Program Archives - Page 18 of 29 - Chicago Steampunk Exposition

Cthulhu by Gaslight “Dead Light” (18+)

by JP Dean | Jan 22, 2025

Games Master: Father Henry Astur (AKA Kody Raslawski) Gaming System: Cthulhu by Gaslight Players: 4-6 Duration: 3 hours Sign Up at the main Registration Desk in the Atrium Lobby A dark and stormy night in the Severn Valley. A mystery lurks in the forests. Unravel the...

The Shape of Things: Product and Poster Design of the Industrial Revolution

by JP Dean | Jan 15, 2025

Presented by Fiona Finnigan The Industrial Revolution, wonder of the world! Goods! Items! Objects! You too can have the Latest Thing. But what should the Latest Thing look like? And how should we advertise it? Lets ask the artists! In this lecture, we will explore the...

Mechanical Creature Puppets Made by the Mad . . . We Mean You!!!

by JP Dean | Jan 13, 2025

Presented by Kat Pleviak, Erin Krause, & Maggie Krause Materials Fee: $5 Do you love animals? Do you dream of being a mad scientist? Are you excited by puppets? Then this class is for you! Come to this make-&-take workshop to design & build your own,...

Let There Be Light!

by JP Dean | Jan 9, 2025

Presented by Lisa Hansen – $5 Session Materials Fee Using decoupage, steampunk themed paper and tiny gears, celebrate Edison’s transformative technology with a custom (standard size) light switch plate for your steampunk home! Many designs available. $5...

A Seminar Illuminating the Safe Operation of the Sliding Rule (13+)

by JP Dean | Jan 8, 2025

Presented by Michael Bakula The pursuit of prosperity in the modern Steam Age requires sophisticated calculations, yet the nimble innovator will generally find it impractical to transport a Difference Engine. Fortunately, there is a simpler — and better — solution!...

Cthulhu by Gaslight “Eldritch Horror!” (18+)

by JP Dean | Jan 3, 2025

Games Master: Captain Grey Wulfe Gaming System: Cthulhu by Gaslight Players: 2-6 Duration: 3 hours Sign Up at the main Registration Desk in the Atrium Lobby A summon from the Voodoo Queen brings the greatest Steampunk heroes into a deadly conflict with a powerful...