Starting in February, the Armadale Library is holding a series of free Cosplay panels and workshops. Just starting out in this performance art, or getting some help on a big project, there is something for everyone.

Introduction to Cosplay Cos Couture A Call to Arms Let’s Get Digital Grab a brush and put on a little make-up The world’s a stage

You can attend one, some, or all of these sessions, but places are limited and bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125 to reserve your place at the panels or workshops you are interested in attending.

02 / 2017

Cosplay

Panels & Workshops

The world’s a stage

Our final session will look at the finished product. Learn about poses and getting into character with Maggie from Comet WA, Histoiri Bree, and Kirilee Cosplay. Then explore the other side of the camera and learn some photography tips from Danica Zuks and Jo Black (RedScarf Photography). Come in costume and show off your new found skills.

Discussion Panel: 1 - 2pm

The play in Cosplay Acting - skits Posing Getting into character Photography

Planning Workshop: 2 - 3pm

Photo session Photo editing

Saturday 22 April at Armadale Library

Grab a brush and put on a little make-up

Make-up and effects are a huge part of Cosplay, come learn about FX from cosplayer Danpool (Danni Guyer) and make-up tips from Bekki Broughton. Find out how to put those finishing touches on your costume and find out what shade of blood goes well with blue skin.

Saturday 1 April at Armadale Library

Discussion Panel: 1 - 2pm

FX make-up Basic make-up Tips and tricks

Planning Workshop: 2 - 3pm

Make-up tutorials

Discussion Panel: 1 - 2pm

Weapon choices Blades versus bullets Tips and tricks Where do you get these

wonderful toys Walking around with

weapons

A Call to Arms

Join Astrokerrie, Epic Armoury’s Australian ambassador, and Ngaire from DuskRaven Costumerie as they share their wealth of experience making arms and armour for Cosplay and LARPing. Bring pieces you’re working on and ask questions from the experts.

Planning Workshop: 2 - 3pm

Building basic arms and armoury

Saturday 25 February at Armadale Library

Introduction to Cosplay

Come and find out what Cosplay is all about. Experts from Comet WA, and Perth Champion Cosplayer Astrokerrie will be on the panel and at the workshop to share their talents and tricks.

Discussion Panel: 1 - 2pm

What is Cosplay/costuming? How to plan a costume What skills do you need? What is easy/hard? What support is there in

the community?

Planning Workshop: 2 - 3pm

Start planning a costume Network with other

enthusiasts Get advice on unfinished

pieces

Saturday 4 February at Armadale Library

Cos Couture

This panel and workshop will include Histoiri Bree, Kirilee Cosplay and Comet WA. They will share tips and skills you need to help you start creating your own Cosplay costume or finish an existing project.

Discussion Panel: 1 - 2pm

How to get started Where to find patterns Tips and tricks Basic skills Repairs Fabric choices

Workshop: 2 - 3pm

Bring your costumes Basic sewing skills Advanced sewing skills

Saturday 11 February at Armadale Library

Let’s Get Digital

The City of Armadale Library’s 3D printer has helped bring several astromech droids to life. Join Grant Thomson from the Rebel Alliance, and Ewan MacLeod (Drayke Cosplay) to talk electronics, programming, 3D printing, wearables, and all things technical. If in doubt, put a blinking light on it!

Discussion Panel: 1 - 2pm

3D printing Basic robotics/programming Electronics/lights/sounds

Planning Workshop: 2 - 3pm

TinkerCAD Practical programming

Saturday 18 March at Armadale Library