pair of small bottles.

Registration

Presenter
Staff
When
(5 hours)
Location
Strategy (1st floor)

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

Info Desk

Presenter
Staff
When
(8 hours)
Location
Inspire Lobby (2nd 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.

Book Binding an Adventure Journal

Presenter
Jessie
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Inspire 1 (2nd floor)
Cost
$20
Max Attendance
20

Bind your very own pocket sized Adventure Journal and start recording all of the wonders you encounter. Learn how to hand sew a multi-signature text block with ribbon tapes and soft cover. Also, learn what all of that means, so you can impress people as you show them around your library. Requires using sharp tools like an awl, needle, and scissors, so children need adult supervision.

Naginata Japanese Pole Arm

Presenter
Chad Goerzen
When
(1 hour)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

The Naginata, a long-handled weapon used by samurai, dates back to the 9th Century. Focusing on balance and leverage rather than brute force, the sweeping movements of the Naginata develop physical balance and poise. Currently, Atarashii Naginata (All Japan Naginata Federation style Modern Naginata) is specifically designed for competitors using the same weapon. Practice includes striking techniques, attack-and-defense drills, and free sparring with armor.

Artists' Gallery

Presenter
Staff
When
(6 hours)
Location
Synergy 4 (2nd 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!

What could go wrong Part 2

Presenter
Gideon Faust
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 1 (2nd floor)

Even more of the best of the worse. An airplane that is also a submarine? A device to turn a single shot shotgun into a repeater? A ship that fires dynamite? There are few endeavor's that humans engage in that has produced some of the most weird , strange, outlandish, stupid and just down right bizarre then War. Lets look at some of the bonkers things they come up with.

Mini Hat Boxes

Presenter
Capra Crofter
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 5 (2nd floor)
Cost
$5
Max Attendance
10

Learn the skills needed to make a custom box for any hat, or anything else that needs a cylindrical box. We will be making small boxes, due to time constraints, but the same method can be scaled up to whatever size you need. All materials for making a finished box will be provided. Suggested for 12 and up. &5

Authors' Alley

Presenter
Authors
When
(7 hours)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Authors' Alley may look like an alcove, but trust us, it's bigger on the inside. Why, you may ask? Because it’s filled with whole worlds of stories and adventures created by 11 fabulous authors, including our Guest of Honor, Shelley Adina.

Garb Giveaway

Presenter
Katherine the Great
When
(2 hours)
Location
Suite 3126 (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 and accessories (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.

Alchemist Tea Parlour

Presenter
Staff
When
(4 hours)
Location
Synergy 2/3 (2nd 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.

Favorite Steampunk Books and Series

Presenters
Anthony Francis, Madeleine Holly-Rosing, Dover Whitecliff
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 5 (2nd floor)

The panelists and audience will discuss their favorite series and standalone books and what makes them great!

Artists' Bazaar

Presenter
Staff
When
(6 hours)
Location
Engage (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).

Obtanium Works Update

Presenter
Dr. Professor Samuel Tweed
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 1 (2nd floor)

Listen to the latest and greatest adventures of the Obtainium Works art collective based in Vallejo, CA. Home of the legendary Neverwas Haul Victorian Art car, this group has built dozens of steampunk-themed vehicles, and other strange contraptions. Also, you can learn more about the Obtainium Cup! The cup is back! Let's teach you how you can build a simple contraption, decorate it, and ride around in the wacky event.

Battle Croquet

Presenter
Gene Forrer
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Courtyard (1st floor)

Not your grandmother's croquet! This version of Croquet, "The Queen of Sports" is a sport invented by Steampunks in the UK who "rediscovered the original rules of Croquet." It is a highly competitive team game, and is raucous, surreal and fast paced.

Kopesh

Presenter
Henry M. Hill IV (Decon)
When
(1 hour)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

Come learn the secret fighting style of the ancients, from the land of the mummies and the pyramids. As taught to you by Deacon, the captain of the airship Vagabonds Dream.

Author Signings: Sumiko Saulson

Presenter
Sumiko Saulson
When
(1 hour)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Get your books signed by Sumiko Saulson.

Duct tape corset pattern

Presenter
Katherine the Great
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Inspire 1 (2nd floor)
Cost
$0
Max Attendance
20

Get waisted! Using an old tshirt, a roll of duct tape, and a friend, you can make a corset pattern shaped exactly like you! This hands-on workshop is best for intermediate to advanced sewists, ages 16+. Bring or wear an old t-shirt over a base layer.

Lee Presson

Presenter
Lee Presson
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 1 (2nd floor)

Secret scientific interests of Victorian Steampunk figures

Presenter
Michael Tierney
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 5 (2nd floor)

Many Steampunk-era authors had interests in the science and technology that was being developed. Besides the well-known scientific interests of Verne and Wells, Dickens, Poe, and  Twain all had connections to well-known scientists of the day from Michael Faraday to Nikola Tesla.

Stage Fright

Presenter
Gideon Faust
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 1 (2nd floor)

When you think of the theater, you think of drama, comedy, mystery and suspense, but rarely do you think of horror. While not as common as the others there is a rich history of stories to chill the blood, from ghost , to vampires , monsters and devils. Some say that the pinnacle was reach with a small theater in France, the infamous Grand Guignol of Paris.

Author Signings: Anthony Francis

Presenter
Anthony Francis
When
(3 hours)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Get your books signed by our Author Guest of Honor, Anthony Francis

Apache in Paris

Presenter
Fred Kaye
When
(1 hour)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

By 1874 Paris was swarming with vagabonds. Consisting mostly of juvenile delinquents, these ten thousand or so ruffians would evolve into a new generation of street-fighter, banding into a gang which came to be known as the Apache. This in-person class reviews the dirty tricks of the Apache street gangs and the self-defensive systems developed by the French Savate Masters including Vigney, Renaud, Andre and Dubious, developed to counter the brutal attacks of these French Thugs, The class will review La Canne, Basic defenses, kicks, punches and close-quarter combat.fend againt the dreaded Parisian Apache street gangs.

Author Signings: Madeleine Holly-Rosing

Presenter
Madeleine Holly-Rosing
When
(3 hours)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Get your books signed by Madeleine Holly-Rosing.

Gaming Open Hours

Presenter
Staff
When
(4 hours)
Location
Connect 4 and 6 (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.

Tea Dueling - Round 3

Presenter
Charlie Wong
When
(1 hour)
Location
Courtyard (1st floor)

Are you a good witch or a bad witch? Either way, you are welcome on the field of tea! Let the Tea Witches enchant you into the world of Tea Duelling.

Dangerous Waters: Aquatic Origins of Weird and Cosmic Terror

Presenters
Sumiko Saulson, Emily Flummox
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 5 (2nd floor)

The fear of dark water, otherworldly creatures that lurk within appeared in Lovecraft's stories. How do modern writers bend the ancient fear of water into new stories?

Getting to Grips with Them

Presenter
Michael Kirkley
When
(1 hour)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

Sometimes the easiest way to finish a fight is to get a good grip on your opponent, but how do you do that when all you have is your empty hands? We’ll look at a few ways one can go from the exchange of blows to in grip with your opponent. Warning: this class will have you very (or even uncomfortably) close to your training partner.

Author Signings: Michael Tierney

Presenter
Michael Tierney
When
(1 hour)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Get your books signed by Michael Tierney.

Origami: Under the Sea

Presenter
ant b
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 5 (2nd floor)
Cost
Free

I will be teaching at least one of the pieces that are in the gallery. Which one depends on who shows up, and what the group wants. There will be at least one entry level fold taught. As always, all levels of folders and all age groups are welcome. Please remember that the teaching is on an adult level. (Well as adult as I ever get.) Do not drop off your young offspring if they are not of a maturity to participate as such.

Maker's Shop: Creating a Steampunk Lighting Pod from Base Start to Completion

Presenters
Charles Mason, Buck Potter
When
(2 hours)
Location
Inspire 1 (2nd floor)
Cost
$0
Max Attendance
15

"For ages 18 and up: Learn how to take a mundane lighting pod from plain to power packed steampunk accessory, by using foam smithing, paint and your imagination! All materials will be provided. Please feel free to visit with The Mandalordian (Buck Potter) and Lord Mason (Charles Mason) ahead of time with questions."

Worldwide Navies and Trade

Presenter
Lt. Cdr. Carlton P Black, RN, Ret'd
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Connect 1 (2nd floor)

Nowhere was the magic and majesty of the Steampunk era more apparent than at sea. Wooden sailing ships gave way to ginormous smoke-belching steamships that inspired writers like Jules Verne and Orson Welles. But what did they carry, who did they carry, from where to where, and why?

A touch of the Memento Mori

Presenter
Doctor R. Snick
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 1 (2nd floor)

Come to Dr. R. Snick's newest show on the strange and beautiful custom of wearing the hair of loved ones, both living and dead. We will start with the introduction of Memento Mori jewelry, ease into the Georgian period then focus on the Victorian era. Discover the four types of hair jewelry/art, hint - it was not all for mourning! From www.doctorrsnick.com

Author Signings

Presenters
Shelley Adina, Madeleine Holly-Rosing, Michael Tierney, BJ Sikes, Anthony Francis, T.E. MacArthur, Sumiko Saulson, M.D. Neu
When
(2 hours)
Location
Convene Lobby (2nd floor)

Last call! Get your books signed by any of our authors at Clockwork Alchemy 2023.

Strategy for Unmatched Weapons

Presenter
Chad Goerzen
When
(1 hour)
Location
Inspire 2 (2nd floor)

A workshop for adventurers, writers, choreographers and martial artists. When your enemies attack, they’ll usually choose a time when they have an advantage, such as when you’re out walking without your trusty halberd. Here you will learn strategies for unmatched weapons, learned from the writings of Renaissance European weapons masters. Your best strategy will depend on your reach, strength and speed.

Indie Authors; What you Need to know

Presenters
T.E. MacArthur, BJ Sikes, M.D. Neu
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 5 (2nd floor)

Are you interested in self-publishing your work? There's a lot to think about when you strike out on your own. Come and hear our experiences and advice.

Unwoman

Presenter
Unwoman
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 1 (2nd floor)

Tea Dueling - Finals

Presenter
Charlie Wong
When
(1 hour)
Location
Courtyard (1st floor)

The Final Challenge – Join the Tea Witches for the final showdown of Clockwork Alchemy Tea Dueling.

Grind and Whirr!

Presenter
Staff
When
(1.5 hours)
Location
Synergy 1 (2nd floor)

Join the Chair and other staff to provide feedback and suggestions. We can't get better if we don't know what you experienced!