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Programming with Cosplay
Ellyssa Kroski
http://ellyssakroski.com
http://giallogirl.com
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
cosplay, n.
Etymology: < cos- (in COSTUME n.) + PLAY n. >
-Oxford English Dictionary
Discussion: How Many of You Cosplay?
Please tell us what you cosplay in the Chat!
Cosplay Tools of the Trade, or…
Fabrics and Trim
Repurposed Clothes
Commissions
Thermoplastics – Worbla and Wonderflex
EVA Foam
Craft Foam
Paper - Pepakura
Paper - Cardboard
Paper – Papier Mache
3D Printed Cosplay
Wigs
Makeup
And now a word about safety…
Where does Cosplay Happen?
Types of Cosplay Events
• Comic Cons
• Anime Cons
• Convention Directories
• Upcoming Cons
• Convention Scene
• Local Events
• Cosplay days
• Cosplay photo shoots
• Cosplay parties
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
Libraries Embracing Cosplay
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
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
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+
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+
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
Discussion: Tell Us About Your Own Library Cosplay Events!
Intermission
Check out these cosplaying librarians and ask questions!
Cosplay Programming for Libraries
Host a Comic (or Anime!) Con in Your
Library
A one or multiple day event filled with pop culture programming, guests,
exhibitors, and fun!
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
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
Host a Cosplay Contest
Highlight the hard work and creativity that cosplayers put into creating their costumes.
Host a Cosplay Contest
• Elements of a Cosplay Contest
• Event Promotion
• Categories
• Skits
• Individuals and Groups
• Costume Specifications
• Prejudging
• Rules
• Judges
• Prizes
Host a Cosplay Contest
• Elements of a Cosplay Contest
• Registration and Permissions
• Backstage
• Stage setup
• The Event
• Alternatives
Host a 3D Props Making Event
3D Props-making events are sure to inspire cosplayers and makers alike!
Host a 3D Props Making Event
• Planning
• Inspiration and Patterns
• Tinkercad & 3D Modeling Software
• Encouraging 3D Culture in the Library
Host an Armor-Making Event
This is a sure way to attract cosplayers and curious non-costumers alike!
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
Host an Armor-Making Event
• Ordering Worbla
• Preparation
• Creating Armor Gauntlets
• Creating the Pattern
• Working with Worbla
• Creating Details
• Priming and Sanding
• Painting
Form a Cosplay Club
Clubs help build community, bring in new patrons, and promote your collections.
Form a Cosplay Club
• Audience
• Communication and Promotion
• Logistics
• Staffing
• Food
• Icebreakers
• Activities
• Plugging the Library
• Waivers and Permissions
• Club Officers
• Fund-Raising
Budget Cosplay: Create Papier-
Mache Minions
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
Budget Cosplay: Create Papier-Mache
Minions
• Creating your minions
• Papier-Mache
• Making monster teeth
• Assembling the monster
• Cloth Mache
• Painting
Host a Themed Cosplay Lock-in
After-hours library lock-in events are a big draw for teens!
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
Ellyssa Kroski
ellyssakroski@yahoo.com
Cosplay, Comics and Geek Culture in Libraries: http://ccgclibraries.com

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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…
  • 9. Thermoplastics – Worbla and Wonderflex
  • 16. Wigs
  • 18. And now a word about safety…
  • 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!
  • 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