Crew
Time travelers from the 1890's, or Maker Faire 2015?
Shannon O’Hare, aka Major Catastrophe, is our fearless leader and creator of the Neverwas Haul Mobile Art Installation. A natural artist and craftsman, Shannon’s experience as a theatrical prop maker and set designer, and sense of improvisation, inspires our crew.
Kathy O’Hare, aka Lady Impetuous, is the chief cat-herder (both feline and human). Aside from managing operations, scheduling and logistics, Kathy also makes sure the crew has everything they need, including kraft service and kitten cuddle time.
Samuel Coniglio, aka Dr. Professor Samuel Tweed, and Katherine Becvar, aka Katherine the Great are adventurers. Samuel is an avid photographer, bartender and amateur tinkerer. Katherine is the Librarian of the Neverwas Haul. She is also a great organizer and maker of functional Steampunk accessories like pocket belts and light up bustles, as Blue Moon Designs.
Known as the “Unexploded Scotsman,” Victor is an expert mechanic and fabricator. His thoroughness of detail has improved the quality of many projects. Lady Wenonah is a known for her bold red tartan as the Lady of Scotts.
Helena and Marty Kumlus are the chief audio wizards for events at Obtainium Works., as well as regular helpers on shop days. This power couple are essential for community events.
Kevin O'Hare is the middle brother of the O'Hare clan. A fabulous artist who knows how to make exquisite Victorian contraptions . He‘s a talented Pewter artist with Fellowship Foundry. He and his bride vend Kevin’s pewter goblets and accessories, as well as Victorian garment making supplies at Renaissance, Steampunk and Dicken’s events as The Farthingale.
Steven Jacobson is our wonderful photographers, who captures amazing photos of our events, projects and days at the Obtainium Works shop. Photo by Donnio
“Dr." Hitchcock is the Obtainium bartender and curer of what ails ya. Master of gaffer tape. Spiritual advisor for the Cthulhu mythos.
Joe Phillips, aka Professor Horatio Birdbath, is chief driver of the Neverwas Haul. A mix of machinist and handyman, Joe has helped on almost every major project at Obtainium Works. He also makes great cocktails.
Beth spends her days teaching High School Robotics. She is fluent in woodworking and mechanical things. Her mate Cris is a rough and ready sailor who has traveled the Seven Seas, and is usually at the shop when on land.
Trevor and Karen are accomplished story writers for the theatre, who organize events and plays in and around Obtainium Works. Trevor is a published author, playwright, actor and voice actor.
Eli Meyer & Judi Morales Meyer make RC robots for Robots Rumble and upcycled fashion in their secret laboratory, deep in caves of Lake Tahoe, as Cinder Garden Designs. The couple often travel to Obtainium Works help with events.
Mayor Bob and Ramona Sampayan are regular helpers on Shop. Days at Obtainium Works. Bob, the first and only Steampunk Mayor of Vallejo, has joined on the Robot Rumble team now that he’s retired.
Mark Harmon is a skilled artist, fabricator and maker. He works wonders in metal and is best known for his winged bicycle contraptions featured in Obtainium Works events.
Oliver Lowe and Deborah Sciales are Hibernian fashion consultants. They are artists and longtime Burners. They help with all sorts of tasks at Obtainium Works. Deborah makes exquisite Steampunk wear as Dash and Bag.
Sparky is an artist, fabricator and an expert in electronics. He is an essential member of the Robot Rumble team, working his magic with in the latest Remote-control technology.
Judy is a multi-talented artist, performer and seamstress, known as the White Rabbit at the Obtainium Cup.. A wizard at costuming, you never know who she will be dressed as next!