Schedule for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
PROGRAMMING
FRIDAY:
Welcome Breakfast
8-10am The Canteen (Con Suite)
The con chair welcomes you to Costume-Con 36 with a spot of breakfast.
Friday 900 meeting
ICG Board Meeting
The annual meeting of the ICG’s board. The minutes from the 2017 meeting and the scheduled agenda for 2018 can be found at http://www.costume.org/bod/annualmeeting/.
Marianne Pease
Friday 1000 other
Don’t Panic!
The con has started, but you’re not done with your costume? Lucky for you, the costume repair station and workshop space are here for you. Take advantage of some extra table space and time-crunch camaraderie in this judgement-free zone.
Friday 1045 meeting
ICG Members Meeting
The annual members meeting of the ICG. All are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate. The scheduled agenda includes reports by the ICG officers and committees, election of ICG officers, addressing new and old business, and a question and answer period. A draft of the 2017 member and board meetings are available at http://www.costume.org/bod/annualmeeting/ for review. The Board will reconvene for a few minutes after the members meeting to ratify the election results.
Marianne Pease
Friday 1100 demo
So You Want To Be A Werewolf
Making monster costumes and Rawr suits: hiding the human form with foam, fur, and Overstock.
Leanna Cosplay
Friday 1100 lecture
The Significance of Heroic Fashion
Superheroes symbolize the qualities we’d like to have and the ambitions we’d like to achieve; their back stories are an important part of what they mean to us. Costume designers on movies like “Thor” and “Black Panther” are tasked with modernizing ancient symbolism with modern technology and super-powerful beings. We will discuss the cultural and historic significance of some of the costumes from these movies, and delve deeper into their true meanings.
Cat Niagara
Friday 1100 other
Welcome to Costume-Con I
Let us be the first to welcome you to your first Costume-Con. We’ll try to address all the little things that make Costume-Con different, and help you orient yourself to all that’s on offer.
Maral Agnerian
Friday 1200 lecture
Library Of Congress Costuming Archives
Eric will give us an update on the status of the Library Of Congress’ Costuming Archives and what is happening in the near future.
Eric Cannon
Friday 1200 panel
Masquerade Basics
Whether you’re entering the masquerade or only just now thinking about it, we’ll cover what to expect from registration through rehearsals, in the green room and after you’ve come off the stage.
Anastasia Holt, Manu, Carl Coling. M: Radar
Friday 1230 workshop
Things To Make Us Glow (Electronics Workshop for the Compleat Tyro)
This workshop is for those who have next to no knowledge of electronics and want to take the first steps in a Friendly, hands-on setting. You’ll learn how to make both lamps and LEDs light up. You’ll learn the basics of voltage, current, and resistance, and why they’re important. Series and parallel circuits, switches, what “short circuits” are and how to avoid them, and so on will all be covered. To participate in the hands-on portion you must purchase and bring a $45 parts kit and six fresh AA batteries. Most of the parts will be usable in later projects. Order your parts kit here: http://tinyurl.com/glow-parts. Review the list, remove any items you already own and can bring, then click “order project” and “checkout”. The parts kits MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE, but non-participating observers are welcome. Cost: no at con fee.
Jamie Hanrahan‡
Friday 1300 lecture
Beyond “The Birds”: Costuming in Alfred Hitchcock Films
In this lecture we will dive deep into the world of costuming in Academy Award winning Alfred Hitchcock’s films. We will focus on how the costuming decisions made by Hitchcock added to the tone of his films and also touch on his relationship with the amazing costume designer Edith Head.
Nicole Baker-Teifer, Brian Teifer
Friday 1300 lecture
East Asian Costume through the Ages
Description: A review of traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean clothing though the ages, exploring similarities and differences between the three cultures and between dynasties.
April Faires
Friday 1300 panel
Running in the Halls
The ins and outs of hall costuming. What challenges and advantages make this form of costuming worth the effort of getting dressed?
Bob Mogg, Sandy Pettinger, Meghan Bethards. M: Bethany Padron
Friday 1300 workshop
Getting Into Character I
From the way you walk, to the way you talk, getting into character is key to making your cosplay shine. Whether it’s a hall costume or one destined for the stage, this small group workshop gives you a chance to fine tune your characterization. No fee, limit 5 participants per session. Sign up at the programming table.
Leo d’Entremont‡
Friday 1400 lecture
Cultural Sensitivity and Costuming
To what issues must we be sensitive? What are the pitfalls of costuming outside of your own race or ethnicity, and how do you avoid them? Where is the line between respectful cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation?
Yeka Marie
Friday 1400 meetup
Friends of Bill W
A meetup for Friends of Bill W.
Friday 1400 other
Transformation: Cosplay
Richard Man has spent four+ years photographing costumers in their costumes and in their “civilian attire” for his Transformation:Cosplay project. Join him for a panel discussion and a walk through the large prints display. http://richardmanphoto.com
Richard Man
Friday 1400 panel
Dyeing 101
An introductory course on dyeing at home. We’ll cover basic dye chemistry, as well as safety and mess control.
Kelly Blackler, Meghan Bethards, Leslie Johnston. M: Carole Parker
Friday 1400 panel
Haunt Costuming
A discussion of original, practical and eye-catching costuming techniques for characters in haunted attractions. We’ll cover the use of color, texture and embellishment in dark lighting, why originality is important, what fabrics are best depending on placement and tips on final touches like props and theatrical contact lenses.
Karen Schnaubelt, Dawn McKechnie, Lisa Ashton. M: Anastasia Holt
Friday 1500 demo
Wig Wearing Demo
We’ll cover what to do with your natural hair, when to use wig caps and toupee tape, where to put bobby pins and U pins, trimming a lace front, and more.
Bethany Padron
Friday 1500 lecture
Photo Tips for Non-Photographers
What makes a good photo? How do you photograph for different body types? Different lighting situations? Discussion of common mistakes, and how to avoid them. Reference material will be provided.
Carl Coling
Friday 1500 panel
Big Group Costuming
From coordinated hall costumes to carefully plotted out masquerade entries, what does it take to make a big group work? How does one even begin to organize such a feat and who gets to make the decisions? From communication and the division of labor, through the logistics of pulling it off, our panel of serial cat herders discuss the ins and outs of successful group costume projects.
Jill Eastlake, Radar, Aurora Celeste. M: Anastasia Holt
Friday 1500 panel
Recreations, With a Twist
Whether it’s a Victorian twist on superheroes, clubwear inspired by cartoons, or a steampunk version of your favorite space captain, there’s a new twist to yesterday’s character costume. Our panelists discuss some of the endless possibilities in this growing trend of mashups, re-imaginings, and reinterpretations.
Bob Mogg, Meghan Bethards, Janine Wardale. M: Wonder Wendy
Friday 1500 panel
What is the ICG
What is the International Costumers Guild and how is it involved with Costume-Con? What are the benefits to being a member and how does one go about finding a chapter local to them?
Phil Gust, Yeka Marie, Pierre E. Pettinger, Jr. M: Marianne Pease
Friday 1500
Shoe Shine Boot Camp workshop
This is a hands-on workshop in the art of the shoe shine, taught by an Army veteran. Start with the simple but classic brush shine and progress to a military-grade spit shine that would almost make a Drill Sergeant stop yelling. Participants can bring their own real leather shoes or use the thrift store treasures supplied for practicing their skills. Participants will each bring home a quality shoe shine brush and shoe polish applicator. Cost: $16. Limit 12 participants. Sign up at the programming table.
Leo d’Entremont‡
Friday 1530
Swing Dance Class other
Are you hep to the jive? If not, get a head start on the dance at our Friday Night Social with a free swing dance lesson! (And if you are, please feel free to show up and rotate in to help others!) Please try to wear loose clothing that you can move in and shoes you can dance in; athletic shoes are not recommended (they’ll really slow down your turns and give you sore ankles). If you don’t have shoes with dance suede soles, hard leather soles are best.
Jamie Hanrahan‡
Friday 1600 group discussion
Beginner Corsetry Roundtable
New to Corset Making or Never Made one? Join Farthingales to talk about what’s scary and what’s not when it comes to making corsets.
Farthingales
Friday 1600 lecture
Geisha: Fact vs Fiction
Clearing up the myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood profession, from its 17th century origins to how modern geisha negotiate a quickly-changing world.
Maral Agnerian
Friday 1600 lecture
What Makes a Uniform?
What makes a uniform a uniform? Are there key parts to a uniform that make it distinctive? How have they changed over time? We’ll look at images of uniforms and discuss what we see. This won’t be limited to military dress; there are lots of other kinds of uniforms.
Byron P. Connell
Friday 1600 lecture,demo
Introduction to Hat Blocking
Learn the basics of blocking hats without the need for expensive tools or equipment.
Dorothy O’Hare
Friday 1700 lecture
Costume Dyeing and Distressing
Presentation filled with examples and step by step pictures on how age costumes.
Gail Wolfenden-Steib
Friday 1700 meetup
Ice Breakers Meetup
Whether you’re new to costuming or just new to Costume-Con, come mix and mingle with others in a similar boat. Find a new Friend to sit with at the social or bond with someone who’s also competing for the first time.
Moondai
Friday 1700 meetup
Kimono Lovers Meetup
Meetup for those who love to study, make, or wear kimono, and other traditional Japanese clothing.
Leanna Cosplay
Friday 1700 workshop
Making Medals
Whether earned or plundered, medals are an important accessory to many Steampunk outfits. Wearing real medals that you did not earn shows serious disrespect for the sacrifices of our military personnel, as well as being illegal! So the solution is to create your own medals! Who wouldn’t be proud to wear their Legion of Merit from the tiny Principality of Steamphoria? A conspicuous Award for Action against Air Pirates will almost always let you drink for free at a Merchant Marine Tavern. In the class you choose the medallion and ribbon to create your own medal. Cost: $5 for all materials; tools are provided. Limit 24 participants. Choose your 15 minute slot at sign up for this quick make and take. Sign up at the programming table.
Bob Mogg
SATURDAY:
Saturday 900 lecture
Can You Really DO That to Shoes??
This combination slide show, trunk show, and lecture will give you ideas, inspiration, and solid technical information on how to paint and decorate shoes (or other leather accessories) to work with your costumes. Lots of before-and-after examples of transformed shoes. You’ll see shoes that have been painted, color blocked, sponged, glittered, stenciled and stamped. You’ll learn the best ways to attach embellishments ranging from simple ribbon to feathers, chain, crystals, even chain maille. Includes a detailed handout on how to prep, paint (and or glitter) and seal shoes, how to stitch on embellishments, and which glues to use to reliably attach decorations like piping, trim, chain, and more.
Margot Silk Forrest
Saturday 900 lecture
Scrounging: Think Outside the Box for Costume, Prop, and Accessory Resources
Step outside the box of traditional thinking when it comes to costumes, shoes, hats and accessories. Internet search tips, think outside the standard resources, and see how others solved their costume and prop issues. Following the lecture, I’ll help you find stuff you’re looking for!
Carl Coling
Saturday 900 meetup
Knitting & Crochet Meetup
A meetup for knitters and crocheters, and those who’d like to become one. Bring something you’re working on, things to show off, questions to pose or extra yarn and supplies to re-home. Newbies are welcome to come and learn the basics. If you know what you’re doing, consider packing some spare tools and a bit of scrap yarn so that you can teach the basics to someone else.
The Motley Minx
Saturday 900 other
Welcome to Costume-Con II
Let us be the first to welcome you to your first Costume-Con. We’ll try to address all the little things that make Costume-Con different, and help you orient yourself to all that’s on offer.
Aurora Celeste
Saturday 900 workshop
Beaded Talisman Bag
A make and take to practice edge beading, a technique that you can apply to many other types of costuming. Cost: $10. Limit 15 participants. Sign up at the programming table.
Lisa Ashton
Saturday 1000 demo
Re-Covering a Parasol
This will include how to create a pattern, even if your canopy is too shredded to use, as well as tips and tricks for finishing and trimming your parasol.
Bob Mogg
Saturday 1000 other
Pre-Masquerade Meeting, SciFi/Fantasy
An opportunity to turn in your entry form, along with any music and documentation. The Masquerade staff will review your paperwork with you, assign you a time for tech rehearsal, and inform you about Green Room times and procedures. Each entry must be represented, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Masquerade Director.”
Dorothy O’Hare
Saturday 1000 panel
Using Social Media
Whether it’s organizing contests and sew alongs, gathering followers for your cosplay account, organizing your next group project, or gtting the word out about your business or convention, social media seems to be the solution. We’ll talk about what it is and how hobbyists and professionals both are making use of it.
Nicole Baker-Teifer, Janet Hansen, Aurora Celeste. M: Yeka Marie
Saturday 1030 lecture
Basic Elements of Design: Color Theory
This lecture with slideshow explains basic principles of using color in costume to convey information, create a harmonious palette, set a mood, and control focus on the body.
Gypsy Ames
Saturday 1100 meetup
Steampunk Science Fair
Join Guest of Honor Bob Mogg for show and tell. Bring your own steampunk creations to show off, or just come see what your fellow costumers have come up with.
Bob Mogg
Saturday 1100 other
Pre-Masquerade Meeting, Historical
This is your time to turn in entry forms, documentation, narration and music. Staff will go over your paperwork, and schedule a time for your tech rehearsal. We will also cover green room times and procedures. Each entry must have at least one representative, unless prior arrangements have been made with the director.
Jess Miller
Saturday 1100 panel
Stage Presentation: A Minute or Less to Impress
A minute can seem so short when trying to put together a masquerade presentation, but it can feel like an eternity on stage. How do you use the time allowed to both entertain the audience and wow the judges?
Leo d’Entremont‡, Anastasia Holt, Radar. M: Wonder Wendy
Saturday 1100 workshop
Chainmaille
If you’ve ever considered weaving your own chain maille come join in on this intro course. Kit will include two pliers and rings to make a small bracelet. Well go over 4 in 1, byzantine, and time permitting Persian 3 in 1.’ Cost: $20, all tools and materials provided. Limit 20 participants.
Milo Martinez
Saturday 1200 demo
Burn Test for Fiber Content
Practical exercise in using aroma and ash characteristics to determine the fiber content of fabric.
Bethany Padron
Saturday 1200 lecture
Lighted Costumes
People have been wearing electronic lighting for more than 100 years, but recent advances in LED technology have made it more functional, practical, and affordable than ever before. Janet will talk about her experiences as a lighted clothing designer, and will present several case studies describing her artistic and technical design processes.
Janet Hansen
Saturday 1200 other
GoH Tour of the Exhibits
Join Guest of Honor Karen Schnaubelt for a docent led tour of her pieces on display in Exhibits.
Karen Schnaubelt
Saturday 1200 panel
What’s Next for Costume-Con?
Where will Costume-Con go from here? We’ll hear from representatives from future Costume-Cons, as well as those working to earn your bid vote for CC-39 and beyond.
Aurora Celeste, Manu, Radar
Saturday 1300 demo
Exotic Materials
A brief foray into custom furs, short run fabric prints, fairy sparkles, and weird foam. Feel free to bring your own secret finds!
Lance Ikegawa
Saturday 1300 workshop
Getting Into Character II
From the way you walk, to the way you talk, getting into character is key to making your cosplay shine. Whether it’s a hall costume or one destined for the stage, this small group workshop gives you a chance to fine tune your characterization. No fee, limit 5 participants per session. Sign up at the programming table.
Leo d’Entremont‡
Saturday 1300 workshop
Shibori Dyeing Techniques
Shibori is an umbrella of historical dyeing techniques that involve stitching, binding, clamping (Itajime), and pole wrapping (Arashi). Participants will walk out of this workshop knowing at least two techniques. No fee. Limit 20 participants. Sign up at the programming table.
Carole Parker
Saturday 1400 group discussion
Costuming Outside of Your Comfort Zone
So many of us get into pattern of types of costuming. Maybe it’s a historical era we look good in or technique we’ve perfected. But how do we break out of that rut, challenging ourselves to learn new things and have new experiences. How do you work yourself up to that first revealing costume, first original design, or first gender swap? Let’s ponder out loud what inspires you to make that change and try something new.
Anastasia Holt
Saturday 1400 other
Enlighted Designs
Join Janet Hansen of Enlighted Designs for a second chance look at samples of her work.
Janet Hansen
Saturday 1400 panel
So You Think You Can Dance (in it)
From belly dance to ballet; burlesque and beyond. We’ll address some of the unique challenges of making costumes for bodies in motion.
Maral Agnerian, Moondai, Gypsy Ames. M: Gail Wolfenden-Steib
Saturday 1500 panel
Thrift Store Costuming
What to look for and how to create costumes from your thrift store finds.
Bethany Padron, Karen Schnaubelt, Nicole Baker-Teifer. M: Sandra Durbin
Saturday 1500 workshop
Paint and Embellish Shoes, Bags, or Other Accessories
Learn how to embellish and up-cycle shoes (or bags) using leather paints, specialty painting techniques, and a wide variety of ways to attach embellishments such as ribbon, beads, buttons, piping, appliqués, chain, chain mail, feathers, fur, buckles and bling. You will leave class with one completed pair of shoes/sandals, bag, or other accessory. (Boots can take longer than the class time allows). Fee includes use of all materials plus a take-home packet of four soft paint brushes. Bring your own trim and embellishments, or purchase embellishment items from the teachers’ stash. Children 10 and up welcome if accompanied by an adult. Cost: $12. Limit 20 participants.
Destiny Carter
Saturday 1530 lecture
La Belle et la Bete (1946 French Version)
Visual arts jack-of-all-trades Christian Berard teamed with poet Jean Cocteau to create the look of this classic fantasy film. It’s spectacular costumes, constructed at the haute couture House of Paquin, are totally unique. We’ll explore these costumes and learn their secrets.
Carl Coling
Saturday 1600 demo,workshop
Fancy Hair Braiding
Learn to do a variety of fancy braiding techniques OR just show up and have your hair braided as others learn! This could include classic French and Dutch styles all the way up to advanced ideas like 5 and 7-strand finger weaving techniques and shapes like hearts and spirals, depending on interest and ability of audience.
John Wardale
Saturday 1600 group discussion
Guild Building Work Group
This roundtable discussion will give us the chance to talk about how individual guilds are formed, and how they approach things like membership retention and growth, internal communication, activities planning, and more.
Sandra Durbin, Marianne Pease
Saturday 1600 lecture
The Idiosyncrasies of Fashion through History
This lecture covers a variety of amusing facts pertaining to fashions through our history. Learn why we have a powder room, and how the raglan coat got its name… plus many other funky facts.
Susan Lazear
Saturday 1600 other
GoH Tour of the Exhibits
Join Guest of Honor Bob Mogg for a docent led tour of his pieces on display in Exhibits.
Bob Mogg
Saturday 1700 lecture
Indigo… the World’s Favorite Blue
Indigo has a long and rich history that intertwines with conflicts, conquests, and mystery. See how this beautiful color evolved, how it is created, and the many ways in which it has been used over time . Enjoy watching indigo dyeing in action, and experience the amazing change of the blue that has been coveted the world over.
Susan Lazear
Saturday 1700 lecture
The Road to Rome: Recreating Cleopatra 1963
Join Phil and Kathe Gust for a bit of show-and-tell about their CC33 Best in Show entry from the Historical Masquerade. Learn how they approached this epic recreation project and see how it was made.
Phil Gust, Kathe Gust
SUNDAY:
Sunday 900 meetup
Quilters’ Meetup
A lot of sewists are making the leap from costumer to quilter. Join others who have made that jump to chat about the art and learn more about how you can integrate quilting techniques into your next costume.
Jill Eastlake
Sunday 900 workshop
Steampunk Fascinators
Make your own Steampunk Fascinator. Cost: $20, all materials provided. Limit 20 participants. Sign up at the programming table.
Sandra Durbin
Sunday 930 demo
It’s All About the Bones…and other Stuff
With so many corset making products out there how do you know which ones to use where? Take this class and discover (by seeing and feeling) the characteristics of many types of boning so that you can better decided which product is the right one for your project. There will be lots of samples of spiral bones, spring steel bones and plastic bones – yes, some do work well for corset construction.
Farthingales
Sunday 930 lecture
Fabricsisms
Take a tour of fabrics, by their common name, and learn the history and use of these fabrics. Samples of many will be shared.
Susan Lazear
Sunday 930 other
Masquerade Show and Tell
Contestants from last night’s Science Fiction and Fantasy Masquerade are invited to bring a part of their costume to show off, pass around their documentation, or just take questions from the audience about their project. If you wanted a closer look at the stars of last night’s show, this is the place to do it.
Dorothy O’Hare
Sunday 1000 demo
Carpet Bag Construction
Durable and available in sizes from small purses all the way up to very large suitcases, the carpetbag was the carry-all of choice! Learn how to make your own, from readily available fabric and parts. All participants will receive detailed instruction booklets. Plain or fancy, with pockets and straps, the carpet-bag is a must-have accessory for the Steampunker on the go!
Bob Mogg
Sunday 1300 lecture
Makeup and Aesthetics of Cosplay
Aren’t you tired of spending hours upon hours trying to get your Cosplay make-up right? Ever wanted to know a few tips and tricks of the trade to get done faster and still look good? Then this is the panel for you. Join Kasia Celeste as she shows you not only how to do a few tricks of the trade, but also how to do it on a budget.
Kasia Celeste Posey
Sunday 1300 lecture,demo
Sound Editing for Costumers
Do you need to cut, edit, or extend a bit of music for your presentation? Add narration and sound effects? …etc.? This lecture/demo will show you what you can easily do with sound editing apps, from freeware to pro level. We’ll cover basic cutting, extensions, mixing and cross-fading, voice-over recording and mixing, level control (very important!), and modification of sounds.
Jamie Hanrahan‡
Sunday 1300 meetup
Fursuits, Furries, & Mascots Meetup
For those who love to make, wear, or otherwise appreciate animal suits, this meetup is for you. Arrive promptly and join us as we head outside for a photo op.
Dawn McKechnie
Sunday 1300 other
GoH Tour of the Exhibits
Join Guest of Honor Susan Lazear for a docent led tour of the digitally printed garments on display in Exhibits.
Susan Lazear
Sunday 1300 panel
Men’s Costuming Challenges
So much of costuming and costume programming focuses on women’s styles–what are the challenges and rewards for men in the hobby? We’ll discuss everything from historical styles and character cosplays, to costume construction and finding your niche in the community.
Bob Mogg, Leo d’Entremont‡, Carl Coling. M: Milo Martinez
Sunday 1300 workshop
Fun with Fosshape
Demo on how to work with Fosshape, followed by some time to play with product samples. No fee. Limit 10 participants, but non-participating observers are welcome to attend the informational first half. Please note, this workshop will be filmed. Sign up at the Programming table.
Gail Wolfenden-Steib
Sunday 1400
I <3 Disney Meetup
meetup Fun and games at the Disney cosplayers meetup.
Anastasia Holt
Sunday 1400 panel
Nuts and Bolts: Running a Guild Chapter
We’ll discuss the purpose of chapter offices and how they can be successfully fulfilled, as well as discussing problems chapters face and some solutions we’ve come up with in the past.
Byron Connell, Jill Eastlake, Kathe Gust. M: Marianne Pease
Sunday 1430 lecture
Basic Elements of Design: Line and Balance
This lecture with slideshow delves into using lines and balance on a costume to manipulate the eye and emotions to create the design, pleasing and displeasing body proportions, and the silhouette.
Gypsy Ames
Sunday 1430 other
Karen Schnaubelt Retrospective
Our Guest of Honor shares forty-five years of costuming and anecdotes.
Karen Schnaubelt
Sunday 1430 workshop
Basic Embroidery and Beading
Learn to embellish your costume with embroidery and beads. Cost: $15, all materials provided. Limit 10 participants. Sign up at the programming table.
Sandra Durbin
Sunday 1500 demo
Bodice Draping Demonstration
Our instructor will show you how to create a basic bodice pattern directly on the body.
Bethany Padron
Sunday 1500 demo
Glitter, Shimmer and Metal Makeup Effects
Adding a touch of glitz and glam to your makeup. Simple and easy techniques to create a little bit of wow!
Janine Wardale
Sunday 1600 demo
Makeup Transformations: Vampires and Werewolves
People transform in many ways, one important way is through the power of makeup! We’ll transform two people from the everyday to the startling. See how you can manipulate the face to see a werewolf come alive and see the beauty of an undead vampire! Learn simple techniques to make the average be extraordinary!
Anastasia Holt
Sunday 1600 lecture
Japanese Textile Arts
Explore the textile arts of Japan, from Shibori to Sashiko to Boro and beyond. Learn how each technique is created, and see how modern textile artists and fashion designers are incorporating the rich heritage into modern fashion. Sample fabrics will be available for viewing.
Susan Lazear
Sunday 1600 meetup,demo
Getting Wired! Basic Electronics Tech for Costuming and Props
So… you know a little, or maybe even a lot, about electronics. Now, how do you apply that to costuming and prop-building? It’s not just about what works on the bench, but what is small and light enough, bright enough, and reliable enough to work on stage and in the halls. This is where we’ll talk about that. This is a combined meetup/demo, so if you’ve done some cool stuff (like maybe something you wore in the F&SF masquerade last night? Hint hint) that you’d like to show off, please bring it! (Be ready for us to ask you how you did it.) Novices are more than welcome too – there will be plenty of information for everyone!
Jamie Hanrahan‡
Sunday 1600 panel
Tales from the Faire
Ever wondered what it took to be a performer at a Renaissance festival? Want a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes? Our panel of veteran Faire performers are here to share their stories.
Kelly Blackler, Dorothy O’Hare. M: Bob Mogg
Sunday 1630 workshop
Lucet Workshop
Learn to make your own cord, stronger than string, smoother than braid, suitable for laces, rope and drawstrings. Workshop materials include: 1 1/2 inch lucet, different string for making 1 yd cord lengths and handout. Cost: $10.00. Limit 15 participants, but non-participating observers are welcome, space permitting. Sign up at the programming table.
Anne Davenport
Sunday 1700 lecture
No Sew Color
How to add color to your costume or garment without having to sew using adhesives, silicon caulk, fabric paints, and dyes. Products and techniques will cover how to get the look of quilting without having to quilt, edge treatments, and how to deal with fabric that unravels easily. Samples of different products, their uses, and results will be available for close inspection.
Carole Parker
Sunday 1700 lecture
Self Care for Cosplayers
Time and stress management in both cosplay creation and at events, as well as tips for staying safe and sane in the often overwhelming convention setting.
Kasia Celeste Posey
Sunday 1700 panel
The Eleventh Hour
It wasn’t done when they left the house, but you wouldn’t know it when they walk across stage. Time management tips from a panel full of procrastinators.
Wonder Wendy, Dorothy O’Hare, Meghan Bethards. M: Milo Martinez
Sunday 1730 demo
Rope Making
Come find out how easy it is to make rope in the color you want for costumes. This is a participatory demonstration for attendees. All you have to do it hold up the string and twist.
Anne Davenport
MONDAY:
Monday 900 demo
Pattern Drafting by Computer
This demonstration will show students how a pattern drafting software can be used to create patterns. Various functions will be shown and questions will be addressed. Software is Garment Designer for Windows or Macintosh
Susan Lazear
Monday 900 meetup
Volunteer at CC39!
Attention to those who have a Frightful delight for things that go bump! in the night. Come celebrate the strange, the spooky, and the supernatural by staffing CC39! Come meet the Chair, whether you’re interested in volunteering your time for the convention or just wanting to learn more about the event.
Radar
Monday 900 panel
Costuming for and with Children
How we can support and encourage the next generation of costumers, including finding the balance between making it FOR them, and making it WITH them. Will address both working with children within the family unit as well as in community groups.
Aurora Celeste, Janine Wardale, Leslie Johnston. M: Kelly Blackler
Monday 900 workshop
Sketch Artist
Our instructor will walk you through the basics of sketching out designs for costumes. Basic drawing supplies will be provided. Cost: No fee. No advanced signup required.
Moondai
Monday 900 workshop
Vacuum Broach Maker’s Class
In this class, you will build a Time Resonator. Using vacuum tubes and an LED chip, you will put together your own version of this device. No Soldering or special skills required! Your finished device will be a wearable broach, that lights up when you press a button! Fun for all Time Agents and their Friends! Cost: $20 for all materials; tools are provided. Limit 12 participants. Sign up at the programming table.
Bob Mogg
Monday 1000 group discussion
Using Cosplay to Explore Gender Identity and Expression
How can transgender and non-binary individuals use cosplay to explore their own gender identity and expression? And what does the cisgendered cosplayer have to get out of cross play?
Kasia Celeste Posey, Leo d’Entremont‡
Monday 1000 other
Masquerade Show and Tell
Contestants from last night’s Historical Masquerade are invited to bring a part of their costume to show off, pass around their documentation, or just take questions from the audience about their project. If you wanted a closer look at the stars of last night’s show, this is the place to do it.
Jess Miller
Monday 1030 demo
Cutting & Tipping Corset Bones
Flat steel corset bones loo long? Did the end cap come off your spiral steel bone? This demonstration will show you how to cut, trim, and finish the tips of your bones.
Dorothy O’Hare
Monday 1030 workshop
Leather Flowers
Learn to create flowers from leather. Cost: $20, all materials provided. Limit 20 participants. Sign up at the programming table.
Sandra Durbin
Monday 1030 workshop
Future Fashion Folio Draw Space
Did yesterday’s Future Fashion Folio Show spark your interest? The director for the Folio at CC37 invites you to join her in the workshop for a chance to begin work on designs for next year’s folio. If you wanted a little help getting started, get it here. No fee. No advance signup required.
Bethany Padron
Monday 1130 demo
Building a Better Bandolier
A bandolier can add just the right touch to a costume, and provide details that scream “Steampunk!” Join maker Bob Mogg, the Iron Tailor, as he shows how easy it is to make your own custom bandoliers, and how many different ways you can accessorize them!
Bob Mogg
Monday 1130 lecture
Advanced Sewing Techniques
How to level-up your sewing using boning, piping, interfacing, underlining, and other techniques.
Maral Agnerian
Monday 1200 lecture
Practical Considerations for Costumers
Everything from pockets, to footwear, to how to wear your badge in character. We’ll address costume and prop transport and storage, ways to increase your own personal comfort in costume, safety tips for costuming in crowds, and more.
Bethany Padron, Jennifer Old-d’Entremont
Monday 1200 panel
How Fabric Works
Choosing the right fabric for the job. A discussion of fabric structures and qualities, fiber contents, and applications.
Karen Schnaubelt, Aurora Celeste, Leslie Johnston. M: Susan Lazear
Monday 1230 meetup
Masquerade Runners Meetup
Are you interested in learning more about how masquerades are run? Then join us at the masquerade runners meetup. We welcome all levels of experience, from the curious first-timer to seasoned veterans. Sponsored by the ICG Masquerade Runners Special Interest Group, HELPS (Hey, Everyone, Lets Put on a Show).
Byron P. Connell
Monday 1300 lecture
ICG Archives Roadshow
The International Costumers’ Guild maintains an archive of images, videos, and ephemera related to costuming in many forms. Come and see a sample of the archive’s collection, and find out how you can contribute.
Pierre E. Pettinger, Jr., Sandy Pettinger
Monday 1300 panel
Costuming Video Game Characters
Often impractical, and maybe not even human, we’ll address the challenges of bringing these costumes to life.
Milo Martinez, Aurora Celeste, Leanna Cosplay. M: Moondai
