Cosplay Repair- Do’s and Don’ts with Costume Corpsman
Summary:
This panel will go over the do and do nots of cosplay building and repairs, in the possibility of issues or failures.
Description:
The Costume Corpsman will be on hand to discuss assist and instruct everyone on what steps they can take to avoid cosplay issues and also what they can do in case they are faced with an issue. So come and ask questions and bring your props, costumes and questions.
Cosplay wig styling tips, tricks, and how-to's for beginner and intermediate cosplayers. This will be a workshop in which a wig will be provided as part of the admission on which to work.
Description:
This workshop will cover a variety of basic and intermediate level styling tips for cosplay wigs. You can expect to learn how to spike your wig, create volume for larger styles, style an updo without showing wefts, the basics of wig alterations, and more! At the end of the day you'll get to take home the wig you're working on for reference or to wash out and style for your next cosplay.
Cosplay wig styling tips, tricks, and how-to's for beginner and intermediate cosplayers. This will be a workshop in which a wig will be provided as part of the admission on which to work.
Description:
This workshop will cover a variety of basic and intermediate level styling tips for cosplay wigs. You can expect to learn how to spike your wig, create volume for larger styles, style an updo without showing wefts, the basics of wig alterations, and more! At the end of the day you'll get to take home the wig you're working on for reference or to wash out and style for your next cosplay.
Cosplay wig styling tips, tricks, and how-to's for beginner and intermediate cosplayers. This will be a workshop in which a wig will be provided as part of the admission on which to work.
Description:
This workshop will cover a variety of basic and intermediate level styling tips for cosplay wigs. You can expect to learn how to spike your wig, create volume for larger styles, style an updo without showing wefts, the basics of wig alterations, and more! At the end of the day you'll get to take home the wig you're working on for reference or to wash out and style for your next cosplay.
So you want to make a Cosplay, but you don't have the funds for an expensive build. Where do you go? What can you do? Learn some easy tips and tricks to thinking outside the box.
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.
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.
The annual costume parade returns to Gen Con for 2023! Muster outside Hall A beginning at 3pm. Cosplayers may join anywhere along the route. Spectators welcome!
Description:
Plan to cosplay but don't want to enter the contest? No problem! The parade is a great way to gather with fellow cosplayers and show off your costume. Muster outside of the Hall A entrance near the West Street Plaza at 3pm and anyone in costume may join the parade anywhere along the route. Details on the Parade Route can be found on the Costume Contest page of the Program Book. Spectators are welcome, but we ask that you remain mindful of blocking any pathways and are respectful to those marching in the parade. Cheering is encouraged!
Want to sell your art or crafts, be hired as a GM, or turn some other hobby into a side (or full time) hustle? Come learn how to evaluate viability, and avoid common legal and financial pitfalls.
Description:
Many people turn their hobbies into successful businesses. But plenty others make errors early on that cost them time, money, and even their love of the hobby. Still others never try at all, fearing exactly such a negative outcome. Do I need a business license? When do I have to pay income tax, or sales tax? What do I need to charge to make a profit? Whatever your hobby, this workshop provides answers to many of these questions, and a clear blueprint (with lots of handouts) on how to find answers for the rest for your specific hobby and location. Facilitator Tobi Mattingly is an Enrolled Agent (licensed tax pro) and provider of small business services, working with artists, performers, creators, and hobby-entrepreneurs of all stripes for more than a decade. She's also a creator herself, having worked over the past 25 years as an actor, director, musician, and game designer.
Casual play/learn to play! Try out the Reformation expansion or Rebellion G54 system. Try our other games while you're here!
Description:
You are head of a family in an Italian city-state, a city run by a weak and corrupt court. You need to manipulate, bluff and bribe your way to power. Your object is to destroy the influence of all the other families, forcing them into exile. Only one family will survive... In Coup, you want to be the last player with influence in the game, with influence being represented by face-down character cards in your playing area.