Cosplay College II

Start your summer convention season off right with Idaho's only cosplay specific event!  Join us for a day of panels and workshops dedicated to the art (and science!) of getting into character and looking great while doing it!

Hosted at the Community Center, the College runs from 1pm until 8pm, Saturday, April 27th, 2013.  There will be 6 hours of panels in multiple rooms, with an hour lunch break between the sessions.  Students will enjoy complementary tea and cookies, friendly staff, and teachers who may cover anything from Basic Sewing, to Cosplay Chemistry! (Schedule will be updated as classes are added)

Event entry is only $5.  Lunch is not provided, but students are encouraged to bring their own food, and join us for a Cosplay Picnic on the lawn (weather permitting, of course)

Want to come, but don't want to spend all of your time learning?  The library will be available for socializing, and we'll have the wonderful Tim and Kim Boothby of RedZoneFandom.com there to snap photos of any costume you wear to the event!

Check back often for more details - we'll add classes, teachers, and events as they become available!

Event Date: Saturday, April 27th, 2013

Event Time: 1pm-8pm

Event Location: The Community Center; 305 E. 37th St., Garden City, ID  83714

Directions: Located just off of W. Chinden Blvd, look for the "BAIRD OIL" sign it’s on the corner of 37th Street & Chinden Blvd. The Community Center is about 3 blocks down 37th on the right.

Parking: Please park in the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) parking lot.

CURRENT SCHEDULE:

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Armor Options for All Day Wear - Tanglwyst de Holloway
Explore molded paper, Wonderflex and Foam armor for alternatives to metal and hard plastic when it comes to all day wear of armor.
You'd be amazed what these things can do!

Building and Fitting a Corset - Tanglwyst de Holloway
Corsetry has a bad name.
The uneducated think of the wasp-waisted abominations that crushed women's internal organs. Others think of the sexy bondage option. But good corsetry is like a good bra: Supportive, flattering and essential to several types of costuming. This will help you identify a good from a bad corset and how to make one.

Clothes v. Costumes: Surviving Your Creativity - Tanglwyst de Holloway
You finally have the perfect outfit and accessories and you get yourself zipped up in your shiny polyester uni-suit with the jet pack, the tall boots and the full utility belt. You look amazing! Perfect! You pull your hood up and put your helmet on. You step into the hallway, strut through the admiring crowds of con-folk ...aaaaand now you have to pee.

Cosplay Behind the Camera - Tim Boothby
Discussing the basics of cosplay photography from the photographer's perspective including some dos and don'ts to keep everyone out of trouble.

Cosplay in Front of the Camera - Tim Boothby
Discussing the basics of cosplay photography from the cosplayer's perspective including things that are good to know before you step in front of the camera.

Cosplay on a Budget - Liz Stone
Want to do your favorite Cosplay but money is tight? There is still a way! This panel will explain some of the best ways to make Cosplay while on a budget. It will cover everything from how to dye wigs to making props out of every day household items. Bring paper and a pencil, you might just want to take notes on some of these exciting ideas. 

Cosplaying and Convention Rules - Jamie Parker
So, you like to cosplay, but is that prop allowed in the door? Learn how to check the rules for the conventions you attend, what to do if you've got to leave some of your costume behind at the door, and how to talk to staff if your cosplay gets some unwanted attention from other attendees or guests.

Furries! - Jessica Sweet
Ever wonder how you could be a better furry? Come learn how with the simple do's and dont's of fursuiting and how to be the best!

Intro to Steampunk Outfit / Persona Workshop - Eric Smart
New to the world of Steampunk? Don't know how to get started with your outfit / persona? This panel will help point people in the right direction by providing examples of Victorian outfits and the many pieces that make them up. Also how to come up with and create Steampunk props to fit your persona and much more

Long Fitted Coats in Period - Tanglwyst de Holloway
Long sexy coats have ALWAYS been in style. From the Mongol tribes to the Matrix (tm), from Egyptians and Aztecs to Bleach (tm), every culture and every time period has had 'em. See what it takes to get one of your own, and what style will look best on you.

Military Cosplay - Bryan Currid
Tips and techniques for cosplaying SpecOps and Military

Prop Building 101 - Eric Smart
Swords, guns and crazy wonky things that you have no idea what they do. Gather around and learn techniques, tools and materials that you can use to create props for your cosplaying needs. The panel will also show how to create these props to correct proportionate size.

EVENT DESCRIPTIONS:

The Costume Swap
Tired of wearing the same old costume? Have some extra fabric you can't seem to get rid of? Or have you been eyeballing that beautiful hat that someone else is just dying to sell?
Come to the Costume Swap!
An open market for anyone to buy, sell, trade, or just wander around, this area will be open for a VERY LIMITED TIME during the Cosplay College. Anyone can bring costume-related items to display/trade/sell while the Swap is going on, and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. 
Please be aware that we cannot reserve spaces, or hold items for Swap participants. Set-up and teardown time will also be fixed, and any participants not adhering to the schedule will be asked to move their business elsewhere when the Swap has ended.
Disclaimer: Due to the nature of this event, Fandemonium can not be held responsible for any transactions that take place inside of the Swap. We do not ask or receive compensation from any participant. Buy/sell/trade at your own risk!

Fashion Revue
Cosplayers of every age, size, and skill level: Come and show us your work! You
can be a beginner, or a veteran costumer; everyone is welcome! Show off your costume
to your fellow peers and explain the process you took to get to the final product. A board
of professors will then provide you with helpful tips, comments, and suggestions as to
how you can further improve your skills.
There are no winners or losers; this is merely the community helping the
community and receiving tips all around. Everyone can benefit from it!
If you choose not to wear your costume, then you can simply bring it in and show
it off. If you are unable to bring your costume at all, then a picture of your costume will
do just as well! (As long as it's a good quality image)