Cosplay 101: Hands-on Workshop for Beginners

Bangalore ComicCon is right around the corner, and this couldn't be a better time to get your last minute fix on all things Cosplay! This beginner level workshop will be led by champion cosplayer Anshul Gupta (Instagram: @the_daemon_sultan) who has been cosplaying for the last 5 years and has won awards all over India! His cosplay armour pieces showcase his proficiency in the method of Foam-smithing. So come along for a completely HANDS-ON WORKSHOP where he will be sharing his extensive knowledge in prop-making and guide participants to create some beautiful props and pieces.

WHAT: COSPLAY 101 Hands-on Workshop for Beginners WHEN: Sunday 3rd November, 2019 TIME: 10AM - 5PM WHERE: The STUDIO by LVDS, Cooke Town (https://goo.gl/maps/SS2STP68HvTyNXaB9) PRICE: --> INR 1500/- per person if registering via this link --> INR 2000/- per person on site registration in cash, no exceptions)

AGENDA 10.00 - 10.15: Tea, Coffee, Introductions 10.15 - 13.00: Cosplay Basics --> What is Cosplay, Why do we do it, Time, Money, Considerations --> Tools, Components and Equipments Required --> Basics of working with Foam, Safety and Care --> Cutting and Bending Techniques 13.00 - 13.45: Lunch Break 13.45 - 16:00: Hands-on Design and Fabrication Component --> Visualizing a 2D image to 3D Construct back to 2D Pattern --> Basics of Pattern Methods --> Cling Film/Aluminium Foil Methods --> Design and Fabricate a custom helmet from the Elder Scrolls Skyrim video game 16.00 - 17.00: Conclusion and Wrap-up --> Photoshoot of completed projects of participants --> Painting and extra costuming effects --> The Future of Cosplay and how you can be part of it! --> Clean and Tidy up the Studio

About the Workshop Instructor: Anshul Gupta is a well-seasoned cosplayer who is currently studying Video Game Art at AID. Racking 5 years of experience he has been a consistent participant in various cosplay contests such as Comic Cons all Gamer Connect, Dream Hack and many more. His passion for video games as led him to bring several famed characters - from Elder Scrolls to Paragon, to life.

Anshul Gupta's Cosplay Awards and Achievement Record: Feng Mao (Paragon) - 1st Place, Dreamhack 2018 Grasping Dead (Diablo 3 x Guild Wars 2) - 1st Place, Gamer Connect Bangalore 2018 Daedric Warrior (The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim) - Fan Award, Indian Cosplay Championship 2017 Daedric Warrior (The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim) - Best Cosplay, AID Fest 2016 Daedric Warrior (The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim) - Best in Gaming, Bangalore ComicCon 2016 NCR Ranger (Fallout New Vegas) - Best in Gaming, Pune ComicCon 2015

NOTES: + You do not need any pre-requisites to attend this workshop! + All materials, equipment and tools will be provided to each and every participant that has registered + Participants must be above 13 years old. If parents wish to accompany their child for the workshop, they must purchase a separate ticket for themselves. + You must register via this Instamojo URL if you wish to avail the ticket price of only INR 1500/-. Anybody registering at the venue on the day of the event will be charged INR 2000/- no exceptions + Please contact Kavita Arora via kklindor21@gmail.com if you have questions about the event.