Schedule for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Convention Hours
Below is a very rough schedule at this point. We would like to give people an idea of when things happen for the purpose of planning their trip.
Friday, May 17, 2013
8:00 am Registration opens
9:30 am – 5:00 pm Programming begins and runs throughout the day.
9:00 am – 6:00 pm Dealer’s Room Open
6:00 pm Single Pattern Contestants report to Green Room
7:00 pm Friday Night Social Begins
7:30 pm Single Pattern Contest
Saturday, May 18, 2013
8:00 am Registration opens
9:30 am – 5:00 pm Programming begins and runs throughout the day.
9:00 am – 6:00 pm Dealer’s Room Open
5:00 pm Green Room opens for Science Fiction & Fantasy Masquerade entrants
7:00 pm Science Fiction & Fantasy Masquerade begins
Sunday, May 19, 2013
8:00 am Registration opens
9:30 am – 5:00 pm Programming begins and runs throughout the day.
9:00 am – 6:00 pm Dealer’s Room Open
10:30 am Green Room opens for Future Fashion Show entrants
12:30-2:00 pm Future Fashion Show
6:00 pm Green Room opens for Historical Masquerade entrants
8:00 pm Historical Masquerade begins
Monday, May 20, 2013
8:00 am Registration opens
9:00 am – Noon Programming
9:00 am – Noon Dealer’s Room open for last minute shopping
Costume-Con 31 Schedule (Alphabetical by Title)
Altering Perceptions
Costuming is a diverse hobby/business, and sometimes the standard human form just isn’t what you want. Animals, monsters, aliens, and even certain historical fashions require special techniques to break the human mold. Join us as we discuss various methods of modifying the basic human form to achieve different shapes and sizes, including stilts, padding, and other additions. If you have any great tips or tricks, stop by and share your methods for looking like anything but human.
Friday 12:30
Courtney Rayle
Altering the Human Form
This panel will discuss using stilts and other means to create non-human body forms for costumes and a discussion of altering the human body form including the inspiration, reasons to do it, and how to.
Saturday 2:00
Annabel Reader
The Archives Road Show
The International Costumers Guild Pat and Peggy Kennedy Memorial Library presents specially-produced programs featuring video clips from 30+ years of North American masquerades.
Saturday 9:30
Bruce Mai, Nora Mai, Pierre E. Pettinger, Jr.
The Archives Road Show Part Deux
The International Costumers Guild Pat and Peggy Kennedy Memorial Library presents specially-produced programs featuring video clips from 30+ years of North American masquerades.
Monday 9:00
Bruce Mai, Nora Mai, Pierre E. Pettinger, Jr.
The Art of Mythica Von Griffyn
A canvas from bodies to chalk on a sidewalk, come and see the works of our guest Mythica von Griffyn. Methods and inspiration are important to her creative process so join her in a journey through her world.
Saturday 12:30
Mythica Von Griffyn
Armor Construction for Film and Television
A presentation from Guest Dragon Dronet with props from Riddick, Batman & Robin, AI, and several others…lots of video and costume pieces.
Friday 3:30
Dragon Dronet
Basic Techniques with Introduction to Thermoplastic Products for Costuming and Crafts
Wonderflex, Fosshape and Worbla will be described. Bring your own heat gun or hair dryer. Sample pieces to be available for a small materials fee.
Friday 12:30
Dani/CosplaySupplies.com
Basics of Jewelry Making
Basics of jewelry making, including an introduction to glassblowing techniques, torch work, kiln working, wire wrapping, finishing, supplies, and inspiration.
Saturday 3:30
Joy Alyssa Day
Beading Workshop
Learn the basics of beaded embroidery on fabric for making trim, beaded costumes, or jewelry–let your next costume be a beaded costume! Basic techniques for sewing on seed beads, bugle beads, drop beads; straight stitching, and peyote beading to “capture” a cabochon on fabric, also edge beading and basics of fringe! No pre-reg or experience required, kits sold at class including everything needed for $10, or just come and watch!
Sunday 9:30
Lisa Ashton
Being a GOOD Den Parent
What makes a good den parent? After a short discussion, we’ll role play some common Masquerade Green Room situations.
Friday 11:00
Carole Parker
Body Painting with Mythica
The living canvas has emerged as an amazing art form. Guest Mythica Von Griffyn demonstrates her use of this medium with vibrant color and spiritual inspiration. Note- This is an age restricted demonstration limited to those 18 and over.
Saturday 11:00
Mythica Von Griffyn
Cellophane Fairy Wings
Making beautiful, ethereal fairy wings for any costume is simple and entertaining using this method. Made with wire and cellophane, your imagination, and a little magic, you will find these durable wings simply enchanting. Join us to learn the basic construction techniques and discover the magic in creating your own wings!
Saturday 2:00
Beverly Warner
Clothes Make the Beast
Animal costumes are fun but how do you give it a character identity? Clothes, that’s how. Learn how putting your outer beast in various garb enhances your presence whether at conventions or as a professional mascot.
Saturday 3:30
Daren Bost
Copyright Basics for Fiber Artists
This seminar will explain how to protect the art you worked so hard to create. I will explain what types of fiber can be protected I will explain the importance of registering your work with the copyright office. I will provide forms and websites which will help you copyright your work. I will touch on copyright and trademark infringement.
Sunday 2:00
Lisa Danny Roberts
Corsetry Drafting Crash Course
Learn the basics of drafting your own pattern for both an over bust and under bust corset. Demo will be oriented at “standard” size women but tricks for plus size adjustments will be given.
Sunday 11:00
Erin Card
Costume and Prop Work for Independent Film
How do you work on little or no budget? Advice, warnings, and war stories from the indie trenches.
Sunday 2:00
JoAnn Abbott, Doc Gibson, Joe Meils
Costume and Weapon Safety
Toting props and wearing costumes at conventions has its own special set of concerns for personal safety and comfort, as well as the etiquette of not damaging anyone else. Come in to discuss handy tips for keeping yourself and others safe, your costumes clean, your props undamaged, and having a drama-free, comfortable experience at any event.
Saturday 9:30
Stace Feldmann
Costuming Safety
Have you ever unintentionally attached yourself to your costume? Caught your costume on fire, or torn it off trying to walk in it. Come learn how to avoid damaging you or your costume presentation.
Friday 2:00
David (Gunner) Ellis
Costuming and Props on True Blood
Making vampires and werewolves look good. Get behind the scenes details from this popular show. Guest Dragon Dronet says-” We’ve worked on the show for 5 seasons…..and I was a vampire in season two…” Bring your questions. Claws and fangs optional.
Sunday 3:30
Dragon Dronet
Costuming and Charity
A discussion on how to involve your costuming in public service and volunteerism. Make someone’s day while doing the things you love.
Friday 2:00
Marian O’Brien-Clark, Daren Bost
Creating and Submitting Folio Designs
Learn the ins and outs of designing and submitting your designs for the Costume Con Fashion Folio. Even for those who feel they are not artistic there are tools to convey your vision to costumers. Come with questions, suggestions and ideas for making the folio experience one to remember.
Friday 12:30
Stephen M. Clark, Nora Mai
Cross Cultural Steampunk
It is said that the sun never set on the British Empire, and the spirit of discovery and conquest of the scientific, mechanical, and natural world extended far beyond the shores of Britannia. Bring your Indian, Hong Kong Chinese, Aussie or even Anglo-Egyptian ensembles for an audience-participation panel on the less common Steampunk sub-genres.
Friday 12:30
Melanie Unruh, Alicia Faires
Crossplay
Shifting of gender identity has been an aspect of costuming, culture, and ritual since the earliest recorded history. Aspects and techniques of Crossplay will be explored in this presentation.
Sunday 3:30
Erin Card
Darth Malgus Make up Demo
Come, watch and learn from this demo as Jesse Langdell applies the Darth Malgus makeup to Dragon Dronet.
Saturday 11:00
Dragon Dronet, Jesse Langdell
The Decline of Original Costume Design
What makes media recreation costuming so popular? Why is WorldCon costuming fading? Are these two trends connected? The panelists lead a discussion with the audience tracing convention costuming’s evolution and where it seems to be headed.
Saturday 3:30
Bruce Mai, Nora Mai, Pierre Pettinger, Karen Schnaubelt, Stace Feldmann
Decorative Knotting: Frogs, Tassels and Trim Workshop
Learn to make unique frog fastenings, tassel tops, and braided trim using Korean and Chinese knotting techniques. This hands-on workshop teaches basic knots to make a decorative dragonfly motif and button knot, while presenting an overview of cords, tying styles, and reference books for further study. See how knots are used to embellish accessories and ornament clothing, including militaria, and compare Eastern and Western styles. $8 class fee.
Saturday 12:30
Jonatha Caspian
Every Picture Tells a Story – Alternatives to Con Garb
What to wear on the last day of the con when you don’t want to wear a costume but still want to promote your art-form. How to design “photo” shirts using scanned photos. We’ll cover various printer ready fabrics and other methods for printing on fabric from your computer so they can be incorporated in “bowling shirts” to wear at conventions. We’ll also discuss a variety of shirt patterns as well as design and construction techniques.
Sunday 9:30
Nora Mai, Bruce Mai
Fabric Modification/Alternative Materials
What to do when you feel like you are limited by the fabrics you find for creating your costumes? This talk/slideshow is a discussion of some options for the designer for turning their vision into reality. The class is intended to serve as an inspiration for techniques available for the creator rather than a hands on demo.
Saturday 2:00
Gypsy Ames
Fartzilla: The Costuming of an Epic
A spoof of 1950s Toho monster flicks – only this time, the power comes from behind. Use of fabrication, materials and imagination in an independent film that explodes on the screen.
Saturday 12:30
Joe Meils
Faux Metal Jacket
Learn basic techniques to create metallic finishes on non-metal surfaces. Yes you can turn lead into gold.
Friday 2:00
Stephen M Clark, Steven (Doc) Gibson
Foam And Wonderflex Sci-Fi Armor
Ironman, Halo, Deadspace, Doctor Who and Mass Effect. Can we do it? Yes! How do we do it? Foam and Thermoplastic! We’ll talk about our favorite materials for building futuristic armor and tips on getting started and finishing. It’s not as scary as it seems.
Saturday 3:30
Erin Card, Jason Winter, Chris Malel, Sean Marcus, Melinda Gross
Future Costume-Cons
Wild and crazy schmoozefest of future Costume-Cons. Find out where and when they are. Learn who is bidding for those yet untamed Costume-Cons.
Saturday 11:00
Dawn McKechnie, Sandy Swank‡, Sarah Bloy
Hats to spats
Accessories create a layer of depth and authenticity to the overall look and feel of any outfit. We’ll explore finding, making and modifying dress accessories from top to bottom, including jewelry, gloves, canes, eyewear, and of course hats and shoes.
Sunday 9:30
Melanie Unruh, Sandy Pettinger
Historical Masquerade Show and Tell
If you were in the Historical Masquerade, bring your costumes for show and tell. If you watched the masquerade and want to see them up close and find out how they were made, or see the Documentation come to this panel.
Monday 11:00
Aurora Celeste
ICG BOD Meeting
This is the annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the International Costumers Guild. For BOD members only.
Friday 9:30
Philip Gust
ICG General Meeting
This is the annual meeting of the International Costumers Guild. News, updates and organization developments are discussed. Open to current members of any chapter and anyone interested in the Guild.
Friday 11:00
Philip Gust
Lattice Smocking Workshop
North American or Lattice Smocking makes 3-dimensional basket weave and other effects to embellish garments, accessories and home decor items. This complicated-looking technique is simple to learn, requiring only a marking pencil, strong thread and a hand needle. This hands-on workshop lets participants stitch samples of at least two lattice smocking variations, and discusses design and technical considerations for incorporating into costumes. $4 class fee.
Friday 3:30
Jonatha Caspian
Leather Carving and Lacing
Learn the basics of carving designs into leather and how to use creative lacing techniques. $10 material fee.
Saturday 11:00
Gwynne Cox, Daniel (Weezel) Cox
Leather Dyeing and Hardware
Have fun with learning creative dyeing techniques and come to learn tricks of using hardware like rivers, snaps Chicago screws, etc. $10 materials fee.
Sunday 2:00
Gwynne Cox, Daniel (Weezel) Cox
Leather Mask Making
With years of work in this form, Patty Pietu runs a workshop where you can create your own mask using multiple techniques. For the hands on participants there is a $35 fee for materials. Anyone can watch though and learn from this so come on in.
Monday 9:00
Patty Pietu
MC Hammered
Stepping up before any convention can be daunting. This panel of experienced MCs, storytellers, and raconteurs will dish on the needs of you, the audience as well as troubleshooting, improvising before a live audience, and how to dodge the slings and arrows of outrageous fans.
Sunday 9:30
Marian O’Brien-Clark, Danyda Feldman, James Nimark
Military Costuming with a Side of Law Enforcement
Military veterans, Have you ever Face palmed over the media use of military uniforms? Costumers have you ever encountered issues with law enforcement? This mash-up panel will discuss everything from historical to modern uniforms. Their function, form, symbolism, cultural variances, environmental adaptation, and psychological effect. Important to all this is uniform parts, what to where, when and why. While the emphasis of this is military we also have to consider the public safety aspect of any costume as well as impersonating law and military personnel.
Friday 11:00
Alicia Faires, Chris Corbitt
Moulage I
Moulage is a temporary make-up form for help in training military and first responders. Unlike stage make-up it is designed for easy removal and mobile/in–situ application. This session will deal with one dimensional techniques.
Friday 11:00
Stephen M. Clark, Marian O’Brien-Clark
Moulage II
Moulage is a temporary make-up form for help in training military and first responders. Unlike stage make-up it is designed for easy removal and mobile/in–situ application. This session will deal with two dimensional techniques and injury fabrication.
Saturday 9:30
Stephen M. Clark, Marian O’Brien-Clark
Pro Zombie Workshop
Learn fast and effective techniques for making a full zombie character from professional special movie effects artist “Monster” Midian Crosby. Includes applying and painting latex wounds prosthetics and clothing distressing. All make-up supplies are provided free of charge by Monster Make-up FX. Bring an old Shirt or suit jacket to distress (optional). Limited to 20 participants but can be watched by all. Pre-register early at the convention.
Sunday 3:30
Midian Crosby
Putting the Punk in Steampunk Clothing
In a world where clothing of almost any genre is available in the mall or on the internet, how does the sincere non-conformist achieve a unique personal style – how does one achieve an “authentic” Steampunk outfit? This panel will examine what it means to be “punk” and how punk concepts inspire the Steampunk maker culture.
Saturday 11:00
Melanie Unruh, Kate Geesaman
Reality TV and its Effects on Fashion, Costuming and Makeup
Did you audition for a reality TV show or even make it on one? Prepare to have your sense of reality challenged by our panelists.
Saturday 2:00
JoAnn Abbott, Steven (Doc) Gibson, Mythica, Kate Red Geesaman
Sewing with Electronics
Are you ready to add special effects to your costuming, but unsure where to start? Learn about products designed to add light, sound, movement and sparkle to your textile projects while sewing together a simple LED circuit of your own!
Sunday 2:00
Dia Campbell
Science Fiction & Fantasy Masquerade Show and Tell
If you were in the Science Fiction & Fantasy Masquerade, bring your costumes for show and tell. If you watched the masquerade and want to see them up close and find out how they were made, come to this panel.
Sunday 3:30
Henry Osier
Shibori Overview
Come see effects that can be achieved using this traditional resist technique. Samples will be available for close inspection. Highly recommended for those interested in any of the shibori workshops.
Friday 2:00
Carole Parker
Workshop: Basic Shibori Techniques 1
Mokume (woodgrain) and Kumo (Spider Web) shibori techniques covered in the Shibori Overview will be demonstrated and worked on in this session. Materials needed: Basic sewing kit of needles, Dual Duty thread, scissors, and undyed fabric square (12″ suggested) to do samples techniques on. Requirement: Knowledge of the running stitch.
Sunday 11:00
Carole Parker
Workshop: Basic Shibori Techniques II
Oni Nui and Larch shibori techniques covered in the Shibori Overview will be demonstrated and worked on in this session. Shibori 1 NOT required for this workshop. Materials: Basic sewing kit of needles, Dual Duty thread, scissors, and undyed fabric square (12″ suggested) to do samples techniques on. Requirement: Knowledge of the running stitch.
Sunday 3:30
Carole Parker
Sound Advice
General discussion on creating sound for your presentation. Using GarageBand or other similar software and free sound effects you can mix sound that enhances your costume. Older styles of sound mixing will also be discussed.
Friday 3:30
Marian O’Brien-Clark and Friends
Star Wars: The Old Republic Costumes
A discussion of the New York freeze mob in Times Square. Dragon and company did 24 costumes, between Nov. 21 and Dec. 17, 2011, then did the show on Dec. 20. Fight breakdowns and more. We have the entire build on DVD, plus behind the scenes.
Saturday 3:30
Dragon Dronet, Chad Volpe, Jesse Langdell
Textile Embossing
emBella-tex is an embossing process which allows artwork to be permanently applied to textiles and other porous surfaces. It is a water based product, once cured can be gently washed or dry cleaned. The demonstration will include an overview of the product, how to apply, embossed samples and pictures of previous projects. The hands-on instruction, limited to 12, with a pre-registration fee of $15. Participants will learn how to mount fabric to board, work with and apply paste, execute a simple 1 part design, execute a 2 part design, clean up, and product storage. $15 ($30 value) for the hands-on portion of the demonstration will cover: 7 oz. of emBella-paste in two colors (3.5 oz. each), a 1-part stencil, a 2-part stencil
Saturday 12:30
Deborah Dixon
Victorian Photography and Fashion
Miss Lizzy’s Traveling Historical Show presents: A blast from the past. A round table discussion and exhibit of real vintage photographs. Covering Victorian fashion, its details, textures and styles as captured on CDV’s, Cabinet Cards and Tintypes.
Monday 9:30
Lisa Ashton
When Dinosaurs Walked the Stage
Creating life size dinosaurs for the 2008 WorldCon Masquerade. Michael, Charles and Tauni will discuss how they came to create life size dinosaur costumes for the 2008 WorldCon Masquerade, how they were made, storing them, transporting them and what do you do with them after their 90 seconds on stage.
Monday 9:00
Charles Orndorff, Tauni Orndorff, Michael Bruno
World Cosplay Summit
Every year, Japan gathers teams from eighteen countries to display and show off their costumes in a televised showcase called the World Cosplay Summit. Christine Rost & Amanda Johnson of Wild Garden Cosplay were the Rocky Mountain Regional champions for team USA and placed 2nd in the USA 2013 Finals. They will discuss the event and how it has changed the concept of international costuming.
Saturday 9:30
Christine Rost
Featured Artists
Costume-Con 31 is very excited to have the following Featured Artists attending and sharing their skills at the convention.
Dragon Dronet
Dragon is Co-Owner of Renegade Effects Group. Renegade Effects Group provides Costumes, Props, Physical Effects and much more for movies, television, music videos, advertising and more. Of recent note, Dragon portrayed Darth Malgus in the Star Wars: The Old Republic Flash Mob in Times Square in December 2011. Renegade Effects Group provided all of the costumes and choreography for the event.
Dragon Dronet is a weapon specialist, armorer, actor, prop master, and Sith Lord who has worked in Hollywood for decades. Dragon has built props for tv shows and movies such as Heroes, Lost, True Blood, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Total Recall, RoboCop 2, Batman Returns, Eraser, Alien: Resurrection, MacGyver, Alien Nation, Space Rangers, The X-Files, Babylon 5, Earth 2, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Star Trek: First Contact, (among many others).
For Star Trek: Generations, Dragon created engineering tools, tricorders, a Klingon dagger, and comunicators. For First Contact, he made phaser rifles and Worf’s Klingon weapon. As an actor, Dragon appeared in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country as a Klingon in the trial scene and as a Klingon in an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He also played a pit fighter in Conan the Barbarian, Red Army Leader in Planet of the Apes, a Predator in the short film Batman: Dead End, and had a cameo as a vampire in an episode of True Blood. Dragon also currently appears as Darth Malgus for Lucasarts, and can be seen in the video game Star Wars: the Old Republic.
Mythica von Griffyn
Mythica has been doing haunted houses since she was 14. Locally she has worked with Starland, and their annual haunted houses. She has been an award winning artist since she was a teen. Two years ago she got into bodypainting and her career has taken off. Last year in 2012 she was listed as Westword’s Best of Denver Best Bodypainter. She has worked with local runway shows, conventions, music videos and private photo shoots. For 2013, she is working on publishing a new magazine devoted to bodypainting. Samples of her work can be seen on her Facebook page.
Shopping Trips
Below are the official Costume-Con 31 shopping trips.
Friday – Shopping at Allyn’s Fabric & Bridal (not open on Monday)
Allyns Fabric & Bridal supplies also known as Allyns Bridal & Millinery Supplies Inc. has been around since the late 1950′s. Today it is owned by the same family for 51 years. We are one of the very few stores that predominantly sell apparel fabrics and trim. When you step into our store you will have one of the most beautiful textile experiences imaginable. Our store floods your imagination with colors and textures. BLING and LACE for bridal abounds! Fantastic HATS for the KY DERBY and weddings are available. Everything you’ll need to make your VEIL or have it made for your special day is here.
Our friendly staff is always there to assist you, with many years of experience. Many people from out of state have made this their destination to achieve just the right look and often find all the fabrics for the entire wedding party. We have perhaps the widest selection of lace and embroideries in the country! There are 100′s of silks and at least as many poly and blends to suit any budget. Check out the WALL OF RIBBON. Another favorite is our STRETCH room. We supply Dancers, Horseshow attire, Skaters, Costumers of all sorts and unique FASHION fabrics. We also have many wonderful designer pieces.
Meet in the hotel lobby at 8:00 am to make carpool arrangements to leave at 8:30. The store opens at 9:00 am and it is about a 30 minute drive. Spend an hour shopping and be back at the hotel by 10:30 for programming.
Monday Afternoon – Shopping at Denver Fabric and Ornamental Beads
Ornamental Beads features over 14,000 bead & jewelry supply items collected during their 40 years in the world of beads. “A large part of our collection consists of rare, old or unusual beads and pieces that provide unique opportunities and inspiration for the creative designer and bead worker. We also stock all of the standard materials such as cut crystal glass, seed, pony & bugle beads, smooth and faceted beads & pendants. We also have a wide selection of sterling, findings and basic tools.”
Meet in the hotel lobby at Noon to make carpool arrangements and leave at 12:30 pm. Head to Denver Fabric first, then on to Ornamental Beads. The group can make its own arrangements for lunch.
Monday Evening – Dinner at Casa Bonita
Celebrating 39 Years of Family Fun Celebrating 39 Years of Family Fun. The Greatest Show in Denver. Mouth watering Mexican food. 30 Foot waterfall and daring cliff divers. Exciting stage shows and musicians. Gift shop and amusement arcade. (Note: Due to the entertainment, everyone entering the restaurant must order an entrée. You cannot just go to watch.) Meet in the hotel lobby at 5:00 pm to make carpool arrangements and leave at 5:30. The restaurant is about at 30 minute drive.
