Dean’s Lyst and Torie-Mekhi will take attendees through the process of choosing a character and cosplay to creating a wearable costume. They will discuss patterns, mockup, and other tools to help you bring your fandom to life! Special considerations such as how to plan for weather, functionality, and the ability to put on/take off the […]
Read moreWhether you are a powerful superhero or a magical creature, there are techniques to posing that can ensure you get the best photos in your cosplay. The AMP Image and Cosplay Your Way team up to provide a discussion and interactive workshop on how to pose for/in your cosplay. Posing will be explored from the […]
Read moreA panel discussing the steps on how to take an idea/concept and turn it into a published comic character. Panelists include author, Peter Chizoba Daniel, who currently has four titles featuring strong characters of color: Nowborn, Chayoma, The Blook Seekers and Mbuze: cosplayer, Super Fit With Ree Cosplay, who was turned into the character, Interface, […]
Read more“Needle Felting”…. what is it? An introduction to the basics of how to sculpt wool so you can transform your costumes and props! This panel will go over a basic description of what needle felting is, what materials and tools are needed, and how different techniques can be used in different aspects of costume creation. […]
Read moreCelebrity make-up artist, Selena Gilbert of FaceChemistry will go over steps, procedures, and tricks to apply make-up for cosplay. Whether it is to get a refined look or to add special effects, Gilbert will cover the pros and cons of airbrushing, oil based make-ups, water-based make-ups, etc. By the end of the workshop, each attendee […]
Read moreInteractive panel on the basics of applying lighting effects to your projects, including hands on with basic LED setup!
Read morePanel designed to motivate individuals to discuss the issues, concerns and myths preventing them from embarking on the creative art of cosplay; and encourages those that do participate to be body positive and choose desired characters regardless of race, size, age or gender. The panel will motivate attendees to share their personal testimonies, discuss types […]
Read moreHave you ever wanted to create symbols and other designs that can be ironed onto your costume? I will start the class with how to create or obtain patterns. We will, then, use these patterns to create applique, using fabric and Heat n Bond.
Read moreJoin prop builders DarchAngelDavid and CoretoonzCosplay for a presentation on prop and armor crafting using foam. The panel will include both a slide presentation and an interactive learning experience in which some audience members will have the chance to craft an armor piece.
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