Cosplay, Props and Masquerade

Panel Listings

DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoomTitleDescriptionPanelist(s)
Friday6:00 PM7: 00 PMMarkham BSteampunk. Future PastInto Murdoch Mysteries, Jules Verne or Wild Wild West? Well come on over to this information presentation of making Steampunk Gadgets, costume pieces and meet our Mechanical pup, MUT. We will go over painting techniques, mechanics and the joys of stuffing yourself into a corset.Christina Carr, Martin Hunger
Friday8:00 PM9:00 PMMarkham BTranslating a costume from the pages of a bookBring with you your favourite book and the passage(s) that best describes the character you are trying to recreate and we will assist you in suggesting materials, interpreting colours and recommending techniques. DO the graphic novel thing or comic book and there is just something that looks impossible? Bring that instead and make sure you pre bookmark 2-4 pages that show the costume the most. We have years experience trying to interpret artist renderings and director/Props head descriptions to produce what they are after. Allow us to make some suggestions that may clear your head a little. Due to limit in time we will ask you to sign in when you arrive. First come, first looked at. And please be curious to the others in the room by focussing and taking notes (or recording) so that we can move ahead.Christina Carr, Martin Hunger
Friday9:00 PM10:00 PMMarkham BDon't Poke the LionLife when you've been in the entertainment industry since childhood and are going through Perimenopause, can get interesting enough, but add being a geek and a maker, you have an unusually strong mess. Time to get this out there. If you miss me here, find me on Facebook as Don't Poke the LionChristina Carr
Friday7:00 PM8:00 PMMarkham BWeapons in SFWeapons in the world of SciFi have fantastic properties and ingenious designs, such as the Star Fleet Phaser, the Klingon Bat'leth, the Star Wars light saber and Logan's Run Sandman Pistol. How are these weapons used, in combat or as part of the story? Are they possible in this world?Chris Warrilow (m)
Saturday11:00 AM12:00 PMMarkham BProduction to CosplayFrom Stargate to Legends of Tomorrow's ATOM armour; Cyclop's Visor to Diggle's Helmet; Total Recall 2070 recall devices to Cody Banks modified iPod.... Come get a grasp as to how it was done on set to how you could do it for yourself. Whether you're replicating or are planning a career, best place to start is in your home and your heart. Select samples of both ‘homemade’ and production items will be presented.Christina Carr, Martin Hunger
Saturday1:00 PM2:00 PMMarkham BStage Presentation (and What Not To Do)Lossien (m)
Saturday2:00 PM3:00 PMMarkham BIntroduction to Cosplay ArmorDayna the Sloth (m)
Saturday3:00 PM4:00 PMMarkham BCosplay 101/An Introduction to CosplayLossien (m)
Sunday3:00 PM4:00 PMVaughan WestSurviving the Entertainment IndustryFor two people who never thought they’d still be doing this, they are still doing this. Come spend some time with CarrHunger as they take you through the stories that brought them into this lifestyle, their realities in this field and how they have gone through some of the best and the worse and come out the other side. Christina Carr, Martin Hunger
Sunday12:00 PM1:00 PMMarkham BReasons to NOT Buy a 3D PrinterA tongue in cheek look at some of the common misunderstandings about 3D printing, the basics of the technology, and what these amazing devices can and cannot do for you. The panel will include a live 3D printing demonstration, examples of 3D printed items and will leave plenty of time for your questions.Doc Morgan (m)
Sunday1:00 PM2:00 PMMarkham BSteampunk Culture and FictionMost of us have heard the term “Steampunk”, but many do not know much about the origins of the genre nor the range and depth of Steampunk culture The panel start with a general introduction to Steampunk and will include an interactive session with the audience exploring Steampunk literature.Doc Morgan, Todd Clark
Sunday2:00 PM3:00 PMVaughanWings and ThingsWhether you are a cosplayer, prop maker or just want to impress this Hallowe'en, come learn the ins and outs of making wings, crowns, fake metal items, costume pieces and various other items to complete your next costume.Christina Carr, Martin Hunger
Sunday3:00 PM4:00 PMOakridgesWorking With Knits: Tips and TricksLossien (m)
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