In 2012, Lora and Greg Price joined a maker space and discovered laser cutters. They have both been makers since childhood – Greg with music, Lora with a variety of arts and crafts. When they found lasers they were able to combine a love of making and an interest in high tech to create something …
Lee Presson and the Nails (LPN) are an award-winning big band out of San Francisco. Led by the manic Lee Presson, LPN has been pounding out their peculiar brand of sinister swing since 1994. They are the “spookiest swing band on the west coast”! They have been warmly embraced by the steampunk community despite their frequently …
Chad Goerzen holds a yondan (fourth degree black belt) in Naginata. He began training under the late Miya-ko Tanaka in 2003, and has continued practicing naginata since then. He also has 18 years of experience in Tendo Ryu, is ranked 2-kyu in Kendo, and has 10 years experience in practicing Joachim Meyer’s multi-weapon system. He …
Sifu Fred Kaye’s martial career spans over 50 years. Coach Fred’s martial foundation is in the Chinese martial traditions, ranging from external Northern/Southern Shaolin styles to Internal Ba Gua Zhang, Xing Yi Quan, Lu Huo Quan, and Tai Chi Ch’uan. Over the last 8 years, Fred has expanded his martial journey with a continuous exploration …
Shelley Adina is the author of more than 50 novels published by Harlequin, Warner, Hachette, and Moonshell Books, Inc., her own independent press. She writes steampunk adventure and mystery as Shelley Adina; as Charlotte Henry, writes classic Regency romance; and as Adina Senft, is the USA Today bestselling author of Amish women’s fiction. She holds a PhD …
Welcome to our new lair! Every Villain or Hero needs a place to call home and Clockwork Alchemy is the San Francisco Bay Area’s own steampunk convention, and this year we celebrate the Villains and Heroes of alternative history, sci-fi, and fantasy. That is right, VILLAINS and Heroes. Why put villains first? Like two sides …
Thank you Clockwork Alchemy family! So many of you showed up this weekend to catch up with old friends and make new ones at our Marvelous Makers event. We have always had teachers and makers sharing their skills with us, but this year we had twice as many workshops in new and exciting areas. Wearable …
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