Armor & Metal Work 101
Learn what tools are needed to work with armor & metal and learn some basic skills
Body Paint 101
Learn the basics for choosing your color, tools of the trade and applying an even color
Body Paint 201 – Special FX Makeup
Learn texturing, shadowing and more advanced techniques
Steampunk Costuming
A discussion of the genre, it’s costuming and props
Cyberpunk Costuming
A discussion on the genre, it’s costuming and props
Sci-Fi Costuming
A discussion on the genre, it’s costuming and props
Halloween Costuming
A history of the biggest holiday of the year for costuming and upcoming trends
Closet Costumes
No budget and no time? How to build a costume from what you have in your closet or can easily find
Cosplay as a Profession
What does it take to make a living as a cosplayer?
Creating Your Character
The importance of identifying yourself as a character beyond your Costume
Day 2 – Review of Panels from Day 1
Take a quick review look back at the Panels and Workshops of Day 1 of Maker Costume Expo
The Differences of Costuming and Props for Stage, Screen, Conventions and Halloween
Not all costumes are created equal. Learn what separates costuming as made for Stage and Screen, Conventions and Parties
Drafting a Pattern
Can’t find the pattern you’re looking for? Learn how to draft a pattern to make your own
Electrifying Your Costume – adding lights to your Costume
Different techniques and types of lighting to add to your costume
Panelists: Lon Muckey
Electrifying Your Props – adding lights and animation to your Props
Different techniques on how to light and animate your props
Panelists: Lon Muckey, Marc Irvin
The Expo Shoutback
What did you like or not like about Maker Costume Expo? Let us know so we can improve for next year.
Hair 101 – Basics
Basic hair for costuming if you are using your own hair. Real hair and what to do with it.
Hair 201 – Let’s Get Crazy
Anime and Special FX Hair if you are using your own hair. Real hair and real crazy.
Interpreting a 2D Costume to 3D
Bringing something from a flat page or animated screen to the real world is a challenge. Learn some tricks for interpreting a 2D costume to the 3D world
Just Props
Making props from novice to professional. Whether you use what you can find to make a unique and individual custom prop or you want tips and tricks for making a replica of your favorite movie prop the same way it was originally created. This class is for you.
Let’s Talk Shoes
The shoes really do complete the look and in the world of costuming that is no different
Makeup 101 – the Basics
Basic makeup, tools and techniques
Makeup 201 – Let’s Get Crazy
Dramatic Makeup, Anime Makeup, Fairy Makeup and more…
Makeup – Special FX Makeup
Aliens, Zombies, and Monsters, Oh my! Learn about applying prosthetics, blood, etc…
Men’s Makeup and Wigs
Makeup for men find their challenges in looking natural while not looking like themselves.
How to Find and Order Props/Costumes From a Maker
Your not a seamstress or a maker but want an awesome costume. How to find the people who make them and how to order from them.
How to Make Hair or Fur Look Real
Punching, weaving and combing your hair to make it appear accurate and not “made”.
How To Pose and Perform for Still Photography and Video
Learn how to research your character to pose for a still photograph but also to be comfortable moving if asked for a video.
How To Wear Your Costume Not Let Your Costume Wear You
Having an awesome costume, amazing makeup and perfect hair and shoes is only half the battle.
Panelists: Katherine Stewart
Photoshop for Costumers
Smoothing skin, changing eye color, adding special fx like lasers or super powers and moving yourself to an entirely different background. Learn it here.
Professional Costume Photography
Movie stills, posters and cosplay photography, the challenges of photographing someone in costume.
The Psychology of Wardrobe
When you need your “character” to make an immediate first impression, you need to understand why people react in a certain way to the colors and style they are wearing.
Panelists: Katherine Stewart
Social Media For Your Business
You’ve got it all but no-one will know if you don’t promote. Learn how to use Social Media to your advantage to draw attention to your business. For anyone who wants to make a business out of their creative passion!
Sourcing Your Materials, Where to Find Them
Finding what you need to make a costume can be a challenge! Discover some of the places to source your materials from
Working with Foam
Tools and techniques for working with Foam
Panelists: RoxyRoo Cosplay
Working with Leather
Tools and techniques for working with leather
Working with Worbla
Tools and techniques for working with worbla
Panelists: RoxyRoo Cosplay
Vendors For Vendors
Vending as a living? Learn some tips and tricks from your family of vendors
Wigs
Don’t want to use your own hair for a costume (or can’t) how clean, style and dye wigs for your costume.