Great science fiction takes reality to the edge and leaps. Quarky Trons presents an interactive seminar -- “Science in Fiction” Thunderdome. Attendees will band together to test their science fiction supremacy, competing in a series of trivia trials. In the first trial only the penitent Sci-Fi readers shall pass. The second trial tests the word of the great writers. Finally, the remaining souls take a leap of faith.
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This is a FREE two-hour round-table workshop, very informal, designed to answer questions and offer general guidance for a group of up to six new authors who have completed the first draft of a novel and now face the challenges of a second draft. Gray Rinehart, the primary submissions reader at Baen Books, will also be present to answer questions from the perspective of his five years’ experience in that position. Attendance is limited. Please sign up at Registration.
Allen has been providing conventions with his workshop for many years. Joined by established authors, he provides a safe, creative environment to practice writing. New and established writers can benefit from this workshop. Limited attendance. Please sign up at Registration.
The 105th Squad is a multi-genre Costume and Prop Builder group. We refer to our members as engineers, because they work together in building various projects. Take advantage of this workshop to share your work and learn from others. Feel free to ask members for tips as they are here to help.
Additional members of the 105th Squad including: Jackie Craft, Jennifer Peltier, Matt Walker, Ashley Burnside, Sarah K. Thompson, Melissa Reynolds, and Ruth Suehle
Learn how to apply special effect pieces (scars, vampire bites, etc.) by professional Hollywood Special Effects Make-up Artist Jennifer McCollom. Jennifer will provide a variety of pieces for you to select from as well as the glue to apply it. She will teach you how apply the piece and then blend your make-up around it for a seamless appearance.
$30 – Includes one piece, glue
Limit 15 attendees. Sign up at Registration.
Allen's plotting workshop takes you through the elements of plot. What is it? How do you do it? And how does it interact with other aspects of writing such as characters and dialogue. Sign up at Registration.
To register before the convention, please email tera@con-gregate.com to register.
Join Master prop-maker Cheralyn Lambeth as she takes you through basic puppet making.
Puppet Kits are $5.
Creating the Well-Dressed Puppet Workshop kits include:
Princess Leia
Han Solo
Luke Skywalker
Harry Potter
Mr. Hat (from SouthPark)
*Stormtrooper
*Queen Amidala
*Dalek
*Ghostbuster (any of the four--Ray, Peter, Winston, or Egon)
*4th Dr. Who
*Advanced kits, may require adult supervision.
Limited attendance. Sign up at Registration.
So you just bought a new camera, but the pictures still do not look quite as professional as you had hoped. Professional photographers James Rippe and Paul Cory will provide some hands on suggestions to help your pictures look more like art, rather than something snapped on your smartphone. Allegriana and Angela Pritchett will serve as Models and SFX Artist Jen McCollom will offer suggestions on make-up for pictures.
There will be a discussion of posing for cosplayers.
Participants should plan to show up within 10 minutes of the scheduled start time. When we finish with the introductory discussion, the workshop will be mobile to give participants a chance to work in real-con conditions.
It’s a crash course in world building with Game Designer Steven S. Long. Work with Steve to design a world taking into account everything from ecology to community.
Ribbons and Rivets teaches the class how to etch and dye a leather cuff.
Workshop Fee: $20
Limited attendance. Sign up at Registration.
