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 on August 1.
Instructors: Freddy Clements
In this workshop, you will learn different methods used to create specialty make-up. Participants will have hands-on experience using both Gelatin and Latex techniques.
Where: Hilton, room 307
Length: 2.5 hrs
Max # participants: 15
Materials fee: $16
The kit includes:
- Mixing cups
- Stirrers
- Gelatin
- Tissue
- Stage Blood
Sunday 4:00 pm |
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Instructor: Mera Rose
Unleash your Inner Royal with this Swords and Sabers Edition of our Children's Workshop. In every child, there is an inner royal. Are you a prince, princess, knight, warrior, or a combination? In this workshop, kids will get to create a sword or saber, shield, tiara, or crown and practice their royal skills in physical and social combat. Free to attend, supplies are limited, come early!
Where: Hilton, room 306
Length: 1 hr
Max # participants: While supplies last
Materials fee: Free to kids 13 and under
Saturday @ 1:00 pm
Instructor: Sean Patton
In this workshop, we will explore creating an original concept pattern, laying it out on paper, and using Inkscape to create a PDF version. Each attendee will start with a torso form made of tape and draw an original design. Then, learn how to translate that into a flat paper pattern, and finally import it into Inkscape to create their own, clean, printable pattern.
Participants will need a mobile phone with a camera and a laptop with Inkscape installed. (The software is free at: https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-1.1.2/
(Note: Mr. Patton will be donating all proceeds to this year's Dragon Con charity.)
Where: Hilton, room 306
Length: 2.5 hours
Max # Participants: 12
Materials Fee: $16
The kit includes:
- 1/4 scale tape form (male or female)
- Poster Board
- Also provided, but not part of the take-home kit:
- scissors
- Sharpie/pencils
- ruler
- Scotch tape
Choose your session.
Instructor: Stephen F. Taylor
In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn the basics of creating chainmail while creating a flexible, colorful bracelet.
Where: Hilton, room 306
Length: 2.5 hours
Max # Participants: 15
Materials Fee: $29
The kit includes:
- Aluminum rings: 220 in red, yellow, blue, and violet
- EDPM (rubber) rings: 165 in orange, green, and purple
- 2 pair pliers
- Instructions
Friday 2:30 pm |
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Instructor: Freddy Clements
In this workshop, participants will have a chance to work with Worbla, Worbla's TranspArt and Wonderflex.
Where: Hilton, room 307
Length: 2.5 hours
Max # Participants: 12
Materials Fee: $21
The kit includes:
- Instructions
- Worbla sample
- Worbla TranspArt sample
- Wonderflex sample
- Also provided (but not part of take-home kit):
- heat guns
- positive molds
- electric skillets
Saturday 4:00 pm |
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Instructor: Stephen F. Taylor
In this workshop you will learn how to pattern, cut, wet mold, punch, and sew your own custom leather belt pouch (approximately 10 cm x 20 cm max. Can be made smaller to suit your needs.)
Where: Hilton, room 306
Length: 2.5 hours
Max # Participants: 15
Materials Fee: $21
The kit includes:
- Leather
- Stitching cord
- Use of tools
Saturday 2:30 pm |
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Instructor: Travis Scott Merrill
In this workshop, you will learn the basics of lifecasting using Alji-Safe and Dragon Skin (Smooth-On) to cast a silicone finger.
Where: Hilton, room 306
Length: 1.5 hrs
Max # participants: 10
Materials fee: $11 (Mr. Merrill will donate 100% of proceeds to this year's Dragon Con charity.)
The kit includes:
- Alji-Safe
- Smooth On Dragon Skin
Saturday 5:30 pm |
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