Hours of Operation


The schedule is subject to change prior to and during Cosplay America.


PRE-REGISTRATION
PICKUP

Thursday: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

REGISTRATION

Friday: 10:00am – 8:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am – 8:00pm

Sunday: 9:00am – Noon

MARKET EXPO

Friday: 11:00am – 6:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am – 6:00pm

Sunday: 9:00am – 4:00pm

CONVENTION OPERATIONs HOURS

Friday: 11:00am – 11:00pm

Saturday:  8:30am – 11:00pm

Sunday:   10am – 6:00pm



programming Schedules

 


Programming is subject to change prior to and during Cosplay America.

friday


Time Main
Blowing Rock
Programming 1
Pinehurst
Programming 2
Tanglewood
Workshop 1
Mendenhall
Workshop 2
Bellamy
Workshop 3
Hope
Workshop 4
Biltmore
Friday
12:00 PM
GP001
Embellishment Techniques Sarcasm-himé
GP002
Dyeing Wigs 101 Malindachan
ME001
How do I Cosplay America?
GW001
Introduction to Hand Sewing Sayakat Cosplay
GW005
Silicone Mold Making
$35.00 Utopian Pigeon Cosplay
GW003P1
Casting Call (Pt 1)
$65.00 Pros and Cons Cosplay (Pro)
GW004
EVA Foam for Beginners
$40.00 TurtleSmithy Cosplay
12:30 PM
01:00 PM
GP005
How to Build a Buildbook MewSakura Cosplay
FP002
Weaving and Cosplay Ivorivet
01:30 PM
02:00 PM
GP004
Posing and Composition World of Gwendana
FP003
Makeup and Bodypaint 101 UNCGwhoviangirl
02:30 PM
03:00 PM
GP003
Wings! The Panel! Utopian Pigeon Cosplay
FD001
Intro to Draping Skeleton Key Cosplay
GP006
Cosplay Contest Support Series: Cosplay Contest Essentials Pros and Cons Cosplay
FW001
Make a Simple Corset Mockup
$15.00 Stella Sews
GW002P1
Silk Painting Intensive (Pt 1)
$120.00 December Cosplay
GW006
Let’s Make Scale Mail!
$25.00 Jenny Barclay
GW007
Tatted Lace
$15.00 Wingedlight Cosplay
03:30 PM
04:00 PM
GP007
Actually Making Money Malindachan, TurtleSmithy Cosplay
04:30 PM
05:00 PM
ME002
Opening Ceremonies and Cosplay Runway Contest
05:30 PM
06:00 PM
07:00 PM
GP008
Designing Historical/Fandom Mashups Sarcasm-himé
GP009
Specialty Dyeing December Cosplay
GP022
Masters of Costume Rachel Pollock
GW008
Dice Bags
$25.00 Sew Angry
GW009
Introduction to Electricity
$35.00 Jenny Barclay
FW002
Intro to Spinning
$10.00 Ivorivet, Stella Sews
GW012
Intro to Kimekomi
$30.00 Pros and Cons Cosplay (Pro)
07:30 PM
08:00 PM
GP010
Wig Fiber Manipulation Utopian Pigeon Cosplay
ME003
Tea with the Judges Skeleton Key Cosplay, Eveille Cosplay, MewSakura Cosplay
08:30 PM
09:00 PM
FP005
SheProp Meet and Greet SheProp Members
FP008
Posing vs Directing: Storytelling in Photography aDoylible
ME004
Dumpsterfireside Chats
09:30 PM
10:00 PM
GP023
Show and Tell: Master Level Costumes Sarcasm-himé, Eveille Cosplay, Lunar Lyn
ME005
Welcome to Hell Utopian Pigeon Cosplay
Friday
10:30 PM
Time Main
Blowing Rock
Programming 1
Pinehurst
Programming 2
Tanglewood
Workshop 1
Mendenhall
Workshop 2
Bellamy
Workshop 3
Hope
Workshop 4
Biltmore
Friday 12:00 PM
GP001
Embellishment Techniques

Main

Sarcasm-himé

Sarcasm-hime introduces a variety of embellishment techniques and walks you how to choose the right one for your project.

GP002
Dyeing Wigs 101

Programming 1

Malindachan

Malindachan gives you an introductory lesson in manipulating the coloring of your wigs to match the hues and shades of your possibly impossibly haired inspiration.

ME001
How do I Cosplay America?

Programming 2

First time at Cosplay America? Don't worry, we'll walk through some of the most exciting things to do at Cosplay America 2024 and address any questions you have about the event.

GW001
Introduction to Hand Sewing

Workshop 1

Sayakat Cosplay

Learn how to hand sew! This class will cover hand sewing basics such as threading needles, tying knots and learning the basic stitches. Students will be able to create their own plushies or other small items out of felt.

Kid friendly workshop: (Capacity: 10) Priority given to kids 13 and under. Kid friendly!

GW005
Silicone Mold Making $35.00

Workshop 2

Utopian Pigeon Cosplay

Silicone Molds allow you to create the small objects and notions that can bring your costume to life down to the smallest details. Utopian Pigeon shows you how.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 15) Requires a separate purchase.

GW003P1
Casting Call (Pt 1) $65.00

Workshop 3

Pros and Cons Cosplay (Pro)

Mold making and casting can be a great way to add organic shapes and dimension to your project, while also adding stability, rigidity or other fun textures. It is also an excellent way to make lots of one thing! Join this two-part panel where attendees will walk away with their very own cottage-core themed diorama, decorated with things you cast! Part 1 - Intro to mold making. For this panel, attendees will learn how to make silicone molds, and set the base up to make small woodland themed figures.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 15) Requires a separate purchase. You must attend both sessions.

GW004
EVA Foam for Beginners $40.00

Workshop 4

TurtleSmithy Cosplay

So you want to craft foam but don't know where to begin? TurtleSmithy Cosplay will cover basic techniques including layering pieces, dremeling, glueing, heat shaping, sealing, and painting.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 15) Requires a separate purchase.

Friday 01:00 PM
GP005
How to Build a Buildbook

Main

MewSakura Cosplay

Cosplay done, judging slot secured, what’s next? Showcase your hard work so you’re ready to see the judges! Build books are an essential part of documenting the construction of your cosplay.

FP002
Weaving and Cosplay

Programming 2

Ivorivet

Are you a textile nerd? Do you want to fall into a hobby black hole, never to escape until your place is full of fiber tools you don't remember buying? We'll cover introductory forms of weaving that maybe won't take over your life. Maybe.

Friday 02:00 PM
GP004
Posing and Composition

Main

World of Gwendana

Okay, lift your leg a little, now turn up your chin and tilt your head, and now lift your other leg and- OH NO GRAVITY! World of Gwendana discusses considerations for posing for the camera and how to frame the shot to best reflect the moment in your mind's eye.

FP003
Makeup and Bodypaint 101

Programming 2

UNCGwhoviangirl

New to makeup or body paint and don’t know where to start? Feeling overwhelmed or looking for tips and tricks? There’s a lot of information out there, so we’ll condense it all down to the basics and share tips and tricks along the way.

Friday 03:00 PM
GP003
Wings! The Panel!

Main

Utopian Pigeon Cosplay

Utopian Pigeon Cosplay brinks down the back-mounted birdly build process to explain fabric choices, feathers, transparency options, supports, and the challenges of going large scale with your wings.

FD001
Intro to Draping

Programming 1

Skeleton Key Cosplay

Come learn the basics of draping patterns. Denise will demonstrate how to manipulate fabric on the dress form to create patterns.

GP006
Cosplay Contest Support Series: Cosplay Contest Essentials

Programming 2

Pros and Cons Cosplay

Cosplay Contest Essentials is a deep-dive into all things competition, from discussion on what cosplay contests even are, how to prepare yourself for being judged, to how to embody good sportsmanship and receive feedback. This session will also cover international and circuit-style competitions and the pathway to judging as well!

FW001
Make a Simple Corset Mockup $15.00

Workshop 1

Stella Sews

Cut and sew a mockup of a simple corset and troubleshoot fitting, as time allows.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 11) Requires a separate purchase. All participants need to wear clothing they can try their mockup on over. A t-shirt is fine; armor is not. Please note you WILL NOT have a finished garment by the end of the class. No minors without a guardian.

GW002P1
Silk Painting Intensive (Pt 1) $120.00

Workshop 2

December Cosplay

December guides you through an intensive three-session course of silk painting.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 10) Requires a separate purchase. You must attend all three sessions.

GW006
Let’s Make Scale Mail! $25.00

Workshop 3

Jenny Barclay

Jenny Barclay prepares you for time travel mishaps and post-apocalyptic combat with her workshop on building your own scale mail. You’ll learn how to weave scale and finish edges. You’ll leave with a patch of scale formed by your very own hands. Metal!!🤘

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 14) Requires a separate purchase.

GW007
Tatted Lace $15.00

Workshop 4

Wingedlight Cosplay

Tatted lace involves creating a lacework of rings and chains with a handheld needle that produces a surprisingly durable and decidedly fancy element. Wingedlight Cosplay walks you through the process.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 10) Requires a separate purchase.

Friday 04:00 PM
GP007
Actually Making Money

Main

Malindachan, TurtleSmithy Cosplay

Malindachan and TurtleSmithy have an honest discussion on making money doing what you love and level set what it takes to do it.

Friday 05:00 PM
ME002
Opening Ceremonies and Cosplay Runway Contest

Main

Join us for the formal opening of our convention! We’ll welcome everyone back to the event, introduce our guests, and hand things over to our Contest Contest staff for our Cosplay Catwalk Contest!

Friday 07:00 PM
GP008
Designing Historical/Fandom Mashups

Main

Sarcasm-himé

You've seen the character, but have you seen them reimagined through the lens of historical costuming? Sarcasm-hime shows how to make your historical mash-up work.

GP009
Specialty Dyeing

Programming 1

December Cosplay

December has shown us a wide range of dyeing approaches and worked with a plethora of materials. In this panel, she'll tackle some specialty dyeing techniques and considerations.

GP022
Masters of Costume

Programming 2

Rachel Pollock

Join the faculty of the costume production MFA program at UNC-Chapel Hill to learn more about this graduate-level credential in making costumes for entertainment.

GW008
Dice Bags $25.00

Workshop 1

Sew Angry

You've got to keep your dice somewhere, so why not make your own bag? Sew Angry will walk you through sewing a curved cut to a straight cut and leveraging a pattern with seams featuring inset shapes, trim, and embellishments.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 10) Requires a separate purchase.

GW009
Introduction to Electricity $35.00

Workshop 2

Jenny Barclay

Jenny Barclay shows you how to chain lightning to your costume, or alternatively leverage batteries and other modern technologies to make things light up, move, and more. This class is for BEGINNERS and will cover a broad range of information to get comfortable beginning your journey. We will focus on circuits, LEDs, and work with bread boards. Best of all, you’ll leave the class with a fun costume piece you’ve lit up yourself!

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 12) Requires a separate purchase.

FW002
Intro to Spinning $10.00

Workshop 3

Ivorivet, Stella Sews

Do you want to try making your own yarn and look totally cool while doing it? In this workshop we'll cover the basics of using a drop spindle, explore how twist affects yarn properties, and have several other spinning methods to try.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 12) Requires a separate purchase.

GW012
Intro to Kimekomi $30.00

Workshop 4

Pros and Cons Cosplay (Pro)

Kimekomi is a traditional Japanese art technique typically used to make dolls and ornaments. Learn how to use this simple yet elegant technique to enhance your cosplays or your home decor!

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 15) Requires a separate purchase.

Friday 08:00 PM
GP010
Wig Fiber Manipulation

Main

Utopian Pigeon Cosplay

Oh sure, you can style a wig, but what if you've got to do weird stuff with it? Utopian Pigeon Cosplay goes into creating false hairlines and crafting unusual shapes with your fancy fake hair.

ME003
Tea with the Judges

Programming 2

Skeleton Key Cosplay, Eveille Cosplay, MewSakura Cosplay

Break the ice and get to know the costume contest judges over tea.

Friday 09:00 PM
FP005
SheProp Meet and Greet

Main

SheProp Members

Come meet your fellow SheProp members or learn more about becoming a member! SheProp is a unique and vital part of the cosplay community! Designed to support female, non-binary and transgender cosplayers, artists and makers of all skill levels across the globe.

FP008
Posing vs Directing: Storytelling in Photography

Programming 1

aDoylible

Hoping to help answer the eternal question of "Where do I put my hands?!" with advice and a few tips that go beyond just how to hold your body. For both cosplayers + photographers.

ME004
Dumpsterfireside Chats

Programming 2

Our guests have been through a lot. Costume injuries, crazy conventions, baffling TSA encounters, and awkward social interactions are all part of the con life. These are their unscripted stories of horror, cringe, and calamity.

Friday 10:00 PM
GP023
Show and Tell: Master Level Costumes

Main

Sarcasm-himé, Eveille Cosplay, Lunar Lyn

Want to see some incredible costumes, props and details close-up? This is the panel for you! Award winning artists Sarcasm-himé, Eveille and Lunar Lyn will display and discuss the making of their show-stopping costumes.

ME005
Welcome to Hell

Programming 2

Utopian Pigeon Cosplay

The energy of Anime Hell meeting memes, strange commercials, and obscure media. Join us for a late night Sakeru Gummy-fueled journey into the absurd.


saturday


Time Main
Blowing Rock
Programming 1
Pinehurst
Programming 2
Tanglewood
Workshop 1
Mendenhall
Workshop 2
Bellamy
Workshop 3
Hope
Workshop 4
Biltmore
Saturday
08:30 AM
ME006
Workout Hangout Sew Angry
09:00 AM
09:30 AM
10:00 AM
ME013
2020 Online Event Watch Party
GW027A
Goldwork Embroidery
$25.00 Sarcasm-himé
GP011
Crafting in Small Spaces December Cosplay
GW011
Smocked Pillows
$30.00 Pros and Cons Cosplay (Con)
GW010
Embossing for Boss Builds
$35.00 Pros and Cons Cosplay (Pro)
GW013P1
Latex Casting with Stone Molds (Pt. 1)
$65.00 Jenny Barclay
GW014
Styling Long Wigs
$40.00 Malindachan
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
GP012
Not Dead Yet! Wig Rescue Utopian Pigeon Cosplay
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
01:00 PM
ME007
Composure is Unshakeable!
FD002
Cosplay Lighting: Beginner to Advanced RaleighCosplay
FP017
Resin Casting: Oooh, Shiny! Kaylee Makes Crafts
GW015
Foam Elf Ears Sayakat Cosplay
GW002P2
Silk Painting Intensive (Pt 2) December Cosplay
GW003P2
Casting Call (Pt 2) Pros and Cons Cosplay (Pro)
FW003
Details and Decor: Methods for Creating EVA Foam Details Daemerys
01:30 PM
02:00 PM
GP013
Sewing Tips for Smooth Seams and Clean Lines Sew Angry
02:30 PM
FP009
Mending Magic Pearly Bae Cosplay, Knit Freak Cosplay
FP010
A Cosplayer's Introduction to Kimono and Wafuku KnightArcana
03:00 PM
GP014
Mystic Armor Link Jenny Barclay
03:30 PM
04:00 PM
GD002
Natural Light Photography Demonstration World of Gwendana
FP011
Cosplay contests Demystified: Cosplay contests as told by a professional loser Katsumi Cosplay
FP012
Corsetmaking for Cosplay Duae Cat
FW004
Beginning Card Weaving
$5.00 Ivorivet, Stella Sews, Knit Freak Cosplay
GW018
Ventilating Facial Hair
$35.00 Pros and Cons Cosplay (Con)
GW019
Weathering Clothes and Props
$30.00 TurtleSmithy Cosplay
GW020
The Basics of Resin Casting
$30.00 Utopian Pigeon Cosplay
04:30 PM
05:00 PM
05:30 PM
06:00 PM
ME008
Costume Contest Staging
06:30 PM
07:00 PM
ME009
Costume Contest
07:30 PM
08:00 PM
09:00 PM
ME010
Gala
09:30 PM
10:00 PM
Saturday
10:30 PM
Time Main
Blowing Rock
Programming 1
Pinehurst
Programming 2
Tanglewood
Workshop 1
Mendenhall
Workshop 2
Bellamy
Workshop 3
Hope
Workshop 4
Biltmore
Saturday 08:30 AM
ME006
Workout Hangout

Main

Sew Angry

Wake up early, bring a mat or towel, and join Sew Angry for a bodyweights work out. You can follow her lead or rock your own routine with company.

Saturday 10:00 AM
ME013
2020 Online Event Watch Party

Main

Watch highlights of our 2020 Online Event.

GW027A
Goldwork Embroidery $25.00

Programming 1

Sarcasm-himé

Sarcasm-hime guides you through the world of embroidery with metalic threads.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 15) Requires a separate purchase. If you have a hands-free embroidery stand, feel free to bring it!

GP011
Crafting in Small Spaces

Programming 2

December Cosplay

You live in a giant mansion with a huge freestanding workshop, right? No? Well, in that case, I guess it's probably best to learn how December handles working in a smaller space.

GW011
Smocked Pillows $30.00

Workshop 1

Pros and Cons Cosplay (Con)

Smocking is a type of fabric manipulation that will give your costumes some elegant dimension! This workshop will cover smocking basics and helpful tools to take your projects further. Attendees will be able to practice smocking by making a small pillow.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 15) Requires a separate purchase.

GW010
Embossing for Boss Builds $35.00

Workshop 2

Pros and Cons Cosplay (Pro)

Do you have the perfect fabric but want to add some razzle-dazzle? Are you interested in learning even more ways to add a personal touch to your garments? Embossing is for you! Attendees at this interactive panel will learn to use various embossing techniques to amplify fabrics! Attendees will leave with self-made velvet pillows and sample embossing squares.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 15) Requires a separate purchase.

GW013P1
Latex Casting with Stone Molds (Pt. 1) $65.00

Workshop 3

Jenny Barclay

Latex is an understandably flexible material, but how do you get it into the complex shapes you need for your project? In this class you’ll cast and leave with a Sci-fi themed 3-dimensional patch you made yourself. Part 1 of the class will also do a hand on demo of how to make the stone molds we’ll be using to cast with.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 12) Requires a separate purchase. You must attend both sessions.

GW014
Styling Long Wigs $40.00

Workshop 4

Malindachan

That hair! That long, beautiful hair! How does one achieve such stylish, impossibly long and dreamy hair? Oh, it's not real and you have to style it? Well, I guess it's a good thing Malindachan is here to help you do just that!

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 7) Requires a separate purchase.

Saturday 11:00 AM
GP012
Not Dead Yet! Wig Rescue

Programming 2

Utopian Pigeon Cosplay

Sweat runs down your forehead as someone tells you to look at the clock and call the time, but you're not done yet. There's still a chance! Utopian Pigeon is here to help you save that seemingly doomed wig.

Saturday 01:00 PM
ME007
Composure is Unshakeable!

Main

Striking the right pose can add drama to your cosplay photo, but how far can we take it? This audience participation event tasks choreographers with iconic shots to emulate without touching or sharing references with the subjects.

FD002
Cosplay Lighting: Beginner to Advanced

Programming 1

RaleighCosplay

A survey of techniques for adding illumination to costumes and props, from inexpensive LED strips to dazzling animations controlled by your own custom code.

FP017
Resin Casting: Oooh, Shiny!

Programming 2

Kaylee Makes Crafts

From dice to prop daggers, demystify resin casting techniques for cosplay. Kaylee helps you understand different kinds of resin and how to make simple molds, including cosplay examples, references, and safety tips.

GW015
Foam Elf Ears

Workshop 1

Sayakat Cosplay

Learn how to make your very own pair of elf ears! Learn to work with EVA foam; cutting, gluing, and painting foam will all be covered.

Kid friendly workshop: (Capacity: 10) Priority given to kids 13 and under. Ages 10-13, parental supervision requested.

GW002P2
Silk Painting Intensive (Pt 2)

Workshop 2

December Cosplay

December guides you through an intensive three-session course of silk painting.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 10) Requires a separate purchase. You must attend all three sessions.

GW003P2
Casting Call (Pt 2)

Workshop 3

Pros and Cons Cosplay (Pro)

Mold making and casting can be a great way to add organic shapes and dimension to your project, while also adding stability, rigidity or other fun textures. It is also an excellent way to make lots of one thing! Join this two-part panel where attendees will walk away with their very own cottage-core themed diorama, decorated with things you cast! Part 2 - Let the casting begin! Those attending the second part will use the molds they made to cast their own figurines. While the figurines cure, attendees will decorate their dioramas in preparation for displaying their figurines!

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 15) Requires a separate purchase. You must attend both sessions.

FW003
Details and Decor: Methods for Creating EVA Foam Details

Workshop 4

Daemerys

Learn how to add details to your EVA foam pieces: from fabric to hot glue and puffy paint. There are all sorts of ways that you can decorate and present the details on your armor.

Saturday 02:00 PM
GP013
Sewing Tips for Smooth Seams and Clean Lines

Main

Sew Angry

Connecting materials is one thing, but sewing straight and even seams, smooth curves, and using the right settings and tools for your materials are all critical to the final presentation. Sew Angry gives a rundown of how to up your clean sewing game.

Saturday 02:30 PM
FP009
Mending Magic

Programming 1

Pearly Bae Cosplay, Knit Freak Cosplay

An overview on different ways to mend, darn, and repair your costumes!

FP010
A Cosplayer's Introduction to Kimono and Wafuku

Programming 2

KnightArcana

A comprehensive introduction to the terminology, garments, and layering of Japanese traditional clothing for the purpose of understanding and breaking down various character designs for cosplay wearing and construction.

Saturday 03:00 PM
GP014
Mystic Armor Link

Main

Jenny Barclay

The hero of Hyrule has an impressive wardrobe, but he can't seem to get the words out to discuss how he did it. Thankfully, Jenny Barclay translates the "Hya!" for us and shares the secrets of her Mystic Armor Link cosplay. She’ll cover everything from wig to toe, and the hologram shield.

Saturday 04:00 PM
GD002
Natural Light Photography Demonstration

Main

World of Gwendana

The sun's a pretty big light, but turning it down or off could prove apocalyptic, so what's a photographer to do? World of Gwendana discusses natural light photography and invites you along for a live photography demonstration (weather permitting of course!).

FP011
Cosplay contests Demystified: Cosplay contests as told by a professional loser

Programming 1

Katsumi Cosplay

While cosplay contests can be scary and confusing, they can be fun if you know what to expect! A cosplayer who has lost every contest they’ve entered helps you navigate through the clutter and achieve a clearer understanding of cosplay competitions!

FP012
Corsetmaking for Cosplay

Programming 2

Duae Cat

A look into corsetmaking as it relates to cosplay, addressing common myths, and tips and tricks learned over the years.

FW004
Beginning Card Weaving $5.00

Workshop 1

Ivorivet, Stella Sews, Knit Freak Cosplay

Card or tablet weaving is a very portable, low-cost form of weaving with a long history. Come learn to make woven trim for use in fantasy or DnD cosplays, LARP outfits, or historical reenactment. Cards, yarn, and patterns will be provided.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 15) Requires a separate purchase.

GW018
Ventilating Facial Hair $35.00

Workshop 2

Pros and Cons Cosplay (Con)

Can't grow your own facial hair? Store bought is fine. Con of Pros and Cons Cosplay will teach you how ventilating–a technique used to create natural looking hairlines on wigs–can be applied to making facial hair.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 15) Requires a separate purchase.

GW019
Weathering Clothes and Props $30.00

Workshop 3

TurtleSmithy Cosplay

Your costume is clean... a little -too- clean. TurtleSmithy Cosplay helps you apply various stages of weathering to your outfits and props with sanding, fabric fraying, and painting techniques.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 15) Requires a separate purchase.

GW020
The Basics of Resin Casting $30.00

Workshop 4

Utopian Pigeon Cosplay

Utopian Pigeon helps you add resin casting to your skillset with light-up gems and different effect materials including mica powders, alcohol inks, pigment inks dirty pours, petri, and more.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 15) Requires a separate purchase.

Saturday 06:00 PM
ME008
Costume Contest Staging

Main

What, you think contests just happen? Participants will gather for a mandatory briefing with the contest judges in preparation for the main contest event.

Saturday 07:00 PM
ME009
Costume Contest

Main

It's time to announce the winners of our costume craftsmanship contest! Our judges will announce the winners, give out prizes, and lead us in celebrating the hard work and talents of our Cosplay America 2024 contestants.

Saturday 09:00 PM
ME010
Gala

Main

You are cordially invited to a most fantastical occasion! We welcome you to socialize with your peers and our guests for a night of music, snacks, and photo ops! A classy costume is not required, but we encourage you to don a formal or especially eye-catching outfit and compete in our regal showcase!

sunday


Time Main
Blowing Rock
Programming 1
Pinehurst
Programming 2
Tanglewood
Workshop 1
Mendenhall
Workshop 2
Bellamy
Workshop 3
Hope
Workshop 4
Biltmore
Sunday
10:00 AM
GP015
Photography Etiquette and Introductions World of Gwendana
ME011
Cosplay America Feedback
GP016
Cosplay Contest Support Series: Cosplay Contest Runner’s Summit Pros and Cons Cosplay
GW021
Smooth Seams Sewing Practice
$15.00 Sew Angry
GW022
Foam Armor for Kids! Sayakat Cosplay
GW013P2
Latex Casting with Stone Molds (Pt. 2) Jenny Barclay
GW024
Wings!
$45.00 Utopian Pigeon Cosplay
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
GP017
Scaling Costumes to Yourself TurtleSmithy Cosplay
FD004
Frankenpatterning Skeleton Key Cosplay
11:30 AM
FP014
Cosplay LEDs: Illumination for Costumes and Props Kaylee Makes Crafts
12:00 PM
FP015
True (Cosplay) Crimes SheProp Members
12:30 PM
GP018
Cosplay Contest Support Series: Cosplay Contest Judging Basics Pros and Cons Cosplay
01:00 PM
GD003
Interpreting Commercial Patterns Demonstration Sew Angry
FP013
Inclusive Makeup for Non-Gurus Keiraide
GW025
Obi Fabric Tote Bag
$25.00 Wingedlight Cosplay
GW002P3
Silk Painting Intensive (Pt 3) December Cosplay
GW027B
Goldwork Embroidery
$25.00 Sarcasm-himé
GW028
Wig Transformation
$40.00 Malindachan
01:30 PM
02:00 PM
GP019
Location Considerations World of Gwendana
GP020
The Magic of Molds MewSakura Cosplay
FP016
From the ground up: Original designs in cosplay Katsumi Cosplay
02:30 PM
03:00 PM
GP021
Cosplay Contest Support Series: The Full Experience Pros and Cons Cosplay
03:30 PM
04:00 PM
04:30 PM
05:00 PM
ME012
Closing Ceremonies
Sunday
05:30 PM
Time Main
Blowing Rock
Programming 1
Pinehurst
Programming 2
Tanglewood
Workshop 1
Mendenhall
Workshop 2
Bellamy
Workshop 3
Hope
Workshop 4
Biltmore
Sunday 10:00 AM
GP015
Photography Etiquette and Introductions

Main

World of Gwendana

Okay, cool, you're on your way to the photoshoot, now all you have to do is communicate like a human and navigate a social situation. Don't worry! World of Gwendana is here to walk you through the questions to ask and boundaries to set for people on both sides of the camera.

ME011
Cosplay America Feedback

Programming 1

How'd we do? What could we do better? What would you like to see next year? We're always open to feedback, but this is your chance to share your thoughts directly with the people who make Cosplay America happen.

GP016
Cosplay Contest Support Series: Cosplay Contest Runner’s Summit

Programming 2

Pros and Cons Cosplay

Event runners discuss practical approaches to cosplay contest operations, and strategies for show runners to run more effective, efficient and ethical shows. There will also be a round table opportunity for event runners to discuss an array of issues including spicy cosplay contest hot takes!

GW021
Smooth Seams Sewing Practice $15.00

Workshop 1

Sew Angry

Sew Angry guides you through getting straight lines straight, curved seams smooth, sewing dissimilar fabrics together, and other items discussed in her Clean Sewing panel.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 10) Requires a separate purchase.

GW022
Foam Armor for Kids!

Workshop 2

Sayakat Cosplay

Learn how to make your very foam armor! Learn to work with EVA foam; cutting, gluing, and painting foam will all be covered.

Kid friendly workshop: (Capacity: 10) Priority given to kids 13 and under. Ages 10-13, parental supervision requested.

GW013P2
Latex Casting with Stone Molds (Pt. 2)

Workshop 3

Jenny Barclay

Latex is an understandably flexible material, but how do you get it into the complex shapes you need for your project? In this class you’ll cast and leave with a Sci-fi themed 3-dimensional patch you made yourself. Part 2 of this class will cover de-molding, troubleshooting problems, and finishing techniques.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 12) Requires a separate purchase. You must attend both sessions.

GW024
Wings! $45.00

Workshop 4

Utopian Pigeon Cosplay

Utopian Pigeon helps you build your own wings, though please don't pull an Icarus on us because we're absolutely terrified of the sun.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 15) Requires a separate purchase.

Sunday 11:00 AM
GP017
Scaling Costumes to Yourself

Main

TurtleSmithy Cosplay

As it so happens, most of us do not feature impossible cartoon or videogame anatomies. Once we come to terms with this dissonnance, TurtleSmithy Cosplay can show us how to scale our costume designs to the proportions of our own bodies.

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Frankenpatterning

Programming 1

Skeleton Key Cosplay

Is pattern drafting from scratch a daunting task? Learn the basics of how to modify commercial sewing patterns to achieve the silhouette you want for your cosplays!

Sunday 11:30 AM
FP014
Cosplay LEDs: Illumination for Costumes and Props

Programming 2

Kaylee Makes Crafts

Blur the lines between art and engineering! Kaylee covers the basics of LEDs and how to incorporate them into cosplay costumes. Topics include supply lists, skills, and recommendations for adding light to your builds.

Sunday 12:00 PM
FP015
True (Cosplay) Crimes

Main

SheProp Members

Are you guilty of committing cosplay crimes? We all are! Whether you’ve used hot glue to hem a garment, spray painted in your bathroom, dyed a sink bright pink, or “forgotten” to wear gloves, this is the panel for you!

Sunday 12:30 PM
GP018
Cosplay Contest Support Series: Cosplay Contest Judging Basics

Programming 2

Pros and Cons Cosplay

Have you ever wanted to know what happens behind the judging table in hopes of doing so yourself one day? We will cover the basic elements of serving as a cosplay contest judge, including what to look for, how to create a good environment for contestants with diversity, equity and inclusion in mind, and answers to some of those tricky matters that may come up as a judge! This session will also have hands-on judging simulation to really see what judging looks like in action.

Sunday 01:00 PM
GD003
Interpreting Commercial Patterns Demonstration

Main

Sew Angry

If you've never worked with a commercial pattern before, you might be surprised by the jargon, abbreviations, truncated phrasing, and some directions you might be better off ignoring. Sew Angry breaks it down and demonstrates what you should actually do to use an enigmatic pattern.

FP013
Inclusive Makeup for Non-Gurus

Programming 1

Keiraide

Kei is back again to talk primer and powder! Are you a complete beginner with makeup? Does copying tutorials never get you the results you expect? We will cover how to start your makeup journey, build your kit, basic techniques, and maintenance.

GW025
Obi Fabric Tote Bag $25.00

Workshop 1

Wingedlight Cosplay

Wingedlight Cosplay walks you through using a sewing machine to create your own obi fabric tote bag.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 10) Requires a separate purchase.

GW002P3
Silk Painting Intensive (Pt 3)

Workshop 2

December Cosplay

December guides you through an intensive three-session course of silk painting.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 10) Requires a separate purchase. You must attend all three sessions.

GW027B
Goldwork Embroidery $25.00

Workshop 3

Sarcasm-himé

Sarcasm-hime guides you through the world of embroidery with metalic threads.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 15) Requires a separate purchase. If you have a hands-free embroidery stand, feel free to bring it!

GW028
Wig Transformation $40.00

Workshop 4

Malindachan

Your wig probably isn't costume ready right out of the bag, but don't worry, Malinda-chan is here to help you get it through its training montage and transform it into the wig it didn't know it was always meant to be.

Premium workshop: (Capacity: 7) Requires a separate purchase.

Sunday 02:00 PM
GP019
Location Considerations

Main

World of Gwendana

Given photography doesn't generally happen in an ethereal white void, you probably need to put some thought into the "where" of your photoshoot. World of Gwendana shares considerations for the critical topic of location.

GP020
The Magic of Molds

Programming 1

MewSakura Cosplay

Level up your cosplays by adding extra details using silicone molds. Did you know silicone molds are not just for fondant; you can use hot glue, worbla, foam clay, and resin! Let your imagination run wild with details.

FP016
From the ground up: Original designs in cosplay

Programming 2

Katsumi Cosplay

Cosplaying a character can be fun, But what happens when you get the itch to do something more then the confines of the canon outfit? Come join one cosplayer as they talk about their process of creating original designs in cosplay!

Sunday 03:00 PM
GP021
Cosplay Contest Support Series: The Full Experience

Main

Pros and Cons Cosplay

Did you attend the Support Series sessions throughout the weekend but still have more questions to ask or have experiences to share? Interested in hearing perspectives from contest runners, judges and fellow contestants? This session will include a wrap up of all of the content discussed throughout the series, and suggestions for everyone to be better at contest-ing!

Sunday 05:00 PM
ME012
Closing Ceremonies

Main

Hot glue running cold... circuit breakers tripping... glitter in places best not elaborated... Yep, I think we're done here! Let’s get together one last time to send off our guests, reflect on the weekend, and get everyone (including you!) together for a huge 2024 group photo!

Updated: Jun 20 10:48 PM