Victorian Elegance: Create Your Own 19th-Century Hat Pins, $45 Fee
Step back in time and craft a touch of Victorian elegance in this hands-on workshop devoted to the art of 19th-century hat pins. Each participant will receive a complete kit ($45) containing all the materials needed to design and create three exquisite hat pins!
Read MoreUp Cycling. A little skill and a smaller budget, No Fee
Take a peak behind the curtain. Examine pieces I will bring in made from items out of my recycling bin, material scraps and thrift store finds. I will hand out my own reference pattern for a tea holster & fabric. No fee.
Read MoreGlinda-rific Cockade, $10 Fee
In honor of Glinda the good witch of the movies, build yourself a primarily pink cockade with a special Teslacon Oz button center. Often seen on hats, jackets, shirts & more, cockades are snazzy accessories suitable for the most fanciful steampunk ensemble. They will go nicely with whatever you’re wearing. This workshop is perfect for…
Read MoreAdd a Pop of Poppies, $5.00/Brooch fee
Join us to make a poppy flower brooch or two out of ribbon or recycled aluminum – your choice! We’ll add a pin to the back so you can secure your flower(s) on your costume, bag, hat, or wherever you want! Learn the art of faux flowers from ribbon or embossed aluminum. Due to sharp…
Read MoreNeedle felting; a Journey to Oz
Learn to needle felt the yellow brick road to Oz. Last years version proved to be very popular. Experienced or novices are welcome to participate.
Read MoreOz Forward Cockades, $10 Fee
Show your allegiance to the great land of OZ, build yourself a green-on-green cockade with a special Teslacon Oz button center. Often seen on hats, jackets, shirts & more, cockades are snazzy accessories suitable for the most fanciful steampunk ensemble. This workshop is perfect for those with some hand sewing experience, this fun hands-on session…
Read MoreCrazy Quilting 101 or make a piece of the Patchwork Girl, $10 Fee
Dr. Pipt and Margolotte. made “Scraps”, “the Patchwork Girl” from an old crazy quilt they had stored in a trunk. In our class we will explain a little bit about the history of crazy quilting, how to piece together your fabrics, and how to do 4 or 5 common embroidery stitches used in crazy quilting.…
Read MoreMake and Take: Hand Dyed Lace Flower Pin/Clip, $15/person
Join Jenn Dunigan of Archimedes Azure Creations to learn how she hand dyes vintage to modern lace, taking anything from scraps to several bolts of different shades, and uses several different Rit Dye techniques to achieve a full rainbow of colors. She will show you how to gather and hand stitch the lace down onto…
Read MoreIron Ladies II: Ruffler Foot Bugaloo
I will once again present Antique (Victorian and Edwardian) sewing machines for con-folk to try out, this year with an emphasis on using a ruffler foot on antique and modern machines.
Read MoreLeather Steampunk Eyepatch Workshop
Learn basic leather working skills and, make your own leather Steampunk eyepatch. All tools and materials provided.
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