Foam, Thermoplastics, & More: Featherweight Cosplay Mega Workshop
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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!
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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!
How did a hostage situation lead to the rise of Cup Noodles? Who were the Shitennou before they were Sailor Moon villains? Come pick up a few more intriguing stories and facts from Japanese history!
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How did an earthquake lead to the development of ramen and a hostage situation to Cup Noodles? Who went "Gotta paste 'em all!" about religious stickers? Who were the Shitennou before they were Sailor Moon villains? What will you eat at a Buddhist temple, and why is it so good? Come pick up a few more intriguing stories and facts from Japanese history!
Mold-making, Casting, Silicone & Resins for Costuming
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Learn to fabricate hard plastic and flexible synthetic accessories! Sculpt an original design, make a reusable mold, and cast a finished piece in resin! Take your pieces home with you to use again.
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Learn the process of fabricating hard plastic and flexible synthetic accessories for your costume (or other hobby). We’ll discuss the various types of casting and mold-making materials, explore their pros and cons, and walk you through the mold-making and casting process. Sculpt an original design, make a reusable silicone mold, and cast a finished piece in resin! Take your creation and the mold home with you to use again.
The Kumano Kodō is 1 of only 2 UNESCO pilgrimage trails in the world, used since the 10th century by ascetics, samurai, emperors & monks. Learn the trail’s cultural history from someone who hiked it.
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The Kumano Kodō is one of only two UNESCO-honored pilgrimage trails in the world, used since the 10th century for physical and spiritual journeys and helping to create a millennium of peaceful religious syncretism. Join a thousand years of ascetics, samurai, emperors, and monks to learn about the cultural history of this trail network from someone who has hiked it herself. We’ll discuss the historical context, the development of the trail network, the purpose of the pilgrimages and the resulting thousand years of religious syncretism, political implications, and how the trails can be experienced today.
Learn about a few of the amazing moments in Japan's long history—from the Genpei War to the Meiji Revolution, girl power to magical red cows, archery contests to smallpox. With illustrations & photos!
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As the oldest monarchy in the world, Japan's had plenty of time for some amazing moments in history. Hear a few of the most important, most famous, or most fun—from the Genpei War to the Meiji Revolution, from girl power to magical red cows, from archery contests to smallpox—with illustrations, photos, ties to your favorite anime/manga, and plenty of geekery.
The First Superhero: A History of The Scarlet Pimpernel
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Long before Zorro or Batman, a colorful crusader with a secret identity revolutionized the world of adventure fiction. Learn the origin story of this seminal hero and the woman who created him.
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Plus, see rare antique Scarlet Pimpernel memorabilia from a local collector's archives!
Welcome to the Jianghu: An Introduction to Chinese Fantasy Drama
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Cultural context can help you more fully enjoy Chinese cinema! We’ll cover the history of the wuxia & xianxia genres, Confucianism, censorship, fantasy tropes, Daoism, forms of address, recs, & more.
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More than half the world’s TV dramas are produced in China, with some titles achieving international mainstream popularity. Don’t miss out on this global phenomenon! This overview of the wuxia and xianxia genres will give you the necessary background and cultural context to enjoy these hit films and TV shows to the fullest. We’ll cover topics from Confucianism to censorship, from fantasy tropes to forms of address–and throw in some of our recommendations as well!
Buckle up for the zaniest ride ever! Play a traditional D&D adventure as a wacky Toon character & find why the Giant Snail Accessibility Act of '57 is a rogue's dream come true.
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Characters will be generated at the start of the game: it's part of the fun!
Buckle up for the zaniest ride ever! Play a traditional D&D adventure as a wacky Toon character & find why the Giant Snail Accessibility Act of '57 is a rogue's dream come true.
Description:
Characters will be generated at the start of the game: it's part of the fun!