After our first real dip into Cosplay at AthVentureCon 24 was a huge success, we moved it into the big room for AthventureCon III in 2025 so that anyone who wanted to watch or participate could do so.
For AthventureCon 4, we’ll continue building on that success, and make the showcase and even bigger spectacle, bringing back the Scrap Weapon Showcase too. While we finalize our plans, please take a look at our 2025 Cosplay page from AthventureCon III.
Saturday Morning: Cosplaying With Neurodivergencies and Disabilities
It can be really hard to share your cosplay with others if you feel like you’re not part of the perceived “norm”, but there’s no wrong way to cosplay!
But it can be really hard to take those first steps when you’re dealing with neurodivergencies like anxiety or autism, or physical disabilities that don’t match the characters, and I’m here to tell you to do it anyway if you really want to — and share tips for how to step out of your own way. It’s important to adapt our cosplays for our own needs, instead of adapting ourselves to our cosplays, because cosplay is a labour of love that is not worth hurting ourselves.
When: Saturday 11:00 – 11:45
Where: Panel Room, 4th Floor
Saturday Afternoon: Cosplay / Costume Showcase
Costume Showcase
Details:
- When/where: 1-2pm in the Games Hall
- Who: any ticket holders ages 12+
- What: Whatever cosplay/costume you want!
- Why: It’s fun! And there may just be some prizes involved
Sign-Up Here!
This is an event not to be missed! It’s open to participants of all levels (follow the link above to sign-up 👆🏼) and there’s plenty of room for non-participants to watch! Come cheer on everyone and maaaaybe be inspired to join next year!😉
12:45 – 13:00 Assemble at the Terrace.
13:00 – 14:00 THE SHOWCASE, in Calfan’s Grand Hall of Quests (Main Game Hall)
Saturday Afternoon: Simple Horn Crafting Workshop
Join Chloe from @taeleafcreates and learn how to use simple materials to make your own horns!
Be sure to sign up in advance, as spaces are limited!
When: Saturday 16:00 – 17:00
Where: Workshop 5, 4th Floor
Saturday Afternoon: Tips for Planning your Cosplay Projects
Tips for Planning your Cosplay Projects with @fenek_workshop
Heat your glue guns and turn on the machines, cosplayers! We’re going to plan your next project and we’re not going easy this time. If you’d like to learn how to make a big costume from the planning till the finish, what to focus on, how to find references or simply how to start your first project – this talk is for you! Your cosplay magic tutor will be Fenek, cosplayer with 7 years of experience, enemy of deadlines and warrior of sacred needle. Beginners to pros and all ages welcome!
📸 Gorgeous pic of Fenek is by @lela.pht
When: Saturday 17:00 – 18:00
Where: Workshop 5, 4th Floor
Sunday Morning/Afternoon: Scrap Weapon Workshop
This one is ideal for (but definitely not limited to) the young ones. Come create fantasy or cosplay weapons using the cheapest, easiest to find material ever – CARDBOARD!
To avoid long lines and waiting lists, we’re dividing it amongst two seperate rooms to make sure everyone can get in and create their own fantasy weapon.
Step 1: Cut & Build – Sunday 10:00-13:00 — Where: Workshop 2, 4th Floor
Step 2: Decorate – Sunday 10:30-13:30 — Where: Workshop 3, 4th Floor
Sunday Morning: How to Make Your Prop w/Fenek
Come learn how to make some new cosy cosplay crafts with @fenek_workshop!
Who doesn’t love shiny armors and big swords?
Making one may be overwhelming, but I promise, it’s not that scary! Come to find out more about the prop making materials and techniques, how to build, where to get your stuff and how to follow the health and safety rules.
Both beginners and advanced cosplayers welcome!
When: Sunday 11:00 – 11:45
Where: Panel Room, 4th Floor