Posts by Captain Quaestor

The vampiric menace has long been a plague on humanity. Many people think they know the beast means of defending themselves against the vampiric menace, but there are certain specific skills which are required for a successful hunt. Meet with experience vampire-hunter Kalpar of Cincinnati Polygnostic University as they discuss the best methods for fighting…

This immersive experience goes into the details of who ASGARD is after the discovery of the journal written by her original creator Sir Bevel Involute in 1864. ASGARD interacts with the attendees by complimenting and wearing the attire of her fellow steampunks while also messing with Lady Wheelsworth and having random malfunctions throughout the presentation.…

Before modern undergarments, stays and corsetry supported and shaped the body. With changing fashions, corsets also changed shape, altering the waistline. We will look at the earliest forms of corsetry, through a timeline of history, discussing the techniques and materials with which they were made, to modern made corsets today and their prevalence as a…

History of Spirit Communication with Angelique X Stacy, (medium from Haunted Discoveries-and Haunted Discoveries Family Spirits- coming to Haunt TV -Tubi free streaming) Angelique will be hosting a History of Spiritualism and how the age old practice became a hit sensation during the Victorian Age. Learn the differences  ways Spirits communicate and how it can…

Queen Victoria‘s reign lasted from 1837 to 1901. During this long period of time, fashion went wild. Silhouettes changed from hoops to bustles, to natural lines with an emphasis on the sleeves. We will compare these fashions side by side and explore the undergarments that give them shape.

Late nights are when the best ideas fill our brains. And last minute “needs” fuel the fire of creativity. Join Lady Bedlam as she showcases some recent pieces she created at the last minute, late night and using what she had available. Explore the topics of a Con Crunch Kit, basics of using what you…

Add creative steampunk elements to your own footwear in this hands-on class

Let’s gather together and share a few scary stories while we find out how the dead were buried, what the early beliefs were and what practices were shared to contact the dead. We will spend some time making our own devices and spooky parlor games to learn and take home.

Have you been interested in the art of millinery but don’t know where to start? Start by hand sewing a wired hat base that you cover and decorate any way you wish. You will learn how to wire the rim of a hat base to give it structure and stability. This simple hat style is…