Learn the basics on getting started in making foam armor & weapons for cosplay!
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This will be a mini intro and small demo to get you started in creating your own foam pieces to help up your cosplay game! There will be a pop quiz at the end, and whomever answers the most questions, will win some materials to get them started on your first build!
Learn the basics of resin casting in this hands on workshop!
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In this workshop you might get a little messy. You'll learn the basics of resin casting, and get some hands on practice with product from Smooth-On. Professional cosplayers Carl Martin from Shinka Studios and Mogchelle Cosplay will be taking you through the steps so you can start casting your own items in resin at home. All materials will be provided, and you can keep what you cast!
Learn the basic techniques of crochet: making single, double, & triple crochet stitches. We’ll be focusing on making flat objects, & combining flat shapes into something bigger.
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Participants will learn the basic techniques of crochet. These techniques include beginning projects, completing projects, and making single, double, and triple crochet stitches. We’ll be focusing on making flat objects, and will also explore techniques for combining and joining flat shapes into something bigger. If you’d like to explore more complex techniques this weekend as well, sign up for our Intermediate Crochet and Dragon Egg Dice Bag events! Supplies will be provided, and will be yours to keep after the event.
Learn the basics of photography in this class focused on you & your questions. Instructed by Greg Inda, photographer for Glitter Guild Burlesque.
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Learn the basics of how your camera works and how to take control of of the settings to start creating the images you want, not what the camera wants. We'll talk about what proper exposure is, some basic composition techniques, and answer all the questions that have been bugging you about your camera. This class will talk about everything from iPhones to the most complex dSLR systems on the market. You only need to bring your camera if you have specific questions, in which case please bring your camera manual as well.
Learn improv basics from the cast of Knights of the Arcade, a live D&D comedy show & podcast based in Pittsburgh, & practice building scenes and stories using RPG scenarios as backdrops.
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Preparation—generating maps, developing intricate plots, and creating engaging obstacles and monsters—is vital to any successful role-playing game. But there are always bizarre player choices and crazy dice rolls that lead to unexpected twists and turns. Understanding the basics of improvisation can help both game masters and players navigate these moments and turn a fun gaming session into an unforgettable one. In this workshop, members of Knights of the Arcade, a live D&D improv comedy show based in Pittsburgh, will lead participants through the basics of improvisation and scene work using RPG scenarios as backdrops.
Learn improv basics from the cast of Knights of the Arcade, a live D&D comedy show & podcast based in Pittsburgh, & practice building scenes and stories using RPG scenarios as backdrops.
Description:
Preparation—generating maps, developing intricate plots, and creating engaging obstacles and monsters—is vital to any successful role-playing game. But there are always bizarre player choices and crazy dice rolls that lead to unexpected twists and turns. Understanding the basics of improvisation can help both game masters and players navigate these moments and turn a fun gaming session into an unforgettable one. In this workshop, members of Knights of the Arcade, a live D&D improv comedy show based in Pittsburgh, will lead participants through the basics of improvisation and scene work using RPG scenarios as backdrops.
Learn improv basics from the cast of Knights of the Arcade, a live D&D comedy show & podcast based in Pittsburgh, & practice scene work using RPG scenarios as backdrops.
Description:
Understanding the basics of improvisation can help players navigate unexpected RPG moments and turn a fun gaming session into an unforgettable one. In this workshop, members of Knights of the Arcade, a live D&D improv comedy show based in Pittsburgh, will lead participants through the basics of improvisation and scene work using RPG scenarios as backdrops.
Create your very own scarf marionette & learn how to bring it to life. You will learn to make your marionette walk, dance & fly!
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Create your own scarf marionette using a square of fabric, five balls, and a few well placed strings. Learn basic movements like walking, dancing, and flying and learn how to link the movements together in a sequence. Participants will have time to explore the different movements of the puppet under guidance from the instructor, Christine Dempsey, and share their discoveries with the group in a marionette dance party. No sewing experience is required, but being able to thread a needle is a plus!