If you’d like to share your words, there will be opportunity, or you’re welcome to sit and listen, or write just for yourself. We hope you’ll join us for this fun and healing event.
All materials provided. All ages welcome but younger crafters will need a guardian to help from getting too messy. Materials include acrylic paint, canvas board, paint brushes, and disposable palettes.
When creating a world, it helps to know a little bit of everything. Todd Allen Fischer of FiveGeeks.Blog will take you through the science, sociology, archetypes, and art of world creation. Let’s build a great sandbox!
Pasties & tassel twirling are major parts of performing burlesque. This class teaches you how to make them, spin them, + take home a pair! Class for women/femmes* only- please wear a sports bra. *if you fall outside this identity, but are interested, please contact Anja Keister directly to discuss your attendance.
This 4-hour workshop is divided into two parts, prep and practice. We’ll use the idea of the dungeon as a framework to think “situation” (what’s going on right now) and rough out a location-based scenario together. We’ll use the scenario we craft and a set of rough-and-ready game mechanics to practice being GMs, with each […]
This set of 21 exercises is broken down to give you everything from character creation to world building, practical plotting devices, dialogue development and character voice creation tools. This program is a practical, kick-in-the-pants place to start your career.
Common board game materials will be provided and participants will be able to keep these components. Some of the components will include different colored meeples, dice, tokens, blank cards, boards, and more. Prizes may be awarded and you will retain all the rights to your game idea. PLEASE NOTE that this is a design workshop […]
This workshop brings long form improvisational techniques to help GMs create content on the fly that allows their players to lead the direction of the campaign. Turning minor NPCs into deeper characters, threading multiple storylines and split parties, and setting up a chain of consequences will be what this workshop focuses on. Mikel Matthews has […]
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.
Come learn about the fun and creative world of origami! In this class, you’ll learn basic skills that will allow you to fold a variety of origami models. We’ll create several plant and animal models using real origami paper. Participants can take home their work as well as a selection of paper for use at […]
When writing a story, it helps to know a little bit of everything. Todd Allen Fischer of FiveGeeks.Blog will take you through the archetypes, the art of the narrative, and common formulas that work for any number of heroes. Let’s play in that sandbox of yours!
Lewd Alfred Douglas (perfomer, former Dr. Sketchy’s producer) and Anja Keister (performer, model) host an evening of fantasy sketching with multiple models including the beautiful Lua Stardust and Stephanie Michelle. Come and go or stay the whole time. Sketchers are highly encouraged to bring their own art supplies as we will only be able to […]
He’ll share many of the advanced techniques he uses for creating characters of depth, intrigue and humanity, who manage to grow in realistic but seldom predictable ways. You’ll learn how to create the sort of characters that can carry whole sagas and keep readers locked in and waiting for each new book’s release.
In this workshop, attendees will learn about traditional Japanese kimono, and how they are work in a culturally respectful manner. Kimono topics discussed will include but are not limited to: formality, genders, history, construction, and more. This workshop will include a live kimono dressing
During the class each participant will construct a spangenhelm constructed of EVA foam. Instruction on the best tools, materials, and techniques will be taught and practiced. Advanced techniques such as angled cuts and the use of contact cement will be covered. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience […]
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.
The goal of this workshop is to have fun building a new live action game. This design challenge is something that is done as an individual -or- as a team. Ideally we will put individuals on a team and come up with some common themes and mechanics to try. The expectation is that we will […]
In this workshop, you’ll learn about how to make chainmail, learn how to form and cut rings from steel wire, and assemble your own dice bag. Participants will leave the session with their hand made dice bag (or all the necessary materials to finish the dice bag) as well as knowledge and instructions to complete […]
A lot of current medieval fantasy and RPG undead tropes date from the Victorian times or later. However, Medieval Europe had a rich undead tradition. We see how the medieval traditions are different from the modern ones, and how to make your game or story undead more medieval. Will cover creation, prevention, maintenance, care, feeding, […]
This event is for anyone needing personalized assistance with character designs whether it be for puppetry or illustrations. Come with an idea, concept, or even a sketch, and professional designer/illustrator, Steve Troop will help you refine your idea into something fantastic! Designs may be provided on paper, or will be emailed to you after the […]
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.
Workshop for the person interested in opening a store or who has just opened a store. Handout information provided, detailed costs of a store, & feedback on your business plan.
