Create a leather journal with a soft wraparound cover. This technique is perfect for a beginner or experienced book binder. The binding style this year is different from the style we taught last year.
Description:
We will use supple leather to create a softbound blank journal. The binding style used this year creates a beautiful pattern on the spine.
Have a lovely stone, shell, coin, or cab? Create a macramé bezel necklace to highlight its beauty without covering it up. Several options provided if you don't have your own stone.
Make 2 Mini Square Headz Robots. Build & Customize Your Own Art Toy
Summary:
Build two 3" fiber board 3D robots, each with a square head, and decorate them to fit your style; anime, clockwork, steampunk, aliens… anything you can think of!
Make Three Game of Thrones Inspired Miniature Eggs
Summary:
Create 3 miniature eggs inspired by Game of Thrones that Khaleesi would treasure. Put them in a small presentation box (not supplied) or insert screw eyes (supplied) and use them as jewelry charms.
Create your own unique lanyard to display your GenCon badge with pride! A variety of beads including gemstones and dice beads will be available.
Description:
This workshop allows you to customize everything about your lanyard- length, color, style. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Adults assisting children to create a lanyard do not need to pay twice unless they are also making their own lanyard. This is a drop-in style event. Most people will not need the full hour to complete this project. You can leave early or come (a little) late if needed.
Let's use vintage glass marbles to make mysterious pendants and earrings. Students will make 4 marble pieces that will be turned into earrings or pendants.
Molds, Resins, and Silicone for Costuming: Mega-Panel & Workshop!
Summary:
Costume accessories, small props, jewelry, and more, all in one session! Learn beginner and advanced techniques, and mold and cast a silicone/resin project.
Description:
Within the workshop portion, participants will create an original design and make a silicone mold, then cast and color a finished piece. Take the piece and the mold home to use again! In the lesson portion during cure times, we'll discuss materials for making props, lightweight armor, and unusual pieces, advanced techniques for coloring and shaping resin, and more.
Start your morning right with some gentle movement to open up your last day of Gen Con. Qigong is an energy nurturing art that is considered the mother of Tai Chi.