Steampunk Symposium

This March, the Symposium will play host to Frenchy and the Punk’s amazing sensory art installation piece that is like Avatar meets the Jungle, with “batfrogs,” vines, leaves and sounds; it’s very botanical. Presented by Frenchy and the Punk. The Batfrog became the symbol of the musical duo Frenchy and the Punk (Samantha Stephenson and Scott […]

The Steampunk Symposium 2022 Program and Design by Night Accessories invites you create a steampunk badge using vintage finds, charms and more. Presented by Kolleen Kilduff from Design by Night Accessories. $10 session fee for materials (paid upon arrival at the workshop). Create a steampunk badge with help from craft expert Kolleen from Design by Night […]

The Steampunk Symposium 2022 Program invites you to come dance like a pioneer: Big Circle Dances, Square Dances & Contra Dances. Presented by Marianne C. Jackson. The Dances of our Pioneers is a workshop that teaches the following dances: Big Circle Dances Square Dances Contra Dances Marianne C. Jackson (aka The Snow Queen) born and […]

The Steampunk Symposium 2022 Program invites you to spiff up your ensemble with a cute cockade. Presented by Martha Stephenson. $5 session fee for materials (paid upon arrival at the workshop). Ribbon cockades have been around since the 15th century. Over time they have been used both decoratively and to indicate military rank or affiliation with […]

The Steampunk Symposium 2022 Program invites you to learn more about creating economical outfits with local resources and creativity. Presented by Marianne C. Jackson. This presentations will cover: Creating economical outfits. Planning, local resources and creativity. Using Con themes to come up with costume choices. Determining a reasonable budget. Networking with others. Marianne C. Jackson (aka […]

The Steampunk Symposium 2022 Program and Design by Night Accessories invites you create a one of a kind top hat! Presented by Kolleen Kilduff from Design by Night Accessories. $25 session fee for materials (paid upon arrival at the workshop). Kolleen from Design by Night accessories will help you create a one of a kind top […]

The Steampunk Symposium 2022 Program invites you learn about the history of cordials and gins, how to make your own and sample some homemade spirits. Presented by Professor Augustus Hogwood & Captain Medea Asherah. As cities grew and industry expanded in the Victorian Age, the newly-developed middle class began to get a taste for luxuries previously reserved […]

The Steampunk Symposium 2022 Program invites you to learn classical defense with the everyday items of a gentleman and lady. Presented by Nathan Shrider. Do you often carry a cane, umbrella, or newspaper? Do you find yourself in all manner of jams and situations that require incredible violence to escape from? Then, oh boy, is this the […]

The Steampunk Symposium 2020 Program offers you more facts and tips for identifying and fighting the local Para-fauna. Presented by Nathan Shrider. Are you STILL plagued by things that go bump in the night? This session will provide more of the necessary (and some unnecessary) information needed to identify, contain, and expunge some of the most prolific […]

The Steampunk Symposium 2020 Program invites you come hear the stories of some of the greatest and strangest duels and duelists in history! Presented by Nathan Shrider. Come hear the stories of some of the greatest duels and duelists in history! Learn about the brave (and a little unhinged) men and women who fought with guns, swords, […]

The Steampunk Symposium 2022 Program invites you to a practical introduction to fighting with a single-stick, including its origins and history. Presented by Nathan Shrider. Have you ever wanted to learn how to fight with a sword? Does the idea of swash-buckling really swash your buckle? Single-Stick is the place to start. This seminar will cover the […]