Sunday Schedule 2022
FACE MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL INDOOR SPACES FOR OUR 2022 EVENT!
Sunday, October 2, 2022 Schedule
8:45am-2:30pm – Registration & Info Desk Hours – Salon A
9am-11am – Sunday Morning Steamy Swap Meet – Balboa 2, Santa Fe 3, Santa Fe 4
10am-4pm – Maker Display Room – Sierra 5
10am-4pm – Vendor Hall Hours – Salon G & H, Cabrillo 1 & 2
10am-11am – Author Reading & Signing with David Boop and Eytan Kollin– It’s the Weird West meets the Weird Budapest as David Boop and Eytan Kollin read from their published–and soon to be published–works. First up, David will introduce his mosaic novel, The Drowned Horse Chronicle: a collection of interwoven tales set in a cursed Arizona town. Eytan will then read from his series, “The Adventures of Rabbi Shlomo Jones and the Half-baked Kid,” featuring short stories about a reluctant gunfighter and his golem. Finally, David will give you a sneak preview of his RPG tie-in novel set in the world of The Rippers with The Soul Changers, a dark fantasy Victorian gaslight set in Austria-Hungary. Join them for a journey into the Good, the Evil, and the Weird. – David Boop, Eytan Kollin – Salon B
11am-12:30pm – Apocalypse Now Roadshow Part 2 – The Apocalypse Later Roadshow is a mini-film festival series hosted by Hal C. F. Astell of Apocalypse Later at conventions across the southwest. He’ll present two curated sets of quality international short films, some of which are still working their way through the festival circuit. Check out previous shows at roadshow.apocalypselaterempire.com. – Hal Astell – Salon B
11am-12pm – Possessed and Unhinged: The Dark Rise of The Femme Fatale – Nothing is more dangerous than a powerful woman! During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the dangerous woman, possessed of dark powers, witch-like mind control, and satanic impulses, became one of the most popular figures in the arts of the day. From paintings to opera, plays to poetry, society was obsessed with a newly emerging figure of the Femme Fatale. Join historian Dawn Devine for a lavish slideshow tracing the evolution of the modern witch. – Dawn Devine – Salon C
11:30am-12:30pm – Sugar Skull Make Up Demonstration – Watch Professional make up artist, Lisa Durbin, go through the process of painting a simple sugar skull using costume makeup. – Lisa Durbin – Salon F
11:30am-12:30pm – Bowtie Creations Workshop – Attendees can decorate a black bowtie with creepy or steamy decorations, or both, to fit their character persona. Attendees can decorate a black bowtie with creepy or steamy decorations, or both, to fit their character persona. Black Bowtie and assorted charms and decorations included. Cost: $15.00 per tie. Max 20 participants – Dee Astell – Santa Fe 4
11:30am-12:30pm – Poetry In Motion Workshop – Welcome to a round-robin game of constructing original, imaginative sonnets of spooky adventures, haunted journeys or Gothic romantic love. Join us for rhyme and no reason as we write epic poems of clever couplets then share our brilliant compositions with the group. Bring us your quick wit and wild imagination then strap in for some poetic hilarity or tales fraught with peril. Limit 15 people. Cost: Free – Janet Herchenroeder – Balboa 2
11:30am-12:30pm – Tiered Teacup and Saucer Trinket Holder/Caddy Workshop – Select a cup and saucer from the workshop supplies to assemble into a tiered Tea Cup Caddy. You may embellish with a tassel also assembled during the workshop. Cost is $30 and includes tea cup, saucer, hardware, and tassel materials. Max participants: 20 people. Tea cup selection on a first come basis. – Mary Nuzum – Santa Fe 3
11:30am-12:30pm – MAKE & TAKE: Haunted Holiday Ornament – Embrace the creepy by ditching Frosty and embracing Jack’s side to make your own spooky holiday adornment. Make the 1st one for free. Make another for only $1. – Balboa 1
12pm-12:30pm – Tea Scout Gathering & Group Photo – Calling all Tea Scouts! Join Madam Askew & the Grand Arbiter, together with your fellow scouts, for a quick social and group photo opportunity. – Main Stage (Salon D & E)
12pm-1pm – In the Spirit of Science: The Science of Spirits – As we know, nineteenth-century science challenged the metaphysical position of humanity handed down by Judeo-Christian tradition. Beginning in mid-century, however, and extending through World War I, spiritualism resonated throughout the western world. Mediums—many eventually exposed as illusionists—conducted private seances and public performances. Earnest researchers, including some at major universities and Scientific American, sought proof that the spirit world actually existed. Intellectual figures like evolutionary theorist Alfred Russell Wallace, pioneer psychologist William James, and Arthur Conan Doyle argued in favor of belief.
In this session we will begin with the history of spiritualism in all its forms with particular emphasis on its relationship with contemporary science, and look at its influence on fiction. Attendees are encouraged to share their own favorites of the past and present. How does steampunk present the spirit world? How might current scientific ideas—say, the Invisible Realm of dark matter/dark energy—reframe the topic? – Madeleine Holly-Rosing, David Boop, Steven Potts – Salon C
12:30pm-1:30pm – Sunday Tea Dueling Competition – Join Madam Askew, the Grand Arbiter, and their Temporal Entourage, for your final chance to experience the most exciting Steampunk sport of the 21st Century! One part art, one part science, and always includes a cup of tea and biscuit! Challenge a friend and choose your bickie! Hosted by Madam Askew and The Grand Arbiter (with the ever fabulous Temporal Entourage). – Main Stage (Salon D & E)
12:30pm-1:30pm – Ghostbusting in the Age of Steam Demonstration – A show and tell of a 2006 proton pack built from found parts, and making 1984 designs fit 1884. How to design on the fly, from parts on hand. – Shawn Crosby – Salon B
1pm-2pm – Build like a Maker! – Join Bob Mogg, The Iron Tailor, as he shows you how he builds Steampunk Projects. We’ll look at some big projects, and small ones, and most you can do yourself! Find out tips, secrets and shortcuts that you can apply to your own projects. – Bob Mogg – Salon C
SOLD OUT! 1pm-3pm – Cat / Bat Ear Fascinator Workshop – Make your own spooky (or adorable) kitty or bat ears out of buckram. Everything is provided in your kit to hand sew your ears. If you can’t finish in the allotted time, join us on our Discord server for live sew-alongs. Kits are available before class at the Clockwork Monster booth or at the start of class. Cost: $25 per kit, but watching is free if there is room. All supplies provided. Max participants: 20. – Shelly Jackson – Balboa 2
CANCELLED! 1:30pm-2:30pm – Phantoms of Our Museums: A Brief Intro to Spirits of Balboa Park – In 110 years, the park is famous for many things, others are only whispers. The presenter has served from the upper floors to the catacombs in a major San Diego museum for over 41 years, with contacts all over the park. In this hour, visitors will get stories not often shared. – Gordon Permann – Salon B
1:30pm-2:30pm – Trick or Treat on Maryland Street – A neighborhood Halloween – Master Halloween prop maker Andy Cameron has been hosting a neighborhood Halloween extravaganza for 25 years. Many of his props are displayed around Gaslight Steampunk Expo to add a bit of spooky ambiance to our Haunted Holiday event. Hear what is involved in creating a neighborhood Halloween. – Andy Cameron – Salon B
1:30pm-2:30pm – 3D Printing – Know Thy Filament Options – This presentation will showcase a variety of material types, including some types of filaments that are not as challenging as you may have heard. And some you may have never heard of before. – Matt Greenberg – Salon F
SOLD OUT! – 1:30pm-3:30pm – Paper Lantern Steampunk Airship Workshop – Each student will receive a Steampunk Airship kit that includes a paper lantern, a plastic basket with predrilled holes, a pinwheel, baker’s twine, wooden sticks, wire pieces, pre-cut tail fin pieces, a string of battery operated fairy lights, fishing line for hanging, and a random selection of several feet of ribbon/trims, cogs, gears, and/or charms for decorating, as well as instructions to put it together. Students can choose to decorate and personalize their piece with accessories of their choosing using Mod Podge, hot glue, tape, and/or super glue.
Students in class will be walked through how to put together the design, having the opportunity to pick out their own different colors and/or pattern tissue papers and will be taught how to paper mache them onto their piece. Those in class can also pick from ropes, dozens of ribbons and trims, Washi tapes, stickers, use Sharpies or paint pens, and have choices of holiday charms, rhinestones, bells, pipe cleaners, and more available to them. After class any remaining kits will be sold to those interested. Limited to 16 people. Cost: $16 per kit (cash only). – Brittany Olivieri – Santa Fe 3
1:30pm-3:30pm – MAKE & TAKE: Luminescent Visages – Choose your ethereal light and your mystical vessel to adorn your steampunk outfit and connect with the paranormal. Make the 1st one for free. Make another for only $1. – Santa Fe 4
3pm-4pm – Holiday Dinner Traditions Around the World – What’s on a typical Victorian Christmas dinner plate and why? What unusual dishes are associated with the holidays in other countries? Explore the significance of traditional holiday foods around the globe. – Laura Folmer – Salon B
3pm-4pm – Parasol Tips & Tricks – The parasol is a classic Victorian and Steampunk piece! Join Bob Mogg, The Iron Tailor, as he shows you how easy it is to recover a damaged parasol, create interchangeable covers, and even turn your long parasol into a folding carriage parasol! – Bob Mogg – Salon F
3:30pm-4:30pm – Tea Dueling Grand Championship – See who can hold their bickie best as the champions from our daily competitions determine who will be last bickie standing. Hosted by The Grand Arbiter, Madam Askew and the magnificently talented Temporal Entourage! – Madam Askew & the Grand Arbiter – Main Stage (Salon D & E)
3:30pm-4:30pm – Chinese Traditional Offerings and Celebration of the Death. – In this Powerpoint presentation, you will learn the importance of each component when preparing for an offering to one of your loved ones! – Lisa Hu – Salon C
SOLD OUT! 4pm-5pm – Steampunk Holiday Dome Workshop – Create a shrine to the special haunted holidays in your life. The kit will focus on the spookiest and merriest of celebrations. You will paint, glue and tape your trinkets and bits to metaphysical perfection. Cost is $10 per person. Limit of 10 people. – Keisha Dorsey – Balboa 2
4pm-5pm – RESCHEDULED – The Secret Room – Take part in a bizarre group creative writing exercise designed to activate your imagination and lead you down a ghostly path. The original exercise – expanded for the Gaslight Steampunk Expo to include ghosts! – was contributed to the Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror creative writing anthology by the famed surrealist author Aimee Bender (The Girl in the Flammable Skirt, The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake and much more published work.) – Laurie Lamson – Santa Fe 4
5pm-5:30pm – Closing Ceremonies – Anastasia Hunter – Main Stage (Salon D & E)
5:30pm-6pm – Convention Talk Back – Tell us what you loved, what needs works, and what you would like to see in the future. Hosted by Chair Anastasia Hunter & the Gaslight Expo committee. – Salon B
UPDATED: October 2, 2022
The time/date/locations of all events, presentations, and workshops are subject to change without notice. Please visit this website frequently for updates.
