Highlights from the fashion show and Artists’ Gallery at the Bay Area steampunk con
Staff Report | Apr 13, 2023
Much of the best costuming was on display in Saturday's Fashion Show, while the weekend-long Artists’ Gallery was a showcase for paintings, kinetic sculptures, costumes, props, contraptions, and other works.
Staff Report | Apr 3, 2023
Attendees at the steampunk convention can expect a full program of panels, workshops, musical performances, a fashion show, art gallery, authors’ alley, martial arts, game room, the Alchemist Tea Parlour, and more.
Makers, costumes, music, and more at the SF Bay Area steampunk convention
Staff Report | Mar 28, 2022
Steampunk enthusiasts in Northern California celebrated “Marvelous Makers”—and a return to in-person gatherings—as Clockwork Alchemy took place March 18-20 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport Hotel in Burlingame.
Highlights included projects from Obtainium Works, Prof. Flockmocker, and many others
Staff Report | Mar 28, 2022
Steampunk art took center stage at the 2022 Clockwork Alchemy convention, which featured a “Marvelous Makers” theme along with special guests Shannon and Kathy O’Hare from Obtainium Works.
Scenes from the fashion show and other cosplay highlights at the SF area steampunk con
Staff Report | Mar 28, 2022
The costume designs of Kij Greenwood have long been highlights of Clockwork Alchemy, the San Francisco area steampunk convention. But this year’s gathering provided a bigger stage for her work during a fashion show on Saturday afternoon.
Staff Report | Mar 14, 2022
Two years ago, Clockwork Alchemy was one of the first steampunk events to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Now it’s back this weekend with many of the same special guests who were slated for 2020.
Staff Report | Jun 11, 2021
The organizers of Clockwork Alchemy have posted the schedule and other details for Transmissions from the Aether, which takes place Saturday and Sunday. It will feature a mix of live sessions on Zoom and pre-recorded presentations on Twitch.
Staff Report | Mar 20, 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak continues to wreak havoc, sweeping up much of the steampunk community along with geek culture in general.
Coronavirus outbreak leads to bans on mass gatherings in Ohio, California and other states
By Stephen Beale | Mar 13, 2020
Two major steampunk conventions, Clockwork Alchemy in the San Francisco area and the International Steampunk Symposium in Cincinnati, have been postponed due to public health orders related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Clockwork Alchemy adds maker programming as it welcomes the founders of Obtainium Works
Staff Report | Mar 3, 2020
Update: Clockwork Alchemy, the San Francisco-area steampunk convention originally scheduled for March 20-22, has been postponed to 2021. This is due to public health orders banning large gatherings in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Ten authors, and some readers, suggest more locations for your steampunk bucket list
By Stephen Beale | Jul 1, 2019
Photo Gallery: Last year, we asked 10 authors to suggest their top travel destinations for steampunk enthusiasts. The result was a “Steampunk World Tour” that proved to be one of our most popular stories. So we decided to do a sequel.
Superheroes, historical figures and Spy vs. Spy enlivened the steampunk con near San Francisco
Staff Report | Apr 3, 2019
One attraction of any steampunk convention is the sight of attendees wearing fanciful costumes, and Clockwork Alchemy was no exception. Some of the most elegant outfits were seen in the fashion show, but that was just the beginning.
Highlights included a Time Machine, Prof. Flockmocker, and the Great Suitcase Challenge
Staff Report | Mar 31, 2019
One of the big attractions at Clockwork Alchemy is the Artists Gallery, a space devoted to steampunk gadgets, props, costumes, paintings and other artwork. This year’s gallery seemed to raise the bar from previous conventions. . .
The Bay Area convention offered a wide range of attractions for steampunk enthusiasts
Staff Report | Mar 31, 2019
Steampunk is a multi-faceted subculture — art, crafts, music, literature, cosplay, and more — and all were on display at Clockwork Alchemy 2019, held March 22-24 in Burlingame, California.
We’ll be presenting the Steampunk Travel Guide and Dining Guide at the SF convention
Staff Report | Mar 6, 2019
The Steampunk Explorer will have an active role at Clockwork Alchemy 2019, which takes place March 22-24 at the Hyatt Regency SFO in Burlingame, California. Editor Stephen Beale is scheduled for three presentations.
