Event reg opens on May 19, so plan ahead: If you want a guaranteed place in a workshop, be sure to have the event on your wish list and be ready to click that button when it goes live, since most of our workshops sell out on the first day!
(Remember, even if you don’t get a guaranteed ticket, we’ll take generics at the door up to room capacity. Show up a couple minutes early and we can probably find you a spot.)
Moldmaking, Casting, Resins, & Silicone For Cosplay & Costume - ID 146531 - $22
In this comprehensive casting workshop, we’ll discuss materials for making props, lightweight armor, masks, and unusual accessory pieces, plus advanced techniques for coloring and shaping resin, and more. Participants will create an original design and make a silicone mold, then cast and color a finished resin piece. Take the piece and the mold home to use again!
Wings to Wear - ID 146534 - $22
Make a pair of hallway safe wings (bird, bat, or other!) to wear out of the workshop. Bring a sense of fun & creativity!
Foam, Thermoplastics, & More: Featherweight Cosplay Mega Workshop - ID 146543 - $14
Great costume armor doesn't necessarily require metalworking or toxic chemicals! We’ll cover armoring for historical, fantasy, and cosplay costumes. You'll learn about a variety of inexpensive, readily-available materials, as well as specialized plastics like Worbla, Wonderflex, Sintra, and more. You’ll also make a piece of armor to take home yourself!
Gamer Dice Jewelry - ID 146550 - $8
Show your geek pride! Make a D6 bracelet, earrings, or combination to wear out. Variations & creativity encouraged!
Japanese Folklore & Mythology - ID 146526 - Free
What’s the difference between bakemono and ayakashi? Who are those four guys walking across the background? What are those little creatures that show up in your favorite anime? Get the most from your anime and Asian cinema experience when you understand the cultural background! Learn the basics of Japanese mythology in this folklore primer, and see examples in action with video clips from anime and film.
Norse Culture & Mythology - ID 146527 - Free
The Vikings are having a moment in modern pop culture, what with Thor: Ragnarok, Neil Gaiman's book, and more. But much of what we see in modern interpretations is far departed from the original mythos. Join the author of The Songweaver's Vow for an overview of the historical Viking era, what we really know -- and don't know -- of Norse mythology, and how these ancient stories are still being told today.
Peeps on the Borderlands: A Toon-geon Crawl - ID 146552 and 146553 - $7
Buckle up and set logic aside -- this is going to be the zaniest D&D ride you've ever taken! Play through a traditional D&D adventure using the wacky rules of the Toon universe, and find why the Giant Snail Accessibility Act of '57 is a rogue's dream come true. Characters generated at the start of the game: it's part of the fun!
