COSTUMING - COS
Updated 08/27/2006
(all information is subject to change at any time up to,
during and even after the convention…)


(Note: Thursday programming is open only to those who have pre-registered)

COS - BELLY DANCING.  Discussion of differences ‘tween ethnic and cabaret style costumes including how to choose a style to fit your body type.  We’ll bring lots of examples to show you.
Sat 1p-2p, Abbey.  Paula Lary (moderator), Chris Fite, Mahala Sweebe

COS/ANI  - COSPLAY/EGL. EGL means ‘elegant, gothic, Lolita.’  How to design and make your own costume and the various styles in anime.  You’ll be able to see both unfinished and finished examples of costumes.
Sun 1p-2p, Cavetto Room. Kansas pence, Amanda

COS/KID – FACEPAINTING.
Sat 3p-5p, Joshua Tree Room.  John Wheeler

COS – HOW TO MAKE YOU IN YOUR COSTUME PHOTGRAPH FABULOUSLY. All participants must come already in costume.  We will show you how to pose and angle yourself to the best effect.  We will provide either polaroids or show you digital shots.  All children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult, all children under 8 years must be closely supervised.  Any exceptions must be approved by the moderator.
For a $2.00 fee, we'll download all your photoshots to a CD. Bring cash with you.
Fri 7p-9p, East Foyer outside Palm F. Diane Harris (moderator), Richard Bolinski, Frances Burns, Lyn Jeppeson, Kathleen Fulton, Jean Palmer

COS/KID – IMAGINE A COSTUME.  Make a costume out of scraps and treasures.  We’ll help with piles of fabric, fur, feathers and loads of imagination.  You can even enter your new costume in the Masquerade.
Sat 11a-noon, Sand Lotus Room.  Frances Burns, Diane Harris, Nicole Givens Kurtz, Loretta McKibben, Jean Palmer

COS – MAKE A MASK.  We’ll supply the makings and expert guidance.  If you have a costume that needs a mask, bring it along.  There will be a ‘tip jar’ for anyone who really enjoys the panel and want to help us defray the expenses for supplies.
Sat1p-230p, Sand Lotus Room.  Margie Grady (moderator), Frances Burns, Wayne Myers, Jean Palmer

COS - MASQUERADE.  There might be a pre-show demonstration by our younger fen at 7pm.  Watch for notices.
Sat 730p-?, Palm E&F.  Masquerade Director Randall Whitlock

COS - MASQUERADE CONTESTANT SIGNUPS
Sat 2p-3p, Colonnade Room.  Randall Whitlock, Jack Mangan

COS PATTERNS. Pattern experience is helpful. How to combine the best features of different patterns. How to know what size pattern you need.
Sun noon-1p, Sand Lotus.  Frances Burns (moderator), Tasha Cady, Diane Harris, Jean Palmer

COS PIRATE RAID.  Making a pirate costume from thrift store booty.
Mon 10a-11a, Cloisters.  Frances Burns, Edouard Mesert

COS THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE RIGHT JOB.  How to choose the right weapon for your costume.  Weapons courtesy. How to dance while wearing a sword and how to get same sword through a revolving door…
Sun 2p-3p, Cavetto.  Randall Whitlock (moderator), Frances Burns, Wayne Myers

COS YOUR BOOTS INTO PIRATE BOOTS.  Bring your own boots and we’ll show you how to turn them into pirate boots.  Our costuming experts will also have examples to show.
Fri 6p-7p, Cavetto Room.  Randall Whitlock (moderator)