The Voyage of Ra as a Pathworking 18+
Presented by St. John Cholmondeley-Featherstonehaugh Second of the practicum: how a Victorian Magical Order would apply the Voyage of Ra as a “pathworking” or guided meditation as a form of spiritual development. Because of the subject matter and the way in which it is present, this is an adult only panel.
Read MorePendulums and how to use them PART 2
Deanna Schara Welcome to our metaphysical pendulum class, where we delve into the captivating domains of energy, chakras, and consciousness. Inspired by Tesla’s vision of the world as a network of resonating frequencies, we’ll discover how to utilize pendulums to access this intricate web of energy, fusing science with spirituality in a truly unique way.
Read MoreDark Fantasy: Just Horror light?
David Boop Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about Dark Fantasy from publishers and authors pushing the idea of a Grimm-esque fantasy that isn’t grimdark nor horror. So what is it exactly, and should you be writing it?
Read MoreThe World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893: Chicago’s Society Debut
Professor Lena Foltz-Pendarvis Beating out Washington, St. Louis, and its fiercest rival New York City, Chicago won the right to host the Columbian Exposition of 1893. This event not only showcased the best and brightest America had to offer, it served as Chicago’s entry to the world stage. Professor Lena Foltz-Pendarvis explains the background on…
Read MoreRock like an Egyptian
Herkimer Hoodlum A discussion on how Geology, including plate tectonics, rock types, erosion, and climate effects have shaped Egypt and it’s civilization.
Read More1800s Steampunk Cooking and Baking
Airship Ambassador Join Kevin Steil, from Airship Ambassador and Beeton’s Bakeware, as he reviews recipes from the 1800s to make in your own steampunk kitchen. Sharing recipes from 1800s cookbooks, we can get a glimpse into foods, flavors, and customs around every meal. We’ll look at the printed recipes, and discuss interpretations into making these…
Read MoreMuseum of Wonder and Awe, Curator’s Lecture
The Museum of Wonder & Awe’s Curator will share the harrowing stories of some of the museum’s most wonder-ful, most awe-ful, and most unbelievable exhibits. You’ll see the skull of Charles Darwin, the Bucket of Immortality, the world’s smartest hat, and much more! Learn the history of the museum, and the backstory of the notorious,…
Read MoreQuick & Easy Special Effects Makeup
Green Envy Special effects makeup techniques suitable for all skill levels. We will be demonstrating how to create realistic bruises, cuts, gaping wounds, deathly pallor, and basic prosthetic application.
Read MoreAfrofuturism and Steampunk
Jade Rogers Afrofuturism imagines possible futures but also reimagines possible pasts. What if there were no barriers to social, political or educational pursuits for Black people in the 1880’s United States? What if we took the stories of cowboys, westward expansion, the British Victorian era, The Gilded Age, the industrial revolution, and the explosion of…
Read MoreBeauty of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Art from the Pharaohs to Cleopatra
Fiona Finnigan With some 5,000 years of history, Egypt, both ancient and modern, has a vast and rich artistic history. We will be looking at the arts of Egypt starting with the prehistoric time of the first pyramids, built when woolly mammoths still roamed the far reaches of the Earth, to the Ptolemaic period of…
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