TeslaCon 2026 Programing Schedule

Silent Auction - Table Top, Bidding available until 1pm

Let's talk about the origin, history, and culture of steampunk! An introductory presentation for those who are new to steampunk or just want to know more about it.

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. You should leave the class with a 6" embroidery hoop containing pieced fabrics and, hopefully, a few embroidery stitches. All tools required will be available in class. The kit fee, which includes a hoop, an instruction booklet and all required materials, will be $10. Children under 12 should be accompanied by a parent as we will be using sharp pointy things. Class size is limited to 24 participants.

An exploration into the history of Absinthe. A tasting of a few different absinthe. How to use Absinthe in Cocktails

In the 1978 film The Wiz, an ordinary man carried far from home uses imagination, invention, and performance to create the extraordinary Emerald City. For generations, the film’s music, movement, fashion, humor, and unforgettable performances have transformed the familiar story of Oz into a celebration of Black creativity. Songs such as “Ease on Down the Road,” “Home,” and “A Brand New Day” evoke memories of family and community while reminding us of the possibilities The Wiz opened. Placing the Emerald City within a larger tradition of Black worldbuilding, from early Black speculative fiction to Octavia Butler’s complex communities and the Afrofuturist nation of Wakanda, this presentation explores how Black artists have imagined worlds beyond the limitations of the present. It invites audiences to consider how joy, memory, creativity, and community can help us build places where everyone is free to belong, dream, and thrive.

Drinks inspired by the Land of Oz! A Teslacon Exclusive Event!

Green Witches of Oz come and discover the magic of foraging edibles from your lawn. Identify some common garden herbs and mushrooms that you will want to have on hand for your witches' cauldrons. Learn some common herbs you already have in your kitchen and connect with their enchanting health benefits. We will highlight a few easy recipes for making teas, tinctures and decoctions for your spell book.

I'd like to do a peyote beading workshop with cabochons, the cabochons will be themed for Oz. It covers how to choose foundation fabrics, how to sew beads onto the foundation, peyote beading with #11 and #15 beads to attach the cabochons to the foundation. I will have kits for $15 that will include enough supplies needed to make two cabochon projects and written instructions. I can collect funds at the start of the workshop. I also have a large bag of beads to give away for free. Past beading workshops have been popular. Young fans are welcome, although those under 12 should be accompanied by an adult. No prior beading experience required, although if you can thread a needle and sew a little, that's helpful.

The British Empire runs on speed, and nothing is faster than a Dragonfly airship at altitude. Commodore Stefan Po of Dragonfly Airship Lines delivers an insider's account of the vessels, routes, and rivalries reshaping global commerce in the age of steam and Ether. Come for the travel times; stay for the stories about life on board from 10,000 feet.

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 materials, ages 12+, please. Supervised under 15. Use any tools you need, $5 per brooch material reimbursement fee.

What to drink when you don't want to/can't drink alcohol!

7th consecutive year! Defend your honor and demonstrate your martial prowess with dueling pistols! Defeat your adversaries and win prizes, fame, fortune, and bragging rights! Admission to the contest is free; everyone is welcome to participate!

Create a Medal for yourself or a friend. Use wood disks, art supplies, collaged words and images to applaud someone in your life. Even if you just “Adulted” today, you deserve a medal!

Calling all Crows! Join the Murder to exchange shiny bits and hop about delightedly! Bring a few items to share, like stray beads, bits of trim, shiny rocks, and such - it doesn't matter if your shiny bits are all different! Consider wearing black and bringing things in a bowl or small basket to make it easier to trade. All ages welcome! CAW CAW!

July 1890 - London. You and the other members of the Pimlico Amateur Photography Society have been summoned to identify a body that washed up on the bank of the River Thames this morning. Little did you know what horrors this errand would bring… Gaming System: Call of Cthulhu

Fundamentals of aeronautical engineering as a guide and a springboard for our imaginations.

Steampunk is not a historical reenactment; steampunk is not just about gluing gears. Let's discuss bringing back the punk spirit in steampunk by highlighting its rebellious and anti-establishment roots. Using steampunk stories and art to discuss modern social issues—like class struggle, environmental concerns, and individualism can make the genre fresh and meaningful for a new audience while keeping its punk spirit alive.

A brief presentation on the history and making of GIN! Following that a tasting of many much gins!

$10 Cover (cash only)

Come explore how Baum’s ‘The Patchwork Girl’ reflects the visual and cultural world of the Victorian crazy quilt, from its luxurious materials and ornate embroidery to its role as a status and cultural display object, personal archive, and symbol of feminine artistry and freedom. It also traces how crazy quilt aesthetics survived into modern fashion, fiber art, and Steampunk costuming.