Come enjoy food, fun and interactive games at Gameworks. Your Anthro Northwest badge allows you to wear full costumes and gives you access to the costume performer lounge. We will have light food upstairs while supplies last. Come join us and kick off the convention by joining us for The Anthro Northwest 2017 Opening Celebration at Gameworks.
On-site badge pickup and convention registration is available.
Doors open at 7:00pm. Please purchase food, tickets and game cards in the upstairs lounge.
Thursday November 9, 2017 7:00pm - 10:00pm PST
GameworksGameworks Seattle
1511 7th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
Is this your first time at a convention? It's a really good idea to have a game plan and learn from those who have experience attending them. Munchkin will cover the basics of staying healthy and happy at the con, highly recommended for first timers.
Been active in Fur community for a very long time, started this crazy lifestyle mascotting almost twenty years ago now and expanded into fandom. Been active volunteer with several charities groups here and museums, still mascot for several organizations locally, Love helping out allot... Read More →
Friday November 10, 2017 10:30am - 11:00am PST
Madison (2)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Arttimo will lead a discussion on the history of Anthropomorphic Characters and the Furry Fandom. From anthropomorphic characters painted on cave walls to the furry fandom of today, humans have always been interested in animal characters with human characteristics.
Work with pre-made character persona parts to create and color your character. Once you have finished you can take it over to the dealers den to get it made into a badge.
Learn what goes into designing an anthropomorphic character, and what you need to have a professional reference sheet produced. The class will also discuss etiquette for working with artists during the commissioning process.
Socialization can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. This class will teach you how to interact with others in a public setting. By learning simple skills and tricks to better gauge public situations, engage others in conversations, and build connections and friendships, you will better establish interpersonal relations and become more confident in social settings
Introduction to costume accessory and prop design with Boones who does profession designs. An overview of many materials will be discussed from leather work, to thermo-plastics and many mediums in-between.
Explore your anthropomorphic character persona through dance with Rinn. Learn to work with your suit in dance and explore the challenges and abilities unique to your costume. Share your own experiences with others and learn together. This workshop is intended for costume performers and one handler per performer only.
Friday November 10, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Compass South (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
You’ve got a character. You know their name, what they look like, and perhaps what they like and dislike. But what made them that way? What else makes them tick? And what’s their backstory?
Come along to find out how to give your character a life of their own, using creative writing, improvisation, collaboration, and fusion. Evolve your character’s univers into their own special place, or put them into other worlds by fusing your own ideas with other fandoms (like steampunk, sci-fi or goth).
Bring your creative juices, your thinking caps, and a truck load of imagination for this one!
Professional musician by training, professional YouTuber by day. Greymuzzle by age (but not by behavior).Idiot behind both ChimichangaFox and Queenie Deerhart. Ex-pat Brit, moved to the U.S. thinking it would be ... sane... ;) Insufferable idealist who gets paid to make videos, drive... Read More →
Friday November 10, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Compass North (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
For the first hour of Game Show Extravaganza, two teams of contestants will try to predict the answers from our entertaining audience survey questions, with the goal of advancing to the Fast Money Round to win the day's jackpot and some real prizes! Contestants will be chosen by random draw prior to each show. Steve Harvey's asking price to host the show was a bit high, so the game will be hosted by our own "low-budget" Steve Harvey, Kijani!
Hiya! So excited to be back at Anthrocon as a staff member on the Print & Digital Media Team! I will be hosting my Game Show Extravaganza (Saturday 6:30p) which will include both Wheel of Furtune and Furry Jeopardy this year, as well as co-hosting the UwU Charity Game Show event on... Read More →
Friday November 10, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Madison (2)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Costume performance can be an incredibly rewarding pastime for all. This panel will discuss the extra steps that need to be taken if one has special needs or is working with people who have special needs. Rukario will share his experiences and the ways that costuming can be a rewarding for anyone.
Topics Include: What to carry to every convention. How to do an emergency repair without causing permanent damage. Basics of sewing for beginners. How to deal with seam and non-seam tears. Tactical gluing without driving your suit maker insane or ruining your mask.
Have a minor hole or problem with your costume? Bring it on in to use as an example.
There is nothing like Figure Drawing to get artists into the crucial habit of seeing beings in the real world through their own eyes. Seeing and drawing living models inspired artists throughout our history. More information about Figure Drawing is here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figure_drawing
This live model session offers clothed male & female models to draw. Open to artists of all skill levels who just want the life drawing opportunity. The focus is on observation, experimentation, proportional representation, and accurate readings of light and dark. Come on by and use your own techniques. We offer feedback if you want during the hour. Bring your own paper and art supplies!
Traditional media original art pieces for sale. Tattoo designs. Badge & sketch commissions. Fursuit blanks. Pre-made fursuits for sale. Fursuit commission slots. Button, bookmarks, magnets and stickers of my artwork for sale
For the second half of Game Show Extravaganza, teams of two players will compete to solve word puzzles to win big money and great trips while avoiding the dreaded "Bankrupt" space on the wheel! Contestants will be chosen by qualifying toss-up rounds prior to each show and real prizes will be awarded to the team with the highest total of the day. Hosted by real-life Wheel of Fortune champion Kijani.
Hiya! So excited to be back at Anthrocon as a staff member on the Print & Digital Media Team! I will be hosting my Game Show Extravaganza (Saturday 6:30p) which will include both Wheel of Furtune and Furry Jeopardy this year, as well as co-hosting the UwU Charity Game Show event on... Read More →
Friday November 10, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Madison (2)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Duct tape dummies are used to create a perfectly shaped mannequin for a commission. See how to make a duct tape dummy in person. Volunteers from the audience will be invited to help take turns wrapping a panelist.
These days, just about everybody has a scanner and understands the need to work at high resolution for art that will be printed, but there's a lot more you can do to ensure the best results. Tibo, chief editor at Jarlidium Press since 1998, will discuss the most common problems he sees and how you can avoid them in advance, particularly when scanning traditional artwork, and will also cover the screaming horror that is color reproduction.
Jarlidium Press has been publishing furry books and comics for twenty years now. At Anthro Northwest, we will be featuring some of our flagship titles, such as Endtown and Scavengers.
Friday November 10, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Compass North (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Your music is ready, and your routine is down, but nerves are rattled, your brain is freaked out, and you're already sweating. What do you do? Come learn about the mental aspects of dancing and performance and how to overcome them
Take the drawing challenge! Wild Acai will provide some objects to draw, and the winners will receive prizes. Anthro Northwest will provide crayons and paper to use during the contest. Professional artists must use their wrong hand. Full suits highly encouraged.
When Taf Otter isn't making costume accessories he is a recruiter in real life. He looks at hundreds of resumes and does many interviews each week. Learn from an insider on how to make a good resume, and perform better on interviews.
A staple at many conventions for more than twenty years, Uncle Kage will be bringing his unique brand of humor to the Pacific Northwest to help kick off Anthro Northwest's inaugural year! Live musical accompaniment by Fox Amoore.
Known as "Uncle Kage" to his fans, Dr. Samuel Conway is not only a research scientist, but also an experienced raconteur who has performed on stage all around the country and even in such far-flung places as Germany, Australia, England and the Czech Republic. He has been called by... Read More →
Friday November 10, 2017 4:30pm - 5:30pm PST
Madison (2)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Everyone has a YouTube channel — or at least it seems that way. But how can you make your YouTube Channel unique, entertaining, and fun? Join Queenie Deerhart as she runs down some simple dos and don’t of YouTubing, explains how to make better quality videos, and details just how much hard work running a YouTube channel properly is.
Professional musician by training, professional YouTuber by day. Greymuzzle by age (but not by behavior).Idiot behind both ChimichangaFox and Queenie Deerhart. Ex-pat Brit, moved to the U.S. thinking it would be ... sane... ;) Insufferable idealist who gets paid to make videos, drive... Read More →
Friday November 10, 2017 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Compass East (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Industrial sewing machines are quite hardy and built for very specific purposes.
There will be demos of the following machines:
Cup Feed Whip stitch - The machine used by furriers and plush makers. Learn about the different options and eliminate your seam lines.
Blind Stitch Machine - Also known as a hemmer, these machines make virtually undetectable stitches in fur. Great for zippers and cuffs.
Needle Feed Machine - A machine that feeds your materials from the bottom and top with a movable needle. Great for keeping thick materials aligned.
Serger - The workhorse of the garment industry. Cut and finish an edge all at the same time. Learn about thread count, feed types and machine selection.
The Anthropomorphic community is filled with highly talented dance artists. Watch as they bust a serious move. Sign-ups will be posted outside operations on floor (B). For more information and signups, click here:
Take your electronics knowledge a step further and learn how to design basic illumination systems, do a power budget and get introduced to more advanced test equipment. Learn about voltage and current, and how to visualize them using test equipment like multimeters and scopes. More advanced troubleshooting will be covered - like how to test components. "Electrosuiting not Electrocuting" is recommended as a prerequisite.
-Selecting the right equipment - compressors, airbrushes, filters, regulators and such -What paint to use and when a reducer is needed -Basic application technique for Createx brand paints -How pressure and flow rate affects the paint's properties -Selecting the right tip and orifice size -Special considerations of working with Faux Fur -Proper cleaning techniques -How to handle waste and excess material -Precautions for washing airbrushed costumes
Many people experience strong anxiety in this difficult and fast paced world. Boones will discuss some of the techniques he has used to overcome anxiety and fully engage the world around him. Special emphasis will be placed on how costuming, performance and community interaction can be used to build coping mechanisms and skills.
Relax and spend some time with your fellow costume makers and parts suppliers. Chat about your work, detailing, techniques, and share what inspires you. Please be encouraged to bring a project you are working on or something that you recently finished and want to share.
We are a custom costume designer and builder! We create mascot/fursuit styled costumes designed by the customer or by us and bring them to life step by step with all of our own patterns. We will be selling a selection of hand/feetpaws, balaclavas to wear while fursuiting, buttons... Read More →
Friday November 10, 2017 7:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Madison (2)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
A panel about wearable electronics. Covering topics such as batteries, wires, LEDs, fans, etc. mBlade will talk about what works and what doesn't in electronic suits. Come and learn how mBlade's LED suit works from design and concept to reality.
Telephone, the creator of the Dutch Angel Dragon will discuss what it was like to create the species. She will cover everything from creating the lore, to the character artwork. She will also talk about the social challenges of bringing a new species to life in the fandom.
***Dr. Nuka has cancelled due to high course load**** Tanya will be presenting Dr. Nuka's research.
"Do you like furries? Science? Furry science?! Dr. Courtney "Nuka" Plante does! He's a social psychologist who's studied furries for the past 7 years, and he wants to show you what scientists have learned about furries in that time. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the furry fandom and give suggestions for what you'd like his research team to study next!"
Friday November 10, 2017 9:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Compass East (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Parents of anthropomorphic artists and fans will share ideas on how to support and guide your children as they interact with the various fandoms. We will discuss topics that will come up as your kids explore the internet, and how to prepare them to make responsible decisions with the content they may encounter. This discussion is really for the parents and may cover mature topics. May not be suitable for children.
Tycho is in real life a married father of three, an engineer in Geophysics at Michigan State University, and a fursuiter. He loves to give back to his community through the art of volunteer freelance mascotting both here and overseas.
Welcome to auditions for AnthroNW’s very first Showcase! If you’ve got a special talent that you’d like to have the chance to show off at tomorrow’s Showcase, this event is a must!
Maybe you’d like to give a damatic reading? Or show us some magic tricks? Or perhaps you’re just really talented on the Ukelele?
We’d love to see as many of you as possible take part in the showcase — and you don’t need to be in a fursuit to join in!
PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to perform in tomrrow’s showcase, you MUST attend this session unless you have already arranged special dispensation (and auditioned at an earlier time) with Queenie.
Additionally, in order for your act to be considered, it must adhere to the SFW rules of the convention. Acts with NSFW content will not be allowed to perform.
if your act includes backing music, please bring it with you in MP3 or WAV format on a memory stick clearly labeled! If you have any special requests (like bringing an instrument which requires amplification) please get in touch with Queenie directly at queenie.deerheart@gmail.com
Professional musician by training, professional YouTuber by day. Greymuzzle by age (but not by behavior).Idiot behind both ChimichangaFox and Queenie Deerhart. Ex-pat Brit, moved to the U.S. thinking it would be ... sane... ;) Insufferable idealist who gets paid to make videos, drive... Read More →
Friday November 10, 2017 9:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Compass South (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Disney presents an action-comedy adventure set in the all-animal city of Zootopia. Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps jumps at the chance to crack a case, even if it means partnering with fast-talking Nick Wilde to solve the mystery.
Friday November 10, 2017 10:00pm - 11:50pm PST
Compass North (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Rahne is a dancer, DJ, writer, and Twitch streamer from the PNW! One of his favorite passions, Rahne has been dancing for 11 years. He primarily specializes in contemporary hip hop while occasionally dabbling in other styles to expand his repertoire.
Friday November 10, 2017 11:00pm - Saturday November 11, 2017 12:00am PST
Madison (2)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Learn everything about NFT from how it is created to how to best use it.
Discussion topics will include: The process of making and designing NFT. Material options. Sewing technique demonstration. Cleaning, grooming and styling recommendations.
We welcome kids to come meet some similarly aged friends, and parents of the fandom to come meet each other. We will discuss the personal impact the fandom has had in some of the panelist's lives, and go over many of the different ways that people participate in the fandom. An open space will be provided for everyone to mingle.
Tycho is in real life a married father of three, an engineer in Geophysics at Michigan State University, and a fursuiter. He loves to give back to his community through the art of volunteer freelance mascotting both here and overseas.
I'm Kuhori! A fun loving little ball of laughs from WA. I'm one of the hosts of Fursuiter's World, as well as an avid fursuit performer, and fursuit collector. Married to the best wolf ever, Grave. FtM Transgender! (He/Him please!)
A silly Welsh springer spaniel with a passion for public fursuiting and performance! I am also Buttercup the baking cocker spaniel, and Rusty the retro dog!
Saturday November 11, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am PST
Compass South (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Rukario and Kitwana Lion will share their experiences over the last 10 years in the fandom. They will talk about their challenges and victories as people who have a physical challenge.
The lion all the way from Switzerland as seen on YouTube, known for my love of public fursuiting, toy collecting, the Disney parks and The Lion King. Don't be shy, come say hi! I love to hear from you if I made a pawsitive difference with what I do! Always happy to pose for photos... Read More →
Bring your questions about writing and publishing. Our panel of fiction authors will discuss honing your craft and polishing your furry stories until they shine. We'll talk about the most common things that keep a story from getting accepted, simple steps to take your fiction to the next level, and the process of submitting and publishing your work.
Frances writes a wide spectrum of fiction across genres like Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Romance. She has published more than 20 novels and a broad offering of short stories. Her anthropomorphic web serial, The Earth Tigers, was a Jukepop Top 30 Series in 2015. She writes a free avian serial, and has had short stories published by FurPlanet and GoAL Publications. Her free furry stories can be found on SoFurry and FurAffinity under the username MammaBear, or on her website at: www.francespauli.com.
Telephone who is the G of Sky Pro fursuits will share what it is like to run a costume design shop. Learn about what it takes to start a company, build it up and keep it running smooth.
Learn how to strike the right pose and show off your best attributes as Sunny Valley Creations helps you look your best in their posing for photographs panel. Sunny Valley Creations will also discuss how posture and movement can be used to communicate emotion and feeling.
We are a custom costume designer and builder! We create mascot/fursuit styled costumes designed by the customer or by us and bring them to life step by step with all of our own patterns. We will be selling a selection of hand/feetpaws, balaclavas to wear while fursuiting, buttons... Read More →
Saturday November 11, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Compass South (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Learn about the basic tools that professionals use to make costumes.
Topics include: Cutting Tools - Scissors, razors, hot knives and wheels - their selection, care and use. Shaving Tools - How to modify the length of your fur, and have it come out looking right without shave lines. Adhesion Tools - What to look for in a glue gun, nozzle selection, glue selection, temperature controls. Alternative fastening options. Mannequin and Armatures - How to make or find the right kind of base for your costume. Thread and Needles - The many types of thread, its application and use. Learn about material selection, weight, weave style and how to choose the right needle.
Welcome to Anthro Northwest's first ever Talent Showcase!
Join Queenie Deerheart as she compares a live performance and talent showcase covering the many different talents that lie within our community. Come along, bring your clapping paws, and find out just what crazy, wonderful, amusing, inspirational and beautiful things other people can do!
PLEASE NOTE: All performers who wish to perform in this showcase MUST first attend and pass the (informal) audition held on Friday evening.
In honor of Remembrance Day, we will be holding a short silence at 11am.
Professional musician by training, professional YouTuber by day. Greymuzzle by age (but not by behavior).Idiot behind both ChimichangaFox and Queenie Deerhart. Ex-pat Brit, moved to the U.S. thinking it would be ... sane... ;) Insufferable idealist who gets paid to make videos, drive... Read More →
Saturday November 11, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PST
Madison (2)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Learn about the use, care and preparation of foam as used in costumes.
Topics Include: Selection - All about the different types of foam, where to get them, and how to check for toxic fire retardants. Adhesion - How to fasten it all together. Hot glue techniques, spray adhesives (and their safety) as well as stitching. Cutting - How to cut foam and get the edge you need. Hot Knives and Wires - What kind of foam works with a hot knife, includes basic safety.
What is it like to perform in a foreign country where few speak your language? Tycho Aussie and Kitwana lion describe their experience. Join them as they share stories about those who have tried 'extreme fursuiting' in places like Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Europe.
Tycho is in real life a married father of three, an engineer in Geophysics at Michigan State University, and a fursuiter. He loves to give back to his community through the art of volunteer freelance mascotting both here and overseas.
The lion all the way from Switzerland as seen on YouTube, known for my love of public fursuiting, toy collecting, the Disney parks and The Lion King. Don't be shy, come say hi! I love to hear from you if I made a pawsitive difference with what I do! Always happy to pose for photos... Read More →
Learn about creating paws for your feet! Making indoor and outdoor foot paws will be discussed, as well as various parts of their construction and patterning.
Matrices is an artist, tailor, and crafter offering unique and useful balaclavas, costume parts, accessories, patterns, decals, and cartoony illustrations.
Saturday November 11, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PST
Compass East (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Come cheer on your favorite anthropomorphic characters as they compete in the anthro games. If you would like to participate please sign-up on the sheet posted outside operations on floor (B).
We will be featuring: -Tug of Fur -Musical Chairs -Sempai Says -Through the Hoop -Furball Challenge
Add computer control to your costume. Practical examples of embedded systems controlled lights and electronics will be demonstrated. Learn about serially addressable rainbow LEDs, body worn sensors and the control systems that connect it all together. Development environments will be covered as well as debug tools and programming. Board bring-up techniques will be demonstrated.
Tim Watanabe, G of Emerald City Critters will discuss the joys and challenges of setting up a non-profit. Tim will also discuss character development and group performance tips and techniques. Leilia Spaniel will talk about her experiences with charity work and cover public costume performance safety.
Hiya! So excited to be back at Anthrocon as a staff member on the Print & Digital Media Team! I will be hosting my Game Show Extravaganza (Saturday 6:30p) which will include both Wheel of Furtune and Furry Jeopardy this year, as well as co-hosting the UwU Charity Game Show event on... Read More →
A silly Welsh springer spaniel with a passion for public fursuiting and performance! I am also Buttercup the baking cocker spaniel, and Rusty the retro dog!
Saturday November 11, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Compass North (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Thinking about becoming a veterinarian, a vet tech, a zookeeper, or a wildlife rehabilitator? Kestrel SkyHawk from Sarvey Wildlife Care Center will share her experience caring for animals of all kinds. Learn how wonderfully rewarding it can be, how to get started, or participate as a volunteer.
I'm a bird enthusiast, artist, writer, and pilot. I found the furry fandom in 2013 and it's been an essential outlet for me to express my creativity. I love to share my passions with others. In character, I am a bald eagle, sometimes anthro, sometimes feral. A happy, gay bird.
The Anthropomorphic community is filled with highly talented dance artists. Watch as they bust a serious move. Sign-ups will be posted outside operations on floor (B). For more information and signups visit:
Have you ever wanted to Joust your friends? Well, now you can! Without all the dangerous sharp objects! That's right, c'mon down to the joust panel and test your strength in the arena. Do you have what it takes to be the last Jouster? Find out! In this fast-paced game 7 players enter the arena and only 1 emerges victorious. Test your moves, form truces, allies, and then joust them in the back! Join us for a fun time! All players and ages welcome, costumes and non costumes, come show off what you got!
Saturday November 11, 2017 5:00pm - 5:40pm PST
Courtyard Lounge (B)Renaissance Hotel
Come hear anthropomorphic authors read segments of their works. Please use the signup sheet posted at operations on the bottom floor to request a slot.
Learn how to use thermoform plastics to create objects used in costumes. Hot water, heat gun and vacuum forming techniques will all be discussed.
Thermoplastics can be used to create plastic noses, toony eyes, teeth, claws, horns, skulls, base construction for head armatures, ear cartilage, wing frames, armor, weapons and more.
A practical psychology workshop focused in improving the every day life of anthropomorphic performers. Topics will include techniques to address post con depression, phantom limb syndrome and where to find resources to help if more support is needed. Surveys will be available here before the convention to help guide the discussion. We need your feedback to address topics that the community is interested in.
Saturday November 11, 2017 6:30pm - 7:30pm PST
Compass South (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Pepper Coyote has been singing and playing guitar around the fandom since 2010 when he started performing concerts with his first band look left. Now Pepper plays with Fox Amoore across the globe nearly 3 times a month.PepperCoyote and Fox Amoore have been making music at FurCon for... Read More →
Saturday November 11, 2017 6:30pm - 7:30pm PST
Madison (2)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
There is nothing like Figure Drawing to get artists into the crucial habit of seeing beings in the real world through their own eyes. Seeing and drawing living models inspired artists throughout our history. Figure Drawing is (see description): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figure_drawing
This live model session offers costumed character performer models to draw. Open to artists of all skill levels who just want the life drawing opportunity. The focus is on observation, experimentation, proportional representation, and accurate readings of light and dark. Come on by and use your own techniques. We offer feedback if you want during the hour. Bring your own paper and art supplies!
Traditional media original art pieces for sale. Tattoo designs. Badge & sketch commissions. Fursuit blanks. Pre-made fursuits for sale. Fursuit commission slots. Button, bookmarks, magnets and stickers of my artwork for sale
A live performance in the Grand Ballroom with Fox Amoore and Pepper Coyote. They are bringing you their musical talents of singing, piano, guitar, and fun with songs from their collab album "Hashtag" and Fox's new album "The Dreamcatcher".
Pepper Coyote has been singing and playing guitar around the fandom since 2010 when he started performing concerts with his first band look left. Now Pepper plays with Fox Amoore across the globe nearly 3 times a month.PepperCoyote and Fox Amoore have been making music at FurCon for... Read More →
Saturday November 11, 2017 7:30pm - 8:15pm PST
Madison (2)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Do you already own an airbrush and know the basics but want to push your skills to the next level? In advanced airbrushing we will go over different techniques and methods for putting a finishing touch on your work such as creating a smooth transition between colors, applying detailed markings, contouring, and more.
Everything you need to know about public performance after the convention. Kuhori and Grave will be sharing their experience performing at special public events, charities and schools. They will cover the dos and don'ts of public suiting, how to take care of yourself while performing and how to be an excellent handler.
I'm Kuhori! A fun loving little ball of laughs from WA. I'm one of the hosts of Fursuiter's World, as well as an avid fursuit performer, and fursuit collector. Married to the best wolf ever, Grave. FtM Transgender! (He/Him please!)
Saturday November 11, 2017 7:30pm - 8:30pm PST
Compass South (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Marci, aka "The Badge Queen", is best known for her incredibly cute characters. She will be selling Badges, sketches, prints, stickers and magnets at her booth.
Saturday November 11, 2017 8:00pm - 9:00pm PST
Compass North (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Come get a free doodle drawn by folks in costume. These doodles are 100% free. Tips are encouraged and all money collected goes directly to the convention Charity: Sarvey Wildlife. Guest doodlers are welcome to join in the fun!
Pepper Coyote has been singing and playing guitar around the fandom since 2010 when he started performing concerts with his first band look left. Now Pepper plays with Fox Amoore across the globe nearly 3 times a month.PepperCoyote and Fox Amoore have been making music at FurCon for... Read More →
Saturday November 11, 2017 8:15pm - 8:45pm PST
Madison Foyer (2)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Come see a live casting and mold making demo with Drakonic Knight and Keetah from Kandorin Creations. While the resins are curing there will be a question and answer session.
Come learn about the Furry Writer's Guild and meet some of its members. We'll cover what the guild is, what it can do for you, membership guidelines, and benefits for both members and potential members. A few Guild authors will share readings, followed by time to socialize and ask questions. All are welcome!
Dust off those bow ties and peacock feathers and join your friends for the formal masquerade dance. Come slow dance to smooth Jazz in a quiet and romantic setting.
Watch a step by step walk-through of Golden Druid's painting process. Learn advanced Photoshop techniques to bring your digital painting and work-flow to the next level.
In this pannel we will learn about some of the history of the past wars and causes as well as pay tribute to those who have given their lives defending freedom. It will include a brief history lesson, moment of silence, and thank you session.
This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), the heir of his father, Mufasa (James Earl Jones). Simba's wicked uncle, Scar (Jeremy Irons), plots to usurp Mufasa's throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. But Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult (Matthew Broderick) to take back his homeland from Scar with the help of his friends Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella).
Saturday November 11, 2017 10:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Compass North (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Want to be better heard when you’re talking in costume? Keen to add some vocalisation to your performances? Or just fancy learning how to sing in suit?
Join Queenie Deerhart for this practical workshop where you’ll get a chance to try your hand at speaking or singing in suit, and (if you’re feeling brave) brush up a performacne for the live performance panel right after!
If you’d like to prepare something ahead of time, please do — either prose or song! Or, if you prefer, you can just bring yourself, and read some of the prepared text we’ll have for you!
Please note: If you’d like to sing a song, please bring your backing track as an MP3 or WAV file on a memory stick clearly labeled!
Professional musician by training, professional YouTuber by day. Greymuzzle by age (but not by behavior).Idiot behind both ChimichangaFox and Queenie Deerhart. Ex-pat Brit, moved to the U.S. thinking it would be ... sane... ;) Insufferable idealist who gets paid to make videos, drive... Read More →
Sunday November 12, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Compass South (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
An analysis of the underlying musculature and skeletal structure of animal skulls.
Learn how to analyze the natural shape and underlying elements of an animal head to create aesthetically pleasing head bases. See how to communicate the desired shape to a maker using topographical reference sheets.
Menagerie Workshop will have a number of pre-made partial fursuits for sale at their booth as well as tails, paws and other accessories. We are currently OPEN for fursuit commissions and will be available to answer any questions you may have about commissioning us at our booth.
Sunday November 12, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Compass East (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Following on from Queenie's Vocal Techniques Panel, come join suiters who like to sing while performing! Bring your own backing track ( as an MP3 or WAV file on a memory stick clearly labeled!) and belt out a ballad, serenade a sergal, or ding out a ditty!
Professional musician by training, professional YouTuber by day. Greymuzzle by age (but not by behavior).Idiot behind both ChimichangaFox and Queenie Deerhart. Ex-pat Brit, moved to the U.S. thinking it would be ... sane... ;) Insufferable idealist who gets paid to make videos, drive... Read More →
Sunday November 12, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Compass South (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Have you ever wanted to Joust your friends? Well, now you can! Without all the dangerous sharp objects! That's right, c'mon down to the joust panel and test your strength in the arena. Do you have what it takes to be the last Jouster? Find out! In this fast-paced game 7 players enter the arena and only 1 emerges victorious. Test your moves, form truces, allies, and then joust them in the back! Join us for a fun time! All players and ages welcome, costumes and non costumes, come show off what you got!
How to create exotic and advanced species tale patterns. Advanced mounting techniques utilizing specialty materials such as themaloplastics and leather. Working with complex markings and shapes
How to keep your costume sparkly clean and give it new life through the refurbishment process. This workshop will discuss and demonstrate stain removal, brushing, and how to remove creases or wrinkles from faux fur. Also discussed will be washing and drying methods and costume modifications and refurbishment for aesthetics or repair. Advanced costume care and grooming products used in Hollywood production films will also be presented.
Matrices is an artist, tailor, and crafter offering unique and useful balaclavas, costume parts, accessories, patterns, decals, and cartoony illustrations.
Sunday November 12, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Compass South (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Come and ask your really hard (or not so hard) electronics questions. A specially assembled panel of experts can help you with your design questions. From hardware to firmware, design to production. We are here to help make your ideas a reality. Please be encouraged to bring your projects from concept to completion.
Learn how to install antlers, horns and saber teeth. Learn the best techniques for sturdy mounting and enjoy a discussion about how the shape, color and texture of various accessories affects the perceived personality and attributes of the character.
Learn how to make cute little creatures out of clay. Leilia will cover the ins and outs of sculpting-including what tools and materials are needed, sculpting tips and techniques, painting and sealing your piece, and more!
A silly Welsh springer spaniel with a passion for public fursuiting and performance! I am also Buttercup the baking cocker spaniel, and Rusty the retro dog!
Sunday November 12, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Compass South (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Birds are fascinating creatures with unique anatomy. If you are an artist or writer or are just bird-curious, don't miss this panel where I'll show you real bird anatomy, compare it with people, and then talk about ways the two can be combined in art and story. There's even an interactive session at the end where I can try to draw answers to your questions.
I'm a bird enthusiast, artist, writer, and pilot. I found the furry fandom in 2013 and it's been an essential outlet for me to express my creativity. I love to share my passions with others. In character, I am a bald eagle, sometimes anthro, sometimes feral. A happy, gay bird.
Sunday November 12, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Compass North (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Menagerie Workshop will have a number of pre-made partial fursuits for sale at their booth as well as tails, paws and other accessories. We are currently OPEN for fursuit commissions and will be available to answer any questions you may have about commissioning us at our booth.
Sunday November 12, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Compass East (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Dance battles consist of either individuals or teams dancing off against each other in successive knockout rounds. The winners will advance to the next round. Performance is rated by a panel of judges. There are two competitions, one for people wearing anthropomorphic costumes and one for non-costumed performers.
Please see the rules at: http://2017.anthronw.com/program/pacificrim.pdf
A sign-up sheet will be posted outside of the operations room on floor (B).
Grey Tiger will walk you through the process of converting your art to something that can be 3D printed and actually demoing the technology. He will discuss the different types of printers, materials, tools, costs, software, scanning, safety and 3D printing terms.
Grey Tiger helps run fursuit games along with a lot of setup and tear down. Part of the fennic group running around doing a lot of odd jobs that need to get done. Happy to help if the poor kitty doesn't need a cat nap. :P I help with many odd projects around the convention and make... Read More →
Sunday November 12, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Compass North (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Learn the ins and outs of making pattern for a plantigrade bodysuit. This is a body for a costume that fits a human shape without additional padding. This is a great body style for beginners. Learn techniques on how to create prototype patterns for tailored fitting, and how to machine-sew your faux fur.
Matrices is an artist, tailor, and crafter offering unique and useful balaclavas, costume parts, accessories, patterns, decals, and cartoony illustrations.
Sunday November 12, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Compass East (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
It is said that "emotion and feelings are communicated through the eyes." Eyes are a very important part of any costume.
Topics Include: How eye shape affects the end user experience. Computer aided layout. Toony eye material selection - from interface materials to metallic meshes. How to achieve the "follow-me" eye style. Painting and pigmentation techniques. Realistic taxidermy eyes.
Do you want your costume critter to have more shape and hide the human form? Learn intermediate and advanced techniques to create and pattern dynamic body shaping that is much more animalistic, so your character can have the illusion of standing on its toes, or other body forms.
Matrices is an artist, tailor, and crafter offering unique and useful balaclavas, costume parts, accessories, patterns, decals, and cartoony illustrations.
Sunday November 12, 2017 5:30pm - 6:30pm PST
Compass East (3)The Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104