April 25th, 26th, and 27th in the year 2015
Right,
first and foremost - credit to the lovely photographer Belinda Kay Penaloza of BMoon studios, and Tracy A Majkol. You guys did fantastic.
Airship Noir is a motley bunch. Can you believe one of our own is Co-Chair for this bonanza of costuming and creativity? Our Chief Acquisition Specialist is one stunning lady, and comes is many guises.
Sandra St George and I (Sydney Stirling) did a panel with her on Friday - what to wear with your different outfits, like what to snag to wear with your favorite gown, and different techniques and materials to use (dental floss?). Sandra goes for found items, me - I go for copper and pearls a lot. Rosalind showed us books from which we could draw inspiration. We talked tools, and the whys behind some of our decision making.
My next panel was showing people some basic skills of paint pens and stencils on cloth, and finishing the piece with a snap.
With a variety of scrap fabric on hand, and whatever else found its way into my tool box and basket that morning, people went to work.
Bob was on hand to also field questions. He's very good at keeping a weather eye out.
The good Doctor did several leatures. One on what a gentleman should travel with.
And one medial lecture.
Using the audience for practical demonstrations. Just kidding, no blood was ever drawn. From the eyes to the brain and teeth, to leg amputations and vaccinations, Dr. Havlock went through it all with deft manipulations of all implements.
There was one injury, but Doctor Havlock was in no way responsible. Unfortunately, the magic of David Bowe's music was the culprit this time.
Our own Catherine Moreau gave a beautiful on kitted items worn by Victorians. - I noticed you can't see her face in this photo ----
So I thought it might help if I showed you her face. And there's Nigel Bewlay as well - getting ready for the masquerade. Knowing when to hide your identity is important.
I did a panel on engraving and stamping copper on Sunday.
Sandra and Bob did a basic leatherworking panel.
Catherine doing another panel.
And! Let's not forget Lady V. M. Dangerfield - Teas and Sharpshooting - and Lady S. S. Gonzales.
Very important ladies. Photo by Catherine M.
