Arriving on Friday and want to have some fun? Come and have a swimmingly good time with Mermaid LyriaRose and Siren Dresden. We welcome all finned and non finned to come and enjoy the waters at TellTail Steampunk Convention. Mermaid LyriaRose and Siren Dresden have been performing, in and out of the water, as mermaids […]
Steamcordia ("STEAM as in water, CORD as in rope, IA as in I, A") is a one-man Steampunk musical act. Stephen Cornelius, the man behind the music, uses the instruments he has lying around his apartment to regale listeners with melodic Steampunk stories featuring both mirth and mayhem. What started as a few songs turned […]
A predecessor to the modern museum, the Cabinet of Curiosity dates back to the 16th century. Often housing a collection of objects including natural history, geology, historical relics, and antiques, they have a rich history across a spectrum of humble collectors and prominent socialites. In this workshop, we will be crafting our OWN miniature version […]
What's the T is a Q&A with dynamic duo makers Brian and Sheila Fradosh from Building Steam. Sip on some hot tea and pick the brains of this crafty couple! Brian and Sheila Fadrosh are the dynamic steampunk cosplay duo behind the YouTube channel Building Steam. This award-winning couple are self-taught cosplay creators and love […]
Build and decorate a box car then race them Sunday for fame and glory! Prizes will be awarded during the race. All supplies will be provided.
Don't be nervous! Join our cast of crows (aka authors) for a madcap game of Mad Libs. The authors will take you on a wild ride of steampunk, Poe, and pure madness with stories that need some help from the audience to finish. Why do we insist they're mad? Yell out while the crazy, creative, […]
This panel will give you the knowledge, tips and tricks needed to create your most creative characters through the art of Makeup, along side learning how to include props like headpieces and prosthetics to take your look even further! @keshokage Andromeda Alien mini tutorial! I have to shoutout @pinkyparadiseofficial Cyberdoll Purple contacts @indi beat cosmetics […]
Workshop attendees will make their own leather plague doctor mask miniatures that could be hung off a belt/bag or proudly put on display as a unique conversation piece. Pieces will be pre-cut/colored and attendees will learn how to hand-sew the pieces together. (Item in the picture is similar to but not identical to what will […]
Guests will learn a bit about the Victorian past time of needlework and love of all things morbid while working on a poisonous plant embroidery project. They will receive an embroidery kit with a poisonous plants motif. They will learn the basic stitches needed to complete the project. I will also set aside drawing room […]
An interactive poetry reading encouraging original poetry or poetry by Poe. Arrive early to sign up and get on the schedule. Each participant will be limited to 3 poems or 5 minutes. Audience members encouraged. Come hear spoken word, it adds a new dimension to poetry if you've never experienced it.
Design a unique Hat-band or Rosette for your own hat or lapel in this fun and creative make and take workshop. Materials provided, but feel free to bring your own special items to embellish these one of a kind accessories.
Teams of two makers banishing glue guns, scissors and a lot of creativity to against each other as they compete for a chance to win prizes and the title of Master Makers! Maker’s will be given a box of “mystery items” to create a steampunk item. Shenanigans, smack talk, dirty craft trickery and much more […]
Meet the author of the French paranormal steampunk novel Esprit de Corpse and chat about the writing life, the joys of doing the research for steampunk fiction, and her plans for the continuing adventures of Jacqueline and Angélique, the Twins of Bellesfées.
Enjoy a guided flight of 6 wines from the Royal Rabbit Vineyards collection, including limited availability wines & exclusive library bottles, paired with a variety of locally-produced, artisan cheese
What type of leather do I have? Can I change the color of my leather? Can you sew leather with a sewing machine? What tools do I need? All these questions and more can be answered by our expert panel of leather workers. Panelist are: Leah Blaydon & Steve Blaydon, Silverwolf Donald Dodson from Dodson […]
This year’s costume contest is for amateur costumers, who make, create, sew, up-cycle and create their own costumes. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative! Judges are: Brian and Sheila Fadrosh from Building Steam Austin Vestal from Corsets and Cogs
Learn how to create various steampunk faux finishes such as metallics, weathering, patina and more using painting techniques from Plaid FX® paint ambassador Sharon Rose. In this paint-and-take workshop, you can choose a premade dimensional foam badge accessory (to be finished as a pin, clip or fascinator) to paint and embellish in one of three […]
Plotters, pantsers, and in betweeners: join steampunk author Jessica Lucci and learn fun, easy to follow, writing plans to execute your next story!
Join the B&C Emporium of Tea to make an ounce of your very own tea blend!
Beyond The Oblong Box is a podcast born of a need to eliminate misinformation about Edgar Allan Poe. Join your hosts Levi Leland and Virginia Poe as they discuss the loves, life, works, and the world in which Poe once resided.
"Enjoy some rounds of Cards Against Humanity with a con themed twist."
David Lee Summers often sets his steampunk in the western United States of the late 1800s where many cultures were meeting and colliding. Join him for a discussion of why the region appeals to him and the opportunities it presents for telling multicultural steampunk stories. Photo credit: Ken Hendrix
All genders are welcome to come make a custom leather beard so you too can sport this very steampunk style (and hopefully join the League of Bearded Ladies).
Have you spent months putting together the perfect outfit? Strut your stuff at our Fashion Promenade and be the envy of all Steam Punks by winning Tell Tale’s Fashion Challenge. Remember—just because you didn’t make your outfit does not mean it isn’t super fabulous. Join the Baroness as she leads a stroll through the festival […]
Join the flock for a Question and Answer session on all things Costume Design featuring The Ravens! There’s so much more to design than ruffled feathers, piles of trimming, and hours of meticulous sewing, so we invite you to pose your favorite questions to the professional designer and technician behind this group of dark victorian […]
Steamcordia ("STEAM as in water, CORD as in rope, IA as in I, A") is a one-man Steampunk musical act. Stephen Cornelius, the man behind the music, uses the instruments he has lying around his apartment to regale listeners with melodic Steampunk stories featuring both mirth and mayhem. What started as a few songs turned […]
Have you ever meet a steampunk goblin? Have you ever seen a goblin do stupid goblin tricks? Well if you answered no, here is your chance to meet Goombah the Steampunk Goblin. Goombah The Strange and Unusual Side Show and wandering performer to make You smile and step out of your comfort zone
Come celebrate the launch of A Cast of Crows, the premiere volume in the Forgotten Lore series, edited by Danielle Ackley-McPhail and featuring stories by David Lee Summers, Michelle D. Sonnier, Judi Fleming, Aaron Rosenberg, Ef Deal, Dana Fraedrich, Jessica Lucci, Doc Coleman, and Danielle Ackley-McPhail. Also launching: Grimm Machinations and Grease Monkeys. Contributing authors […]
The traditional size and makeup of a 1940's big band with a twist! They don't just play traditional big band music. Their library consists of music from the 1920's to the 2000's. They play everything from Frank Sinatra standards, to oldies, disco, funk, country and more. All with that full horn sound.
Take a brief journey into the fun and unusual ways Victorians entertained themselves. Speakers Nancy Lasco-Smith and Heather Rachiele. Victorian Hair Weaving
Bring your own box car or build one the day before in the workshop and race them to fame and glory. Prizes will be handed out to the fastest and coolest cars! Don't have car? Well come and see the thrill and excitement of a this high speed car race and cheer on your favorite […]
Come join the league of bearded ladies! Everyone is welcome, beards real or not so real encouraged! Hang out, talk about the glory of facial hair and twirl your mustache in a cynical manner!
Leather is an ancient material used for a number of goods and products for over 7,000 years. Since leather is a durable material and lasts craftsmen began finding a number of ways to decorate leather over the years and created the art of tooling. Tooling is the art of engraving leather with an image, patterns, […]
Join the Baroness Alexandra" (aka Donna McClaren) for tea dueling! What is tea dueling do you ask? Tea Dueling, the main sport of the Steampunk world, is not what it sounds like. A game that involves nerves of steel, patience, and a willingness to be part of the fun is all you need - that […]
Participants will be introduced to the history of Victorian hair art, types of Victorian hair art, and then they will be guided through a tutorial on how to make some of the flowers found in Victorian hair wreaths using the gimp work (or wire work) method. The resulting flowers will then be added onto a […]
A fresh approach to rediscovering artifacts and solidifying “one man’s junk into another man’s treasure.From picking to assembling, this fun presentation is meant to inspire the creativity in everyone. No matter the size of your budget, with a little imagination, good old fashioned elbow grease, and a pinch of ingenuity anyone can identify and create […]
Dana Fraedrich has explored every audiobook creation route so you don't have to. From DIY to hiring a professional voice actor, ACX to Findaway, and more. Come with your audiobook creation questions and allow Dana to demystify this daunting (and rapidly growing) corner of the market for you.
Join a round table, intimate discussion with writer, editor and publisher Danielle Ackley-McPhail. She will discuss suggestions for taking your writing, crafting, or costuming to the next level by paying attention to the relevant details.
A Poe themed take on a wish bottle! In this free workshop you will be provided everything you need to decorate, fill and and make wishes come true or nightmares go away! Create a bottle in one of the following themes: NEVERMORE Nevermore will I …be scared of spiders …get stuck in Ohio…have a broken […]
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