Introducing the Basilisk Bookshop
Brand-new this year, we’ll be selling books from eight authors in the Basilisk’s Bookshop, located at the back of the Aster Artists’ Bazaar. Come by and meet the authors and peruse their latest works.
Musical Guest of Honor: Dust Bowl Faeries
DUST BOWL FAERIES, Accordion-Driven Dark Carnival Music A carnival of beguiling delights, ready to whirl you around the dancefloor of your mind – Audiofemme Film Noir video: Dust Bowl Faeries perform a faerie-tale of dark cabaret and gothic polka music, infused with a dose of witchcraft and a dusting of woodland magic. The accordion driven …
Master of Ceremonies: Jaime Jessup
Let’s hear it for this year’s EmCee Jaime Jessup! Jaime is a comic EmCee, Horror Enthusiast and Screenwriter, including as the Narrator of The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy. See Jaime live at Clockwork Alchemy! Jaime Jessup is a comic EmCee, Horror Enthusiast and Screenwriter with over 30 years of professional entertainment experience under her many …
Artist Guest of Honor: Matt Gaser
Keep your eyes peeled for Matt Gaser, our Artist Guest of Honor! Matt has Matt’s worked as a lead concept artist and designer for Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Clone Wars, The Angry Birds Movie, Cat in the Hat Animated feature 2026, Rugrats, World of Warcraft, Magic the Gathering, and League of Legends. Meet Matt at …
Musical Guest: The Forgetmenauts
Let the spirits be raised by our musical guests, The Forgetmenauts! The Forgetmenauts weave folklore and mythology into a strange, fresh, and rich soundscape. Experience them at Clockwork Alchemy! The Forgetmenauts weave folklore and mythology into a strange, fresh, and rich soundscape. Their musicality is orchestral, folksy, alternative, and punk all at once. Their lyrics …
Author Guest of Honor: TE MacArthur
All bow to our Author Guest of Honor, TE MacArthur! Award-winning author, artist, historian, amateur cat whisperer, and parapsychologist wannabe, meet TE MacArthur at Clockwork Alchemy! I’m an award-winning author, artist, historian, amateur cat whisperer, and parapsychologist wannabe living in the San Francisco Bay Area with my cat and far too many books. Can one …
Musical Guest: Unwoman
Clockwork Alchemy welcomes musical guest Unwoman to our performer lineup. Let Unwoman’s hypnotically powerful five-string electric cello and vocals mesmerize you at Clockwork Alchemy! 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 …
Musical Guests: Hobo Goblins
Let’s give a warm welcome to musical guests Hobo Goblins. The 3rd wave Bay Area local chapter will delight you with their musical mayhem at Clockwork Alchemy! Hobo Goblins 3rd wave local bay area chapter is the latest in a line from a band that is more like a movement at this point. From the …
Gamer Guest of Honor: Charles Bates (Yahzick)
Charles Bates, known as Yahzick or the DM online, has been making YouTube videos since 2008. He is most known as the DM from his “D&D Edition” videos with Mann Shorts. Yahzick’s music combines high-energy electronic instrumentals with elaborate nerdcore lyrics and fast-paced delivery. His message centers around self-belief, stoicism, and questioning the status quo. …
Volunteers Wanted for Clockwork Alchemy Gaslight Fantasy
Clockwork Alchemy is looking for volunteers to join our staff! If you love conventions and want to get involved to help bring the best experience to intrepid steampunk fans, fill out the form below. No experience necessary. We have room for helpers in operations, special events, tech, security, registration, marketing and more. We’re looking forward …
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Submit Your Art for the Art Gallery for 2025
Do you have art that you’d like to share with the public? The Clockwork Alchemy Artists’ Gallery is accepting submissions of art to be displayed during Clockwork Alchemy. We are looking for art that exemplifies the essence of all things clockwork and magical. Whether its a painting, a sculpture, a costume or construct, we’d like …
Propose a Panel, Lecture or Workshop for 2025
Do you have an idea for a panel, lecture or workshop that you’d like to present or host at Clockwork Alchemy? Lead a session for guest at the con to share your interests. Read the presenter guidelines and fill out a quick form to propose session for 2025.