Fight choreographer & kungfu instructor Rick Stemm gives choreography demonstrations to take your cosplay to the next level!
Description:
Your cosplay is ready - you LOOK like a warrior, but can you move like one? Learn from professionals about fantastic (and safe!) fight choreography moves to best show off your hard costume work. Fight choreographer and kungfu instructor Rick Stemm gives a workshop on martial arts and fight choreography specifically addressed to cosplayers. You will briefly learn stances, techniques, and moves to show off those giant swords, wizard staves, and other cool costume weaponry that you might not know how to use. Each costumed attendee will get work specifically focused on their character. No previous martial arts experience necessary.
Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working with EVA Foam
Summary:
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.
Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working with EVA Foam
Summary:
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.
Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working with Thermal Plastic (Worbla)
Summary:
Participants will learn & practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a bracer, mask, or other small item they choose to manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
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. Tools/materials provided. 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 & practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a bracer, mask, or other small item they choose to manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
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. Tools/materials provided. 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 & practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a bracer, mask, or other small item they choose to manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
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. Tools/materials provided. 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 & practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a bracer, mask, or other small item they choose to manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
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. Tools/materials provided. 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.
An introductory overview to the materials & techniques used to fabricate items for use in cosplay (armor, weapons, jewelry, etc.).
Description:
An introductory overview to the materials and techniques used to fabricate items for use in cosplay (armor, weapons, jewelry, etc.). Techniques will be demonstrated and samples of each material type will be available to examine. Materials covered will include: Open and closed cell foam, thermal plastic, leather, wood, polymer clay, cardboard, fiberglass resin/Bondo, found or repurposed objects, and basic electronic components. The goal of the workshop is for participants to gain enough knowledge of materials, tools, and techniques that they can begin to fabricate their own high quality cosplay items.
An introductory overview to the materials & techniques used to fabricate items for use in cosplay (armor, weapons, jewelry, etc.).
Description:
An introductory overview to the materials and techniques used to fabricate items for use in cosplay (armor, weapons, jewelry, etc.). Techniques will be demonstrated and samples of each material type will be available to examine. Materials covered will include: Open and closed cell foam, thermal plastic, leather, wood, polymer clay, cardboard, fiberglass resin/Bondo, found or repurposed objects, and basic electronic components. The goal of the workshop is for participants to gain enough knowledge of materials, tools, and techniques that they can begin to fabricate their own high quality cosplay items.
Learn techniques to make the most of your cosplay photography. Instructed by Greg Inda, photographer for Glitter Guild Burlesque.
Description:
Learn tips for photographing cosplay on the con floor. Our focus will be on utilizing the available light, filling the frame with what's important, eliminating unpleasant backgrounds/distracting elements, and techniques to maximize your brief time with busy cosplayers. Nothing in this workshop is camera specific and all are welcome. You only need to bring your camera if you have specific questions, in which case please bring your camera manual as well. Workshop will include a Q&A session to address your specific questions.