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Friday, September 1
 

12:15pm PDT

Mold Making and Materials
A demonstration/showcase of professional and off the shelf materials that are at the heart of replica costume and prop making. Materials cover topics such as polymers, silicones, resins, and other commonly used crafting mediums. Presented by seasoned crafters with safety and fun in mind.
Moderators
avatar for Jason McClain

Jason McClain

Director, Pop Culture Programs, Museum Of Science Fiction
Jason is one half of Mabieknot Cosplay and Designs. Jason has been running various convention events for the past 13 years, but has been a long time fan of the pop culture convention scene. Jason has been crafting Costumes and props for far longer then that, and has been part of Masquerade... Read More →

Artists
avatar for Barbara Mabie-McClain

Barbara Mabie-McClain

Manager, Pop Culture Programs, The Museum of Science Fiction
Barbara, Is a Master Class costumer that has been sewing small things, crafting, and beading for over 20 years. In 2013 Barb discovered the convention scene while attending her first convention, PaxEast, and fell in love with costuming and cosplay since. She has her Cosmetology license... Read More →

Friday September 1, 2017 12:15pm - 1:45pm PDT
4 - West (250)
  Costuming, Pop Culture, Q&A, Science

2:00pm PDT

Behind the Mask
This is a discussion and QA session all about the people under the costumes. The topics will primarily be revolving around folks who make it their goal to look professional, and be presented as such whether as paid characters or charity volunteers.
Moderators
avatar for Barbara Mabie-McClain

Barbara Mabie-McClain

Manager, Pop Culture Programs, The Museum of Science Fiction
Barbara, Is a Master Class costumer that has been sewing small things, crafting, and beading for over 20 years. In 2013 Barb discovered the convention scene while attending her first convention, PaxEast, and fell in love with costuming and cosplay since. She has her Cosmetology license... Read More →

Speakers
JC

Josh Colucci

State executive officer, Mandalorian Mercenaries Costume Club
avatar for Maureen Dawson

Maureen Dawson

Project Implementation & Task Manager, GDIT
avatar for Cody Irvine

Cody Irvine

Captain Cody Cosplay
About Me:My name is Cody and I'm one of the biggest dorks you'd ever meet. I enjoy making things and dressing up as superheroes and different characters that I like, so when I learned there was a name for that and places to do it where it's socially acceptable as an adult, I fell... Read More →
avatar for Bobby Petersen

Bobby Petersen

Founder and Event coordinator, Ghostbusters Tri-State Division
Hey everybody!! I'm Bobby Petersen from the Ghostbusters Tri-State Division. I founded our group over a year ago, to help our local charities. We organize events and sell team merchadise to fund our toy drive, as well as other charitable donations throughout the year. I am also an... Read More →
MW

Friday September 1, 2017 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
4 - West (250)
  Costuming, Pop Culture, Q&A

3:45pm PDT

Cosplay 101
A crash course on how to start in the world of cosplay. We will discuss how to pick a character, how and where to source pieces for the cosplay, and tips and tricks for a successful cosplay experience. We will show you the exact steps experienced cosplayers follow when putting together a cosplay.
Moderators
avatar for Lindsay Bartleson

Lindsay Bartleson

Geek Diva Cosplay
Lindsay Bartleson started cosplaying just three years ago, at her first convention, which was the first ReGeneration Who. She has gone on to win several craftsmanship, performance, and Best In Show awards. She is now a master level costumer. She also has been a performance judge... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Katie Brenholtz

Katie Brenholtz

Kate Monster Cosplay
Kate Monster is an avid cosplayer right out of high school and has been doing it ever since. Playing Video games is her passion and creating costumes from them is just the extra fun thing to do. She has well over 50 costumes under her belt and is still making and wearing more.
avatar for Cody Irvine

Cody Irvine

Captain Cody Cosplay
About Me:My name is Cody and I'm one of the biggest dorks you'd ever meet. I enjoy making things and dressing up as superheroes and different characters that I like, so when I learned there was a name for that and places to do it where it's socially acceptable as an adult, I fell... Read More →
avatar for Kurenai Kiba

Kurenai Kiba

I'm an artist. I paint. I write. I sew. I craft. Whatever it takes to make the idea a reality. Most of the time, it takes cosplay to do that. I love using different mediums to achieve something great. I constantly strive to better my art and I hope you can enjoy the results of my... Read More →

Volunteers
avatar for Barbara Mabie-McClain

Barbara Mabie-McClain

Manager, Pop Culture Programs, The Museum of Science Fiction
Barbara, Is a Master Class costumer that has been sewing small things, crafting, and beading for over 20 years. In 2013 Barb discovered the convention scene while attending her first convention, PaxEast, and fell in love with costuming and cosplay since. She has her Cosmetology license... Read More →
Friday September 1, 2017 3:45pm - 5:15pm PDT
4 - West (250)
  Costuming, Pop Culture, Q&A
 
Saturday, September 2
 

10:00am PDT

Cosfashion Show Tech rehearsal
Tech crew, and Cosfashion show runners will go over, with entrants, the running of the CosFashion show for the day.
Sign up required, no admittance without sign up (parental guardian allowed for underage entrant).
Moderators
avatar for Jason McClain

Jason McClain

Director, Pop Culture Programs, Museum Of Science Fiction
Jason is one half of Mabieknot Cosplay and Designs. Jason has been running various convention events for the past 13 years, but has been a long time fan of the pop culture convention scene. Jason has been crafting Costumes and props for far longer then that, and has been part of Masquerade... Read More →
avatar for Paul Oehlers

Paul Oehlers

Director, Escape Velocity Film Festival, Museum of Science Fiction
Paul A. Oehlers is most recognized for his “extraordinarily evocative” film scores. (Variety) Films incorporating his music have won the Grand Jury prize at the Hamptons International Film Festival, the Atlanta International Film Festival, and the Indiefest Film Festival. In addition... Read More →

Speakers
SH
AH

Adam Hennessy

Co-Chairman of Anime USA 2018, 17 year convention veteran, creator of Anime Parliament.
AP
avatar for Calixta Starr

Calixta Starr

Theatrical Fusion Performance Artist
Calixta Starr, when not performing a myriad of characters as a theatrical fusion belly dance artist, is a registered Dance/Movement therapist with her Masters in Creative Arts Therapy from Drexel University. She has been trained in both the Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) and the Kestenberg... Read More →

Volunteers
avatar for Barbara Mabie-McClain

Barbara Mabie-McClain

Manager, Pop Culture Programs, The Museum of Science Fiction
Barbara, Is a Master Class costumer that has been sewing small things, crafting, and beading for over 20 years. In 2013 Barb discovered the convention scene while attending her first convention, PaxEast, and fell in love with costuming and cosplay since. She has her Cosmetology license... Read More →
Saturday September 2, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
2 - SouthEast (500)
  Costuming, Pop Culture

11:45am PDT

CosFashion show Green Room
Area for entrants to the CosFashion show to prepare to take the runway.
Sign up required, no admittance without sign up (parental guardian allowed for underage entrant).
Moderators
EV

Escape Velocity

Infrastructure Support, The Museum of Science Fiction
This is a generic user which will describe any temporary, or group listing of available Admin/Staff/Volunteer who may be part of an adminstrative session within the schedule.

Volunteers
avatar for Barbara Mabie-McClain

Barbara Mabie-McClain

Manager, Pop Culture Programs, The Museum of Science Fiction
Barbara, Is a Master Class costumer that has been sewing small things, crafting, and beading for over 20 years. In 2013 Barb discovered the convention scene while attending her first convention, PaxEast, and fell in love with costuming and cosplay since. She has her Cosmetology license... Read More →
avatar for Jason McClain

Jason McClain

Director, Pop Culture Programs, Museum Of Science Fiction
Jason is one half of Mabieknot Cosplay and Designs. Jason has been running various convention events for the past 13 years, but has been a long time fan of the pop culture convention scene. Jason has been crafting Costumes and props for far longer then that, and has been part of Masquerade... Read More →
Saturday September 2, 2017 11:45am - 2:00pm PDT
Truman (40)
  Costuming, Pop Culture

2:15pm PDT

CosFashion Costume Evaluation and Feedback
A team of seasoned Costume Crafters and Experts will lend their expertise to help you get that perfect costume or fashion look.
Sign up required, no admittance without sign up (parental guardian allowed for underage entrant).

Evaluations will come in a FCFS basis, and must be signed up for, the sign ups will occur Friday in the Exhibition hall, or online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr5ISpNiUsZ8u02FkznZ-67N0_-fdlfIenyhRrycdKFhQFTg/viewform
Moderators
avatar for Jason McClain

Jason McClain

Director, Pop Culture Programs, Museum Of Science Fiction
Jason is one half of Mabieknot Cosplay and Designs. Jason has been running various convention events for the past 13 years, but has been a long time fan of the pop culture convention scene. Jason has been crafting Costumes and props for far longer then that, and has been part of Masquerade... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Katie Brenholtz

Katie Brenholtz

Kate Monster Cosplay
Kate Monster is an avid cosplayer right out of high school and has been doing it ever since. Playing Video games is her passion and creating costumes from them is just the extra fun thing to do. She has well over 50 costumes under her belt and is still making and wearing more.
SH
AH

Adam Hennessy

Co-Chairman of Anime USA 2018, 17 year convention veteran, creator of Anime Parliament.
avatar for Barbara Mabie-McClain

Barbara Mabie-McClain

Manager, Pop Culture Programs, The Museum of Science Fiction
Barbara, Is a Master Class costumer that has been sewing small things, crafting, and beading for over 20 years. In 2013 Barb discovered the convention scene while attending her first convention, PaxEast, and fell in love with costuming and cosplay since. She has her Cosmetology license... Read More →
AP
avatar for Tarisa Walker

Tarisa Walker

Fire Lily Cosplay
Fire Lily has been cosplaying since 2004.  She has won numerous awards such as Best In Show and Best Overall for her costume craftsmanship and presentation skills since 2006.  Fire Lily has served as the Head Judge and Judge wrangler for Katsucon's Masquerade Dept. for the last... Read More →

Volunteers
avatar for Barbara Mabie-McClain

Barbara Mabie-McClain

Manager, Pop Culture Programs, The Museum of Science Fiction
Barbara, Is a Master Class costumer that has been sewing small things, crafting, and beading for over 20 years. In 2013 Barb discovered the convention scene while attending her first convention, PaxEast, and fell in love with costuming and cosplay since. She has her Cosmetology license... Read More →
Saturday September 2, 2017 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Truman (40)
  Costuming, Pop Culture

3:45pm PDT

How did they Make That? 'Costume Edition'
Professional and hobbyist crafters and cosplayers discuss their construction methods and tricks they use to get their costumes finished.
Moderators
avatar for Barbara Mabie-McClain

Barbara Mabie-McClain

Manager, Pop Culture Programs, The Museum of Science Fiction
Barbara, Is a Master Class costumer that has been sewing small things, crafting, and beading for over 20 years. In 2013 Barb discovered the convention scene while attending her first convention, PaxEast, and fell in love with costuming and cosplay since. She has her Cosmetology license... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Bartleson

Lindsay Bartleson

Geek Diva Cosplay
Lindsay Bartleson started cosplaying just three years ago, at her first convention, which was the first ReGeneration Who. She has gone on to win several craftsmanship, performance, and Best In Show awards. She is now a master level costumer. She also has been a performance judge... Read More →
avatar for Brandon Bloodworth

Brandon Bloodworth

Brandon Bloodworth is a graphic designer with a love of science fiction and fantasy, and has turned that into a passion for costuming and props, especially for Star Wars. He is a proud member of The Rebel Legion (Terrapin Base) as well as The Mandalorian Mercs (Kyrimorut Clan). He... Read More →
avatar for Katie Brenholtz

Katie Brenholtz

Kate Monster Cosplay
Kate Monster is an avid cosplayer right out of high school and has been doing it ever since. Playing Video games is her passion and creating costumes from them is just the extra fun thing to do. She has well over 50 costumes under her belt and is still making and wearing more.
avatar for Cody Irvine

Cody Irvine

Captain Cody Cosplay
About Me:My name is Cody and I'm one of the biggest dorks you'd ever meet. I enjoy making things and dressing up as superheroes and different characters that I like, so when I learned there was a name for that and places to do it where it's socially acceptable as an adult, I fell... Read More →
avatar for Tarisa Walker

Tarisa Walker

Fire Lily Cosplay
Fire Lily has been cosplaying since 2004.  She has won numerous awards such as Best In Show and Best Overall for her costume craftsmanship and presentation skills since 2006.  Fire Lily has served as the Head Judge and Judge wrangler for Katsucon's Masquerade Dept. for the last... Read More →

Saturday September 2, 2017 3:45pm - 5:00pm PDT
Hoover (100)
  Costuming, Pop Culture, Q&A
 
Sunday, September 3
 

11:45am PDT

Cosplay for Everyone
Everyone should have the opportunity to express themselves, and the time-honored tradition of Costuming and Pageantry is paramount to that expression, come for a lively discussion of acceptance and empowerment, as we want everyone to know that Cosplay and Costuming can be enjoyed by all. Experienced costumers and cosplayers come together to celebrate Cosplay in all walks of life.
Moderators
avatar for Barbara Mabie-McClain

Barbara Mabie-McClain

Manager, Pop Culture Programs, The Museum of Science Fiction
Barbara, Is a Master Class costumer that has been sewing small things, crafting, and beading for over 20 years. In 2013 Barb discovered the convention scene while attending her first convention, PaxEast, and fell in love with costuming and cosplay since. She has her Cosmetology license... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Bartleson

Lindsay Bartleson

Geek Diva Cosplay
Lindsay Bartleson started cosplaying just three years ago, at her first convention, which was the first ReGeneration Who. She has gone on to win several craftsmanship, performance, and Best In Show awards. She is now a master level costumer. She also has been a performance judge... Read More →
avatar for Kurenai Kiba

Kurenai Kiba

I'm an artist. I paint. I write. I sew. I craft. Whatever it takes to make the idea a reality. Most of the time, it takes cosplay to do that. I love using different mediums to achieve something great. I constantly strive to better my art and I hope you can enjoy the results of my... Read More →
avatar for Lynn Marie

Lynn Marie

Brownelegz Cosplay
avatar for Allen Ryde

Allen Ryde

Aurora Clothiers by Allen Gale
Allen Ryde is a passionate, long time cosplayer and artist who has served as a judge for costume and cosplay competitions at various conventions such as Raleigh SuperCon, Katsucon and Anime USA. In addition to being a costume competition judge, Allen is also a commissioner, artist... Read More →

Volunteers
avatar for Jason McClain

Jason McClain

Director, Pop Culture Programs, Museum Of Science Fiction
Jason is one half of Mabieknot Cosplay and Designs. Jason has been running various convention events for the past 13 years, but has been a long time fan of the pop culture convention scene. Jason has been crafting Costumes and props for far longer then that, and has been part of Masquerade... Read More →
Sunday September 3, 2017 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT
4 - West (250)
  Costuming, Partners, Pop Culture, Q&A

1:15pm PDT

Cosplay 201
Step off from the basics of Cosplay 101 to discuss how to take that cosplay you created and make it better. We will discuss what steps to take to make your cosplay more screen accurate. The smallest details can make a huge impact! New cosplayers are also welcome!
Moderators
avatar for Lindsay Bartleson

Lindsay Bartleson

Geek Diva Cosplay
Lindsay Bartleson started cosplaying just three years ago, at her first convention, which was the first ReGeneration Who. She has gone on to win several craftsmanship, performance, and Best In Show awards. She is now a master level costumer. She also has been a performance judge... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Katie Brenholtz

Katie Brenholtz

Kate Monster Cosplay
Kate Monster is an avid cosplayer right out of high school and has been doing it ever since. Playing Video games is her passion and creating costumes from them is just the extra fun thing to do. She has well over 50 costumes under her belt and is still making and wearing more.
avatar for Cody Irvine

Cody Irvine

Captain Cody Cosplay
About Me:My name is Cody and I'm one of the biggest dorks you'd ever meet. I enjoy making things and dressing up as superheroes and different characters that I like, so when I learned there was a name for that and places to do it where it's socially acceptable as an adult, I fell... Read More →
avatar for Kurenai Kiba

Kurenai Kiba

I'm an artist. I paint. I write. I sew. I craft. Whatever it takes to make the idea a reality. Most of the time, it takes cosplay to do that. I love using different mediums to achieve something great. I constantly strive to better my art and I hope you can enjoy the results of my... Read More →
avatar for Allen Ryde

Allen Ryde

Aurora Clothiers by Allen Gale
Allen Ryde is a passionate, long time cosplayer and artist who has served as a judge for costume and cosplay competitions at various conventions such as Raleigh SuperCon, Katsucon and Anime USA. In addition to being a costume competition judge, Allen is also a commissioner, artist... Read More →
avatar for Tarisa Walker

Tarisa Walker

Fire Lily Cosplay
Fire Lily has been cosplaying since 2004.  She has won numerous awards such as Best In Show and Best Overall for her costume craftsmanship and presentation skills since 2006.  Fire Lily has served as the Head Judge and Judge wrangler for Katsucon's Masquerade Dept. for the last... Read More →

Volunteers
avatar for Barbara Mabie-McClain

Barbara Mabie-McClain

Manager, Pop Culture Programs, The Museum of Science Fiction
Barbara, Is a Master Class costumer that has been sewing small things, crafting, and beading for over 20 years. In 2013 Barb discovered the convention scene while attending her first convention, PaxEast, and fell in love with costuming and cosplay since. She has her Cosmetology license... Read More →
avatar for Jason McClain

Jason McClain

Director, Pop Culture Programs, Museum Of Science Fiction
Jason is one half of Mabieknot Cosplay and Designs. Jason has been running various convention events for the past 13 years, but has been a long time fan of the pop culture convention scene. Jason has been crafting Costumes and props for far longer then that, and has been part of Masquerade... Read More →
Sunday September 3, 2017 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
4 - West (250)
  Costuming, Pop Culture, Q&A
 
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