The Schedule

606WHO is your persona? Who you are can literally can change every time they dress, or be a full on separate entity of themselves (or mutliple entities) but no matter what always deferring to and being true to WHO they are. Chaotic, Lawful, Good, Evil, Nuetral or whatever combination fits THEM.

Have you got electric devices like sounds, lights, batteries, switches, and motors that you want to integrate into your prop or costume? This workshop will explore various options for quick connectors, including how to make your own. We’ll cover different methods and materials for joining wires, selecting the right wire types for your project, and connecting everything together. The session will feature live demonstrations on creating quick connectors and showcase examples of materials, tools, and supplies you might need for your builds. 1 to 2 hour time.

Let’s take a closer look together on how society has viewed serving alcohol through the ages. What is the etiquette involved in serving beer in the Victorian era, how did the Vikings really drink, did the Medieval Monks just always walk around drunk? And of course, how did prohibition affect the liquor and beer industry. Who are the bad guys and who are the good guys in the ever-changing history of alcohol. Professor Hops will help us all get to the bottom of the mysteries.

This panel builds on Mastery of Persona Creation and delves into the various whys. Why do you dress like tat? Why do you have those gadgets.

Played numbers? Bought greengoods? Learn about the countless swindles pulled on unwary travelers in the nineteenth century. The nineteenth century saw an explosion in the growth of population, cities, and technology. These provided lots of economic opportunities but also anonymity for strangers which introduced new kinds of fraud to a changing society. Unwary travelers could fall victim to a badger, be convinced to buy some greengoods, or tricked into a bucket shop. Learn to spot the flim-flam artists to keep from getting plucked like a partridge.

Join A.S.G.A.R.D. and Lady Wheelsworth, for an in depth look of pop culture characters with disabilities. From those with visible impairments such as Professor X, to mental inflictions and chronic illnesses, like Iron Man, we all relate to our favorite characters in one way or another. This panel focuses on one aspect of that.

Learn advanced techniques to enhance the strength of your props while keeping them light. This workshop will focus on hand-built projects that can be done in most home workshops, but the design principles can also be applied to advanced processes like CNC cutting and 3D printing. We’ll cover three key materials: wood, metal, and PVC plastics. Discover the best practices for joining and shaping each material to achieve maximum strength and weight reduction. Join us for a session filled with practical tips and demonstrations. 1 to 2 hour time.

For those who walk in the dark, there are no better companions than a good stout walking cane and the knowledge of it's proper use. What Noble would be without these friends?
This presentation will be a brief introduction into the use and training of the walking cane in the Victorian era for use as a personal protection tool. We will cover the history of the Vigney self-defense method and of the Single Stick as a competitive sport. Our discussion will include techniques and training methods employed throughout history, and a few tricks for the modern use. Attendees will have an opportunity to get hands on instruction in the use of the cane , under supervision.

Enter if you dare to the domain of the alluring Blood Sirens. Their cove may tempt you with desirable treasures and lush surroundings, but be wary of their magical form. The Blood Siren's enchantment may prevent you from truly seeing what is right before you. So heed this warning do not fall for their captivating charms or you may find yourself as one of their eternal Dark Dweller servants. Or worse yet, become part of their prized bone collection.

Most of us have seen videos or articles about how dangerous corsets were or how women died from fashion choices. Why are these so popular? During this panel, I hope to dismantle these myths about corsets and other garments as well as explore how our biases about women and their bodies keep these false stories alive.
Political cartoons made by men about women’s fashion are treated like facts. Satires written for the purpose of comedy are treated like news reports. What is the real history of women’s fashion and why are we obsessed with believing women don’t know what is right for their own bodies?

We will take the attendee through the history of Savate as well as demonstrate the basics of the art. From it's roots as a native kicking art of France to the streets of Europe, Savate made a name for itself as a self defense art long before it was a sport.
The Victorian student would study the basics of Savate including the Chasse Bas, Coup de Pied Bas, Chasse Lateral, punching and counter punching . Attendendees will have an opportunity to see and practice these basics . There will be no contact between participants for this presentation.

A safety briefing and thorough discussion of a variety of props including but not limited to fans, staff, palm torches, double staff, parasol, orbs and sword

Ready to take your props to the next level? Join this hands-on workshop where we’ll dive into the world of mechanical fasteners. Learn how to form threads for bolting components together and explore the use of traditional rivets. Participants will get practical experience tapping internal threads and discussing the technical aspects of the process. Additionally, you’ll practice setting a copper rivet and explore various options and techniques for using traditional solid rivets.

21+  This panel/presentation is all about Calamity's Original recipes! This will feature demonstrations of cocktails Calamity has made for the bars she's worked at, competitions she's been a part of, or just things she's been playing with. Calamity may even improvise on the spot if inspiration hits This panel will give folks a chance to see how Calamity approaches cocktail creation!

Join us for an interactive experience with fun and joy! Have tea with Asgard! We’ve finally refined her programming and memory cores enough that she remembers how to serve the perfect tea! However sometimes with achievements comes break downs! Watch Lady Wheelsworth lose her mind as she tries to keep everyone’s favorite automaton functioning while you all enjoy a perfect cup of deliciously brewed tea and rich snacks!

Ok, this one is for the 21 and older crowd. But oh, let’s have some fun! Join Professor Horatio Hops and we will have some great fun exploring some of the many tavern and pub games throughout history. Some you may know, others you will most surely not. And a few others are just a great reimagine on some classic games created by Prof. Hops. This program has a great twist…Prof. Hops will share a few of his favorite fun or bawdy tavern limerick or short ditties. However, participants are asked to bring along their favorite short Limerick or ditty to share. (Bawdy or just fun) We will then vote our favorite and the winner will take home a special little prize, provided by Hops, for being the most “Audacious for the day”. All this while we explore the proper way to serve the different styles of beer & ales.

How's of the creation or acquisition of key pieces to flesh out their character, it's weapons and accoutrements of choice.

Some monsters have teeth. Some have egos. Many are really confused by amateur articulation. Meet the heroes, villains, and creatures behind the Bone Wars and other incidents in early paleontological research. Get a good laugh, add some fun facts to your repertoire, and brace for drama. Terrible lizards aren’t the only horrors on show.

The Victorian Gentle was often a student of the sword, pistol, cane and other methods of empty hand fighting. As such there were many authors whose discourses have continued to be studied through the ages into the modern world. We will discuss works and ideas from Colonel Thomas H. Monstery, Pierre Vigny, E.W. Barton Wright, Julien LeClerc, A.C. Cunningham, and Charles Charlemont. As well as a variety of comparative techniques from these great teachers.
With a look at the martial heroes of the day , the unique traits of the arts, and the mindset of the age, our discussion will be intriguing for the attendee.
While the use of the sword and firearms will be avoided , some demonstration of techniques will accompany the presentation.

Mary Shelley and the creation of Frankenstein, an iconic monster in our culture. Mary Shelley created a character people fear as well as relate to and understand. Learn about Mary Shelley’s life up to the creation of Frankenstein and how her life was changed by it. Stories about Frankenstein have continued to evolve since it was first published. Learn about depictions of Frankenstein in films and pop culture and modern “feminist” interpretations of the story.

Amelia Peabody, the Murder Mystery Series You Should Be Reading. Elizabeth Peters was the pen name of Barbara Mertz, an author of mystery and suspense novels. More importantly she had a PhD in Egyptology and used her extensive knowledge to write the Amelia Peabody series. This series of twenty books follows the growing Peabody-Emerson family over four decades with countless dastardly villains and master criminals. With beloved characters as Amelia Peabody, her husband Emerson, the Father of Curses, and their son the too-clever-by-half Ramses, this series has been beloved by fans of mystery, Egypt, and romance for years. And here's why you should be reading it.