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Acting for Puppetry and Beyond: Leveling up your performance skills

Come kick your puppet performance skills up to the next level! Join Kristin Charney on a deep dive into making acting choices for your characters so they are believable, unique, engaging & fun!

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Ask a Vegan Fantasy Writer

Vegan writer E.D.E. Bell explores the broadness of veganism in writing and takes your questions in an open discussion.

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Buff Barbarian

This is the third year for the plyometric workout designed to maximize your inner barbarian's rage-filled berserk attack.

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Build A Moving-Mouth Rod Puppet

Learn to build a moving mouth mech for a turning head rod puppet. It's similar to the type used on Rizzo the Rat, and is a simple, intuitive design that's easy to perform and fun to play around with.

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Building a Career in Words

Writer and storyteller Marie Bilodeau teaches techniques for building a successful career from your work.

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Building Bold Worlds

Writers Kelli Fitzpatrick and Derek Tyler Attico teach techniques for creating unique and exciting worlds.

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Building Tension: Surprise Vs. Suspense

Writer Bryan Young teaches techniques for balancing tension in your works.

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Burlesque 102: Dance Intensive

Burlesque Dance Intensive: Learn a pre-choreographed burlesque routine in a fun, friendly, & inclusive ‘dance class’ setting.

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Character Design Workshop II: The Character Portrait

Come learn about how to draw the human head and facial features to design expressive characters with award-winning artist, designer, and professor Justin Kunz.

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Character Design Workshop I: The Figure & Costume

Come learn about how to draw the human figure and design creative costumes with award-winning artist, designer, and professor Justin Kunz.

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Classroom Game Design & Game Play

Dr. David Niecikowski will present topics in classroom game design and play for students of all ages. A free 128 page book will be provided to reinforce hands-on topics in this interactive seminar.

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Cosplay Fabrication: Electronic & Electrical Components

A math-free hands-on workshop where participants will learn about, and construct, a variety of common electronic and electrical cosplay components including: LEDs, EL wire and sheets, and motors.

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Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working With Thermal Plastic (WORBLA)

Participants will learn and practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a small item they will manufacture during the workshop.

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Cosplay Photography: How to Pose for Pictures

This workshop focuses on the best ways to show off your cosplay for pictures, touching on the difference between "costuming" and "cosplay". Insight for photographers as well on how to get great shots.

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Could your Hobby be a Business?

Want to sell your art or crafts, be hired as a GM, or turn some other hobby into a side (or full time) hustle? Come learn how to evaluate viability, and avoid common legal and financial pitfalls.

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Creating Interesting & Memorable NPCs

NPCs need to be more than a gopher, damage soaker, or mindless automaton. In this workshop, you will learn to give them depth, personality, & conflict.

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Creating Interesting & Memorable Villains

Villains need to be more than "I'm the bad guy!". In this workshop, you will learn to give them depth, personality, & conflict.

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D&D with Writers

Enjoy an evening of professional writers playing D&D live - for you!

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Design a Board Game LIVE

Join our team as they guide the audience in creating an RPG module! This part is about plots, NPC’s, & theme!

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Design an RPG Module LIVE: Dungeons, items, traps and monsters

Join our team as they guide the audience in creating an RPG module! This part is about plots, NPC’s, & theme!

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Design an RPG Module LIVE: Plots, Themes, NPC’s and Setting

Join our team as they guide the audience in creating an RPG module! This part is about plots, NPC’s, & theme!

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DIY Pasties & How to Twirl Them

Pasties & tassel twirling are major parts of performing burlesque. This class teaches you how to make them, spin them, + take home a pair at the end of the class. Class is reserved for women + femmes.

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Dragon Hoardling Intermediate Crochet Class

Intermediate crochet class that results in creating a small dragon doll.

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Dragon Tamer's Advanced Crochet Class

Advanced crochet class that results in creating a pair of dragon scale gloves.

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Everything But the Writing

Writer Jennifer Brozek teaches personal project management for writers.

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Fight Like A Monk

Pop Pop! Ever wondered how to do a flurry of blows? Come and join stage combat professionals as we guide you on the journey to become a real life dungeons and dragons character!

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Fight Like A Paladin

Devine smite? Second wind? How will you defend your party! Come and join stage combat professionals as we guide you on the journey to become a real life dungeons and dragons character!

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Finding Your Character's Voice for Puppetry and Beyond

Do you want to find unique voices for your characters? Let’s explore your sound and shape it into something new. We’ll have fun discovering sustainable voices that you can use in your work and play!

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Finding Your Voice, Part 1

Writer Gini Koch teaches techniques to find your unique voice.

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Finding Your Voice, Part 2

Writer Gini Koch teaches techniques to find your unique voice.

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Fine Art Costumed Photography and Posing Workshop

For costumed attendees. A professional mini portrait session and posing workshop from Distant Era (fine art photographer and D&D/RPG game designer Steve Townshend).

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First Chapter Milestones

Writer Katherine Monasterio teaches the narrative beats needed in the early scenes of your novel - to keep readers reading.

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Fit Fighter

A body weight workout designed to maximize your inner fighter's balanced & efficient attacks. Any fitness level can be accommodated.

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Freelancing Basics

Writer Bryan Young teaches methods to get into freelancing work.

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From Plot to Panel: Advanced Writing for Comics

Writer John Jackson Miller teaches advanced techniques for writing comic books.

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From Plot to Panel: Writing for Comics

Writer John Jackson Miller teaches techniques for writing comic books.

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Gamemastering for the Writer, Writing for the Gamemaster

Gamemaster Gregory A. Wilson teaches techniques to merge writing and gaming techniques into storytelling and narrative.

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GM 101

A hands-on coaching session for new and aspiring GMs to gain experience with adventure prep and session-running techniques. By the end, you’ll have run a game session and be ready for more!.

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Grants for Writers

Writer and Community Leader Maurice Broaddus teaches techniques for funding your work.

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Hand Sewing for Beginners w/Stacey Gordon

Would you like to get a start making puppets or other crafty things, but don't quite have a grasp on sewing by hand? Good news! This sewing for beginners workshop is perfect for you!

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Hearts & Stars Beginner Crochet Class

Beginner crochet class that results in creating two finished products in the shapes of hearts and stars.

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How to Be a Bard!

Want to learn a few of the real bardic arts? Learn a few naughty songs, a little dance, practice sharpening your rapier wit, and terrible puns. Your gaming group will love you for it. Hopefully.

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How to Write Art Briefs and Work with Artists

Writer and artist Grace P. Fong teaches techniques for working with artists.

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How to Write Games Collaboratively with Children

Alexander Bevier teaches methods of writing games in a children's educational setting.

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Improv a World: Fairytales

Fairytale tropes are a rich resource for collaborative storytelling. Building from a base, we will explore how to build a story together, & how to integrate them into your own adventures and writing.

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Improvisation Workshop for Players

This workshop brings long form improv to help players create backgrounds quickly, develop their characters and make decisions which can lead them to places they might not otherwise have considered.

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Instruction on Adding Lace Applique to your Costume

Workshop with provide materials to teach techniques on how to add lace applique to garments.

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Intermediate On-Camera Puppetry

So you've been practicing and you've got your lip sync and eye focus down. But what happens when you add a prop? A second camera? How do you puppeteer in a group of people? And what about Naomi???

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Introduction to Character Movement

Using your body to tell the story.

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Introduction to Independent Publishing Zines

Want to self-publish, but not sure how? This workshop we take you from initial idea to final production, providing you with the roadmap to organize your project and get it out to players!

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Introduction to Longsword (HEMA)

Participants will learn the art of battling with the Longsword, a Historical European Martial Art. Footwork & blade work will be taught. Test your new skills in bouts with your peers.

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Intro to Moving-Mouth Puppetry

This hands-on puppeteering workshop is perfect for beginning & early-intermediate puppeteers, librarians, teachers, or anyone who just wants a refresher on their puppetry skills.

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Jedi Yoga: Padawan Learner

Poses for every fitness level with contemplation of Jedi wisdom woven throughout.

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Learn a K-Pop Dance!

Your favorite K-Pop event is back and better than ever! This year, we'll be doing dances from groups you love and having the time of our lives.

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Make A Fancy Foamy Fish Puppet

Dive deep into puppet-building and make your very own fancy fish hand puppet in this workshop led by professional puppeteer, Stacey Gordon.

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Make A Flip-Top Rod Puppet

Join Pro Puppeteer Matt McGee from Mattamagical and make a fun and simple rod puppet out of cardboard tubes, foam balls, and other materials, that will talk your ear off when you're done!

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Make a Leather Dice Tray

Construct and decorate your own leather dice tray using leatherworking tools, stamps, and dyes.

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Make A Pop-up Puppet

Have you ever heard of a pop-up puppet? They are the talking puppet you can fit in your pocket. So easy to make, with unlimited possibilities and fun characters to create!

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Making Stories More Immersive Through Descriptive Writing and Subtext

Writer and editor Toiya Kristen Finley teaches simple techniques for better incorporating descriptive writing into your work.

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Managing A Game Store that Lasts

This is an in depth discussion on managing a game store from the Game Cafe team that presented "Opening a Game Store That Lasts". Handouts & detailed real store examples provided.

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Mandalorian Martial Arts: Neutralization

This is the way. A cardio workout that focuses on basic techniques that will have you ready to collect bounties from all over the galaxy, can be modified for every fitness level.

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Marionette Manipulation Mayhem

Join us for an hour of manipulation and mayhem! Bring a marionette & practice techniques for manipulation & get advice from other puppeteers. Learn how to stand, sit, & walk your puppet and more!

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Marvelous Medium of Masking Tape: Make a Puppet or Prop

Come turn your idea for puppets, props, decor and more into 3 dimensions with the marvelous medium of masking tape! Let Matt McGee guide you through the process of bringing your creation to life!

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Mastering Fiction: Brainstorming Your Way to a Breakout Novel

Writer Bradley P. Beaulieu teaches brainstorming techniques.

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Mastering Fiction: Character Creation

Writer Bradley P. Beaulieu teaches techniques of effective - and memorable - character creation.

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Mastering Fiction: Connective Tissue For Stories that Resonate

Writer Bradley P. Beaulieu teaches enhancing a story as a whole.

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Mastering Fiction: Plotting Techniques of the Professional Writer

Writer Bradley P. Beaulieu teaches techniques of plotting and structure.

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Mastering Fiction: Tension on Every Page

Writer Bradley P. Beaulieu teaches techniques of developing effective tension in writing.

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Mastering Fiction: The Patterns That Lead to Compelling Stories and How to Use Them

Writer Bradley P. Beaulieu teaches how to use patterns to craft next-level writing.

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Mastering Fiction: The Structure of Scenes

Writer Bradley P. Beaulieu teaches techniques for the construction of powerful scenes.

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Mastering Fiction: Worldbuilding

Writer Bradley P. Beaulieu teaches comprehensive worldbuilding techniques.

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Micro Fiction Party

Writer E.D.E. Bell leads an affirming, community writing event.

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Networking for the Author

Writer Gregory A. Wilson teaches strategies for organic networking.

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Opening a Game Store that Lasts

Game Cafe is celebrating its 17 year anniversary and we want to help others interested in starting a hobby game store business from scratch. Presentation with Q&A on the best strategy.

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Origami for Level 1 Druids

A beginner's class demonstrating origami techniques using models of plants and animals.

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Plan for Inspiration

Marie Bilodeau teaches techniques to rekindle inspiration - tailored to you.

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Portfolio Review: Tabletop Games

Registration for this event provides you up to 20 minutes of one-on-one time with one of our tabletop game writing experts.

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Portfolio Review: Video Games

Registration for this event provides you up to 20 minutes of one-on-one time with one of our video game writing experts.

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Project Management for Creatives

Writer Jennifer Brozek teaches project management techniques.

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Punch Up Your Prose: How to Craft Knockout Syntax

Writer Katherine Monasterio teaches how to create more effective, interesting, and pleasing prose.

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Puppeteering for the Camera

If you've wanted to try your hand at puppetry, start here! If you have been doing puppetry for a while, the camera gives you feedback that helps your performance. Learn the basics and keep growing!

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Puppet Playtime

Play around with other puppeteers on-camera & get in some practice doing improv & camera work in a group-setting. Come to play or just to watch the fun, it's up to you! Bring a puppet!

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Read and Critique (Session A)

Read from your work in progress and receive safe, supportive feedback.

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Read and Critique (Session B)

Read from your work in progress and receive safe, supportive feedback.

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Read and Critique (Session C)

Read from your work in progress and receive safe, supportive feedback.

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Redesigning Board Games for Instructional Purposes

We will play a well-designed game (e.g. Pandemic), study its mechanics, then design an instructional variant of that game. For educators, training managers, and learning game designers.

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Return of "Garden of Delights" Sketch Session

Lewd Alfred Douglas (performer, former Dr. Sketchy's producer) and Anja Keister (performer, model) host an afternoon of fantasy sketching with multiple models. Come and go or stay the whole time.

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Rule the Galaxy Together: Writing in a Shared Universe

Writer John Jackson Miller teaches effective techniques for writing exciting, original fiction in a licensed universe.

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Scene Setting in Quiet Fiction

Quiet Fantasy author E.D.E. Bell teaches techniques of organic scene setting.

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Sith Apprentice

An abdominal workout that you will fear, will make you angry, will love to hate, and yes you will suffer! This core workout can be modified for every fitness level and will include Sith teachings.

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Sith Core: Sith Lord

An abdominal workout that you will fear, will make you angry, will love to hate, and yes you will suffer! This is more challenging than the Sith Apprentice class.

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Southeast Asian Secret Wars, Mythology, and the Supernatural

Writer and poet Bryan Thao Worra teaches an overview of possibilities - and cautions - in writing with Southeast Asian inspirations.

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So You Need To Write A Sex Scene

Writer Jennifer Allaway teaches the nuances of bringing the fantasy to your sex scenes.

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Story Fundamentals: How to Write Short Stories

Writer Cat Rambo teaches comprehensive techniques for effective short fiction.

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Systems of Magic: How to Use Your Magic to Enrich Your Worldbuilding

Cat Rambo teaches techniques for effectively building magic into speculative fiction.

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The Business of Being a Pro GM: A Workshop for Aspiring Professional Game Masters

Everything from taxes to burnout. "The Business of Being a Pro GM" workshop, led by Siyarin Phoon, Head of Operations and Customer at StartPlaying.

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to Nerdlesque

Explore where fandom culture and the sultry art of burlesque collide with award winning cosplayer and performance artist Maki Roll. Class is part discussion/part movement. Wear something comfy!

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Thematic Concerns in Short Fiction

Editor Jason Sizemore teaches using theme to add depth to stories.

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Twenty Types of Terror: Exploring Horror Subgenres in Fiction and Games

Writer Cat Rambo teaches the nuances of horror subgenres - and how to write them effectively.

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Using Arm Rods for Puppetry

In this workshop, Art Vega and Danny Montooth will teach arm rod technique for hand-and-rod style puppetry, and how to best utilize single arm-rods and dual arm rods.

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Visual Metaphor for Storytelling

Writer and artist Grace P. Fong teaches the application of artistic tools to storytelling.

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Watching Movies to Make You a Better Writer

Writer Bryan Young explores how watching movies can enhance your writing.

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What’s Your Game Plan?: Turn Your Lesson or Training into a Game

Can you enhance your teaching lesson or training exercise with the mechanics of board games in only 20 minutes? For educators, training managers, content & game designers.

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What to Include in Your Videogame Writing Portfolio

Writer and editor Toiya Kristen Finley teaches practices in portfolio creation.

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Why All Writers Should Read Slush - and How to Do So Effectively

Editors Gabrielle Harbowy and Kelli Fitzpatrick present a lecture and discussion about slush-reading: what it is, why it's helpful, how to be good at it.

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Write Club!

A light-hearted, interactive writing event.

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Write Comprehensible Game Rulebooks

Dr. David Niecikowski, a 24 year industry veteran, will present practical and research recommended techniques on writing comprehensible rulebooks. Free 200 page and 251 page PDFs will be provided.

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Writing and Selling Children's Books

Writer George Jreije teaches techniques of marketing and selling children's books.

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Writing and Selling Graphic Novels

Writer George Jreije teaches techniques to keep writing and selling in mind while writing graphic novels.

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Writing Comic Books for Marvel—From a Guy Who Just Broke In!

Writer Carlos Hernandez tells the story of how he broke into writing for Marvel and answers audience questions.

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Writing Flash Fiction

Writer Kelli Fitzpatrick teaches techniques of effective flash fiction.

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Writing for Audio

Editor Diana M. Pho teaches how to write to optimize your written work to be friendly to be recorded in audio.

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3D Printing Basics

New to 3D printing or looking to get a 3D printer? Then check out this session where we walk through the basics of 3D printing, types of 3D printers, and best applications.

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3D printing for Cosplay

Have a printer or looking to get one? Check out this panel was we cover 3D printing for cosplay concepts. Attendees get a free printed pair of horns! Come ready with questions!

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3D Printing for Miniatures

Looking to get start printing your own miniatures? Then join this panel session to cover printer types, printer settings, issues, and design basics. Session includes free miniature!

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Arduino and You! How to utilize Arduino in cosplay

We will show you how to use Arduino in your cosplay and maker projects!

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Burlesque 101: Elements of Burlesque

Elements of Burlesque: Learn the tools burlesque performers use to create routines & develop a short routine of your own!

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Capes for Adults

Why should the kids have all the fun?? What Super Powers are you hiding? Hero or villain, you should come by & make a cape! Show the world what your super power is.

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Character Voices for your RPGs

In this interactive workshop, actor and voice coach Tobi Mattingly will take you through exercises and techniques to help you create unique and consistent character voices in a safe and healthy way.

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Cosplay: Hands-On Working With EVA Foam

Participants will learn & practice techniques for working with EVA foam. Each participant will leave with an armored helmet they will manufacture during the workshop.

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Cosplay Wig Styling 101

Cosplay wig styling tips, tricks, and how-to's for beginner and intermediate cosplayers. This will be a workshop in which a wig will be provided as part of the admission on which to work.

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Fight Like A Rogue

Sneak attack! Ever wondered how rogues do so much damage? Come and join stage combat professionals as we guide you on the journey to become a real life dungeons and dragons character!

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Foam, Thermoplastics, & More: Featherweight Cosplay Mega Workshop

You can make great costumes and armor without metalworking! Learn to construct unique armor and accessories using lightweight, hall-safe materials. Make a custom thermoplastic bracer to wear out!

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Gamer Jewelry: Make A D6 Bracelet & Earrings

Show your geek pride! Make a D6 bracelet, earrings, or combination to wear out. Variations and creativity are encouraged!

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How to Design Pacific Rim Kaiju

Build your own Kaiju in this workshop! Learn the basics of developing Kaiju stat blocks and attacks. Get expert advice from the lead designer. Take home your creation to unleash on your players.

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Improvisation Workshop for GM's

This workshop brings long form improv to help GMs create content on the fly that allows their players to lead the direction of the campaign.

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Introduction to Kendo

Learn the basics of Kendo - the Japanese way of the sword!

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Introduction to Saber Fencing

Participants will learn the art of fencing with a saber. Rules, basic footwork, & blade work will be taught. Fencing sabers will be used. Test your new skills in bouts with your peers.

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Jedi Yoga: Jedi Knights

Poses incorporate flows and more challenging poses with contemplation of Jedi wisdom woven throughout.

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Juggling 101

Learn the basics to three-ball juggling! All participants will receive a set of three juggling balls to take home.

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Learn to Make a Box Weave Bracelet or Key Chain

You will be given the materials & tools to make a box weave bracelet or key chain. A weave for those interested in chainmail and up for a small challenge. You will pick 1-2 colors to work with.

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Learn to Make a Byzantine Bracelet

You will be given the materials & tools to make a Byzantine bracelet. A great introductory weave for those interested in chainmail. You will pick 1-2 colors to work with.

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Learn to Make a European 4 in 1 Bracelet

You will be given the materials & tools to make a European 4 in 1 bracelet. This weave is typically the first weave for those just starting in Chainmail. You will pick 1-2 colors to work with.

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Learn to Make Chainmaille: Bracelet or other Projects

MM's small-sized chainmaille item buffet! Here, you can pick 1 of 3 kits: an encapsulated marble keychain, OR a chainmaille diamond, OR a Byzantine-variant bracelet. Loaner tools provided.

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Learn to Make Chainmaille: Bracelet or Other Projects

MM's small-sized chainmaille item buffet! Here, you can pick 1 of 3 kits: an encapsulated marble keychain, OR a chainmaille diamond, OR a Byzantine-variant bracelet. Loaner tools provided.

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Learn to Make Chainmaille: Chainmaille Buffet

A project buffet! Pick 1 of 3 kits: Chainmailled Plushie [bear, sock monkey, or rabbit], Our Modified Byzantine Weave Necklace, or a Full Persian Necklace. Tools LOANED.

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Learn to Solve a Rubik's Cube

Every gamer should know how to solve a Rubik's Cube. You will be able to solve it on your own by the end of this session. You must bring your own Rubik's Cube.

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Make A Marionette

Learn the basics of marionette construction, from building to stringing! Participants will construct and customize a human marionette and learn how to string the puppet with an airplane controller.

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Make a Sandwich Puppet W/Stacey Gordon

Make a moving-mouth sandwich puppet with puppeteer, Stacey Gordon. Seriously, this will be the greatest, no-calorie sandwich you will ever make. Gluten free.

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Make a Steampunk Bustle

A workshop with a provided kit of prepped pieces of fabric and tools to create a bustle for each attendee to take home.

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Makeup Basics - All Are Welcome!

Come learn the basics of makeup for LARP, cosplay, and real life from Anja Keister-burlesque performer & makeup artist. This workshop is open to all genders and is a safe space to learn.

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Making Lace and Ribbon Choker Necklaces

This is an instructional class on how to make lace chokers from a premade kit with hand-sewing.

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Mold-making, Casting, Silicone & Resins for Costuming

Learn to fabricate hard plastic and flexible synthetic accessories! Sculpt an original design, make a reusable mold, and cast a finished piece in resin! Take your pieces home with you to use again.

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Pattern Piecing

You've got the perfect cosplay idea... Now to make it happen! In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn tips & tricks to help you think outside the box in costume design.

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Small Business Marketing 101

This beginner-friendly workshop will help small businesses navigate the world of marketing. Regardless of whatever kind of company or product marketing fundamentals are for everyone.

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Teddy Bear Chainmailleing

Back for Gen Con 2023! We invite you to come, select a teddy bear, & armor it up medieval style! LOANER tools provided.

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Villiany 101

Learn how to make dastardly and memorable villains who also act as a companions and as a character in your game. Villains are more than just mere stats on paper with a monologue…

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Wings to Wear

Make & decorate your own pair of hall-safe wings (your choice of bat or bird) to wear around the convention!

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Wooden D20 Bag

This bag is truly amazing. It has 20 sides and is hand stitched to perfection. The top 5 sides open to reveal the inside of the bag, and a drawstring will keep the contents safe.

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