The fascination with the steam punk era is alive and well in SL as it still exists in RL.
While doing a hunt which took me to many steam punk sites I joined a hunt group to keep up with hints.
Last week I read a notice that intrigued me : the opening of a new sl school that would instruct in the lifestyle of the Victorian steam punk San Francisco. Classes will be offered in Deportment, Etiquette, Dancing, the Arcane Arts, Drama, History, English and a host of other academic and cultural courses.
There is an impressive list of professors for the school which offers boarding or day school facilities for children avatars.
I went to tour the school and found a delightful setting with interesting living and instructional areas. When the notice came for the first class I dressed in my finest steam punk gown and went to observe. About twelve eager participants sat before a stage while the Mayor of Mieville, and a professor at the new school, Perryn Peterson welcomed us all to the inaugural presentation. He concentrated on stagecraft, introducing elements of the theatre stage to everyone and inviting participation from the students.
The future classes look very interesting and the professor is very patient and thorough.
I asked him how this idea came about and he said “There are no boarding or day schools that we know of which provide an education for the child avatars in SL interested in the Victorian Steampunk culture. We sought to fill that need. We have 14 students so far and a Head Boy for the Lower School. We have begun classes and so far have had a nice turnout.”The students appeared eager to learn and it looked like an auspicious beginning. Looking around at the various venues it looks as if there will be magic potions involved in future classes for sure! The school is open to all so if you are interested be sure to visit and contact the headmistress, Jezzie Warden or the Deputy Headmistress Vian Magic for more information.
Take a look at Doyle 60, 199, 31 .
That will put you right in the area of the new school.
Gemma Cleanslate
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