Enjoy creating your own art using 1 medium canvas & 2 small canvases, along with an abundance of paint & embellishments to make something wonderful for your home.
Description:
Decorate your space with a very personal canvas collage. This is not a class where everyone makes the same thing, different & unique is what we want to see! Participants will decorate 3 separate canvases- 1 medium & 2 small. We will provide you with a variety of paint colors, stencils, chipboard letters & pieces, as well as several other embellishments. There will be geek & fandom theme embellishments, also monograms. Participants provide personality & creativity! Come see what you can do!
Enjoy creating your own art using 1 medium canvas & 2 small canvases, along with an abundance of paint & embellishments to make something wonderful for your home.
Description:
Decorate your space with a very personal canvas collage. This is not a class where everyone makes the same thing, different & unique is what we want to see! Participants will decorate 3 separate canvases- 1 medium & 2 small. We will provide you with a variety of paint colors, stencils, chipboard letters & pieces, as well as several other embellishments. There will be geek & fandom theme embellishments, also monograms. Participants provide personality & creativity! Come see what you can do!
Enjoy creating your own art using 1 medium canvas & 2 small canvases, along with an abundance of paint & embellishments to make something wonderful for your home.
Description:
Decorate your space with a very personal canvas collage. This is not a class where everyone makes the same thing, different & unique is what we want to see! Participants will decorate 3 separate canvases- 1 medium & 2 small. We will provide you with a variety of paint colors, stencils, chipboard letters & pieces, as well as several other embellishments. There will be geek & fandom theme embellishments, also monograms. Participants provide personality & creativity! Come see what you can do!
Enjoy creating your own art using 1 medium canvas & 2 small canvases, along with an abundance of paint & embellishments to make something wonderful for your home.
Description:
Decorate your space with a very personal canvas collage. This is not a class where everyone makes the same thing, different & unique is what we want to see! Participants will decorate 3 separate canvases- 1 medium & 2 small. We will provide you with a variety of paint colors, stencils, chipboard letters & pieces, as well as several other embellishments. There will be geek & fandom theme embellishments, also monograms. Participants provide personality & creativity! Come see what you can do!
Learn some of your favorite moves from the 80s MTV days & 70s disco. Just have a great sense of humor. I can help you be in the middle of the circle on the dance floor!
Like showing your fandom but tired of losing your pins & cool stuff? Come decorate your own custom Ita bag; backpacks with a display window & endless possibilities.
Description:
An Ita bag is usually a backpack or tote with a window on it for displaying pins and other decorations. This class will include a backpack ita bag, foam insert, a custom made keychain, a lapel pin, along with all the acoutrements that you want to decorate your new bag. Chains, crystals, charms, rings, safety pins, clips, and more. A perfect way to show off your Pin Bazaar loot and anything else you want without fear of loss.
Like showing your fandom but tired of losing your pins & cool stuff? Come decorate your own custom Ita bag; backpacks with a display window & endless possibilities.
Description:
An Ita bag is usually a backpack or tote with a window on it for displaying pins and other decorations. This class will include a backpack ita bag, foam insert, a custom made keychain, a lapel pin, along with all the acoutrements that you want to decorate your new bag. Chains, crystals, charms, rings, safety pins, clips, and more. A perfect way to show off your Pin Bazaar loot and anything else you want without fear of loss.
This class teaches the ADVANCED jump weave style of woven web within TWO interconnected round frames.
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Dream catchers are one of the most fascinating traditions of Native Americans. The traditional dream catcher was intended to protect the sleeping individual from negative dreams, while letting positive dreams through. The positive dreams would slip through the hole in the center of the dream catcher, and glide down the feathers to the sleeping person below. The negative dreams would get caught up in the web, and expire when the first rays of the sun struck them.
Kick up your shoes & let down your hair at our ballroom social/practice session. Whether you want to free dance or get some pointers from our on-hand instructors, come on down.
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Kick up your shoes and let down your hair at our ballroom social/practice session. We'll have several instructors on hand so you can practice what you learned in class and get some additional tips and pointers, or you're welcome to do your own thing. Let's dance out the con together!
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor. No partner necessary.
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Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Then come to this introductory workshop. Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will teach you some basic steps and techniques to have you gliding across the floor. No partner or experience necessary. Note that this class is available in several sessions, each of which focuses on a different dance. This session will be ballroom line dances: line dances based on ballroom dances that are performed without a partner in a group setting. We will be covering the samba line dance, the salsa line dance, the New York, New York, and the El Paso.
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor. No partner necessary.
Description:
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Then come to this introductory workshop. Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will teach you some basic steps and techniques to have you gliding across the floor. No partner or experience necessary. Note that this class is available in several sessions, each of which focuses on a different dance. This session will be teaching foxtrot, a classic, jazzy ballroom style.
Beginner Ballroom Dance: Peabody, the Lost Ballroom Dance
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In the early 20th century a new ballroom dance swept the nation: the Peabody! Not widely known outside ballroom experts, this is one of the most fun dances you'll ever learn!
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What the heck is Peabody? In the early 20th century a new ballroom dance swept the nation. This fast-paced ballroom dance, similar to foxtrot but based on up-tempo ragtime music, became a quick hit. Nowadays it's not widely known outside ballroom experts, but is one of the most fun dances you'll ever learn! Instructor Alex Jacobs was the first Peabody certified dance teacher in the history of the USISTD, the oldest and most prestigious ballroom dance organization in the United States. In this combined history lesson and dance class he will take you through the evolution of Peabody from the early days of the one-step to the Castle Walk and concluding with genuine Peabody.
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor. No partner necessary.
Description:
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Then come to this introductory workshop. Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will teach you some basic steps and techniques to have you gliding across the floor. No partner necessary. Note that this class is available in several sessions, each of which focuses on a different dance. This session will be teaching salsa, a popular club-style Latin dance
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor. No partner necessary.
Description:
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Then come to this introductory workshop. Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will teach you some basic steps and techniques to have you gliding across the floor. No partner or experience necessary. Note that this class is available in several sessions, each of which focuses on a different dance. This session will be single time swing, also called jitterbug. Swing dancing is one of the most fun styles of social dance around. It's fast, stylish, works great to all kinds of music, and easy to learn.
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor. No partner necessary.
Description:
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Then come to this introductory workshop. Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will teach you some basic steps and techniques to have you gliding across the floor. No partner or experience necessary. Note that this class is available in several sessions, each of which focuses on a different dance. This session will be single time swing, also called jitterbug. Swing dancing is one of the most fun styles of social dance around. It's fast, stylish, works great to all kinds of music, and easy to learn.
Have you taken a basic ballroom class & want to move on? Even if you just started at GenCon, get ready to level up your dancing. We will be continuing our swing class.
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Have you taken a basic ballroom class and want to move on? Even if you just started at GenCon, get ready to level up your dancing. We will be continuing our swing class from the Friday night and Saturday morning sessions (either class is sufficient preparation). Dancers should be comfortable with the basic step in single time swing and the underarm turn.
No dance has drawn as much mystique as the tango. Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you T-A-N-G-Oing across the floor in no time. No partner necessary.
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No dance has the mystique or allure of the tango. Beloved by people all over the world, banned by the Vatican, captured in film, and now celebrated on dance shows, nothing else thrills like the tango because nothing else is the tango. Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will show you the basics so you can join in this daring and exotic dance. No partner necessary.
No dance has drawn as much mystique as the tango. Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you T-A-N-G-Oing across the floor in no time. No partner necessary.
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No dance has the mystique or allure of the tango. Beloved by people all over the world, banned by the Vatican, captured in film, and now celebrated on dance shows, nothing else thrills like the tango because nothing else is the tango. Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will show you the basics so you can join in this daring and exotic dance. No partner necessary.
Learn one of oldest, most prestigious ballroom dances, the Viennese waltz. Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor. No partner necessary.
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Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Then come to this introductory workshop. Ah, the grace of old Vienna. Learn one of oldest, most prestigious ballroom dances, the Viennese waltz. Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will teach you some basic steps and techniques to have you gliding across the floor. No partner or experience necessary. Note that this class is available in several sessions, each of which focuses on a different dance. This session will be teaching Viennese waltz, one of the earliest and most distinguished ballroom dance styles.
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor. No partner necessary.
Description:
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Then come to this introductory workshop. Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will teach you some basic steps and techniques to have you gliding across the floor. No partner necessary. Note that this class is available in several sessions, each of which focuses on a different dance. This session will be teaching waltz, a smooth, elegant ballroom style.
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor. No partner necessary.
Description:
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Then come to this introductory workshop. Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will teach you some basic steps and techniques to have you gliding across the floor. No partner necessary. Note that this class is available in several sessions, each of which focuses on a different dance. This session will be teaching waltz, a smooth, elegant ballroom style.
Have you taken a basic ballroom class & want to move on? Even if you just started at GenCon, get ready to level up your dancing. We will be continuing our waltz class.
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Have you taken a basic ballroom class and want to move on? Even if you just started at GenCon, get ready to level up your dancing. We will be continuing our waltz class from the Thursday night and Friday morning sessions (either class is sufficient preparation). Dancers should be comfortable with the basic box and underarm turn.
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor. No partner necessary.
Description:
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Then come to this introductory workshop. Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will teach you some basic steps and techniques to have you gliding across the floor. No partner or experience necessary. Note that this class is available in several sessions, each of which focuses on a different dance. This session will be west coast swing, a smoothy blues-ey style of swing dancing incorporating passes and turns.
Learn the basics of Irish & Scottish dance & dance at your next concert to your heart’s content. No experience necessary, but do wear comfortable clothes you can move in.
Participants will learn several different techniques for use with melt & pour soaps, including embeds, layering, & others. Everyone will leave with at least three completed bars of soap.
Participants will learn several different techniques for use with melt & pour soaps, including embeds, layering, & others. Everyone will leave with at least three completed bars of soap.
Participants will learn several different techniques for use with melt & pour soaps, including embeds, layering, & others. Everyone will leave with at least three completed bars of soap.
Based on yoga, tai-chi, & belly dance, this beginner-friendly stretching class increases blood flow, relaxes stiff areas of the body, & leaves you feeling energized for another day of gaming!
Belly Dance Is For Every Body - Tribal Style! This class will introduce you to the basics of belly dance. All ages, shapes, sizes, colors, sexual orientation, and gender identifications are welcome!
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Belly Dance For EVERY Body - Tribal Style! America has its very own style of belly dance: American Tribal Style® (ATS®). ATS® has set movements and group formations that allow for dancers who have never met, to dance beautifully together! This class for beginners and experienced belly dancers alike. All ages are welcome but we ask that younger children have an adult with them. Wear comfortable clothing and join me for a wonderful time. Remember all ages, shapes, sizes, colors, sexual orientation, and gender identifications are welcome!
Belly Dance Is For Every Body! This class will introduce you to the basics of belly dance. All ages, shapes, sizes, colors, sexual orientation, and gender identifications are welcome!
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Belly Dance Is For Every Body! introduces participants to the ancient art of belly dance. Remember: If you have a belly, you can belly dance. Any body can belly dance - and that means you! It doesn't matter how old, big, small, or shaped your body is, YOU can belly dance and look GOOD! Belly dance is an ancient art form that strengthens, stretches your body and puts a smile on your face. This class will introduce you to the basics of belly dance. All ages are welcome but we ask that younger children have an adult with them. Wear comfortable clothing and join me for a wonderful time. Remember all ages, shapes, sizes, colors, sexual orientation, and gender identifications are welcome!
A hafla is a belly dance party. We provide music and space for you and yours to dance with us. Come for an event of smiling, joy, good music, and dancing! All are welcome!
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A hafla is a belly dance party. Enjoy dancing from Different Drummer Belly Dancers and dance yourself! Haflas spread joy through dance and community. Different Drummer Belly Dancers will provide music, space, and inspiration for dancing. You and your family and friends get to dance too. Come for an event of smiling, joy, good music, and dancing! You will smile this entire event. All are welcome!
Elegant & simple, Japanese Stab Binding is a classic non-adhesive binding which allows you to bind single flat sheets of paper between soft or hard covers. We will make two examples in this workshop.
Description:
The Tortoiseshell book we will make will have leather covers & a decorative wrapped book block. The Ledger book will be a smaller paper-covered book with a clever paper clasp.
Note: My other class “Introduction to Wrapping Book Covers” compliment this class because you’ll make a custom cover for the book you’ll make in this class.
Elegant & simple, Japanese Stab Binding is a classic non-adhesive binding which allows you to bind single flat sheets of paper between soft or hard covers. We will make two examples in this workshop.
Description:
The Tortoiseshell book we will make will have leather covers & a decorative wrapped book block. The Ledger book will be a smaller paper-covered book with a clever paper clasp.
Note: My other class “Introduction to Wrapping Book Covers” compliment this class because you’ll make a custom cover for the book you’ll make in this class.
Asserting your boundaries can be a challenge. Learn how to identify & communicate your boundaries.
Description:
Boundaries and consent have been very much a topic of conversation in convention spaces for several years, and in the world at large for the past year. Learn and practice techniques for asserting your boundaries in relationships and in other areas of your life (work, community activities.)
We'll also talk about and practice some techniques for getting your own needs met without violating the boundaries of the people around you.
Get your heartrate up and dance your cares away! Featuring fun, upbeat music, easy to follow moves, and a carefree attitude, this class gets you moving and grooving!
Back by popular demand! Join Denise & award-winning Chrystine for a two hour workshop in Irish Dance. Learn the basic steps for jigs, reels, & polkas as well as basic Ceili & Set dances.
Back by popular demand! Join Denise and award-winning Chrystine for a two hour workshop in Irish Dance. Learn the basics of jigs, reels, waltzes, & polkas as well as some Ceili & Set dances.
Use scissors to cut & trim HeatForm to create a unique crown. Shape pieces of HeatForm to embellish the crown. Finish it off with Plaid paints.
Description:
HeatForm, by Environtmental Technology, Inc. (ETI) is a heat-activated thermo-plastic sheet material. When heated, it becomes soft & pliable, so you can shape it to decorate your crown. Once cooled, HeatForm becomes semi-rigid, yet durable & locks into it's new shape.
We supply everything you need. You are welcome to bring other small items (e.g., beads, crystals, stones, etc.) to ""attach"" to your crown using the HeatForm to create a ""setting.""
Please note: You will be working with scissors, heat guns & warm HeatForm in this class. Children are welcome but must be supervised.
Visit the link for a picture of this project & all the workshops being offered by the Crafty Gamers.
Use scissors to cut & trim HeatForm to create a unique gauntlet. Shape pieces of HeatForm to embellish the gauntlet and create a "setting" to embed a faux jewel. Finish it off with Plaid paints.
Description:
HeatForm, by Environtmental Technology, Inc. (ETI) is a heat-activated thermo-plastic sheet material. When heated, it becomes soft & pliable, so you can shape it to decorate your gauntlet. Once cooled, HeatForm becomes semi-rigid, yet durable & locks into it's new shape.
We supply everything you need. You are welcome to bring other small items (e.g., beads, crystals, stones, etc.) to "attach" to your gauntlet using the HeatForm to create a "setting."
Please note: You will be working with scissors, heat guns & warm HeatForm in this class. Children are welcome but must be supervised.
Visit the link for a picture of this project & all the workshops being offered by the Crafty Gamers.
Cosplay Goggles in Steampunk, Gamer, Sci Fi, or Nerdy Style
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Create a pair of steampunk cosplay goggles. Items provided in class range from gears & cogs, nerdy & gamer so you can really get creative!
Description:
You will be working with AdTech hot glue guns & glue in this class. Children are welcome but must be supervised.
Adult Size Steampunk Cosplay Goggles will be provided with an assortment of custom adornments and specialty paints to reflect an assortment of fandoms & genres.
Visit the link for a picture of this project & all the workshops being offered by the Crafty Gamers.