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Stargate Spinoffs Explained Even though
they were not sucsessful, Atlantis and Universe
did happen. Join us as we discuss the other two
Stargates and possibly what could of been better
for them. Panelists: Brenda Fuller, Melissa Clark,
Ryan Weeks
When: Sat, 4:30-5:30PM (Room 128)
Steampunk 101 What is Steampunk Victorian
Science Fiction? A future past that never was? Join
our expert panel of Steampunks from multiple
genres to discuss the basic question, “What is
Steampunk?” Panelists: Arizona Steampunk Society
When: Fri, 10:30-11:30AM (Room 226)
Steampunk Ball Presented By Easley’s Fun
Shop Aviators and Aristocrats, Mechanics and
Militants, Pirates and Pilots: disembark your
airships at the Phoenix Comicon Steampunk Ball
Presented By Easley’s Fun Shop Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff
When: Thu, 6:00-8:00PM (Room Renaissance
Pueblo)
Steampunk FilmBlock The Adventures of Silver
and Brass (10 mins) Arms Race Escalation (31
mins) Mantecoza (30 mins) Lady Has Bustle (4
mins) Dirigible Days (11 mins) Presented by Film-
Bar Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Sat, 10:30-12:30PM (Room 232A)
Steampunk Character Creation Workshop
Create your perfect Steampunk persona! We
will discuss character development, Steampunk
names, and discuss costume design. Worksheets
and a reference packet included. Cost $5. Limit
40. Email DGWWWC2@gmail.com to sign-up and
get a payment link. Panelists: Arizona Steampunk
Society
When: Sun, 3:00-4:00PM (Room 225)
Steampunk Costuming Ever thought of creating
your own Steampunk costume but didn’t know
what to do? Our panel is here to help! With years
of experience creating their own outfits, they are
here to help you with questions & tips that can
make your gear look amazing! Panelists: Arizona
Steampunk Society
When: Thu, 4:30-5:30PM (Room 231)
Steampunk Fascinators Make & Take Workshop
Create a lovely hair accessory to add to your
Steampunk collection. Fascinators were popular
hair pins worn in the Victorian era. Everything will
be provided. Class limit 20. Cost: $15. Email Talamaasca@gmail.com
to sign-up and to get a payment
link. Panelists: Arizona Steampunk Society
When: Fri, 6:00-7:00PM (Room 227AB)
Steampunk Fashion Show Presented by
Easley’s Fun Shop The Steampunk Fashion Show
will feature a diverse group of participants in their
Steampunk costumes each bringing their unique
take on the style and vogue of the Steampunk
world. Bring your bustle, your raygun and your top
hat and share your vision of our fantastic Victorian
Future. Panelists: Fashion Show Models
When: Sat, 5:00-7:00PM (Room 231)
Steampunk Fiction Alternate history, parallel
worlds, or just plain out there, a look at the many
ways to use Steampunk Join authors in a discussion
of the sub-genre and its future. Panelists:
Cherie Priest, Delilah S. Dawson, Joseph Nassise,
Leanna Renee Hieber
When: Sat, 12:00-1:00PM (Room 104B)
SteamPunk Filmmaking: How to Make
Professional Props, Wardrobe, and Stories
on a Budget Learn how to make professional Hollywood
props, create SteamPunk wardrobe, and
bring SteamPunk stories to life on an independent
filmmaker budget Panelists: Tom Gurnee
When: Sat, 4:00-5:00PM (Room 232A)
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Steampunk for Kids Kids love Steampunk too!
Learn about Steampunk as it applies to kids. We
will discuss costumes for kids and how Steampunk
can be both education and enhance family time.
Panelists: Arizona Steampunk Society
When: Sun, 1:30-2:30PM (Room 226)
Steampunk Fusion Steampunk is science fiction/
fantasy, creating modern to futuristic technology
utilizing the materials and means of the Victorian
era. But just because it’s Victorian doesn’t mean
it has to be English! See how historically and creatively
the progress in trade routes affected dress
and learn simple tips for building a character and
adding a little fusion to your steampunk. Panelists:
BeCos-We-Can
When: Sat, 10:30-11:30AM (Room 231)
Steampunk Goggles for Kids, Make & Take
Workshop Make & Take your own pair of kids
Steampunk goggles. These fun goggles are made
from inexpensive materials. Cost of this workshop
is $5. Panelists: Arizona Steampunk Society
When: Sun, 4:30-5:30PM (Room 226)
Steampunk Goggles Make & Take Workshop
Have fun constructing your own laser-cut leather
Steampunk Goggles! These wonderful steampunk
accessories will be ready to wear. Limit 50. Cost
$20. Panelists: Arizona Steampunk Society
When: Fri, 1:30-2:30PM (Room 226)
Steampunk Leatherworking 101 See, touch
and discuss the different types of leather. Learn
about tooling and stamping, sewing materials,
cutting materials, attaching leather together with
rivets and snaps. As time permits, we will discuss
how to treat and maintain leather. Panelists:
Arizona Steampunk Society
When: Fri, 12:00-1:00PM (Room 226)
Steampunk Leatherworking 102 Do you
know the difference between a single strike and
multi-strike tool? Come learn about the various
tools used in leather working in this informative
panel and discussion group! Panelists: Arizona
Steampunk Society
When: Sat, 12:00-1:00PM (Room 226)
Steampunk on a Budget Learn how you can
create your own unique Steampunk costume on
a tight budget. Join this experienced panel to
learn how to make your money stretch! Panelists:
Arizona Steampunk Society
When: Thu, 9:00-10:00PM (Room 226)
Steampunk Pocketwatch Chains Make &
Take Workshop Express yourself and stand out
from the crowd! Our talented artist will walk you
through creating a unique decorated pocket watch
chain of your very own. Cost is $15. Limit 40.
Panelists: Arizona Steampunk Society
When: Fri, 7:30-8:30PM (Room 227AB)
Steampunk Scientific Exposition: CHECKIN
Checkin for all participants in the Steampunk
Scientific Exposition (Science Fair). Please arive
early to provide sufficient time for entry and setup.
Panelists: Erik Francis,Jeff Barbanell,KellyAnn
Bonnell,Phoenix Comicon Staff,Todd VanHooser
When: Fri, 10:30-1:00PM (Room West105C)
Steampunk Scientific Exposition Open to the
public, this turn of the century science fair encourages
focus on showcasing the scientific method
and display of cutting edge science, both real and
fictional, of the Victorian/Edwardian Era. Panelists:
Erik Francis, Jeff Barbanell, KellyAnn Bonnell,
Phoenix Comicon Staff, Todd VanHooser
When: Sat, 10:30-1:00PM (Room West105C)
When: Sun, 10:30-1:00PM (Room West105C)
Steampunk Scientific Exposition: PICKUP As
we come to the end of the Steampunk Scientific
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Exposition, its time to pick up and take your exhibit
home. Those not picked up will be disposed of, so
please don’t be late.
When: Sun, 4:30-6:00PM (Room West105C)
Steampunk STEAM Integration “Exploring how
the speculative fiction of the Victorian era can be
used as a springboard for contemporary STEAM
integration in the classroom and community” presented
by the League of Extraordinary Academics
Panelists: KellyAnn Bonnell
When: Fri, 3:00-4:00PM (Room West105C)
Steampunk Weapons Want to learn about
Steampunk weapons? This panel will discuss
everything from basic beginner weapons and
gun modifications, to elaborate weapons made
from upcycling. Join us to see an amazing array
of weapons and hear about how they were made!
Panelists: Arizona Steampunk Society
When: Sat, 1:30-2:30PM (Room 226)
Steampunk: Tea Dueling Introduction & Exhibition
Ever asked to partake in a tiffin party, only
to discover it was a duel? Learn how to properly
partake in a round of tea dueling! Tea dueling is
the art of gracefully dunking a biscuit into a “Cup
of Brown Joy.” You may even be challenged to a
duel! Panelists: Arizona Steampunk Society
When: Fri, 4:30-5:30PM (Room 227AB)
Story Creation with Janni Lee Simner and
Adam Rex Help Janni Lee Simner and Adam Rex
create and illustrate a story from scratch. They
need your input. Panelists: Adam Rex, Janni Lee
Simner
When: Sun, 12:00-1:00PM (Room West105A)
Strange New Worlds: Extrasolar Planets and
the Kepler Mission Have you ever wondered if
there are solar systems other than our own? We
now know there are, and with the help of NASA’s
Kepler spacecraft, we’ve found hundreds of them.
Join us to learn about the surprising diversity of
solar systems in our galaxy. Panelists: David Lee
Summers, Gerard van Belle, Kevin Healy, Lisa Will,
Steve Desch
When: Sat, 6:00-7:00PM (Room 126C)
Strange, Awkward & Totally Bizarre Ways
to Win 18 and older Prank War? Video game
match? Presidential debate? Troll fight? Frat party?
Fashion show? Biology class? Street race? Police
chase? Wait, what? Anything you need to win;
we have got your back. Leave the kids at home
and bring your sense of humor. Panelists: The
Renegades
When: Sat, 6:00-7:00PM (Room 222AB)
Summer Lovin’ Six Young Adult Authors Join
Simon and Schuster Young Adult authors Sarah
Ockler, Suzanne Young, Jessi Kirby, Morgan Matson,
Shannon Messenger and Kimberly Derting for
an hour of Summer Lovin’ . Panelists: Jessi Kirby,
Kimberly Derting, Morgan Matson, Sarah Ockler,
Shannon Messenger, Suzanne Young
When: Fri, 4:30-5:30PM (Room 122)
Super Nailbat Party Blowout This panel is one
where we play several mini-games with the audience
based on the video games and anime that we
all know and love. We’ll call up several audience
members up at a time to compete for candy and
prizes. Panelists: Project Nailbat
When: Sun, 12:00-1:00PM (Room 229)
Supercell Fans It all began with the song “Melt”.
Supercell has become an insanely popular band,
most notably known for its use of the Vocaloid
singing synthesizer Learn and love the music of
Supercell, and their impact on music, anime, and
Vocaloid. Panelists: Time Squad B
When: Sat, 4:30-5:30PM (Room 222C)