Each year the Costuming Track brings a wide variety of make-n-take workshops and small group (standing room only) close-up Demos. The close-up demos are a more intimate setting where you get to see the presenter(s) work their craft and have a greater opportunity to ask questions about how to do it.
In our Workshops, you will receive hands-on instruction on how to perform a skill. The subject of the workshops change from year to year so check back to see what this coming year’s options will be. Registration is on a first come first serve basis so make sure you sign up as soon as the listing has been made available.
The Workshops
We will begin taking registrations for this year’s workshops starting July 4.
Instructor: Mera Rose, Shade, and Tehdy B Cosplay
Mera Rose and Shade of Prop House 42 and Tehdy B Cosplay of CosOhana present a workshop that goes beyond the basics of working with EVA and teaches structure, layering composition, painting and sealing techniques, and adding lighting and other materials to EVA for costume, prop weapon, and large-scale prop applications.
Where: Hilton, room 306
Length: 2.5 hours
Max # Participants: 20
Materials Fee: $25
The kit includes:
- EVA foam
- Dowel rods
- PVC
- Paint
- EL wire
- Tools will be provided that are not part of the take home kit.
Choose your session.
| Friday August 29 @ 5:30 pm | Sunday August 31 @ 2:30 pm |
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Instructor: Tehdy B Cosplay
Tehdy B Cosplay of CosOhana helps you learn how to make a simple duct tape body form which you can take home to later use to make a more durable EVA foam body double. You also learn how to use it to alter or make your own patterns for cosplay.
Where: Hilton, room 307
Length: 2.5 hours
Max # Participants: 20
Materials Fee: $20
The kit includes:
- T-shirt
- Duct tape
- Pattern paper
Choose your session.
| Friday August 29 @ 7:00 pm | Sunday August 31 @ 7:00 pm |
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Instructor: Tattooed Santa
Tattooed Santa teaches the basics of chainmaille through the completion of a fantastic rainbow wrist band. When finished you will be able to take the skills you have learned and create larger projects.
Where: Hilton, room 306
Length: 2.5 hours
Max # Participants: 20 per session
Materials Fee: $30 + tax
The kit includes:
- Anodized Aluminum Rings
- Rubber Rings
Choose your session.
| Friday August 29 @ 2:30pm | Saturday August 30 @ 5:30pm |
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Instructors: Jessica Hamlin and Gwendolyn Treptow
What is magic? For some, it's clever tricks performed on a stage. For others, it's a fairy tale treat. Regardless of what your definition of magic is, it is imperative that you have a cape to go with it!
Come with your kids so they can create captivating capes with us! Using mainly upcycled materials and our fingers, we'll show them how they can craft their own costuming magic! All materials will be provided. Intended for ages 6-12, all participants must have an adult accompanying them.
Where: Hyatt Learning Center
Length: 1 hr
Max # participants: While supplies last
Materials fee: Free to kids 6 - 12
Saturday August 30 @ 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm
Instructor: Freddy Clements and Rainer Clements
In this workshop you and a partner will make a 3D replica of yourself and your partner using plaster bandages and USG #1 molding plaster.
NOTE: You should register along with someone that you would like to partner with for this workshop. If you do not have a partner, you will be paired with someone else that needs a partner.
This workshop is presented by track fan favorite, Freddy Clements. He will cover:
• Safety: Proper handling and use of materials.
• Techniques: How to create molds using plaster bandages and a petroleum release
• Casting: How to cast your face using #1 molding plaster.
• Finishing: How to remove the cast from the mold and refine it.
Where: Hilton, room 307
Length: 2.5 hrs
Max # participants: 18 per session
Materials fee: $10 + tax
The kit includes:
- Water and mixing plaster
- Plaster bandages
- Petroleum Jelly
- Scissors
- Abrasives for cleaning and smoothing final cast
Tools will be available that are not part of the take-home materials.
Choose your session.
| Saturday August 30 @ 4:00 pm | Sunday August 31 @ 4:00 pm |
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Instructor: Charles Zambrano
Emmy award winning makeup artist, Charles Zambrano takes the mystery out of doing advanced zombie makeup FX makeup. Learn new skills and get pro results for all your zombie activities. Supplies provided by Norcostco.
Where: Hilton, rooms 306 and 307
Length: 2.5 hours
Max # Participants: 20 per session
Materials Fee: $50 + tax
The kit includes:
- Makeup
- Sponges
- Brushes
- Sponges
- Etc
Tools will be available that are not part of the take-home materials.
Choose your session.
| Saturday August 30 @ 7:00 pm (307) | Sunday August 31 @ 5:30 pm (306) |
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Instructor: Zayne Geisler and Michelle Davidson
Our resident leather pros, Zayne Geisler an
d Michelle Davidson, teach you how to make a leather bag for your belt with a cool watchful eye theme. This is an entry level class teaching the basics of leather crafting.
Where: Hilton, rooms 306 and 307
Length: 2.5 hours
Max # Participants: 20 per session
Materials Fee: $30.00 + tax
The kit includes:
- Leather
- Needle
- Thread
- Paint
Tools will be available that are not part of the take-home materials.
Choose your session.
| Friday August 29 @ 4:00 pm (307) | Saturday August 30 @ 2:30 pm (306) |
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