Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working With Thermal Plastic (WORBLA)
Summary:
Participants will learn and practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a small item they will manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
Samples of different types of thermal plastics will be present: Wonderflex, Classic Worbla, Clear Worbla, and Black Worbla. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of thermal plastic.
Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working With Thermal Plastic (WORBLA)
Summary:
Participants will learn and practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a small item they will manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
Samples of different types of thermal plastics will be present: Wonderflex, Classic Worbla, Clear Worbla, and Black Worbla. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of thermal plastic.
This workshop focuses on the best ways to show off your cosplay for pictures, touching on the difference between "costuming" and "cosplay". Insight for photographers as well on how to get great shots.
Description:
In the world of cosplay, there are a lot of people who aren't sure exactly how to pose when asked for pictures. This interactive workshop delves into the art of posing for pictures in a way that highlights your cosplay while letting you play with the right angles to hide any imperfections you think you might have with your piece. We'll go over the subtle differences between "costume posing" and "cosplay posing", with a mini photoshoot for attendees. Cosplayers, bring your creations, and Photographers, bring your cameras!
Cosplay wig styling tips, tricks, and how-to's for beginner and intermediate cosplayers. This will be a workshop in which a wig will be provided as part of the admission on which to work.
Description:
This workshop will cover a variety of basic and intermediate level styling tips for cosplay wigs. You can expect to learn how to spike your wig, create volume for larger styles, style an updo without showing wefts, the basics of wig alterations, and more! At the end of the day you'll get to take home the wig you're working on for reference or to wash out and style for your next cosplay.
Cosplay wig styling tips, tricks, and how-to's for beginner and intermediate cosplayers. This will be a workshop in which a wig will be provided as part of the admission on which to work.
Description:
This workshop will cover a variety of basic and intermediate level styling tips for cosplay wigs. You can expect to learn how to spike your wig, create volume for larger styles, style an updo without showing wefts, the basics of wig alterations, and more! At the end of the day you'll get to take home the wig you're working on for reference or to wash out and style for your next cosplay.
Cosplay wig styling tips, tricks, and how-to's for beginner and intermediate cosplayers. This will be a workshop in which a wig will be provided as part of the admission on which to work.
Description:
This workshop will cover a variety of basic and intermediate level styling tips for cosplay wigs. You can expect to learn how to spike your wig, create volume for larger styles, style an updo without showing wefts, the basics of wig alterations, and more! At the end of the day you'll get to take home the wig you're working on for reference or to wash out and style for your next cosplay.
Participants will learn & practice techniques for working with EVA foam. Each participant will leave with an armored helmet they will manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
During the class each participant will construct a spangenhelm constructed of EVA foam. Instruction on the best tools, materials, and techniques will be taught and practiced. Advanced techniques such as angled cuts and the use of contact cement will be covered. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of EVA foam.
Participants will learn & practice techniques for working with EVA foam. Each participant will leave with an armored helmet they will manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
During the class each participant will construct a spangenhelm constructed of EVA foam. Instruction on the best tools, materials, and techniques will be taught and practiced. Advanced techniques such as angled cuts and the use of contact cement will be covered. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of EVA foam.
Want to sell your art or crafts, be hired as a GM, or turn some other hobby into a side (or full time) hustle? Come learn how to evaluate viability, and avoid common legal and financial pitfalls.
Description:
Many people turn their hobbies into successful businesses. But plenty others make errors early on that cost them time, money, and even their love of the hobby. Still others never try at all, fearing exactly such a negative outcome. Do I need a business license? When do I have to pay income tax, or sales tax? What do I need to charge to make a profit? Whatever your hobby, this workshop provides answers to many of these questions, and a clear blueprint (with lots of handouts) on how to find answers for the rest for your specific hobby and location. Facilitator Tobi Mattingly is an Enrolled Agent (licensed tax pro) and provider of small business services, working with artists, performers, creators, and hobby-entrepreneurs of all stripes for more than a decade. She's also a creator herself, having worked over the past 25 years as an actor, director, musician, and game designer.
During this class we will customize and craft a beautiful dice tower that is yours to keep!
Description:
We will be working from customized kits, so you will gain additional tips and tricks for assembly of different types of laser cut materials during your construction. During this class you can learn about crafting methods from small business owner and laser cutting expert Emmie Mayne of Lightning and Lace. There will be a variety of materials used including wood glue, so make sure you are wearing clothes that are alright to be made messy.