(AP) = Audience Participation, (ET) = Experts Talk
Note: Barbara Hambly’s Reading & QandA will be on Sunday at 11am in Suite 215!
From tambour beading to soutache to tassels, trims can greatly add to the visual interest of your costume as well as challenge your craftsmanship skills. In this panel, we will discuss how to level up your sewn costumes through selecting, customizing, and even making your own trimmings by hand.
Michael A. Stackpole and Timothy Zahn will conduct a series of nine (9) seminars throughout the weekend. Cost at the door will be $10 per session. (Cash Only!)
*** Space is limited and cost does NOT include your convention membership.
What are fanzines, what is their history, and why they are still relevant today? What were some of the first fanzines? What purpose did they serve? What could be found in them? And how have they changed over time?
Michael A. Stackpole and Timothy Zahn will conduct a series of nine (9) seminars throughout the weekend. Cost at the door will be $10 per session. (Cash Only!)
*** Space is limited and cost does NOT include your convention membership.
The art and science of getting inside your User’s heads. A one hour workshop introducing the foundations of modern User Experience (UX) Design, geared towards game designers, web designers, app designers, clothing designers, event planners and anyone who wants to create a product or event that people will love.
Each year, ConGregate remembers contributors that we have lost from the science fiction and fantasy world. The tradition began in memory of Aaron Allston, who was well known for his love of Hawaiian shirts.
We encourage everyone to wear a Hawaiian shirt on Friday, July 14.
From FIAWOL to Great Ghu, our panelists will educate the audience on commonly used terms and how to use them correctly.
Michael A. Stackpole and Timothy Zahn will conduct a series of nine (9) seminars throughout the weekend. Cost at the door will be $10 per session. (Cash only!)
*** Space is limited and cost does NOT include your convention membership.
With the popularity of shows like Outlander, Penny Dreadful, and Downton Abbey, there is a growing interest in cosplay with a historical twist, but historical cosplay and historical costuming are not necessary one in the same. In this panel, you will learn how to adapt historical fashions to suit your cosplay needs.
The way fans have connected over the years has changed greatly. From the first use of fanzines and Usenet to the popularity of LiveJournal to the current use of Facebook and tumblr, how are fans finding ways to connect with each other?
Michael A. Stackpole and Timothy Zahn will conduct a series of nine (9) seminars throughout the weekend. You may register for all 9 prior to convention for $75.00. Cost at the door will be $10 per session.
*** Space is limited and cost does NOT include your convention membership.
Allen has been providing conventions with his workshop for many years. Joined by established authors, he provides a safe, creative environment to practice writing. New and established writers can benefit from this workshop. Limited attendance.
This is a 2 hr. workshop. Cost is free. To register, please contact Tera Fulbright at: tera@con-gregate.com.
Michael A. Stackpole and Timothy Zahn will conduct a series of nine (9) seminars throughout the weekend. You may register for all 9 prior to convention for $75.00. Cost at the door will be $10 per session.
*** Space is limited and cost does NOT include your convention membership.
Michael A. Stackpole and Timothy Zahn will conduct a series of nine (9) seminars throughout the weekend. You may register for all 9 prior to convention for $75.00. Cost at the door will be $10 per session.
*** Space is limited and cost does NOT include your convention membership.
Each writer’s learning and career experiences are unique, but might there be similarities in the stages of their progress? Assuming a panel of four writers, each at a different stage of his/her career--say, beginner, moderately published, established, and master--what experiences of learning and success might each have encountered in their careers to date and how might they agree or differ?
Beginner William C Tracy, moderately published Paula Jordan, established Gail Z Martin, and master Timothy Zahn explore the likenesses and differences.
Michael A. Stackpole and Timothy Zahn will conduct a series of nine (9) seminars throughout the weekend. You may register for all 9 prior to convention for $75.00. Cost at the door will be $10 per session.
*** Space is limited and cost does NOT include your convention membership.
Costume Contest Rules & Information
The ConGregate Costume Contest is open to any costumed individual or group, but all participants must have valid ConGregate membership badges.
The event will be held on Saturday night. (See our program book and or Sched.com for the time.)
Costume Contest sign-up sheets will be located at the Registration table and available until noon on Saturday.
No entries will be accepted after that time.
If you have audio material to be played while you are on stage, please have it recorded on an otherwise blank CD, which is labeled with your name, your badge number, and the name of your costume (or group).
There should be no more than ten (10) seconds of blank time before your audio begins to play. The audio must be turned in with your Costume Contest sign-up sheet. ConGregate cannot guarantee your audio will be played during your presentation. We reserve the right to review music before allowing it to be used. CDs can be reclaimed after the Costume Contest awards are presented.
If you plan to use music during your presentation, you must provide written permission from the artist prior to the Costume Contest.
There will be no live microphone for contestants to use on stage.
There will be no spotlights or other light effects available on stage.
If you plan to draw or otherwise “use” a weapon during your presentation, note that on your Costume Contest sign-upsheet. Judges will make any necessary determination of suitability and safety.
If you are taking part in a group entry, only one Costume Contest sign-up sheet is necessary for the entire group, but the name and badge number of all group members must be listed on that sheet.
The contest is open to all ages. An adult must accompany children under 12. Parents can accompany their children onstage. Entrants under 12 will not be judged, but will receive certificates for participating.
Awards categories may include: Best in Show, Best Craftsmanship, Top Novice, Top Journeyman, Top Master, and Judge's Choice. Depending on the number of entrants, other awards may be added.
Participants will be judged on costume construction, originality, and presentation. Decisions of the judges will be final.
Categories Definitions:
No individual may present more than one costume in the contest. You cannot wear a costume onstage, then change into another costume and present it, too, for competition.
Individuals are limited to one (1) minute on stage. Groups entries are limited to one (1) minute plus thirty (30) seconds for each additional member up to a maximum of three (3) minutes on stage. There will be no extended songs, skits, monologues, or conversations.
Any of the following on stage will result in disqualification and ejection from the Costume Contest: smoke effects, open flames, squirting liquids, firing projectiles, throwing objects into the audience or at the MC, use of obscene language, pornographic representations, full or partial nudity. Help us keep ConGregate a safe and family-friendly convention.
We ask that anyone with a costume which has won three (3) or more major (Best, Top, or 1st Place) costume competition awards elsewhere not enter that particular costume into ConGregate competition unless it has been significantly changed or improved.
Participants need to be in the Green Room (please see the program for its location) at least one (1) hour before Costume Contest time to be pre-judged and assigned a place in line. If you have a re-creation costume, bring any supporting photos, illustrations text passages, models, or other reference materials with you for judges to examine. Please remember to EAT before pre-judging!!!
It is possible that latecomers may not be allowed to participate, even if they have registered by turning in a sign-up sheet.
The Green Room will be secured as possible while the Costume Contest is taking place. Only identified contestants or their parents will have access to the Green Room in that time period.
ConGregate reserves the right to remove anyone from the contest, at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to: indecent costume, unprofessional conduct, tardiness, and disruption of the contest.
Participants must stay within the contest area (the Costume Contest room, Green Room, or designated meeting area) until judging is completed and awards are presented.
Sign-up Form: http://con-gregate.com/costume-contest
This is a non-denominational prayer service open to anyone who wishs to attend.
Michael A. Stackpole and Timothy Zahn will conduct a series of nine (9) seminars throughout the weekend. You may register for all 9 prior to convention for $75.00. Cost at the door will be $10 per session.
*** Space is limited and cost does NOT include your convention membership.
The con is almost over. Take a few minutes before you leave and tell us…what worked? What didn't? We will also take notes if you would like to give us ideas for guests or panel topics for future Cons.
