by JP Dean | Mar 27, 2024
PRESENTED BY: Leanna Renee Hieber Come on, you know you want to run away from the haunted house, in the rain, in your nightgown. Let’s talk about it. Since 1764, the Gothic Novel has been a genre critics love to hate, despite its consistent popularity through the...
by JP Dean | Mar 27, 2024
PRESENTED BY: Jade Rogers What if there were no barriers to social, political or educational pursuits for Black people in the 1880’s United States? This presentation will look at the intersections of Afrofuturism and Steampunk, how it manifests today and explore the...
by JP Dean | Mar 27, 2024
Presented by Michael Parodi Are you ready to take your steampunk to the next level? Do your goals and aspirations not match you pocket book? This panel will help you with tips and ideas to wow and bedazzle your fellow con goers with your phantasmagorical...
by JP Dean | Mar 26, 2024
Presented by Michael Parodi Do you want to add lights and other types of electronics to your costumes and accoutrements? Do you want to let your inner 5-year-old out to play? Do you want to have people say “Oooh” and “Ahhh” when they see your costume and your...
by JP Dean | Mar 25, 2024
Presented by Steampunk Santa Santa’s Toy Box will be open in Room 1322 at Chicago Steampunk Exposition 2024! Friday – 4PM to 10PM Saturday – 10AM to 10PM Sunday – 10AM to 4PM Steampunk Santa will have a collection of games from his library in...
by JP Dean | Mar 22, 2024
Presented by Mary Prince (Materials Fee $10) How will you disguise yourself for the Masquerade? Half-mask? Veil? Exotic tiara? I will bring lace masks, tiaras, and face masks that can be decorated with wire, jewelry chain, fabric and charms. Wire-wrap and sewing...
