Fairy tales and legends make for epic role playing games and book plots. This workshop teaches a structured approach so you can harness basic building blocks in the construction of your games/stories.
Description:
A workshop based on the structural approach to fairy tales, as developed by Russian folklorist V. Propp, who described the basic irreducible plot components of the Russian folktales. Suitable for building fairy tales, game plots, or improv storytelling. We will also cover the similarities and the differences between the fairy tales and the legends and construct an example of each.
New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole takes you through a series of exercises that will let you build a story from the barest spark through twists and turns.
Description:
He’ll give you several story recipes and show you how you can work from them to create delightfully complex and engrossing stories.
For costumed attendees. A professional mini portrait session & posing workshop from Distant Era (fine art photographer and D&D/RPG game designer Steve Townshend).
Description:
In this active two-hour workshop with Distant Era Fine Art and Fantasy Portraiture, a small group of costumed participants will practice posing and being photographed with studio lighting and background while learning effective modeling and lighting techniques. After the convention, participants will receive a digital version of the best image from their workshop, professionally retouched. (Costumes are not provided for this workshop; the workshop is intended for costumed/LARP/cosplay attendees.)
For costumed attendees. A professional mini portrait session and posing workshop from Distant Era (fine art photographer and D&D/RPG game designer Steve Townshend).
Description:
In this active two-hour workshop with Distant Era Fine Art and Fantasy Portraiture, a small group of costumed participants will practice posing and being photographed with studio lighting and background while learning effective modeling and lighting techniques. After the convention, participants will receive a digital version of the best image from their workshop, professionally retouched. (Costumes are not provided for this workshop; the workshop is intended for costumed/LARP/cosplay attendees.)
A body weight workout designed to maximize your inner fighter's balanced & efficient attacks. Any fitness level can be accommodated.
Description:
Building on the success of my Star Wars themed exercise classes, I have designed an effective body weight workout for Dungeons and Dragons Fighters! More than just push ups and squats, though I won't deny they are included. An excellent means of developing body control while preparing our bodies for the rigors of a full day of Gen Con! You might also want to consider my third year offerings of Sith Core and Mandalorian Martial Arts, my Jedi Yoga classes now in its fifth year, or the second year of my plyometric based workout Buff Barbarian.
A body weight workout designed to maximize your inner fighter's balanced & efficient attacks. Any fitness level can be accommodated.
Description:
Building on the success of my Star Wars themed exercise classes, I have designed an effective body weight workout for Dungeons and Dragons Fighters! More than just push ups and squats, though I won't deny they are included. An excellent means of developing body control while preparing our bodies for the rigors of a full day of Gen Con! You might also want to consider my third year offerings of Sith Core and Mandalorian Martial Arts, my Jedi Yoga classes now in its fifth year, or the second year of my plyometric based workout Buff Barbarian.
Foam, Thermoplastics, & More: Featherweight Cosplay Mega Workshop
Summary:
You can make great costumes and armor without metalworking! Learn to construct unique armor and accessories using lightweight, hall safe materials. Make a custom thermoplastic bracer to wear out!
Description:
In this workshop, you'll learn about a variety of metal- and fiberglass-free construction methods for costume armor and accessories--and it's all (relatively) non-toxic, too! We'll cover working with EVA foam, Worbla, Wonderflex, Sintra, ABS, and more!