Friday

10:00am ~ 11:30am

Main Ball Room B

Steampunk Days Out

Conventions, books and film allow us to imagine what it would have been like to live a steampunk world. Experiencing some of the exceptional surviving sites and relics of the Victorian era can bring us even closer. This panel will discuss how to research and plan trips to such pleaces and will share some of the most exciting ones. – Terry Sofian

Leviathan

Lord Bobbins Welcomes New TeslaCon Members

Atlantis

Darkly Lit Live

Attend a live reading and discussion of stories by William Hope Hodgson and Robert E. Howard. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for one of several collections of classic horror stories. – Jason Leisemann

Nemo

History of Pirates

We all know the famous pirates from the fiction, but what about those real pirates everyone seems to forget. Come and find out the pirate fictional and non fictional history. – Locke Valor Prime

Music Parlor

Eli August Plays

11:30am ~ 1:00pm

Main Ball Room A

Dance Lessons for the Official Teslacon Ball

- Bonnie Aller

Main Ball Room B

Jules Verne: Literary Grandfather of Steampunk

A panel consisting of short papers or AV presentations on Jules Verne and his relation to Steampunk, his novels, especially 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Leviathan

Everyday Steampunk

As the idea of steampunk as a subculture grows, so does the questions such as “what DOES one wear when going to the store?” Our panelists describe their everyday wear, from a meld of the every-day and the anachronistic to when they feel it’s appropriate to wear their pocket watches, take out their walking sticks or don that great jacket they own outside of Steampunk events. – RL Gems

Atlantis

Secret Societies

An examination of Victorian esoteric mysticism, detailing societies, personalities, and visions–from the Theosophists to the Golden Dawn, and beyond. – Prof. William Demoza

Nemo

Enlightened Rule: The Meiji Restoration and Japan’s Emergence into the Modern World

- Maximilian Staffel von Dreibach

Tesla

Divination Basics

The basics of fortune telling in it’s various forms with audience participation and demonstrations.

Music Parlor

UnWoman Plays

1:00pm ~ 2:30pm

2:30pm ~ 4:00pm

Main Ball Room A

The Arte and History of the Duel

A class/demo on the arte and history of the duel…The class will be an hour long and will end with a dramatic portrayal of a duel. – Sarah Lash

Main Ball Room B

Character Development 101

This workshop consists of a lecture given in segments. In between these segments, the attendees are given the chance to discuss and collaborate with others, as well as to record their own ideas on a “Steampunk Resume” that is handed out during the lecture. – Amelia Panderghast

Leviathan

Steampunk Cookery, or Steaming Your Food

Steampunk began its life as a literary genre, but has grown to be much more than that, now encompassing fashion, interior, and industrial design—indeed, the term is used by some to describe an entire lifestyle, a retro-futuristic approach to living. It follows, then, that food should be a part of the genre, inspired by the past but created for the present. Join Aaron Egan, the Steampunk Chef, for a discussion and demonstration of how to cook Steampunk Food—without ending up on Cake Wrecks.

Atlantis

Red Fork Empire Introduction

ANSWER THE CALL of the Emperor to help fight the DULL so that the children of tomorrow will not be threatened by this menace. HEAR how you can join the RFE and help the effort to spread creativity and imagination throughout the Multi-verse. LEARN about the magnificent brilliance of the Emperor, who he is, and the fantastic citizens who share his cause. – The Red Fork Emperor

Nemo

The World of Newberry & Hobbes By George Mann

George Mann takes us into his world with a presentation about the world that his daring two agents inhabit.

Tesla

Prop & Costume Alchemy: Making one thing look like another

How to transform the look of plastic/wood/glass/fabric using spray paint. How to distress fabric & leather. Ideas on using junk to make fabulous creations! Examples will be brought and a materials list provided. – Tony Ballard-Smoot

Music Parlor

Eli August Plays

Ship’s Annex

Victorian Science Fiction Miniatures game

Demonstration of The Hive and The Flame VSF miniatures game

4:00pm ~ 5:30pm

Main Ball Room A

Fencing Salle

One-on-one instruction for those inclined to know how to defend themselves against aether pirates and scallywags. – Sarah Lash

Main Ball Room B

Character Development 101

Panel Continues. – Amelia Panderghast

Leviathan

Contraptions & Gadgets for the Steam-wise

Under the auspices of the Gentlemen’s Gadgeteer Society of London, a discussion about the design, construction and safe usage of Steamy accouterments will be immediately followed by a moderated “show and tell” for and by the attendees. – Gordon Smuder

Atlantis

Gail Carriger

Readings by author with Q&A

Nemo

Libation Celebration

A lecture about various beverages enjoyed by those living in the Victorian/Edwardian era. No alcohol will be served in the panel. – Dermit Parnassus O’Riordan

Tesla

Steampunk 101

Basic introduction to the Steampunk sub-culture and Community. – Tony Ballard-Smoot

Music Parlor

UnWoman Plays

Ship’s Annex

Victorian Science Fiction Miniatures game

Demonstration of The Hive and The Flame VSF miniatures game

Trident

Mummy Violet & Egyptian Blue Zahradka Art & Illustration

The role of the Artist-Adventurer in the discovery and development of pigment and colour, with particular emphasis on two important 19th-century paints. – Zahradka Art & Illustration

5:30pm ~ 7:00pm

Main Ball Room A

The Art of Pugilism

Learn the manly art of self defense. Here is the Victorian Era unarmed self defense from British and American sources. Students can either watch the class or participate in hands on actions. Ends at 6:15pm – Bruce Aller & Bonnie Aller

Main Ball Room B

Costuming without Intimidation

Steampunk events are full of costumes, but we’re not all seamstresses. We may even have a creative streak but aren’t sure where to start in this particular genre. Get tips on how to start or embellish a costume, assembling attire that requires little or no sewing, costuming on a budget, how to play to your strengths, useful terminology, and places to shop. – Lucretia Strange

Leviathan

Steampunk Publishing 101

Learn about the Steampunk publishing world with our very special guest – Liz Gorinsky of TOR Books

Atlantis

Steampunk vs. Neo-Victorian

Is there a difference between Steampunk & Neo-Victorian? Discuss the differences & similarities of these two movements. – Tony Ballard-Smoot

Nemo

The Outlandish Tales of Baron Von Lahey

This is a charity event we offer based on the tales of Baron Munchaussen. We will ask a predetermined panel of guests to help us tell fictitious stories which happened to our own Baron Von Lahey and each guest will be able to challenge the other’s story. – Lucretia Dearfour

Tesla

Airship Combat Theory and Practice

So, how exactly does an airship fight another airship? Though Crimson Skies and other fictions have posited the methods of airship combat, this panel will explore the historical usage of airships in military applications, and begin to grow an understanding (communally achieved) of how airship-to-airship combat might work in the Steampunk world. Be prepared to discuss and theorize. – IAPS

Trident

Creative Airbrushing

Learn how creative artist Dawn Marie Svanoe creates the looks and art for those who want to be “Immersed” even more. Steampunk body artistry at its best. – Dawn Marie Svanoe

5:45pm ~ 6:45pm

Ship’s Annex

Dinner at the Captain’s Table

5:45pm Sharp

7:00pm ~ 7:30pm

Main Ball Room

Opening Ceremonies

Part 1 of our weekend-long story. – Lord Bobbins, George Mann, Gail Carriger, Paul Magrs

Ship’s Annex

Brass & Steel: A Game of Steampunk Adventure 1) The Bosporus Six

Players will take on the roles of adventurers in our unique steampunk world and cooperatively overcome obstacles to achieve success. Starts at 7:30pm & goes til midnight.

7:00pm ~ 8:30pm

Leviathan

Cinematograph Dr. Who

Dr. Who: A Christmas Carol

8:00pm

Main Ball Room

Mummy Unwrapping

All proceeds go to the convention charity. – Lord & Lady Bobbins, George Mann, Gail Carriger, Paul Magrs

8:30pm

Atlantis

Genteel Jackassery

As Oscar Wilde demonstrated, masterful invectives are a crowning social achievement. Contained herein are the principles and practices for using the wealth of the Queen’s English for piercing attacks and for scalding blandishments. – Capt. Krieger & Prof. William Dezoma

Tesla

Divination Basics

The basics of fortune telling in it’s various forms with audience participation and demonstrations. – Jac Fry

9:00pm

Main Ball Room

Film Screening: Les Aventures Extraordinaires d’ Adéle Blanc Sec

A screening of the amazing French film directed by Luc Besson (The Fifth Element, The Professional) and starring Louise Bourgoin as Adele. Based on the popular French comic series by Jacques Tardi.

Nemo

Pirate movie screening and discussion

A comedy event centered about a new invention moving pictures. Join us as we talk about this amazing new technology that makes moving images appear on screen as if in real life. Watch the first movie ever made – “the arrival of a bicycle” and learn how it was possible to make. Then, on to our feature presentation – a pirate tale full of adventure and dazzling visual effects. Damsels in distress, fierce pirates, tall ships and cannons, and of course, pirate treasure! Then, meet our director straight from Russia and our movie star – Thee Bluebeard – and ask them all the questions you want! – Daria Melnikova & Thee Bluebeard

9:30pm

Leviathan

RL Gems Midnight Gala

The Royal Ladies’ & Gentle-mens’ Experimental Madness Society cordially invites you to the RL Gems Midnight Galas!

On the Friday evening of Novmeber 18th, and starting at 9pm, the RL&GEMS invite you to to celebrate the successful launch of HMS Trident. This is truly to be an affair unlike ANY other! Tickets to the gala are $5 USD, you may pay at the door. This is a 21 and up event.

9:45pm

Nemo

The IAPS Temperance Binge and Sewing Circle

All are welcome to this pleasantly dry event, enemies of the “demon rum” and hangover-dodgers alike! Come and savor samples of delicious temperance drinks, bring some of your leftover costuming projects, and enjoy a screening of the film “The Road to Wellville”.

10:00pm

Tesla

Meet the Five Emperor’s

Come and witness the spectacle that is a great conjunction of dimensions whose nexus will be the Emperor of the Red Fork Empire. Here the Lord Emperor will be interviewed and interview selected members of the audience in a few of his infinite incarnations. It is absolutely not required but highly encouraged that those with personas act as their personas during the great conjunction. – Red Fork Emperor