Let's Get Lit: Intro to Electronics and Lighting For Cosplay
Let's Get Lit: Intro to Electronics and Lighting For Cosplay
Irving, TX
Have you ever wanted to give the static part of your costume that extra little breath of life to help bring your fantasy into reality? In this panel, we go over the basics of electronics and components, from soldering, resistors, L.E.D's and other light sources, switches, power sources, and more ad…
Saturday, June 3 2023
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Muck It Up: Intro to finishing, distressing, and aging techniques
Muck It Up: Intro to finishing, distressing, and aging techniques
Irving, TX
Looking to add that extra bit of realism to your prop or armor and not sure where to start? We will go over techniques on how to prep and finish your prop and then basic acrylic and oil paint washes, highlighting and lowlighting techniques, airbrushing, battle damage, rusting, and more! At the end …
Sunday, June 4 2023
12:30 PM
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1:30 PM
Petticoat Madness: How to Make a Petticoat for a Ballgown
Petticoat Madness: How to Make a Petticoat for a Ballgown
Irving, TX
THIS IS A TWO-DAY CLASS! See details below! A petticoat is a layer that goes underneath a ballgown or skirt that adds volume to your costume. In this class, you will learn how to make a 3-tiered plus ruffle petticoat at 1/4 scale. Casey will lead you through the math and calculations that you will…
Sat, Jun 3 2023
10:00 AM
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Sun, Jun 4 2023
12:00 PM
The Complete Basics of Sewing
The Complete Basics of Sewing
Irving, TX
In this class, you will learn how to thread a bobbin, thread a machine, sew a straight line, learn how to sew a French seam, and press fabric. In this class, you will make a tote bag out of cotton fabric that you get to keep forever. This class is perfect for anyone who dreams of sewing their own c…
Fri, Jun 2 2023
2:30 PM
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Sat, Jun 3 2023
5:00 PM
Janome Free Sew
Janome Free Sew
Irving, TX
During this time, our Janome dealer will be on-site for you to try out the machines, ask questions, etc.
Saturday, June 3 2023
12:30 PM
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1:30 PM
Beautiful, Inside and Out: Seam Finishes and Hems for your Cosplay
Beautiful, Inside and Out: Seam Finishes and Hems for your Cosplay
Irving, TX
There will be a 15-20-minute overview of 5 different hemming/finishing techniques: standard double fold, bias binding, French seams, flat felled seams, baby hems, and blind hems, followed by 40 minutes of students getting to try these different techniques on their own. Students should be comfortabl…
Fri, Jun 2 2023
6:00 PM
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Sun, Jun 4 2023
1:30 PM
How to Sew PITA Fabrics
How to Sew PITA Fabrics
Irving, TX
Have you ever wanted to master difficult materials like chiffon, or velvet? Well, this class will teach you everything you need to know to create a perfect stitch, every time with these difficult materials. In this class, you will learn about the different needles, thread, and sewing feet needed to…
Fri, Jun 2 2023
10:00 AM
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Sun, Jun 4 2023
4:00 PM
Intro to 3D Printing
Intro to 3D Printing
Irving, TX
In this class, we will go over what you need to get started in 3d printing, some of its many applications, and how to finish a 3d print! Each student will have an opportunity to practice each step in the finishing process of a 3d print which they will then be able to take home to practice with afte…
Fri, Jun 2 2023
10:00 AM
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Sat, Jun 3 2023
2:30 PM
The Art of Defense: Let's Make a Shield!
The Art of Defense: Let's Make a Shield!
Irving, TX
This class will be about making a simple shield. We will go over cutting EVA foam, different thicknesses of foam's best uses, adhesives, how to distress and add battle damage, paint jobs, and more! There will be a pattern for the base pieces and then you can add the pizzazz you want to the piece yo…
Saturday, June 3 2023
5:30 PM
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7:30 PM
It's Alive! Creating Monster Hands
It's Alive! Creating Monster Hands
Irving, TX
Note: this class will be using liquid LATEX! Please do not sign up if you are allergic or sensitive. These monster hand gloves will be built on top of already existing gloves so no sewing is required. We will learn how to mix paints for tones in latex, build up latex and cotton to create the stru…
Sat, Jun 3 2023
3:00 PM
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Sun, Jun 4 2023
12:00 PM
