Educational Offerings
I’m a trained technical educator in STEAM (STEM + Art) topics for nearly fifteen years, from my first job teaching at science camps to currently professionally teaching at makerspaces and in computer science at a corporate level. With a degree background in accessible technical education for all levels, I am most passionate about bringing the joy of maker culture to everyone, regardless of budget, accessibility needs, or previous experience. In the cosplay circuit, I’ve taught across the country on topics ranging from fabrication to fiber arts — and I’d love to bring panels, workshops, and live demos to your show!
Hands-on Workshops
Painting Metallics
Learn how to create a shiny gold, rusted silver, and copper with patina using safe-for-indoors + accessible products.
Weathering Cosplays
Learn how to tell a story through weathering and explore techniques and materials from paints, gels, powders, + more.
Molds + Cold Casting
Create your own mold and learn how to cold cast by making a custom brooch.
Resist Dyeing
Create a custom patterned textile using white glue as a resist and fiber reactive dyes - no water needed!
Japanese Fiber Arts
Explore Japanese fiber arts and needlework through creating a custom bookmark, featuring sashiko, boro patchwork, and a kumihimo cord.
Custom Textiles
Learn to hand carve your own stamp to explore different ways of creating a custom brocade or jacquard-like fabric with metallic paints or thickened dyes.
Here’s a sample of my panel offerings!
Guess I’ll Dye: Beyond RIT
A guide to dyeing beyond RIT Dye, including introductions to using fiber reactive, acid, and natural dyes, as well as resists such as batik or shibori. Covers the scientific “process” of dye and how it affects various fibers, including sharing the best fabrics and temperatures to use with the proper materials for the best results.
It Has Pockets!: Cosplay Logistics
A guide to cosplay rigging and logistics to make costumes repairable and last longer. Covers rigging and logistics for both fabric and armor costumes, including how to design and approach concepts like easily-repairable armor, easy-to-replace accessories, keeping things from falling off, and move. Includes tips on both hot and cold weather preparations, staying comfortable, and how to approach overly complex designs.
Dirty Tricks: Weathering Cosplays
A guide to weathering your costumes — without running them over with your car. Covers using paints, gels, powders, and more, and all the various tools you might need to tell a story through your weathering and breakdown.
