Kij Greenwood
Sessions in which Kij Greenwood attends
Saturday 22 April, 2023
Conductive thread and washable components have made incorporating electronics into costumes much easier. By integrating lights, sound, and other effects, costumers can bring their outfits and props to the next level. Come learn what's out there and how to incorporate it into your material fantasies.
Looking for those finishing touches for your non-human costume? During this panel we will talk about the use of prosthetics, contacts, and other ways to alter your basic default Human Exterior. We will cover the basics from how to make your own, match skin tones (human or not), how to apply/remove, and some good basic Do's and Don'ts.
Want to know how to reproduce those high 1770s hairstyles using a wig? This class will show you how! We'll do a live, abbreviated demonstration of one of the looks from the instructor's book, "18th Century Hair & Wig Styling: History & Step-by-Step Techniques."
Learn how to pattern a variety of basic costume armor pieces using EVA Foam with veteran cosplayers Evil Ted Smith and Downen Creative Studios! Beverly and Ted will share many of their tips and tricks as they demonstrate the patterning steps they typically use as they draft and pattern on each other!
Did you know that the International Costumer's Guild has an archive? And an online image gallery? The ICG helps to save the history of costuming back to its roots in 1939, collecting images and tracking down the stories behind them. Come see some highlights!
Ever wanted to know how drag queens, kings and monsters change their bodies, faces and hair? Here is that chance. Award winning drag artists spill the tea on how they make the magic happen. From duct tape, to makeup, to foam, to corsets and a ton of pantyhose: the box of tricks gets opened to help you get new tools.
Yearning for jewels to accent your period costume? Just love jewelry? Metal clay is a wondrous medium that starts as a soft pliable clay and, when fired, will transform into a piece of fine silver. This class will cover the basics of metal clay techniques from start to polishedFEE: $100 Pre-pay before the convention via Venmo or e-mail Jewelsbyoliviac@gmail.com
Sunday 23 April, 2023
Tips on getting fragile or massive (and anything in-between) from Point A to Point B. Tips and tricks for getting costumes safely to cons.
In this limited attendance workshop, you will be introduced to Japanese sashiko, and given the tools & basic knowledge to start your sashiko journey. This workshop covers the historic & cultural importance of sashiko, and what makes it different from other running stitch techniques. At the end of this workshop, you will have :a) hands-on experience of doing sashiko, b) basic knowledge of the concepts, terminology & methods of sashiko, and c) a partially fi...