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Friday, May 12
 

11:00am PDT

Costume Creation: Bracers
Limited Capacity filling up

Want to make your own costume but don't know how? In this workshop even a true beginner can create custom bracers tailored to fit your arms.
Want more? Take the full Costume Creation series to make more pieces and keep improving your costume.

The Take-away: Bracers.
Cost: $18.75. You must pre-pay in the registration system online to be guranteed a spot in this event.
Click here to access registration/badge system: https://goo.gl/0xOSZG

Designers

Friday May 12, 2017 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Laguna Beach 1 & 2 3050 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

4:00pm PDT

Feeling Crochet-y? Hook 'em with your awesomness!
Limited Capacity seats available

Want to be an expert hooker? Excellent. We will learn the art of crochet, and walk away with a super cute amigurumi-style (3D) pumpkin! We'll also discuss other crochet stitches, figure out how to read (!?!) crochet patterns, and determine some excellent resources and how-to help online. Take this class if you're tired of being accused of being a hooker without the skills!

The Take-away: PUMPKIN OF CUTENESS. (Or just a granny square if you're not feeling squash-y).
Cost: $12.50. You must pre-pay in the registration system online to be guranteed a spot in this event.
Click here to access registration/badge system: https://goo.gl/0xOSZG

Designers
avatar for Elaine Long

Elaine Long

When it comes to costume design and creation, I'm liable to get involved, from childrens musicals, larps, and halloween party craziness!! Challenging my creative soul is the best way to have a great time...or you could just have a nerf shootout with me! I love to learn and play, and... Read More →


Friday May 12, 2017 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Laguna Beach 1 & 2 3050 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

7:00pm PDT

Tilted kilting: The Pillaging Edition!
Limited Capacity seats available

Last time, we learned what's worn under a kilt...this time, we're going to build our own! Lads and Lassies will learn how and make their own CANVAS kilt (sporran and dirk not included) in this hands-on class. We will also discuss decorating, painting and attaching pockets to your kilt, as well as methods of keeping yer kilt closed and wardrobe malfunction-less. Afterwards, show 'em all what you've got and ROCK YER KILTS!!

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE DESIGNER 3 weeks PRIOR TO CON...so you get the fabric color that you want...

Tools: PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN RULER.
The Take-away: Yer Own Flippin' Kilt!

Cost: $87.50, You must pre-pay in the registration system online to be guranteed a spot in this event.

Designers
avatar for Elaine Long

Elaine Long

When it comes to costume design and creation, I'm liable to get involved, from childrens musicals, larps, and halloween party craziness!! Challenging my creative soul is the best way to have a great time...or you could just have a nerf shootout with me! I love to learn and play, and... Read More →


Friday May 12, 2017 7:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Laguna Beach 1 & 2 3050 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
 
Saturday, May 13
 

9:00am PDT

Costume Creation: Hooded Cloak
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Want to make your own costume but don't know how? In this workshop even a true beginner can make a warm hooded cloak. Many colors and materials available.
Want more? Take the full Costume Creation series to make more pieces and keep improving your costume.

The Take-away: One hooded Cloak.
Cost: $18.75. You must pre-pay in the registration system online to be guranteed a spot in this event.
Click here to access registration/badge system: https://goo.gl/0xOSZG

Designers

Saturday May 13, 2017 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
Laguna Beach 1 & 2 3050 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

1:00pm PDT

Crafting Foam Armor for Beginners
Limited Capacity filling up

Initial lecture time will be spent going over basic fabrication of EVA foam into different costuming types. From selecting foam to pre-work, patterning, cutting, etching, decorating, applying finishes, and top-coating. Some time will also be spent addressing the different kinds and use of thermoplastics. Includes how to make foam look like leather, metal, and plastic.

Second half would require the materials fee and make a small take-home piece such as bracers.

Materials fee ($18.75). You must pre-pay in the registration system online to be guranteed a spot in this event.

Click here to access registration/badge system: https://goo.gl/0xOSZG

Designers
avatar for Ley Howell

Ley Howell

NERO BANE


Saturday May 13, 2017 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Laguna Beach 1 & 2 3050 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

4:00pm PDT

Belt up and grab your sacks!
Limited Capacity seats available

Pockets are passe...but we all need to carry our snacks, keys, phones (and dignity) with panache. Not only will we grab some new design ideas, but we'll all walk away with a belt pouch! We will explore styles, discuss materials, compare design utility...and leave secure in the knowledge that our sacks, satchels, cinches and sashes can serve MORE than a simple purpose.

The Take-away: One belt pouch.
Cost: $18.75. You must pre-pay in the registration system online to be guranteed a spot in this event.
Click here to access registration/badge system: https://goo.gl/0xOSZG

Designers
avatar for Elaine Long

Elaine Long

When it comes to costume design and creation, I'm liable to get involved, from childrens musicals, larps, and halloween party craziness!! Challenging my creative soul is the best way to have a great time...or you could just have a nerf shootout with me! I love to learn and play, and... Read More →


Saturday May 13, 2017 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Laguna Beach 1 & 2 3050 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
 
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