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Friday, July 11
 

5:00pm EDT

Costume in Crisis
Friday July 11, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Salem (Marriott)
Bring your costume crisis to our experts?  Have an idea but don't know where to start?  Got started on a costume but can't figure out how to put a peice together.  Come and pick the brains of our costumers with all your questions...
Speakers
avatar for Tom Hutchens

Tom Hutchens

Costuming Guest
For the founder of the Mando Mercs Costume Club, being a Mandalorian fan goes all the way back to 1983, a five year old sitting in the theater watching Boba Fett fall into the Sarlacc Pit in “STAR WARS: Return of the Jedi.In 2007, Tom Hutchens founded the Mando Mercs Costume Club... Read More →
avatar for Tinker Tank

Tinker Tank

Costuming Guest
Miriam, also known as Tink, is a UNC Chapel Hill graduate with a degree in Studio Art. Though art has been a life-long passion, ​her introduction to costuming and leather work was through her post collegiate pursuit of replicating the outfit of her childhood hero -- Xena. She has... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Salem (Marriott)
  Costuming/Cosplay
 
Saturday, July 12
 

9:30am EDT

Workshop: Beat the Summer Heat - How to make your make-up last
Saturday July 12, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
There's nothing worse than spending hours applying makeup for cosplay and having it ruined because you started sweating, or it started raining, or you accidentally bumped into something. Hours of work, literally down the drain! Join Jennifer McCollom as she shares her knowledge as a theater and makeup professional on how the pros make makeup last for hours, or even days! Learn application tips and must-have tools that will make your looks last and make SFX makeup and/or body paint less intimidating
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer McCollom

Jennifer McCollom

Film Guest
Jennifer double majored in Theatre and Physics at the University of NC Greensboro and went to Westmore makeup academy. From there she followed her path into Film starting with Taking Liberty in 1990.She has worked on John Adams, which won an Emmy for makeup, and The Eyes of Tammy... Read More →
Saturday July 12, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
  Costuming/Cosplay

11:30am EDT

Workshop: Basic Pattern Making
Saturday July 12, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
Speakers
avatar for Tinker Tank

Tinker Tank

Costuming Guest
Miriam, also known as Tink, is a UNC Chapel Hill graduate with a degree in Studio Art. Though art has been a life-long passion, ​her introduction to costuming and leather work was through her post collegiate pursuit of replicating the outfit of her childhood hero -- Xena. She has... Read More →
Saturday July 12, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
  Costuming/Cosplay

1:30pm EDT

Pre-judging for Costume Contest/Green Room
Saturday July 12, 2025 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
Judges: Tinker Tank, Tom Hutchens
Speakers
avatar for Tom Hutchens

Tom Hutchens

Costuming Guest
For the founder of the Mando Mercs Costume Club, being a Mandalorian fan goes all the way back to 1983, a five year old sitting in the theater watching Boba Fett fall into the Sarlacc Pit in “STAR WARS: Return of the Jedi.In 2007, Tom Hutchens founded the Mando Mercs Costume Club... Read More →
avatar for Tinker Tank

Tinker Tank

Costuming Guest
Miriam, also known as Tink, is a UNC Chapel Hill graduate with a degree in Studio Art. Though art has been a life-long passion, ​her introduction to costuming and leather work was through her post collegiate pursuit of replicating the outfit of her childhood hero -- Xena. She has... Read More →
Saturday July 12, 2025 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
  Costuming/Cosplay

3:00pm EDT

I'm Gonna Pop Some Tags - Thrift Shop Magic
Saturday July 12, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Terrace 1 (Embassy Suites)
Speakers
avatar for Tinker Tank

Tinker Tank

Costuming Guest
Miriam, also known as Tink, is a UNC Chapel Hill graduate with a degree in Studio Art. Though art has been a life-long passion, ​her introduction to costuming and leather work was through her post collegiate pursuit of replicating the outfit of her childhood hero -- Xena. She has... Read More →
avatar for Tom Hutchens

Tom Hutchens

Costuming Guest
For the founder of the Mando Mercs Costume Club, being a Mandalorian fan goes all the way back to 1983, a five year old sitting in the theater watching Boba Fett fall into the Sarlacc Pit in “STAR WARS: Return of the Jedi.In 2007, Tom Hutchens founded the Mando Mercs Costume Club... Read More →
Saturday July 12, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Terrace 1 (Embassy Suites)
  Costuming/Cosplay

3:30pm EDT

Don't Hide from the Hide - Leather Working
Saturday July 12, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Bethabara (Marriott) - Room can get COLD!!!
From belts to jackets, boots to armor, many builds include pieces that can be made from leather but learning how to use this incredibly versatile material can be intimidating. We’ll cover the basics of what tools and materials you need (and where to get them), the difference between types of leather (and what to use them for), and an overview of techniques needed for both tooling and garment sewing.  
Speakers
avatar for Tom Hutchens

Tom Hutchens

Costuming Guest
For the founder of the Mando Mercs Costume Club, being a Mandalorian fan goes all the way back to 1983, a five year old sitting in the theater watching Boba Fett fall into the Sarlacc Pit in “STAR WARS: Return of the Jedi.In 2007, Tom Hutchens founded the Mando Mercs Costume Club... Read More →
avatar for Tinker Tank

Tinker Tank

Costuming Guest
Miriam, also known as Tink, is a UNC Chapel Hill graduate with a degree in Studio Art. Though art has been a life-long passion, ​her introduction to costuming and leather work was through her post collegiate pursuit of replicating the outfit of her childhood hero -- Xena. She has... Read More →
Saturday July 12, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Bethabara (Marriott) - Room can get COLD!!!
  Costuming/Cosplay
 
Sunday, July 13
 

11:30am EDT

Workshop: Basic Leather Working 101 (fee)
Sunday July 13, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
Speakers
avatar for Tinker Tank

Tinker Tank

Costuming Guest
Miriam, also known as Tink, is a UNC Chapel Hill graduate with a degree in Studio Art. Though art has been a life-long passion, ​her introduction to costuming and leather work was through her post collegiate pursuit of replicating the outfit of her childhood hero -- Xena. She has... Read More →
Sunday July 13, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
  Costuming/Cosplay

1:00pm EDT

My First Costume - Getting Started in the Magic of Building Your Own Costumes
Sunday July 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
Everyone had to start somewhere. Join our panelists as they talk about thier first costume, the trials and tribulations thereof, and where it led them. What made them decide to create a costume?  What genre did it come from?  What challenges did they face in creating that first costume and how did they overcome them?
Speakers
avatar for Tinker Tank

Tinker Tank

Costuming Guest
Miriam, also known as Tink, is a UNC Chapel Hill graduate with a degree in Studio Art. Though art has been a life-long passion, ​her introduction to costuming and leather work was through her post collegiate pursuit of replicating the outfit of her childhood hero -- Xena. She has... Read More →
Sunday July 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
  Costuming/Cosplay
 
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