Entering the Jianghu: A Beginner's Guide to Chinese Fantasy Drama
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More than half the world's TV dramas are produced in China, with some titles achieving international mainstream popularity. Learn about the wuxia and xianxia genres in this beginner-friendly overview!
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Don't miss out on this global phenomenon! This high-level overview of the wuxia and xianxia genres will provide you with the cultural background necessary to understand and enjoy Eastern fantasy stories.
Foam, Thermoplastics, & More: Featherweight Cosplay Mega Workshop
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You can make great costumes and armor without metalworking! Learn to construct unique armor and accessories using lightweight, hall safe materials. Make a custom thermoplastic bracer to wear out!
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In this workshop, you'll learn about a variety of metal- and fiberglass-free construction methods for costume armor and accessories--and it's all (relatively) non-toxic, too! We'll cover working with EVA foam, Worbla, Wonderflex, Sintra, ABS, and more!
From Dragon Ball to Saiyuki, there are many adaptations of the world's most popular folk tale! Learn the cultural context of the 16th century novel, plus the true history that inspired it.
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From Dragon Ball to Saiyuki, there's no shortage of adaptations, retellings, and wholesale lifts of one of the world's most popular tales. But most of the western world enjoying these retellings knows little of the original novel, and even less of the stories it itself combined and retold. Let's look at the historical and cultural context for the original 16th century novel and the lore it collected into a single tale. We'll discuss some key adaptations as well, with the knowledge to enjoy them more.
Moldmaking, Casting, Silicone & Resins for Costuming
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Learn to fabricate hard plastic and flexible synthetic accessories! Sculpt an original design, make a reusable mold, and cast a finished piece in resin! Take your pieces home with you to use again.
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Learn the process of fabricating hard plastic and flexible synthetic accessories for your costume (or other hobby). We’ll discuss the various types of casting and moldmaking materials, explore their pros and cons, and walk you through the moldmaking and casting process. Sculpt an original design, make a reusable silicone mold, and cast a finished piece in resin! Take your creation and the mold home with you to use again.
Buckle up for the zaniest ride ever! Play a traditional D&D adventure as a wacky Toon character, & find why the Giant Snail Accessibility Act of '57 is a rogue's dream come true.
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Characters generated at the start of the game: it's part of the fun!
Buckle up for the zaniest ride ever! Play a traditional D&D adventure as a wacky Toon character & find why the Giant Snail Accessibility Act of '57 is a rogue's dream come true.
Description:
Characters generated at the start of the game: it's part of the fun!
As the oldest monarchy on Earth, Japan’s had some amazing moments in history. Hear the most important, most famous, or most fun with illustrations, photos, anime/manga ties, and plenty of geekery.
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As the oldest monarchy in the world, Japan’s had plenty of time to have some amazing moments in history. Hear a few of the most important, most famous, or most fun—from the Genpei War to the Meiji Revolution, from girl power to magical red cows, from archery contests to smallpox—with illustrations, photos, ties to your favorite anime/manga, and plenty of geekery.