List of all programs (by subject, in no date order)
(NOTE: There are SO MANY programs listed here, we’ve moved the full descriptions to a separate document. Follow the link: Complete Descriptions. We have not sorted these items into their order of appearance. The con featured four full days of programs, from 1-9pm on Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday, and 9am-2pm on Monday, without lunch breaks. There was a two-hour break for the Future Fashion Show, though light programming continued throughout.)
To help you make selections according to your interests, each item on our daytime program has a three digit numerical code according to subject matter. Most program items are appropriate for general audiences and beginners. sessions geared for advanced costumers will be noted in the item descriptions.
0XX: Hands-on Workshops, Special Events and Speakers, Entertainments
lXX: The Making of… A series of presentations by the makers of award winning costumes from Worldcons and Costume Con from 1984 to 1992. A great opportunity to see some famous costumes up close and learn about the whole process from original concept to the stage.
2XX: Costume in the Community: Amateur, professional, the costuming community and culture
3XX: Recreation Costume: From television, films and other sources
4XX: Costume Types and Genres: Including Science Fiction, costuming for bodies of various sizes and non-humans!
5XX: How-to Classes and Demos: Stage presentation skills, makeup, building costume parts and how to use various materials
6XX: How-to Classes and Demos: Fiber techniques and sewing skills, including our pattern drafting series; research and documentation
7XX: Historical topics
8XX: Ethnic Costume; Historic and Ethnic Dance
9XX: Salon Discussions
Unless otherwise noted, all sessions are one hour. Some program items may last less than an hour to allow time for the audience to look at examples on display and ask questions.
Please consult your pocket program, the convention bulletin boards and individual room programs for any late changes, additions or cancellations which may happen due to circumstances beyond our control.
In some classes, there will be a small charge for printed handouts to cover copying costs.
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS, SPECIAL EVENTS AND SPEAKERS, ENTERTAINMENTS
001: Russian Costume, Past and Present: Ludmilla Bokov.
003: Character Recreation and Other Forms of Self Abuse: Kris Curling, Angelique Trouvere, Cheralyn Lambeth, Damon Booth, Amy Booth, Jay Cohen, Robin Cohen
008: How did you do that? (F&SF): Betsy Marks (Delaney), moderator
009: How did you do that? (Historical): Betsy Marks (Delaney), moderator
010: Workshop: Fitting the personal sloper (See #601): Elizabeth Mayberry (Carter), Kathryn (Condon) Elms, Sharon Landrum, Faith Baker, Denice Girardeau (3 hours. Only about 30 people can be accommodated at a time in the room, but each individual fitting will only take a portion of the time, so you may come late and leave when you are finished.)
020: Decorative Embroidery and Other Indulgences: Elaine Mami (2 hours)
025: Blackwork Embroidery Workshop: Rob Himmelsbach (2 hours)
028: Slashing and Pinking Workshop: Susan B. Cooke
030: Stage Makeup Workshop: Victoria Weidner (2 hours)
031: Life Mask Workshop: To be announced
032: Klingon Forehead Appliance Demonstration: Londo Massey
040: Strutting Your Stuff: Presentation Practicum: Toni Lay, Marion Carter (2 hours)
050: Silk Painting Workshop I: Diane Tuckman (2 hours)
051: Silk Painting Workshop II: Diane Tuckman (2 hours)
090: International Costumers’ Guild Annual Meeting: Pierre Pettinger and the Board
099: Spontaneous Maskmaking Workshop: Barb Schofield and Associates
THE MAKING OF…
100: The Making of “Heroes” (Best in Show, Magicon (Worldcon) 1992.): Duane Elms, Kathryn (Condon) Elms
101: The Making of “The Ice Spirits” (Best Mythology and Best in Class, Master, Magicon (Worldcon) 1992): Ricky Dick, Karen (Schnaubelt Turner) Dick, Carol Salemi, Steve Carter, Leslie Johnston (Payatt)
102: “A Tale of Two Kitties”: The Making of “Felinoid Pressure Suit” (Best Science Fiction, Journeyman, Magicon (Worldcon) 1992; Best in Show, Archon, 1992; Originally presented at the CC10 Future Fashion Show): Steve Swope, Catherine Peters
105: The Making of “The Birth of Venus” (Best in Show, F&SF Masquerade, Costume Con 10, 1992): Jo Anne Kirley
110: The Making of “Octopus Garden” (Best in Show, Chicon V (Worldcon), 1991): Jacqueline “Jacqui” Ward
119: The Making of “Blackadder and Queen Elizabeth” (Best in Show, Historical Masquerade, Costume Con 9, 1991): Angelique Trouvere
130: The Making of “Dread Warrior” (Best in Show, Noreascon III (Worldcon), 1989): Deborah K. Jones
150: The Making of “Elric of Melnibone” (Best in Show, Conspiracy (Worldcon), 1987. Designed, made and originally presented by Adrian Butterfield*, Dianne Dawe, Breighton “Rusty” Dawe, Victoria Ridenour.): Breighton “Rusty” Dawe
180: The Making of “Late One Night in the Draco Tavern” (Most Humorous, Master, L.A.Con II (Worldcon), 1984. Based on all of Larry Niven’s characters, originally presented on stage by a “cast of thousands”.): Kathy Sanders
COSTUME IN THE COMMUNITY
200: Masquerade Costuming: A History of the Art Form: Sally Fink, Marjii Ellers ‡, Kathy Sanders
201: Organizing a Masquerade: Richard Hill, other panelists to be announced
202: Worldcon Masquerade Winners, a slide show: John Upton
210: Getting Bitten by the (Costume) Bug, and what to do next: Lynn Maudlin (moderator), Leslie Johnston (Payatt), Sandy Pettinger
215: Organizing a Local Costume Event: Jwlhyfer de Winter, Jana Keeler
240: Getting a Higher Education in Costume: Alison Kondo, Dana MacDermott
250: A Costume Business or Career: Starting and Surviving: Michael Coffey (moderator), Amanda Allen*, Jennifer Ketcham, George Paczolt, Karen (Schnaubelt Turner) Dick, JoAnne Kirley
260: Costuming in the Theatre: Dana MacDermott (moderator), Amanda Allen, Gypsy Ames, Michael Coffey, Jennifer Ketcham
275: Behind Big Bird: Working for Jim Henson Productions: Cheralyn Lambeth, Michael Coffey, Maritta Acker
280: Organizations That Let You Wear Costumes!: Lori Bossart, Nova Serafino
RECREATION COSTUME
300: Science Fiction Recreation Costumes: Diane Kovalcin (moderator), Robert Beech, Jenne Burnham, Kathy (Bushman) Sanders
320: I Love a Life Form in Uniform!: Costumes of the Star Trek Universe: Michael Coffey, Leman Yuan, Chrissy Carr, Martin Hunger
325: Those Good Looking Klingons!: Johanna Breijer, Londo Massey, Thomas Scheuer
326: The Well-Dressed K1ingon: Judith Smith, Terry Smith, Robert Vailliencourt
340: “Tunnel Togs”: TV’s “Beauty and the Beast”: ‘Nea Dodson
360: British TV Recreation Costumes: Leman Yuan (moderator), Michael Coffey, Victoria Weidner
361: Replicating Media Costumes and Props: Presented by “Not the BBC Props Department”
365: The Robin Hood Mythos: Medieval Costuming on the Screen: Eleanor Farrell, Penny Lipman, Jacqueline “Jacqui” Ward
COSTUME TYPES AND GENRES
401: Presentation Building Seminar: Barb Schofield (moderator), Karen (Schnaubelt Turner) Dick, Duane Elms
404: Stage Management Class: Sue Kulinyi
405: Tech Primer: John Vengrouski and the Crew
406: Pocket Magic: Ricky Dick
407: Accents and Dialects for Character Presentation: Lani Cataldi
408: Stage Fighting Demo: T. J. Glenn, Eric “Cobra” Blackburn, Nova Serafino
450: The Macabre in Costuming: Jwlhyfer de Winter
470: Introduction to Clowning: Ricky Dick
480: Creatures and Mascots: Daren Bost, Cheralyn Lambeth
485: Still Playing With Dolls!: Louisa Hypher, Ann Catelli
490: Making Costumes for Kids: From quick and easy to holiday best!: Diane Kovalcin (moderator), Lani Cataldi, Elspeth Christianson
495: Costuming on a Broad, Beautiful Canvas: Christine Bunt
HOW-TO CLASSES AND DEMOS (STAGE PRESENTATION SKILLS, MAKEUP; CONSTRUCTION…)
501: Drawing and Rendering Techniques for Costume Design: Gypsy Ames
502: Drawing Your Costume (Without Being an Artist): Victoria Weidner
507: Computer Software for Costumers: Deborah Feaster, Jamie Smith (of Waterfountain Software)
515: Recycling, Reconditioning: Modifying clothing and costumes into new costumes: Lori Bossert
516: Historical Adaptations for the Creative and Hurried: ‘Nea Dodson, Amanda Allen*
524: Make-up demonstration: Special Effects (no description): Richard Hill
530: Footwear for the Financially Challenged: Johanna Breijer
540: Wigs: An overview of care, styling, making: Cheralyn Lambeth, Animal X
545: Wigs Without Hair: Gypsy Ames (tulle, net), Heather Jeffcott (Jute), Deborah K. Jones (Ribbon)
550: Headpieces for Stage and Hall: Sally Fink, Patti (Mercier) Gill (Paczolt)*, Pierre Pettinger
555: Mask-making: Laurel Cunningham-Hill, Dana MacDermott
560: Props and Accessories, or “How to build cool things that don’t really work…sort of!: Robert Vailliencourt, Edward Endres
562: High Tech on a Low Budget/Kitchen Cabinet Special Effects: Bruce MacDermott, Thomas Scheuer, Terry Smith
564: Working Electronics in Costumes: Thomas Scheuer (things that make noises and blink), Animal X (fiber optics), Darla Vasilas (Christmas tree lights)
565: Coming in Handy: Finding and Using Unusual Materials: Laurel Cunningham-Hill, Leslie Johnston (Payatt), Deborah K. Jones
570: Introduction to Feather Work: Pierre Pettinger, Wendy Ross (Kaufman)
575: Wings: Marian Clark, Laurel Cunningham-Hill, Wendy Ross (Kaufman)
585: Introduction to Beadwork: Diane Kovalcin, Eleanor Farrell, Darla Vasilas
586: Loomed Beadwork: Duane Elms, Carol Salemi
590: Techniques in Fiberglass Costuming: Robert Vailliencourt, Edward Endres
591: Advanced Fiberglass Armour: Edward Endres
592: Modeling and Mold Making with Polymer Clay and Friendly Plastic: ‘Nea Dodson, Thomas Scheuer
593: Faux Armour: Stephen Clark, Richard Hill
595: Working with Fake Fur: Daren Bost, Elaine Mami
596: Working with Foam Rubber: Daren Bost, Stephen Clark
HOW-TO CLASSES AND DEMOS (FABRIC TECHNIQUES AND SEWING SKILLS)
600: Seminar: Creating a Personalized Sloper: Elizabeth Mayberry (Carter), Kathryn (Condon) Elms
601: Sloper fitting workshop (see 010): Elizabeth Mayberry (Carter), Kathryn (Condon) Elms and others.
602: Styling the Bodice: Elizabeth Mayberry (Carter), Kathryn (Condon) Elms
603: Styling the Collar and Sleeves: Elizabeth Mayberry (Carter), Kathryn (Condon) Elms
604: Styling the Skirt from the Sloper: Elizabeth Mayberry (Carter), Kathryn (Condon) Elms
605: Draping the Bodice: Faith Baker, Sharon Landrum
606: Draping the Skirt: Faith Baker, Sharon Landrum
624: Applique: Flat and 3-D: Jacqueline “Jacqui” Ward
626: English Smocking: Ann Catelli
630: Spinning Demo: Judith Smith
631: Demo: Dyeing with Kool-Aid!: Judith Smith
632: Fabric Painting Techniques and Ideas: ‘Nea Dodson
640: Leatherwork Basics: Terry Smith
650: Millinery: Buckram and Wire Frame Hats: Elizabeth Mayberry (Carter)
652: Millinery: Felt Blocking and Straw Hats: Elizabeth Mayberry (Carter)
690: Documentation for Historical Costumes: Diane Kovalcin (moderator), George Paczolt, Mara Malnekoff
691: Getting Started in Costume History Research: Linda Learn
695: Photography for Documentation: Suzannah Worth, Toni Lay, Kris Curling, Angelique Trouvere
HISTORICAL TOPICS
700: Mounting a Costume Exhibition: Jwlhyfer de Winter
701: Costuming as Social History: The Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania interprets its Clothing Collection: Kathleen Wendell
702: Collecting and Preserving Clothing and Textiles: Kathleen Wendell
710: Historic Textiles and Substitutes: Jean Martin, Linda Learn
720: Hoops, Bustles and Panniers: Animal X, Kathy (Bushman) Sanders
740: Russian Historical Costume: Soraya Newell (2 hours)
745: Costume of the Italian Renaissance: Getting the Look: Susan B. Cooke, Jennifer Ketcham
750: Renaissance Shirts and How to Make Them: Suzanne B. Cooke
760: Military Re-enactment Costumes: 1570 to the American Civil War: George Paczolt, Will Burnham, Jennifer Burnham
770: Costume of the 1600s: The Cavalier Look and Other Styles: Heather Jeffcott, Jennifer Ketcham, George Paczolt
791: The Victorian Corset: Jana Keeler
795: Victorian/Victorioid: Jwlhyfer de Winter, Jana Keeler
796: Victorian Women’s Out of Door Garments: Susannah Worth
ETHNIC COSTUME; HISTORICAL AND ETHNIC DANCE
810: Folk Costume Around the World: Robbi Dyer
815: An Overview of Asian Costume: Sherry Atri (India), Robbi Dyer (Vietnam, Japan), Alison Kondo (Chinese, Mongolian, Tibetan)
816: Introduction to Japanese Costume: Robbi Dyer, Debra Fry, Rob Himmelsbach
817: Thai Dance and Costume (no description): Sirikanya B. Schaffer
818: Whose Sari Now? — The many facets of Indian costume: Sherry Atri
820: An Overview of Spanish Regional Dress: Susannah Worth
COSTUME CON 11 DANCE CLASSES
850: English Country Dancing (Dances as described by John Playford, 1651 – 1710): Gretchen Miller, Lori Bossert
860: Middle Eastern Dance: Jean Trimmer
880: Viennese Waltzes: Richard Hill
885: Victorian Dance: Michelle Lee
890: Swing: Richard Hill
VICTORIAN SALON DISCUSSIONS
Costuming has engendered many a controversy over the years. This series of discussions on some of these controversial topics is open to all interested CCll members. Discussions will take place in the Victorian Salon, a specially furnished corner of the hotel lobby on the way to the Main Ballroom. Participants should bring an open mind, a ready wit, and their most genteel manners. Tea and light refreshments served.
900: Discussion(“How did I get into this?”): Deborah Feaster (Sears)*, moderator
901: Discussion(“CostumApa: Elite?”): Patti (Mercier) Gill (Paczolt)* and Steve Gill, moderators
902: Discussion(“Costuming on a Broad, Beautiful Canvas”): Christine Bunt, moderator
903: Discussion(“What should count in Judging? What often does count?”): Marjii Ellers*, moderator
904: Discussion(“What does winning really mean?”): Lynn Maudlin, moderator
905: Discussion(“Historical Costume: Art or Science? Is there a place for adaptation and interpretation?”): Lori Bossert, moderator
906: Discussion (“Is there such a thing as a sure fire winning costume? What is it?”): Sharon M. A. Palmer, moderator
