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Below is the list of Maker Academy Workshops that will be at Emerald City Comic Con 2024!
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Advanced Attachments: Zippers and More on EVA Foam
Looking for a way to make your EVA Foam armor more form-fitting and easier to wear? Adding a zipper can be a great solution! Join our hands-on workshop and learn how to pattern a vambrace and attach a separating zipper. We'll also cover other attachment methods for cosplay armor. Don't miss out on this opportunity to level up your cosplay game!
$
25
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Instructor: Downen Creative Studios
Date & Time: Thu, Feb 29, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Duration: 90 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Rotary Tools, Heat Guns, Hot Glue Guns
Sponsors: Coscom Cosplay Supplies, & Surebonder
Please note that this workshop can get a little dusty from sanding EVA foam, so aprons, eye protection, dust masks and nitrile gloves will be provided!
Instructor: Downen Creative Studios
Date & Time: Thu, Feb 29, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Duration: 90 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Rotary Tools, Heat Guns, Hot Glue Guns
Sponsors: Coscom Cosplay Supplies, & Surebonder
Please note that this workshop can get a little dusty from sanding EVA foam, so aprons, eye protection, dust masks and nitrile gloves will be provided!
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Craft an EVA Foam Dagger and Sheath!
Welcome to the Foam Forge! Students will craft a beautiful, laser-engraved prop dagger and sheath using EVA Foam, hot glue and superglue. At the end of this workshop, you'll have a con-safe prop that is ready to seal, paint and customize for your next cosplay! All materials and equipment will be provided.
$
40
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Per Ticket
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Instructor: Downen Creative Studios
Date & Time: Thu, Feb 29, 3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Duration: 90 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Heat Guns, Hot Glue Guns, Rotary Tools
Sponsors: Coscom Cosplay Supplies, & Surebonder
Please note that this workshop can get a little dusty from sanding EVA foam, so aprons, eye protection, dust masks and nitrile gloves will be provided!
Instructor: Downen Creative Studios
Date & Time: Thu, Feb 29, 3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Duration: 90 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Heat Guns, Hot Glue Guns, Rotary Tools
Sponsors: Coscom Cosplay Supplies, & Surebonder
Please note that this workshop can get a little dusty from sanding EVA foam, so aprons, eye protection, dust masks and nitrile gloves will be provided!
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Bad To The Bone: Faux Bone Painting
Ready to raise some skeletons with our bone-afide workshop on how to create realistic faux bone finishes! Hoku Props will show you how to paint and weather your props to give them a convincing aged and weathered bone look. Whether you're trying to create a creepy prop or just want to add some gothic flair to your cosplay, this class will have you feeling bad to the bone.
$
40
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Instructor: Hoku Props
Take home: Each student will get to take home their own set of finished 3d printed bone horns.
Date & Time: Thu, Feb 29, 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Duration: 60 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Sandpaper, paint, paint brushes & flush cuts
Sponsors: SprayGunner, CreatexColors, and eSun
Instructor: Hoku Props
Take home: Each student will get to take home their own set of finished 3d printed bone horns.
Date & Time: Thu, Feb 29, 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Duration: 60 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Sandpaper, paint, paint brushes & flush cuts
Sponsors: SprayGunner, CreatexColors, and eSun
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Shine Bright: A Guide to Incorporating Lighting into Your Costume Design
Shine brighter in your costume creations with Hoku Props at our 'Shine Bright' workshop on illuminating costume design! Explore the shimmering possibilities of LEDs and learn the essentials of wiring and advanced lighting techniques to make your costumes truly sparkle. This hands-on workshop will not only enlighten you on the do's and don'ts but also share gleaming tips and tricks to ensure your costume shines in any setting. Bring your curiosity and get ready to radiate creativity!
$
60
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Per Ticket
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Instructor: Hoku Props
Take home: Each student will get to take home their own complete LED circuit.
Date & Time: Fri, Mar 1, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Duration: 120 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Soldering irons
Sponsors: N/A
Instructor: Hoku Props
Take home: Each student will get to take home their own complete LED circuit.
Date & Time: Fri, Mar 1, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Duration: 120 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Soldering irons
Sponsors: N/A
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The Art of Aging: Weathering Techniques for Authentic Props and Textiles
Step into the world of timeless creation with Hoku Props in The Art of Aging: Weathering Techniques for Props and Textiles. In this workshop, uncover the art of adding history to your props and fabrics through painting and texturing techniques. Learn how to weave a story into every brushstroke, transforming materials from hard props to soft textiles into pieces rich with character. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned creators, this session will guide you in crafting items that embody their own unique, aged narrative.
$
50
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Per Ticket
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Instructor: Hoku Props
Take home: Each student will get to take home their own set of cosplay horns and distressed fabric squares.
Date & Time: Sat, Mar 2, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Duration: 90 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Sandpaper, paint, paint brushes, surform files, & airbrushes
Sponsors: SprayGunner, CreatexColors, & eSun
Instructor: Hoku Props
Take home: Each student will get to take home their own set of cosplay horns and distressed fabric squares.
Date & Time: Sat, Mar 2, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Duration: 90 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Sandpaper, paint, paint brushes, surform files, & airbrushes
Sponsors: SprayGunner, CreatexColors, & eSun
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Crafting Your Magical Bag of Holding: A Leatherworking Journey
Dive into a world where fantasy and craftsmanship collide at Emerald City Comic Con! Led by Chad of Hoku Props, this workshop invites you to forge your very own D&D-inspired Bag of Holding. Crafted from pre-laser cut leather, these drawstring pouches are perfect for both seasoned crafters and newcomers. You'll learn essential leatherworking skills, from assembly to personalization, culminating in a unique, functional piece of art. No prior experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll handle the rest!
$
50
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Per Ticket
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Instructor: Hoku Props
Take home: Each student will get to take home their own small leather bag of holding.
Date & Time: Sat, Mar 2, 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Duration: 60 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 13
Equipment students will use: Leather stamps, rubber hammers, paint, & paint brushes
Sponsors: SprayGunner & CreatexColors
Instructor: Hoku Props
Take home: Each student will get to take home their own small leather bag of holding.
Date & Time: Sat, Mar 2, 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Duration: 60 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 13
Equipment students will use: Leather stamps, rubber hammers, paint, & paint brushes
Sponsors: SprayGunner & CreatexColors
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That's So Metal: Faux Metal Painting
Are you ready to rock your cosplay and prop making skills to the next level? Join Hoku Props as they teach their tips and tricks for producing convincing faux metal finishes that will have you screaming “That’s SO Metal!” This workshop will show you all the radical painting and weathering techniques that will help all the metalheads out there shred their way to prop making super stardom.
$
40
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Per Ticket
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Instructor: Hoku Props
Take home: Each student will get to take home their own metallized ECCC & Hoku Props challenge coins.
Date & Time: Sun, Mar 3, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Duration: 90 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Sand paper, paint, & paint brushes
Sponsors: SprayGunner, CreatexColors, & eSun
Instructor: Hoku Props
Take home: Each student will get to take home their own metallized ECCC & Hoku Props challenge coins.
Date & Time: Sun, Mar 3, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Duration: 90 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Sand paper, paint, & paint brushes
Sponsors: SprayGunner, CreatexColors, & eSun
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Mini Viking Shield Craft-Along
Unleash your inner Norse warrior by crafting a stunning miniature decorative shield! Using layers of High Density EVA 60 foam from Coscom Cosplay Supplies, MTP Thermoplastic and texturing techniques, students will create an 11" EVA Foam shield that can be painted at home.
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40
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Instructor: Downen Creative Studios
Date & Time: Sun, Mar 3, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Duration: 90 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Heat Guns, Rotary Tools, Hot Glue Guns
Sponsors: Cosplay Supplies, Surebonder, & Micro-Mark
Please note that this workshop can get a little dusty from sanding EVA foam, so aprons, eye protection, dust masks and nitrile gloves will be provided!
Instructor: Downen Creative Studios
Date & Time: Sun, Mar 3, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Duration: 90 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Heat Guns, Rotary Tools, Hot Glue Guns
Sponsors: Cosplay Supplies, Surebonder, & Micro-Mark
Please note that this workshop can get a little dusty from sanding EVA foam, so aprons, eye protection, dust masks and nitrile gloves will be provided!
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Fabulous Foam Faux Feathers!
Adding feathers to your next project? Learn how to create several different kinds of lightweight faux feathers using EVA foam and simple tools! EVA foam can be used to create many different shapes and styles, and can be painted to perfectly match your project. Students will use tools to cut and texture different kinds of EVA foam to create a variety of custom feathers that can be used for any project!
$
20
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Instructor: Downen Creative Studios
Date & Time: Thu, Feb 29, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Duration: 60 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Rotary Tools, Heat Guns, Hot Glue Guns
Sponsors: Coscom Cosplay Supplies, & Surebonder
Please note that this workshop can get a little dusty from sanding EVA foam, so aprons, eye protection, dust masks and nitrile gloves will be provided!
Instructor: Downen Creative Studios
Date & Time: Thu, Feb 29, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Duration: 60 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Rotary Tools, Heat Guns, Hot Glue Guns
Sponsors: Coscom Cosplay Supplies, & Surebonder
Please note that this workshop can get a little dusty from sanding EVA foam, so aprons, eye protection, dust masks and nitrile gloves will be provided!
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Sew Simple: The Essentials of Hand Stitching
Stitch your way into the world of hand sewing with Sammy of Hoku Props in our 'Sew Simple' workshop! Perfect for beginners, this fun session will teach you essential stitches, how to attach fasteners, and give you insider tips for successful sewing projects. Join us and thread your path to creative confidence!
$
35
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Per Ticket
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Instructor: Hoku Props
Take home: Each student will get to take home their own Hand Sewing Sampler fabric.
Date & Time: Thu, Feb 29, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Duration: 90 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Hand sewing needles & scissors
Sponsors: Famore Cutlery
Instructor: Hoku Props
Take home: Each student will get to take home their own Hand Sewing Sampler fabric.
Date & Time: Thu, Feb 29, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Duration: 90 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Hand sewing needles & scissors
Sponsors: Famore Cutlery
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Craft A 12 Sided Die!
This isn't your ordinary novelty dodecahedron - it's a giant stash container, perfect for holding all of your small treasures and swag! Spend an hour with Beverly of Downen Creative Studios as she guides you step by step for this awesome crafting project using laser cut high density EVA Foam and Surebonder hot glue! As we create and assemble these D12 props, Beverly will share many of her tips and tricks for working with EVA foam and hot glue to create props and costumes. Bring your foamsmithing questions to share while we craft together! Paint at home if desired, but these cool props are pretty neat in their raw form too!
$
25
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Per Ticket
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Instructor: Downen Creative Studios
Date & Time: Fri, Mar 1, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Duration: 60 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Heat Guns, Hot Glue Guns
Sponsors: Coscom Cosplay Supplies, & Surebonder
Please note that this workshop can get a little dusty from sanding EVA foam, so aprons, eye protection, dust masks and nitrile gloves will be provided!
Instructor: Downen Creative Studios
Date & Time: Fri, Mar 1, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Duration: 60 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Heat Guns, Hot Glue Guns
Sponsors: Coscom Cosplay Supplies, & Surebonder
Please note that this workshop can get a little dusty from sanding EVA foam, so aprons, eye protection, dust masks and nitrile gloves will be provided!
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DIY Gauntlet Armor!
In this workshop, students will learn to create a segmented and articulated finger armor using cardboard, MTP Thermoplastic, and mechanical connectors by following a template. This advanced workshop will provide students with the necessary experience, patterns, and templates to complete their very own gauntlet project at home.
$
30
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Instructor: Downen Creative Studios
Date & Time: Fri, Mar 1, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Duration: 90 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Heat Guns
Sponsors: Micro-Mark
Instructor: Downen Creative Studios
Date & Time: Fri, Mar 1, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Duration: 90 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Heat Guns
Sponsors: Micro-Mark
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Lightweight Cosplay Horns Craft-Along
Whether you're going to a Renaissance fair, Halloween party, convention, or any themed event, a pair of horns can add an eye-catching touch to your costume! You can transform into a horned character (Tiefling alert!) by creating two wearable horns using eva foam, specialty hot glue, and superglue. This super fun project will be completed during class, and you'll be provided with a pattern to make it easy to recreate or modify the horn style and assembly steps at home.
$
30
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Per Ticket
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Instructor: Downen Creative Studios
Date & Time: Sat, Mar 2, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Duration: 60 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Heat Guns, Hot Glue Guns
Sponsors: Coscom Cosplay Supplies, & Surebonder
Instructor: Downen Creative Studios
Date & Time: Sat, Mar 2, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Duration: 60 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Heat Guns, Hot Glue Guns
Sponsors: Coscom Cosplay Supplies, & Surebonder
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Mini Axe Prop Craft-Along
Craft an awesome 16" EVA foam prop axe! Don't worry, it's convention-safe and perfect for cosplay events. You'll use some cool texturing techniques and special EVA-60 foam to craft this masterpiece. And the best part? You can paint it any color you like at home!
$
40
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Per Ticket
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Instructor: Downen Creative Studios
Date & Time: Sun, Mar 3, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Duration: 60 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Heat Guns, Hot Glue Guns, Rotary Tools
Sponsors: Coscom Cosplay Supplies, & Surebonder
Please note that this workshop can get a little dusty from sanding EVA foam, so aprons, eye protection, dust masks and nitrile gloves will be provided!
Instructor: Downen Creative Studios
Date & Time: Sun, Mar 3, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Duration: 60 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Heat Guns, Hot Glue Guns, Rotary Tools
Sponsors: Coscom Cosplay Supplies, & Surebonder
Please note that this workshop can get a little dusty from sanding EVA foam, so aprons, eye protection, dust masks and nitrile gloves will be provided!
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Fantastic Plastics: A Crash Course on Crafting with Thermoplastics!
Learn to make your projects stand out with the use of thermoplastics! These highly versatile materials can add structure, organic elements, intricate details, and more to your props and costumes. With so many options available, how do you choose the right one for your project? Join Beverly from Downen Creative Studios for a hands-on workshop where you'll work with several different types of thermoplastics, including EVA foam, simple silicone molds, and other tools. The materials you'll work with include MTP, Worbla's Black Art, Worbla's Pearly Art, Worbla's Mesh Art, Worbla's Finest Art, Wonderflex Pro, Wonderflex, and Fosshape. You'll leave the workshop with a wealth of knowledge and a generous sample of all the materials used.
$
35
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Instructor: Downen Creative Studios
Date & Time: Sun, Mar 3, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Duration: 60 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Heat Guns
Sponsors: Micro-Mark, Cosplay Supplies, Wonderflex World, & Coscom Cosplay Supplies
Instructor: Downen Creative Studios
Date & Time: Sun, Mar 3, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Duration: 60 minutes
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
Equipment students will use: Heat Guns
Sponsors: Micro-Mark, Cosplay Supplies, Wonderflex World, & Coscom Cosplay Supplies
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