Current Schedule for Fairy Tent (4)
MisCon 38
Friday Schedule for Fairy Tent (4)
- Volunteering 101 (Art)
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Fri 2:00 - 2:50 PM
Pros and Guests: Court CathersHow and what can you volunteer for at MisCon, and possibly at other nearby conventions.
- Exploring Dark Forests Through Gaming (Gaming, Geek Discussion)
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Fri 3:00 - 3:50 PM
Pros and Guests: Stan! Brown, Jeff Grubb, Valerie Guyant, Peter WacksLet's explore how Dark Forests are depicted across gaming worlds of all kinds, from tabletop RPGs to video games and beyond! (Beyond the dark forest where there are no trees and only yucky civilization and normal people).
Saturday Schedule for Fairy Tent (4)
- What the Trees Give: Birch (Geek Discussion)
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Sat 10:00 - 10:50 AM
Pros and Guests: Rebekah LeibMany are the trees within the Dark Forest and many their gifts. We'll explore the many uses of one tree in this workshop, the Birch. Edible, medicinal and practical gifts come from this tree. One of the things we'll be doing is making a primitive lantern using fuel that comes from this tree, and carved from something that commonly grows on this tree. Can you guess what it is? Come by and find out!
- Cook Up a Story: Fantasy (Writing)
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Sat Noon - 12:50 PM
Pros and Guests: Nina Kiriki HoffmanJoin in a one-hour fantasy writing workshop with Author GoH Nina Kiriki Hoffman. She'll bring D20s, writing prompts, and her experience in writing/publishing over 400 short stories. Just bring your favorite writing instruments, a good attitude, and prepare yourself to get started on a new fantasy story.
- IRON NOODLE! (Party!)
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Sat 2:00 - 2:50 PM
Pros and Guests:Do you love ramen? How about an eating contest? Join us outside for some free lunch (for those who participate) and laughs for the crowd.
- Sewing Supplies Swap (Costuming)
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Sat 6:00 - 6:50 PM
Pros and Guests: Chris Blazer, Gail Glass, Katie PakBring your sewing fabric, patterns, trims, etc. that you just want to get rid of! See if someone has items you'd love! Anyone is welcome, participants must stay the whole time and take anything they don't get rid of back with them. No money sales
Sunday Schedule for Fairy Tent (4)
- How to Run a Game Club (Gaming)
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Sun 10:00 - 10:50 AM
Pros and Guests: Erik EvjenJoin Owlbear Gaming Club President Chris Walker and Secretary Erik Evjen discuss how to open and successfully run a local club dedicated to tabletop gaming. They will go over the ins and outs, and the potential pitfalls.
- Writing Workshop: The Hour Stories (Writing)
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Sun 11:00 - 12:50 PM
Pros and Guests: JM LandelsA writing circle can be one of the most positive and powerful sources of feedback and encouragement in the otherwise solitary occupation of writing. Using "The Hour Stories" created by Dale Adams Segal, you will generate approximately 1000 words of either a new story or a section of your work-in-progress. The Hour Story cards are excellent tools to promote deeper insight, unstick a writing block, or take your story in a new and exciting direction.
- Crafting Memorable Ends (Writing 203) (Writing)
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Sun 3:00 - 3:50 PM
Pros and Guests: Carol Berg, Brenda Carre, G.R. Theron, Dean WellsThe finale is in sight, and it's time to stick the landing. Discover the art of concluding tales as our authors share their thoughts on impactful endings, the qualities that tie up story and theme threads, and practical ideas to enhance the conclusion of your own work.
- Cook Up a Story: Science Fiction (Writing)
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Sun 4:00 - 4:50 PM
Pros and Guests: Nina Kiriki HoffmanJoin in a one-hour SF writing workshop with Author GoH Nina Kiriki Hoffman. She'll bring D20s, writing prompts, and her experience in writing/publishing over 400 short stories. Just bring your favorite writing instruments, a good attitude, and prepare yourself to get started on a new SF story.
- Repoussé & Chasing Demo (Art)
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Sun 5:00 - 5:50 PM
Pros and Guests: John BarbaMisCon artist John Barba will demonstrate the old art form of repoussé and chasing (beating sheets of metal into shapes and designs). This year he's going to demo a Mandalorian-themed piece.