What sort of activities do the crew of the IKV Stranglehold engage in between missions and conventions? They present a special WonderCon mission that may tie into future missions and problems. All alien races are welcome.
Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 300E
Want to make something out of leather but don't know where to start? Amy and Brayton Carpenter (owners, Legendary Costume Works) demonstrate how to tackle a leathercraft project from beginning to end, including tips and tricks from the pros and where to buy leather and tools.
Saturday March 29, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Marvel fans, are you interested in cosplay but unsure where to begin? Or perhaps you've suited up before but are curious how to use your fandom for a good cause. Members of the Avengers Initiative, a national fan organization of Marvel cosplay volunteers, discuss how to get started in cosplay as well as giving back to your communities via charity service events, visiting kids in hospitals, and much more. Bryan Lee (head executive officer, Avengers Initiative) moderates panelists Jen Athey (commanding officer, West Coast Avengers of California), Alice Irvin (executive officer, West Coast Avengers of California), Coby Thornton (commanding officer, Avengers Mid-Pacific of Hawaii), Mark Chu-Lin (head commanding officer, Avengers Initiative), and Judy Stephens (author of Cosplay the Marvel Way and co-founder of the Women of Marvel podcast).
Saturday March 29, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 300E
The creator of the viral The Disneybound Blog and author of Disney Publishing’s DisneyBound: Dress Disney and Make It Fashion,Leslie Kay, and a panel of (Disney)bounding pros Dolly Lee, Clarione Gutierrez-Owens, and Helen Kelly Davis share their expertise in conceptualizing, building, and styling and how to apply that knowledge and creativity to fandoms from across other universes, mediums, and more. Moderated by Kelsey Walmer.
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 300E
This is your chance to get to know WonderCon special guest Yaya Han as a designer, cosplayer, and author. Ask her questions on cosplay-related topics, as well as her experiences going to cons, making costumes, dressing up, and traveling worldwide.
Yaya Han is a cosplayer, designer, and author with more than 20 years of activity in the fandom world. Yaya has made over 400 costumes and has been featured in two U.S. network TV shows, countless magazines, books, newspapers, and online media. Yaya’s work has impacted cosplay profoundly... Read More →
Saturday March 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Creating cosplays can be a challenge, from patterning to sewing and more. It can be even more of a challenge to know where to start. Join Hylian Cream, a master-level cosplayer, sewing educator, and Janome maker, in learning how to "Frankenstein" commercial sewing patterns into the perfect fit for your next cosplay build. This program will include interactive elements and go over important, beginner-friendly details to help you get started.
Saturday March 29, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Pamm Riddle (TheMandalorian) and Walter Welsh (FaceOff) join cosplayers Linz Stanley, Aidan Wagner, Sean Shaw, Natalie Lucia, and Michelle Lorenzen as they share expert tips on sculpting, prosthetics, and makeup. Moderated by Crystal Schaefer.
Saturday March 29, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Ever wondered what it’s like to be in a group cosplay? What about one that went viral? This program is for those looking to expand not only their group cosplays but their community as well. But where do you start? Panelists will discuss the beginning stages of concept to execution. Get your friends together and get organized, from spreadsheets, Facebook groups, meetings, cohesive patterns, and fabrication all the way down to scheduling meetups and photo shoots, as well as utilizing social media to do those latest trends.
Saturday March 29, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 300E
A pastor, a kindergarten teacher, a school counselor, and a branch chief walk into a convention. It might sound like the opening of a joke, but it's actually a panel about the mostly positive but sometimes negative aspects of cosplaying in the workplace. Lisa Richter (kindergarten teacher), Brian Robison (pastor), Irene Yu (school counselor), and Shelly Grace (branch chief, CA Department of Social Services) discuss their experiences implementing cosplay into typically professional environments where they work.
Saturday March 29, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Seasoned cosplay veterans lightheartedly show you a selection of heinous crimes they have committed in craftsmanship so you can learn from their fails.
Saturday March 29, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Reviewing video games for an audience is a balancing act that’s very different from other journalistic reviews. One part business and one part entertainment, content creators focused on video games navigate this nuance with every video they post on social media. But how can you practice this balance of being both critic and creator when it comes to your content? Kurosh Jozavi (host of The KJP Show) and panelists Lisa Wallen (stand-up comedian, professional nerd), Myles Obenza (editor, games journalist), Danreb Victorio (community manager, games journalist), MerdreaStar (content creator, streamer), and Ronell Crawford (co-creator, 8-Bit Closed Fist) speak about navigating negative press, their roles as reviewers to a fanbase, and how their words can shape the success of the games they cover.
Saturday March 29, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 300E
