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...
by JP Dean | Mar 21, 2024
Presented by Mary Prince Free (tips accepted) Books for your Vampire Weekend: Create your own notebook/scrapbook to document your weekend. Or, make other papercrafts, like a mini book based on the Underworld or Labyrinth movies. Mary Prince has been doing maker...
by JP Dean | Feb 26, 2024
Presented by Mark Huston Informative talk with powerpoint from an engineer/author (SFWA Member) that talks about real steam. What it is, what it can (and cannot) do, how to make it, how to manage it, how to fuel it, and things that an author can use to make systems go...
