It goes without saying, but I’m saying it anyway – Clockwork Alchemy has the greatest fans, the finest performers, and the most dedicated staff. Everyone traveled the Aetheric Ocean to San Mateo, CA, to learn, to dance, to game, and to party with abandon. Music has always been at the heart of Clockwork Alchemy and …
Test your tea and biscuit skills against other steampunks at Clockwork Alchemy’s Tea Dueling tournament. Three rounds of gripping, dipping, and nomming followed by a grand finale. Do you have what it takes to be a duelist? Rules The rules of tea dueling are relatively simple. The duel is a contest of wills between two …
Join us for Clockwork Alchemy’s Splendid Teapot Racing Competition. On your mark, get set, go! Get your teapot racers ready, dastardly or otherwise! Spots are limited so be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out the registration form. The goal of Teapot Racing is to remotely drive your racing teapot around …
Some workshops at Clockwork Alchemy have limited seats due to materials requirements for participants. Open the link below to see a list of workshops that require pre-registration and sign up. Some workshops have a materials fee. Fee and payment information will be listed with the workshop.
🍹🧉 The Marriott is offering custom steampunk cocktails and mocktails during Clockwork Alchemy! Sample creations such as Amphitrite, Davey Jones’s Locker, Ocnus, and Aqua Arcana. Amphitrite and Davey Jones’s Locker outside Convene AMPHITRITE (Non-alcoholic version available) Empress Gin / St Germaine / Lemon Juice / Butterfly Pea Simple Syrup /Top W/Sparkling Wine DAVEY JONES’ LOCKER …
Join Anthony Francis, Clockwork Alchemy 2024’s Author Guest of Honor for tea in the Tea Parlour on Friday from 4-5pm. Anthony will be available to answer questions about his award-winning books, his writing process, robotics, and more. Come to the front of the Tea Parlour to be seated at the large round table. Space is …
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Buck Potter will be running two RPG sessions during Clockwork Alchemy in the Game Room (Connect 4). Friday: Aetheric Adventuring Outing: D&D Spelljammer One Shot In this one shot, the adventurers will take on a rescue mission into Wildspace, daring to take on Spelljammer Aberrations, Monsters and maybe even Space Pirates! This one shot will …
We learned that the San Mateo Marriott is closing its doors as of May 1, 2024. CLOCKWORK ALCHEMY 2024 IS STILL ON for April 19-21. We anticipate no problems with running the event in April and our hotel liaison is promising excellent service.We do not have a date or location for 2025. We are actively …
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As the Historical Conjurer, Professor DR Schreiber evokes the spirit of early magical performances. Professor DR Schreiber brings parlor magic back to the public. In the 19th century, magicians were well established as one of the leading forms of popular entertainment. Vaudeville theatres and music halls were filled with the latest innovation of illusion. This …
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By day, Anthony Francis creates intelligent machines and emotional robots; by night, he writes science fiction and draws comic books. Anthony wrote the award-winning urban fantasy Frost Moon and its sequels Blood Rock and Liquid Fire, all starring magical tattoo artist Dakota Frost. His steampunk includes Jeremiah Willstone and the Clockwork Time Machine and stories …
Through their unmistakable blend of influences ranging from post-punk and dark folk to new wave and goth, Frenchy and the Punk have forged their own distinct path since 2005, touring across the US and Europe with their artful two-person powerhouse of sound. Drawing inspiration from post-punk legends like The Cure, the upbeat energy and percussive …
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Unwoman (Erica Mulkey) is a solo cellist-singer-songwriter-producer based in the East Bay. She has performed all over the US at steampunk, goth, horror, and sci-fi events, including every year at Clockwork Alchemy. Her performances involve stand-up five-string electric cello and vocals, with live looping. Unwoman has released fifteen self-produced albums and run numerous successful Kickstarter …