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Library Programming with Cosplay
- 1. Programming with Cosplay Ellyssa Kroski http://ellyssakroski.com http://giallogirl.com
- 2. Agenda • What is Cosplay? • Discussion: How Many of You Cosplay? • Cosplay Tools of the Trade • Where Does Cosplay Happen? • Libraries Embracing Cosplay • Discussion: Tell Us About Your Own Library Cosplay Events! • Cosplay Programming for Libraries • Host a Comic (or Anime!) Con in Your Library • Host a Cosplay Contest • Host a 3D Props Making Event • Host an Armor-Making Event • Form a Cosplay Club • Budget Cosplay: Create Papier-Mache Minions • Host a Themed Cosplay Lock-in
- 3. cosplay, n. Etymology: < cos- (in COSTUME n.) + PLAY n. > -Oxford English Dictionary
- 4. Discussion: How Many of You Cosplay? Please tell us what you cosplay in the Chat!
- 5. Cosplay Tools of the Trade, or…
- 8. Commissions
- 9. Thermoplastics – Worbla and Wonderflex
- 10. EVA Foam
- 11. Craft Foam
- 12. Paper - Pepakura
- 14. Paper – Papier Mache
- 16. Wigs
- 17. Makeup
- 18. And now a word about safety…
- 19. Where does Cosplay Happen?
- 20. Types of Cosplay Events • Comic Cons • Anime Cons • Convention Directories • Upcoming Cons • Convention Scene • Local Events • Cosplay days • Cosplay photo shoots • Cosplay parties
- 21. Connecting with the Cosplay Community • General Facebook Groups • Cosplay - 21,776 members • Local Facebook & Meetup Groups • NY SciFi & Fantasy Meetup - 2,393 members • Event-specific Facebook Groups • Dragon*Con Cosplayers - 2,155 members • Format-specific Facebook Groups • The Replica Prop Forum - 17,109 members • Genre-specific Facebook Groups • Star Trek Cosplay - 1,014 members • Charity cosplay groups
- 23. Mid-Pinellas Comic and Maker Con • St. Petersburg College and the Seminole Community Library • https://www.facebook.com/PC MCon • Date: August 9, 2014 • Cost of the Event: $500 • How Many Attendees: 3,500 • Estimated Number of Cosplayers: 300
- 24. ELANCO After Hours Teen Fandom Event • Library: ELANCO Library • https://www.facebook.com/pag es/ELANCO-Library- Teens/415155415829 • Date: Ongoing, every other month • Cost of the Event: $60 • How Many Attendees: 40 • Estimated Number of Cosplayers: 40
- 25. ToshoCon • Library: Salt Lake County Library • https://www.facebook.com/Tosh ocon • Date: 2014 • Cost of the Event: $2,500 • How Many Attendees: 1,500 • Estimated Number of Cosplayers: 60+
- 26. Chesterfield County Library Comic Con • Library: Chesterfield Public Library • http://library.chesterfield.gov/ev ents/comic-con • Date: March • Cost of the Event: $500 • How Many Attendees: 2,150 • Estimated Number of Cosplayers: 1,000+
- 27. Salt Lake County Library Harry Potter Yule Ball • Library: Salt Lake County Library • http://tinyurl.com/q8h75gv • Date: 2013, 2014, 2015 • Cost of the Event: $1,500 • How Many Attendees: 1,500 • Estimated Number of Cosplayers: 1,500
- 28. Discussion: Tell Us About Your Own Library Cosplay Events!
- 29. Intermission Check out these cosplaying librarians and ask questions!
- 30. Cosplay Programming for Libraries
- 31. Host a Comic (or Anime!) Con in Your Library A one or multiple day event filled with pop culture programming, guests, exhibitors, and fun!
- 32. Host a Comic (or Anime!) Con in Your Library • Elements of a Comic Con Event • Exhibitors • Special Guests • Food Vendors • Featured Cosplayers • Panels and Activities • Panels • Classes and Workshops • Gaming • Screenings • Kids Crafts • Cosplay Contests
- 33. Host a Comic (or Anime!) Con in Your Library • Elements of a Comic Con Event • Cosplay and Photography • Photo Booths and Backdrops • Cosplay Photo Shoots • Planning a Library Comic Con • Costs and Funding • Security and Fire Planning • Space Planning • Weapons Policy (yes, you’ll need one!) • Signage • Staff and Volunteers • Communication • Promotion
- 34. Host a Cosplay Contest Highlight the hard work and creativity that cosplayers put into creating their costumes.
- 35. Host a Cosplay Contest • Elements of a Cosplay Contest • Event Promotion • Categories • Skits • Individuals and Groups • Costume Specifications • Prejudging • Rules • Judges • Prizes
- 36. Host a Cosplay Contest • Elements of a Cosplay Contest • Registration and Permissions • Backstage • Stage setup • The Event • Alternatives
- 37. Host a 3D Props Making Event 3D Props-making events are sure to inspire cosplayers and makers alike!
- 38. Host a 3D Props Making Event • Planning • Inspiration and Patterns • Tinkercad & 3D Modeling Software • Encouraging 3D Culture in the Library
- 39. Host an Armor-Making Event This is a sure way to attract cosplayers and curious non-costumers alike!
- 40. Host an Armor-Making Event • Materials Needed • Plastic wrap • Masking tape • Permanent marker • Scissors • Worbla • Craft foam sheets • Hot air gun • Gloves to protect from heat • Spray primer • 80 or 150 grit sandpaper • Black spray paint • Gold, silver, copper metallic spray paints • Acrylic paints, various colors • Paint brushes, various sizes
- 41. Host an Armor-Making Event • Ordering Worbla • Preparation • Creating Armor Gauntlets • Creating the Pattern • Working with Worbla • Creating Details • Priming and Sanding • Painting
- 42. Form a Cosplay Club Clubs help build community, bring in new patrons, and promote your collections.
- 43. Form a Cosplay Club • Audience • Communication and Promotion • Logistics • Staffing • Food • Icebreakers • Activities • Plugging the Library • Waivers and Permissions • Club Officers • Fund-Raising
- 44. Budget Cosplay: Create Papier- Mache Minions
- 45. Budget Cosplay: Create Papier-Mache Minions • Materials Needed • A stack of newspapers • Flour • Water • Paintbrushes • Scissors • Hot glue gun • Glue sticks—$4 • Optional: an old sheet and white glue • Premo! Sculpey polymer clay—$3 • Masking tape—$1 • Latex or acrylic paints in various colors—$5–$15 • Total cost: $13–$23
- 46. Budget Cosplay: Create Papier-Mache Minions • Creating your minions • Papier-Mache • Making monster teeth • Assembling the monster • Cloth Mache • Painting
- 47. Host a Themed Cosplay Lock-in After-hours library lock-in events are a big draw for teens!
- 48. Host a Themed Cosplay Lock-in • Permission Slips • Theme Ideas • Snacks • Activities • Sample Schedule of Events • Avengers Assemble! A Marvel Comics Library Lock-In • 6:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Teens arrive in Marvel Comics costumes • 7:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Icebreaker Name That Superhero trivia game and snacks • 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Teens build Infinity Gauntlets with craft foam • 8:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Cosplay parade
- 49. Ellyssa Kroski ellyssakroski@yahoo.com Cosplay, Comics and Geek Culture in Libraries: http://ccgclibraries.com