Welcome to OryCon 39’s online schedule! The program schedule is a labor of love and a work in progress. Please expect updates, changes, and unexpected delights with little warning!
Visit the OryCon Office to volunteer, check the Lost and Found, submit something for the Daily 'Zine, have a sign printed, buy a membership when Registration is closed, or reach a member of the Watch. Our talents are legion!
Friday November 17, 2017 10:00am - 8:00pm PST
Room 244
OryCon runs on the blood, sweat, and tears of volunteers. On top of the amazing feeling of helping out, we also offer free swag to the volunteers on the last day of con. The swag comes straight from the vendors’ tables and includes lots of wonderful items that are donated just to reward the volunteers. Those who volunteer the most hours pick an item first, and then so on down the line. So the more hours you volunteer, the higher chance of picking your swag first! So, got an hour to kill? Want to help out? Just want some free swag for sitting in a chair? Please visit the Flanders Room, and help us put on a great OryCon!
Friday November 17, 2017 10:00am - 8:00pm PST
Room 244
Hospitality is a perk where all membership can find lots of good munchies—both healthy and not-so-healthy. Does your panel schedule not leave enough time to visit a restaurant? Up at the wee hours of the morning and nothing seems open? Come join us at Hospitality for snacks and goodies. When you wake up, at what ever hour that happens to be, wander in for a fresh-brewed cup of coffee and some friendly, fannish conversation. We will have options for all diet types and ingredient lists will be posted on food at time of service. Please note food and drink cannot be taken from Hospitality.
Friday November 17, 2017 10:00am - 11:59pm PST
Room 106
Teen Lounge is a safe space for people ages 13-21 to be as geeky as they please. The Teen Lounge has a range of games that are both table top and console. There are plenty of snacks, drinks and like minded geeks.
Friday November 17, 2017 10:00am - Saturday November 18, 2017 1:00am PST
Suite 102
Some authors write short stories to promote their work by introducing their setting, a backstory for a character, or some other device. What works and doesn't work, and how to develop short story ideas that will entice readers to the rest of your books while maintaining enough of a standalone feeling to attract editors that acquire short fiction.
Problematic and emblematic portrayals of women in fantasy. How has it changed from historical portrayals? What kind of things would readers like to see as far as women's roles in fantasy fiction?
Need that perfect gear for your steampunk outfit? Looking for a particular book? A fabulous piece of jewelry? Curious to know what the latest games are? A clever T-shirt? Come to the Dealer’s Room! We have almost 40 vendors just waiting to supply you with almost anything your heart desires. We’re in the lower level in front of the elevators ... Come visit!
Want a shirt or another OryCon tchotke? Maybe you'd like a little time off from your children? Come to the Artifacts table near Registration in the main lobby. We can sell you baubles and give you the information you need for our on-site child care.
Friday November 17, 2017 12:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Main Lobby
Need a break but don't want to miss the fun? Stop by the Fan Tables mini con in the Ballroom Lobby. Here you can find a fan group to join, a future event to attend, and much more.
Friday November 17, 2017 12:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Various
Gaming returns to OryCon 39, sponsored by our sister convention GameStorm (http://www.gamestorm.org). Come on upstairs and try your hand at one of the many games in the game library, or try out one of the new ones you just grabbed in the dealers hall. To see the amazing selection of games in the game library, see http://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/Game_Storm?own=1
Friday November 17, 2017 12:00pm - Saturday November 18, 2017 1:00am PST
Overton Room
Governments, businesses, and everyday folk are looking for ways to power our future while reducing pollution. All the methods have negative environmental impact (so far) except unicorn farts, but those are hard to collect. What directions look the most promising and will they get funding?
Friday November 17, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Pettygrove
We had to pick a closing time for the electronic schedule, we'll be open until traffic actually dies down. The Susan C. Petrey Memorial Fan Lounge is a community area for fans to meet and hold gatherings during OryCon. If your club/guild/ committee/alliance/group of friends would like a free area to host a get-together, please sign up on the door of the lounge during the convention. View o39.sched.org for the latest schedule information. Refreshments will be provided, and the only requirement is that your event is open and welcoming to any fans who might wander in. Folks just looking for a place to sit and relax are welcome, too!
You've just gotten back the rights to your backlist! Or you have a manuscript you KNOW will find its audience. What next? What is the process for self-publishing your own ebooks? Do you need to hire a copy editor, cover artist, someone to format your work? How do you decide what to do on your own and what to farm out? Do you go exclusively with Amazon, or publish on other platforms? Come and learn how to get your ebooks out there making you some money.
Accessories create a layer of depth and authenticity to the overall look and feel of any outfit. We'll explore finding, making and modifying accessories from top to bottom, including jewelry, gloves, cantes, eyewear, and, of course, hats and shoes.
An author can struggle for months or years before achieving their first success, but even after writing their opus, they can be tripped up by a process which is both entirely new to them and yet critical to their success. This panel describes what an author may experience as they revel in their first success.
What is style, and what is voice? How fashions have changed within the last pair of centuries and how that affects different genres of speculative fiction. How to recognize, shape and develop your authorial style, and how to select and take advantage of a narrative voice in a given story.
A panel for all body types, incomes and enthusiasts! Build what you love out of what you have for your body type, out of the money you have, without worrying about what others say! A safe space for those of all ages, ethnicities, and sizes to explore our shared passion for fandom costuming. Building, Creating, Imagination.
Predictive modeling as an element of surveillance, perhaps predicting future crimes - are we likely to get a "minority report" scenario and if so will society trade that additional oversight for enhanced security?
Art Show is located in the main ballroom and is open to membership. Please do not bring in any food or drink. No photography is allowed in the Art Show. Want to help run Art Show next year? Meet artists, help with sales, and hang out with the cool kids? Drop a line to artshow@orycon.org and we’ll sign you right up!
Friday November 17, 2017 2:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Salon West
Costumers discuss everything from pockets, to footwear, to how to wear your badge in character. They will address costume and prop transport and storage, ways to increase your personal comfort, and safety tips for costuming in crowds.
Where does The Doctor get such wonderful toys? We may not have access to his pockets, but we can make our own. Come design and create a light-up Sonic Screwdriver, Lipstick, Shades, or any other device of your devising, to take home with you. Hot glue and scissors will be used, so little Whovians should bring an adult companion. Rating: G
Every great spell or power has a disclaimer attached. Join our pros as they address the balance of having compelling and powerful magic in fantasy while avoiding making it a panacea or Deus ex Machina.
The costs of 3D printing, CNC Routing, 3D scanning, 3D CAD and more are all coming down. Social media and shared intellectual property models like Creative Commons have made it easier than ever to connect consumers, creators, and makers. How far will this go? Will distributed manufacturing be the industrial model of the future?
Childcare will be provided by professional adult nannies. The parent or legal guardian must sign a medical waiver so that the nanny can release the child for emergency medical care in the event of an emergency and the parents cannot be located in a timely fashion. We also require a liability waiver. Both forms will be available at check in. Scrip will be available at the rate of $5 per hour or 5 hours for $20. For security purposes, the room number will only be given to scrip purchasing convention members at the OryCon Info Desk in the main lobby. Waivers are available on the orycon.org website. Low allergy healthy snacks, safe toys, G-rated videos, games and arts and crafts will be available. We plan on having beds and a playpen for naps in a separate room from the play area, in case your child needs quiet time. The kids always have a lot of fun. We do not have any spare diapers so please leave all the necessary supplies for infants and toddlers in training pants. Pajamas might be a good idea if the child is staying late. Hot meals, bottle or spoon feeding snacks, medication and special nutritional needs, are the responsibility of the parents. Please alert the nannies of any allergies. This service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The nannies are legally allowed to take only a certain number of kids (total number is age dependent) at a time. A $10 surcharge will be applied for late pickup. For more information or to donate child-appropriate items please contact childcare@orycon.org.
Lissette de la Rose will demonstrate how she made her mini-TARDIS hat, complete with a light, a big hit at last year's Doctor Who Fandom Celebration: Tiptoe Through the TARDIS! If you make one, come show it off at this year's Fandom Celebration! And Roget Ratchford's Cosplay Lighting panel is a great "Companion" to this panel.
Friday afternoon Open Read and Critiques (ORCs) allow writers of all skill levels to read the first 750 words of their work to a round table group of the same.
A primer on how to run a game for those who are interested, and even those who have never done it. How to keep your players involved & interested in coming back. What campaign to pick for your players.
Known for his award winning metal paintings, Jeff will be setting up his easel and painting live in the Art Show. Come watch as he demonstrates his unique techniques, and discusses important principles of composition, value, and light sources.
While its common to remake things in other countries, the west seems to have a passion for setting good Animes ablaze. So why do they suck and what's worth watching?
Representations of women in science fiction and fantasy art are routinely hypersexualized and almost uniformly white. How can we shift the paradigm toward gender and racial equity?
Play games with dice, cards or pencil & paper to write silly stories together! If you're in a more energetic mood, build things with Legos, blocks and more.
Cosplay can offer a fun way to play with gender, whether one is cross-dressing, gender-bending a favorite character, or cosplaying while trans - or all of the above! This panel will offer tips and tricks for new and experienced cosplayers.
Learn to write in Gallifreyan, the circular language of the Time Lords on Doctor Who. Learn about the Gallifreyan used on the show and the various fan-made versions of the language, then learn how to write your name or anything else in the native language of The Doctor.
We internalize the messages the media sends us every day -- we're the wrong shape, the wrong color, the wrong gender, the wrong everything to cosplay the fictional characters that we love. SCREW THAT. Come meet people who cosplay out of type, and learn why you SHOULD cosplay that character who looks nothing like you. Ask questions and get ideas for making that cosplay come to life!
The 2nd Friday afternoon Open Read and Critiques (ORCs) allow writers of all skill levels to read the first 750 words of their work to a round table group of the same.
Attendance is required if y'all are interested in participating in the Masquerade. Attend even if you're just considering participating - Joanna Mead makes it easy and fun!
What time frame is too near for writers of near future science fiction to maintain longevity and credibility? Writing for ten years in the future can be very different than writing for one hundred or one thousand years in the future.
Bring your suggested turning points in history and we'll take a whack at them. Learn the rules and techniques for generating alternate history stories.
For years our ability to keep a human embryo viable outside of the womb was limited by available techniques to about a week. Recently, scientists have discovered a way to keep them alive much longer, limited by current law to two weeks. If the law were changed, what discoveries might come next? What new ethical challenges would we face?
What makes a super hero a superhero? What would make a superhero the ultimate example of his or her kind? Power, talent, heart, courage, or self-sacrifice? And could an ultimate super hero connect to the average human, as Superman seems to or, like Doctor Manhattan, end up estranged from the rest of us?
Some of the technical conceits and tropes of clockwork, spring, lighter-than-air and steam-driven objects which populate steampunk. More fun gadgets, real and made-up, than you can shake a parasol or cane at.
Stephen Couchman is the director of both the Steampunk Film Festival and GEAR Con, Portland's annual steampunk art & culture convention. He has worked at the founding producer level in events ranging across fandom, from YA lit and horror to anime and anthropomorphics.
Owner / Principal Engineer, Rose Eye Photography / Aperia Technologies
"Mechanical Engineer by day, body painter by night" has been the tagline on my various online profiles for over 15 years (gosh, how has it been so long!?)
During my time as both, I have had the pleasure to interact with some of the most interesting humans I have ever met in my... Read More →
Come eat Annie Bellet's heart so you can gain her powers! Okay, maybe not literally ... Come prepared to take notes and ask questions of the USA Today bestselling and Alfie award winning writer. And also learn about pitfalls, resources, and the writing business.
The saying goes, show don't tell. What does it mean to show vs. tell? How to show enough, and tell just enough, to create a balanced narrative and help control pacing.
Supernatural stars & fans run mental health crisis charities (Always Keep Fighting, You Are Not Alone), international humanitarian charities (Random Acts), and wonderful, wacky, creative scavenger hunt events to fund them (GISHWHES: the Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World Has Ever Seen; and fan-run mini-hunt, M.I.S.H.A.). Let's share wild and wonderful GISHWHES innovations and our most meaningful experiences with fandom, whether insights into the shows, tales from SPN Family cons, or ways this fandom is therapeutic. No experience necessary, all welcome! Prizes for cosplays and fan creations! PG-13.
A warm welcome for anyone with any or no experience, to get started towards your very own Jayne hat, Doctor's scarf, or other fandom fiber art project, or even something more heavy-duty, such as working with nylon yarn.
was in a pageant in College in the Philippines. I made it to the final round. Nevertheless I did not win the Crown, but that is ok with me. This was a confidence booster for me. I never felt worthy enough, but I was encouraged. At the youth group tonight Miss Washington was there... Read More →
Nuclear power is one of few low carbon energy sources we know how to use for utility level power generation. It is also one that has been vilified for decades. Do NuScale and other current technologies address it's detractors? Is this a viable energy source today?
A presentation of Choice images from the Cassini and Juno Missions to Saturn and Jupiter with commentary and discussion by Roy Torley. Take a deep dive into our astronomical back yard.
The Endeavour Award honors the best SF/F book written by a Pacific Northwest writer. This year's finalists are Edge of Dark by Brenda Cooper, Irona 700 by Dave Duncan, The Price of Valor by Django Wexler, Silver on the Road by Laura Anne Gilman, and Tracker by C.J. Cherryh
Don't believe the True Believers on both sides of this non-existent divide: you can be both a traditional AND a self-published writer. Learn how to let the project choose the path and become accomplished in both.
Wear a costume (or not) and join the OryKids' dancing menagerie of beasties, aliens, monsters, and more. A great selection of sci-fi tunes! Youth of all ages are welcome.
Literary fiction and genre fiction has been at odds for a long time, but they don't have to be enemies. Learn some literary techniques that will help improve your writing and take you deeper into your story. You may even end up with a great reading list of 'literary' genre fiction that will challenge your preconceptions about literary fiction and literary devices.
The do's, the don'ts, and advice on how to write, and how to beta (how to give helpful feedback on other's writing). Bring one or more examples of your fanfic, if you have any (or your outlines or ideas for future fanfic), and we'll address some common considerations, including canon vs. fanon, grammar, character and plot development, building fanfic community, and anything else you would like. We welcome folks of all ages and levels of experience, and all genres and fandoms (except not 18+ content at this particular panel).
Learn to fine-tune the beginning skills you obtained in Yarning for the Doctor & Jayne, I (or already had), to make a 4th Doctor scarf, a Jayne hat, or anything else you dream up.
was in a pageant in College in the Philippines. I made it to the final round. Nevertheless I did not win the Crown, but that is ok with me. This was a confidence booster for me. I never felt worthy enough, but I was encouraged. At the youth group tonight Miss Washington was there... Read More →
In fandom we try to be inclusive, but some behaviors do not deserve to be included. How can we promote a welcoming con culture without making someone feel unwelcome?
What draws us to the horrific? What role does horror have in society? Does gore/hyper-violence and/or a comic/humorous tone in horror conflict or complement psychological horror?
Diversity in the physical, ethnic, cultural, sexual identity, and socioeconomic backgrounds of characters and writers of speculative fiction has become more important to readers and writers in recent years. Where do we go to find these characters and authors? Who are the writers (no matter their background) who are penning accurate and authentic experience? Do we find these books in the SF/F sections or do we need to look to other areas of the bookstore or library?
In March 2007, Alexander James Adams, the gender-opposite twin of Heather Alexander, inherited the music and magic of the Heatherlands. His fiery fiddle, compelling voice conjure the same enchanting magic, inspiring audiences to make their dreams come true & look for the wonders within.
Interested in learning to cosplay? Or perhaps so excited about your latest costume, garb, or prop that you just need to tell people about it? Come share your passion and your struggles in this audience-driven panel. We'll interview cosplayers, encouraging them to share the benefits of their experience and supplement the topics that emerge with the panelist's wealth of cosplay knowledge.
Your Doctor Who Fandom Celebration has regenerated! Dress &/or act as your favorite Classic or newWho Time Lord, Companion, Monster, TARDIS, etc. Win prizes as you recite lines, trade trivia, read Whovian fanfics, sing filks, show fan-made videos, rock us with Trock, flirt a la Captain Jack Harkness. Reminisce about serials, arcs, characters, & fan communities. Predict plot twists. Debate which Doctor, Companion, or pairing reigns supreme among fans. Improvise your own adventures, where you'd take the TARDIS & what would happen there. Dust off your Time Con archives, comics, and relics worthy of Henry van Statten's underground bunker. Would-be Companions and the uninitiated are both more than welcome to hop aboard, too. We'll be waiting in our parallel world; nothing can 'exterminate' this fandom! (Just in case we lack internet access, please bring video and audio clips on your laptops' hard drives, on flash drives, or on CDs or DVD+Rs, thanks!) Rating: PG-13
OryCon pros create a story using audience ideas. Visiting pro authors create a story on the fly with audience participation. Hilarity ensues. A perennial OryCon favorite.
All good things come to an end, but sometimes they come to an end and are made into a completely different medium. But the question is: Which one is better?
The PDX Broadsides, former OryCon Guests of Honor, will make you laugh and cry with their blend of nerdy subjects and real emotion. From "The Girl Who Couldn't Even" to "The Astronaut's Hymn", see why these Portland originals are two-time Pegasus Award nominees! Also featuring Chuck Ting-Tingle.
What you learned back in the day in health and P.E. is probably wrong. Discuss and learn about the latest developments in fitness, strength training, nutrition, and one of the only treatments for chronic illness available. Are fitness and nutrition the medicines of the future?
Innuendos in space! Captain Jack Harkness has earned his fame as the most notorious and most endearing flirt in all of time and space. And his portrayer is no slacker in that regard, either. Can you keep up? Strut your stuff, toss us your best lines, preferably in cosplay, and enjoy the musical, literary, and even dance talents of versatile (Jack'd say 'flexible') actor John Barrowman, as well as some of his best scenes as Jack and in various other roles.
We live in "interesting times" for sure. How does the Fantasy genre speak to current events? The Vorkosigan series, The Others series by Anne Bishop, and the Discworld books of course. What else?
Even the romance novel genre is getting in on the paranormal action! Psychics, mysteries, werewolves, bustles... and Kissing! (how's that for mixing up the genres), and more. Who would you recommend? Why the sudden explosion? How many genres CAN you successfully toss into a plot?
As campaigns wear on, players accumulate a large amount of both stuff and background knowledge. Experienced GMs talk about systems they've used for keeping everything organized.
Bring your favorite fan-made videos, canon clips, Trock (TARDIS rock), audio books, YouTube videos, etc. to share with other fans of both classic and new Doctor Who, Torchwood, Sarah Jane Adventures and K-9, or watch ours. (Just in case we lack internet access, please bring video and audio clips on your laptops' hard drives, on flash drives, or on CDs or DVD+Rs, thanks!) Rating: PG-13.
An overview of the basics of bodypainting, from the minor to the magnificent. Topics will include surface preparation and masking, paint application tips and tricks, as well as a section on fixatives and topcoats (avoid staining that epic costume you spent 100 hours sewing, and learn how to sleep--yes, SLEEP, in full body makeup). Whether you're looking for guidance on an exquisite Dark Mark or a full set of Mayan Regalia to ring in the End in style, there's a little something for all. Experienced artists are also welcome; come share your favorite tricks with newcomers, and maybe learn a few yourself. Model will be Kate Scarlett. Rating: 18+
Owner / Principal Engineer, Rose Eye Photography / Aperia Technologies
"Mechanical Engineer by day, body painter by night" has been the tagline on my various online profiles for over 15 years (gosh, how has it been so long!?)
During my time as both, I have had the pleasure to interact with some of the most interesting humans I have ever met in my... Read More →
Read your own work, or perform it in cosplay as fanfic theater! Bring a short story, poem, song, script, outline, or non-fiction work you've written (fanworks and original works of any genre other than 18+ are welcome). We welcome all ages and experience levels, especially first-time performers, and we will share tips for enhancing performances!
When using Samuel Adams, Joseph Warren, or perhaps Nikola Tesla and other real people as characters in fiction, what liberties can authors take and what holes do they have to fill? How close to the real person does an author need to be? Discussion of where historical truth meets literary license.
This paneled discussion will explore some of the forms that consensually non-monogamous relationships can take, as well as their strengths and weaknesses. Solo, partnered, friends-with-benefits, family, tribe, pod, line marriage, open marriage, webs, polyfidelity and more will be covered. Recommended local and national resources will also be addressed.
Who are those Neo-Pagans and what are they doing? Have you ever been curious about what happens in a Pagan ritual? Here is your chance to find out. Everyone welcome.
Get some tips as to how to get hot and heavy or smooth and seductive in your written works. Then read, listen to, or perform your favorite true tales, tall tales, original fiction, or fanfiction. Poems, songs, songfics, filks, and fan-made videos are also welcome. LGBTQ -inclusive panel. First-time authors and first-time performers are as warmly welcomed as seasoned pros, in this safe space for sharing. Works may be rated anything from G to erotic, 18+.
Owner / Principal Engineer, Rose Eye Photography / Aperia Technologies
"Mechanical Engineer by day, body painter by night" has been the tagline on my various online profiles for over 15 years (gosh, how has it been so long!?)
During my time as both, I have had the pleasure to interact with some of the most interesting humans I have ever met in my... Read More →
Art Show is located in the main ballroom and is open to membership. Please do not bring in any food or drink. No photography is allowed in the Art Show. Want to help run Art Show next year? Meet artists, help with sales, and hang out with the cool kids? Drop a line to artshow@orycon.org and we’ll sign you right up!
Saturday November 18, 2017 8:00am - 8:00pm PST
Salon West
Hospitality is a perk where all membership can find lots of good munchies—both healthy and not-so-healthy. Does your panel schedule not leave enough time to visit a restaurant? Up at the wee hours of the morning and nothing seems open? Come join us at Hospitality for snacks and goodies. When you wake up, at what ever hour that happens to be, wander in for a fresh-brewed cup of coffee and some friendly, fannish conversation. We will have options for all diet types and ingredient lists will be posted on food at time of service. Please note food and drink cannot be taken from Hospitality.
Saturday November 18, 2017 8:00am - 11:59pm PST
Room 106
Faery tales and Faery are in vogue in story and film. The reinterpretation and reinvention of faery tales is hot in popular culture now with shows like Once Upon A Time, and films like Snow White and the Huntsman, and others there is an interest in Faery. How is faery viewed today? Real? Fake? Metaphor? Discuss faery, faeries, and the Realm of Faery and how it impacts our lives, our imagination, our creativity, and our storytelling.
Whether you'd like to make a couch cozy or a wall hanging, learn how to begin to create a quilt visually representing your fandom, from the artist whose Whovian quilt masterpiece was a highlight of OryCon 34's Art Show.
was in a pageant in College in the Philippines. I made it to the final round. Nevertheless I did not win the Crown, but that is ok with me. This was a confidence booster for me. I never felt worthy enough, but I was encouraged. At the youth group tonight Miss Washington was there... Read More →
Want a shirt or another OryCon tchotke? Maybe you'd like a little time off from your children? Come to the Artifacts table near Registration in the main lobby. We can sell you baubles and give you the information you need for our on-site child care.
Saturday November 18, 2017 9:00am - 6:00pm PST
Main Lobby
We had to pick a closing time for the electronic schedule, we'll be open until traffic actually dies down. The Susan C. Petrey Memorial Fan Lounge is a community area for fans to meet and hold gatherings during OryCon. If your club/guild/ committee/alliance/group of friends would like a free area to host a get-together, please sign up on the door of the lounge during the convention. View o39.sched.org for the latest schedule information. Refreshments will be provided, and the only requirement is that your event is open and welcoming to any fans who might wander in. Folks just looking for a place to sit and relax are welcome, too!
Gaming returns to OryCon 39, sponsored by our sister convention GameStorm (http://www.gamestorm.org). Come on upstairs and try your hand at one of the many games in the game library, or try out one of the new ones you just grabbed in the dealers hall. To see the amazing selection of games in the game library, see http://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/Game_Storm?own=1
Saturday November 18, 2017 9:00am - Sunday November 19, 2017 1:00am PST
Overton Room
Teen Lounge is a safe space for people ages 13-21 to be as geeky as they please. The Teen Lounge has a range of games that are both table top and console. There are plenty of snacks, drinks and like minded geeks.
Saturday November 18, 2017 9:00am - Sunday November 19, 2017 1:00am PST
Suite 102
Is a stylized, idealized body type more or less interesting than one based in actual physiological reality. How much does study of anatomy influence and inform your art?
How do you stay focused when you're all by yourself and the realities of making a living via the written word come flooding in? Find techniques for forcing yourself to get words written and plots plotted, with time to get dressed and leave the house.
Costumes come in a wealth of dimensions, and costumes should too! Some clothing designs and silhouettes may look amazing on one body, yet unflattering on the next. Learn about designs to flatter different body types, and the tips and tricks to altering what you've got. Learn to think outside the box when it comes to adapting existing characters to your own.
How to "show the flag" for your fan group. How to attract and retain members, and build a sense of community within the group. How to work through growing pains and conflict.
Beyond the big and little screen. They're in print media and novels as well. Who's writing them? How does one create a written superhero with no special effects other than the use of written language? Without pictures?!
Owner / Principal Engineer, Rose Eye Photography / Aperia Technologies
"Mechanical Engineer by day, body painter by night" has been the tagline on my various online profiles for over 15 years (gosh, how has it been so long!?)
During my time as both, I have had the pleasure to interact with some of the most interesting humans I have ever met in my... Read More →
Your OryCon committee is proud to announce that we will once again be hosting a Blood Drive during this year’s convention! Wend your way to the parking lot to donate blood. (Closed between 12:30 and 1:30)
Saturday November 18, 2017 10:00am - 4:00pm PST
Parking Lot
Need that perfect gear for your steampunk outfit? Looking for a particular book? A fabulous piece of jewelry? Curious to know what the latest games are? A clever T-shirt? Come to the Dealer’s Room! We have almost 40 vendors just waiting to supply you with almost anything your heart desires. We’re in the lower level in front of the elevators ... Come visit!
Need a break but don't want to miss the fun? Stop by the Fan Tables mini con in the Ballroom Lobby. Here you can find a fan group to join, a future event to attend, and much more.
Saturday November 18, 2017 10:00am - 7:00pm PST
Various
Visit the OryCon Office to volunteer, check the Lost and Found, submit something for the Daily 'Zine, have a sign printed, buy a membership when Registration is closed, or reach a member of the Watch. Our talents are legion!
Saturday November 18, 2017 10:00am - 9:00pm PST
Room 244
OryCon runs on the blood, sweat, and tears of volunteers. On top of the amazing feeling of helping out, we also offer free swag to the volunteers on the last day of con. The swag comes straight from the vendors’ tables and includes lots of wonderful items that are donated just to reward the volunteers. Those who volunteer the most hours pick an item first, and then so on down the line. So the more hours you volunteer, the higher chance of picking your swag first! So, got an hour to kill? Want to help out? Just want some free swag for sitting in a chair? Please visit the Flanders Room, and help us put on a great OryCon!
Saturday November 18, 2017 10:00am - 9:00pm PST
Room 244
Childcare will be provided by professional adult nannies. The parent or legal guardian must sign a medical waiver so that the nanny can release the child for emergency medical care in the event of an emergency and the parents cannot be located in a timely fashion. We also require a liability waiver. Both forms will be available at check in. Scrip will be available at the rate of $5 per hour or 5 hours for $20. For security purposes, the room number will only be given to scrip purchasing convention members at the OryCon Info Desk in the main lobby. Waivers are available on the orycon.org website. Low allergy healthy snacks, safe toys, G-rated videos, games and arts and crafts will be available. We plan on having beds and a playpen for naps in a separate room from the play area, in case your child needs quiet time. The kids always have a lot of fun. We do not have any spare diapers so please leave all the necessary supplies for infants and toddlers in training pants. Pajamas might be a good idea if the child is staying late. Hot meals, bottle or spoon feeding snacks, medication and special nutritional needs, are the responsibility of the parents. Please alert the nannies of any allergies. This service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The nannies are legally allowed to take only a certain number of kids (total number is age dependent) at a time. A $10 surcharge will be applied for late pickup. For more information or to donate child-appropriate items please contact childcare@orycon.org.
Costuming can be an expensive hobby, and all the various elements of a costume and the supplies needed to create them can add up quickly. Discuss how to get the most out of your dollar with inexpensive fabrics and discount notions, how to find what you need at thrift stores, and how to plan ahead so you can find time and ways to save the most money.
Do you yearn to write? Are you having trouble completing a story? Do you feel that you lack inspiration or motivation? Do you just stare at the blank page? Are you confused about where to find open-submission projects looking for writers? Come to the Interactive Writing Workshop! Participants will complete a number of short writing exercises designed to stimulate the creative process. The purpose of the workshop is to teach participants the basics of the writing for publication: researching a market, brainstorming for the project, writing a story, and then submitting it. Participants will be working towards actual open-submission markets. Requirements: All participants should bring whatever writing instruments they feel most comfortable using; bring either a laptop or pen and paper. Everyone must participate.
The perfect panel for new writers who are struggling with beginnings, endings, themes, internal and external conflicts, and other 'basics' that the pros take for granted. Bring your questions!
Live Figure Drawing with a twist! Want to exercise your skills at creating interesting fabric textures, body proportions, dimensional highlighting, and execution of intricate shapes? Come and participate in 10 minute speed figure drawing sessions with Cosplayer models in some out-of-the-ordinary outfits and poses.
Members and friends of the Northwest Independent Writers Association welcome you to join this friendly, mutually supportive regional group of writers and editors, for fun, to further your own professional pursuits or to discover new paper or audiobooks for your collection.
was in a pageant in College in the Philippines. I made it to the final round. Nevertheless I did not win the Crown, but that is ok with me. This was a confidence booster for me. I never felt worthy enough, but I was encouraged. At the youth group tonight Miss Washington was there... Read More →
Nikola Tesla was one of the greatest geniuses of the 19th Century, inventing the AC motor, radio, and our present electrical power system. We will discuss his inventions from 1884 up thru 1905. He invented the Tesla Coil in 1890 to generate Extremely High Voltage power that he planned to send wirelessly around the world. A 500,000 volt Tesla Coil that generates spectacular 3 foot long arcs will be used in various experiments, along with a 300,000 volt Vacuum Tube Tesla Coil, a 100,000 volt Induction Coil, a Jacobs Ladder, and other high voltage devices. In an abundance of caution, people with implanted medical electronics should not attend these demos due to the strong Electric and Magnetic fields generated by these apparatus .
Do you have a song fragment you've never quite gotten around to finishing? Bring it to this workshop to share it with others, and perhaps find it a new home or some new friends.
What makes a costume historically accurate and how important is it to get every detail right? What are the best resources for learning about fashion through the centuries? Panelists discuss what draws them to this genre of costuming.
Self-care, a concept from Black feminism, has become a trendy hashtag -- and itΓÇÖs often been co-opted and reduced to consumerism. But itΓÇÖs a lot more than bubble baths and Netflix! Come join a group of geeks for a discussion about what self-care means, why we need it, how it's different for geeks, and how we can make that work for us.
This panel is for the family, friends, and partners of the creative types. Choosing to support a writer in their pursuit comes with it's own challenges. Get a chance to meet up with other people who also have a writer or other creator in their life.
SF and F have long been a magnet for people with alternative sexuality and genders. How does literature and media compare with the political reality today?
How to play with friends of all genders, regardless of your own. What are some things to keep in mind when world building. Create experiences that all friends can feel great playing.
Need some hair powder for that 18th Century historical impression? Curious about hair powder before the 1700s and its use during the Victorian period? If so, please join us for a special Dead Cosmetics workshop to learn the basics and how to *GO BEYOND STARCH* by personalizing your own hair powder with period fragrance and/or color!! Materials will be provided for the first 20 participants.
Tween-led meetup of anime fans, oriented for tweens, teens, and young adults, but all ages welcome. Whether you're already a big fan of anime, manga, anime-styled games, J-pop, K-pop, anime culture, anime theme songs, anime cosplay, or just curious about the phenomena, come hang out and make new friends, and discover your new favorite flavor of Pocky! Bring your show & tell, from your fanfics, fan art, fan crafts and amigurumi to your collectible cards and cosplay props. Talk about your favorites and learn about some new must-sees. Plan your adventures for anime-oriented cons, including the Creation Station at NewCon!
Staying true to your own voice while working on a project with someone else. Developing an idea together. Playing off someone else's strengths and techniques. Collaboration can be exhilarating, what's the key to making it work?
Choose a cute critter and chop off its head. Then sew on a different one. Who can make the most interesting hybrids: catmonkeys, dogephants, bunnybears? Sewing tools provided. Please note - this is a children's activity. We have limited supplies.
How to adapt your costume for wearing at a con. Discussion of hall costume designs and tips. How to have an outstanding, stop-me-in-the-hall-for-a-picture costume.
Bring your questions, manuscripts, critiques, etc. A hands-on workshop on how to apply the feedback you get from readers, editors, writer's workshops, critique groups, etc.
A discussion of what constitutes feminist film-making. The Bechdel Test originated in Alison Bechdel's comic from the '80s-'90s, "Dykes to Watch Out For." To pass, a film must feature at least 2 female characters, who talk, to each other, about something other than a man. Mako Mori is a lead character in "Pacific Rim," who is entirely strong and admirable, who is the heroine of the film, and who has a story arc that is not about her love-life. But "Pacific Rim" fails the Bechdel test; so, some have proposed a "Mako Mori Test" for films.
Owner / Principal Engineer, Rose Eye Photography / Aperia Technologies
"Mechanical Engineer by day, body painter by night" has been the tagline on my various online profiles for over 15 years (gosh, how has it been so long!?)
During my time as both, I have had the pleasure to interact with some of the most interesting humans I have ever met in my... Read More →
You CAN be a princess! and a Queen! You can even be a goddess/god! Come meet our very versatile costuming guests of honor. "To love your cosplay is to love yourself."
Nikola Tesla was one of the greatest geniuses of the 19th Century, inventing the AC motor, radio, and our present electrical power system. We will discuss his inventions from 1884 up thru 1905. He invented the Tesla Coil in 1890 to generate Extremely High Voltage power that he planned to send wirelessly around the world. A 500,000 volt Tesla Coil that generates spectacular 3 foot long arcs will be used in various experiments, along with a 300,000 volt Vacuum Tube Tesla Coil, a 100,000 volt Induction Coil, a Jacobs Ladder, and other high voltage devices. In an abundance of caution, people with implanted medical electronics should not attend these demos due to the strong Electric and Magnetic fields generated by these apparatus .
Watch the words magically morph on animated slides as Bob Kanefsky reconstructs his process for writing a particular parody. [I have slides prepared for "False Alarms at Baycon" (after "Hotel California") and "The Giant" (after "the Boxer"). I could fill the allotted time with either, or try to cram them both in.
Which anime (Japanese animation) and manga (Japanese comic books or graphic novels) are your faves deserving raves? What are the yawns only for pawns? Which are merely meh? Tween-led panel, open to all ages, and to all from the most savvy otaku to the greenest noob.
Business pitfalls to avoid and strategies to help stay focused on the right projects for the right reasons. When is it a good idea to get sucked into someone else's project? How do you say "no" when it's not?
For folks who love to costume, but don't want to craft everything from scratch. Topics will include best places to hunt for costumes and accessories, as well as re-purposing common items.
Beyond the physical specs and maybe some background, what else should you do to really develop a deep character? Integrating characters into settings, setting up internal conflicts, and much much more!
Do your minor characters take over the scene? Or do you have the opposite problem where they all seem the same or are faceless automatons? Learn the tricks of the trade that help writers populate their fiction with believable, interesting characters that don`t overwhelm the scene.
American gods, the Neil Gaiman novel, has enthralled readers and, now, viewers, with its modern embodiments of deities and concepts. In discussions, and via fanfic drabbles, share with us your perspectives on the novel, the series, and whom, or what, you could also envision personified: their characteristics, mannerisms, aesthetics.
Engaging with your fandom, rewriting scripts to see yourself in your favorite stories or acting or dressing as characters therefrom, can help with embracing body positivity and with breaking down stereotypes about ethnicity, gender, and orientation.
Saturday afternoon Open Read and Critiques (ORCs) allow writers of all skill levels to read the first 750 words of their work to a round table group of the same.
How to "Show the Flag" for your fan group. How to attract and retain members, and build a sense of community within the group. How to work through growing pains and conflict.
Chanteys are songs with repeated chorus lines interspersed throughout, commonly used as work songs. In this panel we will explore historical, futuristic, and fantastic chanteys as might be sung on the seas, between the stars, or in the aether. This is a chance for the audience to break out their harmonizing skills.
Needle felted sculpture, bead sculpture, embellished bags and boxes, pottery and enameled buttons. All of these things appear regularly in convention Art Shows. Explore the confluence of handicraft and art.
Moderator will assemble a working vacuum former from improvised components. Design choices and alternatives will be discussed. If time allows a helmet will be vacuum formed. Could be either a small or large group
No matter whether it is consumed via broadband or broadcast, billboard or bus shelter, it is nearly impossible to ignore the constant stream of media imagery bombarding us all each day. Messages of hope, of despair, of commerce and compassion, it is easy to take this input at face value, to accept the image as presented--and the assumptions that come with it. This panel is about challenging those assumptions, in particular as they relate to fiction and popular media. Key topics will include race as a distraction from character default white and the proliferation of race blindness separate but equal for cosplayers The focus will be primarily on visible demarcations of Otherness during this discussion (race as a major talking point given our current social climate, but also key examples touching on gender, size, and mobility). This topic touches on a lot of sensitive points for many, many people, so expect open minds, tolerant hearts, and strong moderation.
Owner / Principal Engineer, Rose Eye Photography / Aperia Technologies
"Mechanical Engineer by day, body painter by night" has been the tagline on my various online profiles for over 15 years (gosh, how has it been so long!?)
During my time as both, I have had the pleasure to interact with some of the most interesting humans I have ever met in my... Read More →
Whether our and/or our kids' disabilities are visually apparent or hidden, they might impact our ability to arrive at, afford, or physically and/or feel included at cons. What do we, peers, allies, or conrunners do that helps - and what needs improvement? How can we support ourselves and each other and make cons safer and more inclusive for people at all levels of involvement, with various types of disabilities?
Saturday afternoon Open Read and Critiques (ORCs) allow writers of all skill levels to read the first 750 words of their work to a round table group of the same.
An Irish Worldcon will be having a very casual informal gathering at OryCon on Saturday at 3pm in the Lion's Den for volunteers and people interested in volunteering. Join our committee member(s) and volunteers to find out more. Hosts: Marilyn Hedtke and Ben Yalow.!
Sometimes it seems like the whole room knows a song...and you don't. This workshop is your chance to come learn. We will go through the common songs sung in local filk circles and teach the words/music to newcomers and other interested parties.
What is "social science fiction"? How have authors used ideas from "soft" sciences like sociology, anthropology, and linguistics to craft convincing future scenarios, telling fascinating stories while shedding light on current human problems? Discuss authors past and present (LeGuin, etc.) who specialize in this.
When labor is all but obviated and (in theory) the human cost of goods has dropped near zero but so has employment - what does this really mean? Are we gonna get Blade Runner, Star Trek or Terminator?
Inspiration is an important part of developing your own artistic voice. We can't help but be influenced by those we admire. How does one develop a distinctive style and when does homage go too far?
Put your best horns or claws forward! Get glitter tattoos, face painting and other finishing touches. Or help to make our parade banner. Then join our parade and show off your costume! We'll march through the lobby, hallways and more.
National Novel Writing Month (Nanowrimo) has caught on and gets bigger every year. What it's all about, where to sign up, and whether it's a good idea to participate. The pluses and pitfalls of writing a novel in the month of November.
How do we respond when we find out yet another man who's work we love has done or continues to do terrible things? Please note: We believe survivors, here. Always. CONTENT ALERT: This discussion is intended as safe space. Some subject matter may be triggering. This panel takes place in a suite. You may bring comfort food and (non-alcohol) beverages. Parents are strongly advised that some content might not be suitable for those younger than 14.
Saturday afternoon Open Read and Critiques (ORCs) allow writers of all skill levels to read the first 750 words of their work to a round table group of the same.
Find out where to go, what to expect, and how to doublet your pleasure at Renaissance Faires, the SCA, (Society for Creative Anachronism) and other venues for reveling like it's 1599.
From Sawney Bean and Sweeney Todd to The Hills Have Eyes and Hannibal, we explore the role of cannibalism in horror literature and film and its historical/anthropological roots.
Are you ready to hand off some duties to an agent in 2017? Finding a traditional book deal, selling foreign rights, landing that elusive film deal: find out what they can do for you... and when to fire one.
What is a scene, a chapter, a story arc? What about subplots, internal and external conflict, the climax, the low points, plot twists and reversals? How all the structural parts of a story interlock and move together to form a whole.
A novelist and SCAdian presents the Code of Chivalry: what it was, how it affected society during the Dark and Middle Ages, and how it developed over time. Emphasis will be on how ideas about Chivalry affected individual behavior, with an eye toward assisting those who want to write more accurate and believable passages about knights and nobles in History or Fantasy.
How would *you* shape, or ship, anyone or anything in the Harry Potter / Fantastic Beasts universes? Share your visions for the characters, settings, spells/charms/potions, and beasties, from any of the books or films -- including the new "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" and "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"-- or your own imagination! Bring the wands you made in our wand-making panel, your fanfic, cosplays, fan art, fan crafts, Wrock (wizard rock), trivia questions, performances, impersonations, improvisations, wild speculations and amicable mock debates. All Houses (and House Elves!) welcome!
Are intense descriptions of bloody death and torture really necessary to scare the pants off your audience? Discussion on how to horrify without all the gory details.
While film is often used to explore complex social themes and situations, the movie theatre also functions as a refuge from reality. The nature of the escape changes depending on the larger social landscape. Does the current proliferation of films about super heroes and live-action fairy tales reflect a cultural desire to be rescued, or is it something else?
We now have the genetic tools to bring back extinct species. There is a project in Russia to bring back the Mammoth to combat global warming. Where else is this being considered, should it be?
All about firearms past and present, plus some less lethal stuff thrown in, and a willingness to speculate about the future. Bring your questions and our panelists will answer (or direct you to a good resource.)
A group sing-along, amid a homage to musical idols recently lost, including David Bowie, Prince, Pete Burns, George Michael, Tom Petty, Chris Cornell, Chester Bennington, Leonard Cohen, and any others recently lost, from devotees and cosplayers. An examination of what each meant to us each personally, with open mic for testimonies and performances. PG-13.
The science and the supernatural have been at home with western fiction since the first dime novels back in the 1800s. The genre of "weird western" has evolved to include some of our favorite TV shows (The Wild, Wild West,) movies (Cowboys Vs Aliens,) novels (Territory,) comics (Jonah Hex,) and games (Deadlands.) Join writer/editor David Boop as he discusses the origins of weird westerns, their rollercoaster popularity and how to cross any genre with a western.
Increasingly, stories are being placed in modern times or locales but with fantasy elements to them. Whether it is wesen in Portland or vampires in Washington, how does one effectively blend these very different elements? Alternatively, what are some examples of how NOT to accomplish this?
Legends & New Canon: Where do we stand? What exists in the Lucasfilm sandbox? The new movies, plus, there's a lot of new Star Wars stories in the books, comics, and even cartoons. It's an awesome time to be a Star Wars fan!
The dang thing is really weird and some of its behavior might be explainable by a Dyson Shell being constructed around it. While no one really thinks aliens are building a Dyson Shell on a star 95 light years away it is not totally impossible either, just very improbable.
Ancient floods on Mars left their marks deeply etched into the planet's surface. Canyons bigger than the Grand Canyon, dry riverbeds, deltas, and huge sandbars suggest to us that Mars had a lot of water and that it flowed with a vengeance. We see something amazingly similar in southeastern Washington, in the Channeled Scablands.
Calling all writers and other people who spend large portions of time at a computer: learn some easy, light exercises to help your back, shoulders and wrists. No workout clothes required. Bring your questions.
Stories, music and dancing, on the theme of not-too-scary monsters. Supplies also available to make monster claws - wear 'em in the wild rumpus! For kids aged about 3-8.
From memes to animagi, feline kind dominate the internet and prevail in films, shows -- and our lives. Whether they make you squee with glee or want to flee, come and kibbitz about kitties with me! All ages. Fabric scraps and catnip provided for those who want to sew their own cat toys while we kibbitz.
was in a pageant in College in the Philippines. I made it to the final round. Nevertheless I did not win the Crown, but that is ok with me. This was a confidence booster for me. I never felt worthy enough, but I was encouraged. At the youth group tonight Miss Washington was there... Read More →
Saturday November 18, 2017 7:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Rey -156a
Did you know that, these days, a book and its cover are just PDF files? If you want your work turned into a great-looking paperback book, you can do this for about $20 once you know how. Local author and publisher Robert Plamondon shows you how to do this -- whether you're interested in having a spiffy edition for fun or profit. Rating: PG
There appears to be a resurgence of fantasy that includes macabre themes and taps the human desire for frightening stories that began with the original Brothers Grimm stories, and now includes more recent work like the Song of Ice and Fire, Broken Empire and Penny Dreadful. Where might some of the more influential dark fantasy or grimdark works lead the fantasy genre overall?
Laura Anne Gilman's Devil's West, Nisi Shawl and Everfair, my Goddess's Honor series, and others all have non-Western settings. What are the others? Why are they important?
When a new version comes out, do you want to use it or stick to what everybody knows? How have other system upgrades gone over the years? What are you looking forward to and what might you not have heard of yet. Using outdated game systems: change events or just go with it?
Curtis Chen and Jeff Soesbe present a variety of games involving science fiction and fantasy trivia, puzzles, and wordplay. Audience participation is required, and rewarded! Can you make it to the final Elimination Game? Come have fun while competing for prizes!
From vampire assassins to wizard private eyes to undead thugs, crime has been mixing it up with fantasy for years. What is it about crime, noir, and the paranormal that's so appealing? Also - what are some really good titles?
It's a dark night with lots of stars. Actually, some are galaxies, and some are planets, and nebulae--what can you see from your backyard, and what are good resources to learn about what you're seeing? Bonus--what might be visible from other worlds with different solar system conditions?
Robots and Cyborgs and Androids, Oh, My! Some 'droids might be walking, while others might fly! Could you battle 'bots from the future, outwit bit-wits from days gone by? Well, you'll never know until you try! Come compete, or cheer on those you meet, in our interactive trivia game, complete with stand-up comic hosts and prizes for those best at thinking on their feet!
Terror is all around if you learn how to look at the world differently. Join us for a discussion and tips and tricks for finding the razor's edge in every fluffy cloud.
No prior knowledge of Changeling the Dreaming or LARP is required. All rules will be taught. In a world of desperation, the ultimate act of rebellion is hope. Create your Changeling, a creature born of mortal dreams and supernatural legacies. Then join us for this one-night live-action immersive experience* offers you the chance to take on the roles of fate-bound Fae who must solve a deadly challenge before the evening ends. Official playtest event for Mind's Eye Theatre: Changeling the Dreaming. By Night Studios, in association with The Hidden Parlor
Often, when AI has a body, it's coded female and has tons of sexual elements in stories, vs. the less common but more "universally human" stories we get about male AI. How does this limit the stories we see?
Owner / Principal Engineer, Rose Eye Photography / Aperia Technologies
"Mechanical Engineer by day, body painter by night" has been the tagline on my various online profiles for over 15 years (gosh, how has it been so long!?)
During my time as both, I have had the pleasure to interact with some of the most interesting humans I have ever met in my... Read More →
Come experience an electrifying performer who blurs the line between musician and dj. A Producer! A Composer! A One Man Synthesizer Attack Squad! Bring you dancing shoes!
Ritual building in theory and practice. Come and take part in building a ritual and help us put it on. Special guest will be Rev. Daimei Jaybird Marmaduke! A practicing Pagan, she holds MA degrees in both Applied Theology and Counseling Psychology, with emphasis in Pastoral Care and Ecopsychology. In addition, she is a Reiki Master, Tarot reader, and an experienced Priestess, Officiant and facilitator.
They've got your back, they'll make you laugh, they know you inside and out, because they are you. Well, not in a scary, Whovian 'Ganger kinda way. But yeah. They're geeks. And they're friggin' hilarious. Each in unique ways. And each of these randomly nerdy stand-up comedy geniuses has either won performance awards or started their own comedy showcases, on stage or on screen; so yeah, that's worth some XP. See you there.... Rating: 18+
Art Show is located in the main ballroom and is open to membership. Please do not bring in any food or drink. No photography is allowed in the Art Show. Want to help run Art Show next year? Meet artists, help with sales, and hang out with the cool kids? Drop a line to artshow@orycon.org and we’ll sign you right up!
Sunday November 19, 2017 8:00am - 11:00am PST
Salon West
Hospitality is a perk where all membership can find lots of good munchies—both healthy and not-so-healthy. Does your panel schedule not leave enough time to visit a restaurant? Up at the wee hours of the morning and nothing seems open? Come join us at Hospitality for snacks and goodies. When you wake up, at what ever hour that happens to be, wander in for a fresh-brewed cup of coffee and some friendly, fannish conversation. We will have options for all diet types and ingredient lists will be posted on food at time of service. Please note food and drink cannot be taken from Hospitality.
Sunday November 19, 2017 8:00am - 3:00pm PST
Room 106
You found the costume you want, but how do you attach that piece of armor? What is it even called? We have your answers. Come join us for a bit of history, as we take you from pauldrons to sabatons, and teach you the best way to attach your armor for long-term wear.
