Workshops
Noon | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Body Painting Demo
Join the Creative Countess and watch as they turn a person into a living work of art. From intricate designs to stunning illusions, this live demo will take you on a visual journey that pushes the boundaries of imagination. (2 hours)
Moderator: Creative Countess
Panelists: Creative Countess
Tracks: Art, Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Workshop
Noon | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 2 Boardroom
Hand Sewing for Beginners: Button Tree
In this session, learn basic embroidery techniques for backstitching and how to sew on a button, and leave with a finished piece of art! Participants will have their choice of making a summer or fall colors tree for this project. (2 hours. Limit 12 participants. $15 fee.)
Moderator: Whitney Sews
Panelists: Whitney Sews
Tracks: Art, Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, General Interest, Workshop
2:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
How to Homebrew with Doin the Most & Man Made Mead
An introduction to making your own at home.This panel of brewers and hop heads will pass their knowledge to you. Once you master your own beer and your own wine, you can make your own science-fiction drinks any time you want! As with all science, please enjoy responsibly. (Demo limited to 28 seats, first come, first seated.)
Moderator: Garrett Freeman - Man Made Mead
Panelists: BC Phillips, Garrett Freeman - Man Made Mead
Tracks: Food & Drink, Workshop
4:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 2 Boardroom
Ink Pendant Make-and-Take
Join Sara Felix and make a pendant with alcohol inks! Space themed or just abstract colors, the inks are vibrant colors that have a mind of their own. You will take away a necklace and pendant that you create! (1 hour. Limit 14 participants. $15 fee.)
Moderator: Sara Felix
Panelists: Sara Felix
4:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 1 Boardroom
Intro to Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
Ready to get into 3D printing but don't know where quite to begin? Learn about the various AM technologies used throughout the world today, material science, design principles for AM and slicing techniques to give you better and stronger prints at home. (2 hours. Limit 14 participants.)
Moderator: WandererTJ
Panelists: WandererTJ
2:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 2 Boardroom
Intro to Crocheting
Welcome to the art of crochet! This class is a beginner-level introduction to crochet, but all skill levels are welcome. Participants will learn how to make a slip knot, foundation chain, turning chain and work in single crochet to make a dishcloth. This is an excellent way to begin mastering how to hold a crochet hook, yarn tension, as well as practicing making consistent stitches.
During this course, we will work on these beginning steps to crochet and when you leave, you can continue the same steps
that we learn in class to finish making a dishcloth at home. (2 hours. Limit 14 participants. $25 fee.)
Moderator: Audrey Lippe aka The Knotty Gnome
Panelists: Audrey Lippe aka The Knotty Gnome
Noon | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 1 Boardroom
Intro to Miniature Painting with Goobertown Hobbies
No experience necessary! This session is geared towards beginners, but should be fun for any skill level. Equipment, supplies, and miniatures are provided. Learn to pick fun colors, apply smooth coats of paint, and bring a model to life! The model painted in this class will be a cyberpunk kobold. (2 hours. Limit 14 participants. $30 fee.)
Moderator: Brent Amberger AKA Goobertown Hobbies
Panelists: Brent Amberger AKA Goobertown Hobbies
5:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 2 Boardroom
Making Up Urban Legends
“It’s totally true! I heard it from a friend of a friend!” Here’s your chance to be that FOAF. Join with others as we discuss some of the most popular urban legends, why they’re so contagious, and create brand new urban legends that people will soon be whispering along with a call coming from inside the house, hook-handed escapees, and vanishing hitchhikers.
Moderator: Jeff Provine
Panelists: Jeff Provine
Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Supernatural & Paranormal, YA - Young Adult Fiction, Workshop
Noon | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage
Rock a Pocket
Women’s clothes are notorious for having terrible pockets, but have you ever wondered how women carried anything back in the days of enormous dresses? Get up close and personal with 18th century pockets by making one of your own! You’ll be able to decorate and hand sew your very own historic pocket in this make and take. (2 hours. Limit 14 participants. $10 fee.)
Moderator: Britt Alfred
Panelists: Britt Alfred
Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Art, Maker, Workshop
4:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Sculpting Using Recycled Materials
Want to learn more about how to turn your leftover this and thats into art? Sculptor Joshua Cook demonstrates his process and shares techniques for beginning sculpting with metal, plastics, fiber, and other found materials. (Limit 28 participants, first come, first seated.)
Moderator: Joshua Cook
Panelists: Joshua Cook
2:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage
Victorian Art - Basics in Quilling
Use the Victorian art form of quilling to explore geometric shapes, a creative way to make three-dimensional artworks. Quilling is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. Professional development certificates for educators will be available on request. Ages 12 and up. (2 hours. Limit 14 participants.)
Moderator: Melinda LaFevers
Panelists: Melinda LaFevers
4:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 2 Boardroom
Build a Tiara
Join Sara Felix in a tiara-making workshop. Follow along, or make it your own. She will show you the basic techniques to make a gorgeous tiara fit for any fae prince or princess. (2 hours. Limit 14 participants. $20 fee.)
Moderator: Sara Felix
Panelists: Sara Felix
Tracks: Art, Maker, Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Workshop
2:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 2 Boardroom
Clay Sculpting Make & Take: Part 1
Learn sculpting techniques from artist and fandom sculptor Terry Southard to make your own unique piece using air dry clay. In this first session, participants will sculpt their piece to be dried overnight. In the second session on Sunday, participants paint their completed piece for a finished look. Participants may take their piece with them Saturday if unable to return for part two. (2 hours each day. Limit 14 participants. $20 fee.)
Moderator: Terry Southard
Panelists: Terry Southard
Noon | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Dynamic Figure Drawing with JEO Creations
Bring your sketchpad and join us for a lesson on constructing and composing figures in dynamic poses! Learn the basics of constructing figures utilizing proportion and composition. Attendees will learn about its history from the great masters of art and comics. Join Eric Osborn (“We Promised Utopia,” “Hiro Doggie: Space Corgi,” Enigma Machine,” Literati Press Art Director), for a lecture and live demo on dynamic art drawing techniques! For more information on the artist, go to www.jeocreations.com. (1 hour. Limit 28 participants.)
Moderator: Eric Osborn
Panelists: Eric Osborn
5:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 1 Boardroom
Fantasy Art Class Basics
Artist Mike Kennedy shares simple techniques for fantasy artwork drawing. He'll focus on concept design, figure positioning and composition tips for creating a fully realized fantasy-style drawing. (1 hour, limit 14 participants. Supplies provided or BYO tablet/sketch pad.)
Moderator: Mike Kennedy
Panelists: Mike Kennedy
4:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Mastering Audio Production for YouTube, Twitch, and Podcasting 101
Delve into the realm of audio production for content creators on popular platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and podcasting.
Discover the secrets behind creating audio that captivate audiences, enhance storytelling, and elevate the overall quality of your content.
Join Red Six as they share their insights, and procedures for getting a grip on your audio production.
Learn about the essential equipment, software tools, and techniques that can transform your content and make it stand out from the crowd.
Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your audio quality or an experienced content creator aiming to take your productions to the next level, this workshop offers invaluable insights and practical advice from Podcasters that have been doing this since 2016. (1 hour. Limit 28 participants. $10 fee.)
Moderator: Caleb Haldane
Panelists: Caleb Haldane, Michael Cross, Nick Johnson
Tracks: Content Creation & Podcasting, Workshop
2:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Oklahoma’s Ghost Stories
Heard of the witch at Kitchen Lake? Visited the Hatchet House where Little Carey was murdered? Seen Effie at the Skirvin Hotel? Oklahoma folklorist Jeff Provine tells our state’s spooky stories while presenting his research techniques.
Moderator: Jeff Provine
Panelists: Jeff Provine
Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Supernatural & Paranormal, Horror, Workshop
10:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 2 Boardroom
Sewing Circuits
Sew up a simple LED circuit as you learn the basics of costume lighting. There will also be a variety of demo swatches available for you to try out so you can see various ways of incorporating switches, sensors, and wiring into your designs. The workshop fee includes fabric, conductive thread, LED sequins, and batteries. (2 hours. Limit 14 participants, ages 16+. $10 fee.)
Moderator: Julie Barrett
Panelists: Julie Barrett
Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Workshop
3:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
The Robot House Guide to Personal Brand Building for Independent Creatives
It can be quite overwhelming to figure out your brand. Sure, you know that your work fits into certain genres of interest, but how do you know what your brand is, and how can you use it to elevate engagement and grow your fanbase? Brian Winkeler, founder of strategic brand creative agency Robot House, shares his ready pro tips in this interactive discussion designed for independent creatives looking to define and articulate their brand.
Moderator: Brian Winkeler, Founder, Robot House
Panelists: Brian Winkeler
Tracks: Business & Marketing, Workshop
11:15 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Suite 204 (Upstairs)
The Way of Tea (Japanese Tea Ceremony)
Presented by Oklahoma Chado, enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Learn from hostess Kyuragi Sensei about "the way of tea" by experiencing this historic and artful cultural tradition. (30 minutes. Limit 20 participants. $20 fee.)
Moderator: Oklahoma Chado
Panelists: Oklahoma Chado
Tracks: Culture & World Affairs, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Workshop
12:15 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Suite 204 (Upstairs)
The Way of Tea (Japanese Tea Ceremony)
Presented by Oklahoma Chado, enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Learn from hostess Kyuragi Sensei about "the way of tea" by experiencing this historic and artful cultural tradition. (30 minutes. Limit 20 participants. $20 fee.)
Moderator: Oklahoma Chado
Panelists: Oklahoma Chado
Tracks: Culture & World Affairs, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Workshop
2:15 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Suite 204 (Upstairs)
The Way of Tea (Japanese Tea Ceremony)
Presented by Oklahoma Chado, enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Learn from hostess Kyuragi Sensei about "the way of tea" by experiencing this historic and artful cultural tradition. (30 minutes. Limit 20 participants. $20 fee.)
Moderator: Oklahoma Chado
Panelists: Oklahoma Chado
Tracks: Culture & World Affairs, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Workshop
3:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Suite 204 (Upstairs)
The Way of Tea (Japanese Tea Ceremony)
Presented by Oklahoma Chado, enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Learn from hostess Kyuragi Sensei about "the way of tea" by experiencing this historic and artful cultural tradition. (30 minutes. Limit 20 participants. $20 fee.)
Moderator: Oklahoma Chado
Panelists: Oklahoma Chado
Tracks: Culture & World Affairs, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Workshop
3:45 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Suite 204 (Upstairs)
The Way of Tea (Japanese Tea Ceremony)
Presented by Oklahoma Chado, enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Learn from hostess Kyuragi Sensei about "the way of tea" by experiencing this historic and artful cultural tradition. (30 minutes. Limit 20 participants. $20 fee.)
Moderator: Oklahoma Chado
Panelists: Oklahoma Chado
Tracks: Culture & World Affairs, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Workshop
11:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Authors on F.I.R.E.
The dream of every aspiring creator is to make a living selling their art. We ALL dream about hitting the big time and quitting our day jobs. Unfortunately, 99.99% of us still need those day jobs. But what if there was another option? F.I.R.E., or Financial Independence Retire Early, is a movement of regular folks who are learning how to save and invest their money towards buying back their freedom. In this session, author Phillip Drayer Duncan helps our creative friends view finances a little bit differently, teaching the basics of saving and investing, and merging the idea of pursuing creative endeavors with building a financial backbone toward an early retirement. Because we all just want the time to focus on our art. (1 hour. Limit 14 participants.)
Moderator: Phillip Drayer Duncan
Panelists: Phillip Drayer Duncan
Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
2:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 2 Boardroom
Clay Sculpting Make & Take: Part 2
Learn sculpting techniques from artist and fandom sculptor Terry Southard to make your own unique piece using air dry clay. In this second session, participants will paint their completed, dried piece for a finished look. (2 hours each day. Limit 14 participants from Part 1 session.)
Moderator: Terry Southard
Panelists: Terry Southard
3:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 1 Boardroom
How to Work and Survive as an RPG Freelancer
From time management skills to communicating with your employer, to understanding the OGL and so on, this is about the skills and abilities needed to survive the world of RPG freelance.
Moderator: Jacob Blackmon
Panelists: Jacob Blackmon
Tracks: Gaming, Business & Marketing, Workshop
10:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 2 Boardroom
Japanese Calligraphy and Meditation
Shodō, which translates to "the way of writing," is much more than putting ink on paper. Shodō is also about the artist's spirit, emotion, discipline, and sophistication. Discover the meditative aspect of this art form and watch as a skilled calligrapher gracefully wields their brush to transform strokes into profound expressions of beauty and balance.
Moderator: Aya Iwamoto, Japan America Society of Oklahoma
Panelists: Aya Iwamoto, Japan America Society of Oklahoma
Tracks: Culture & World Affairs, Art, Workshop
3:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Mastering Audio Production for YouTube, Twitch, and Podcasting 102
You have a lot to say but if your sound quality is not great, who is going to listen?
Let the Red Six Podcast help unlock the potential of your audio production to let you create captivating content that keeps your viewers and listeners coming back for more.
Explore the nuances of recording, editing, and mixing audio for various content formats. Gain a deeper understanding of audio formats, compression, EQ, and other technical aspects that can enhance the listening experience for your audience. (1 hour. Limit 28 participants.$10 fee.)
Moderator: Caleb Haldane
Panelists: Caleb Haldane, Michael Cross, Nick Johnson
Tracks: Content Creation & Podcasting, Workshop
10:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 1 Boardroom
reSew, reUse, and reCosplay
Let's face it, cosplay is an expensive hobby and not very sustainable. Whitney Sews has spent the past year focusing on finding ways to make cosplay more sustainable (and budget friendly!). This includes things like reusing parts of costumes for other characters, reworking thrifted clothing for thrift flip costumes, and thrifting curtains and tablecloths to serve as materials for completely handmade cosplays.
Moderator: Whitney Sews
Panelists: Whitney Sews
Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Workshop
1:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 2 Boardroom
SFX Makeup for Beginners: Cosplay Edition
There's a world of SFX make-up and prosthetics techniques to help punch your costume up to a new level. In this demo, Creative Countess shows how to complete a basic prosthetic application and shares makeup techniques to blend and shade to achieve a realistic-looking body modification for your next cosplay. Plus, let's learn how to safely remove these when you're finished, and other pro tips for cleaning and storing reusable SFX pieces. (2 hours)
Moderator: Creative Countess
Panelists: Creative Countess
Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Art, Workshop
10:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Sizing You Up: How to Take Measurements
One of the best ways to feel super confident and comfortable in a cosplay is making sure that it fits as best it can. But how? We'll talk about how (and how not) to find your measurements so you're able to either make or custom-order a nearly perfect fit!
Moderator: Kathleen M. O'Brien
Panelists: Kathleen M. O'Brien
Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Maker, Workshop
10:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage
Using 3D Models to Bring a Cosplay to Life
Come learn the start-to-finish process of what it takes to turn 3D digital models into physical props and armor for your cosplay. We will discuss 3D models and file types, file preparation, scaling, creating printable pattern-files (2D and 3D), and the ins-and-outs of finishing your pieces with an emphasis on smoothing 3D prints. (2 hours. Limit 14 participants.)
Moderator: WandererTJ
Panelists: WandererTJ
2:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage
Video Editing Tips and Tricks for Online Content Creation
Tired of jump cuts? Need some rendering or color correcting advice, and still on a deadline to get this next vid uploaded? This panel is for you. Get some hot takes from the Lo-Fi Ky about finishing up short and long form videos for ease of posting and maintaining your channel's episode cadence.
Moderator: the Lo-Fi Ky
Panelists: the Lo-Fi Ky
Tracks: Content Creation & Podcasting, Internet Life, Workshop