Introducing our next sponsor for Cosplay America 2026! Purple Plum is providing supplies for our workshops, and prizes for the craftsmanship contest. Thank you Purple Plum for supporting crafting education! #cosplayamerica #cosplayamerica2026 #purpleplum #craftingworkshop #cosplay

Guest Workshop Take your foam builds to the next level with professional-looking paint finishes! Avera walks through priming, experiment with weathering, and other hand painting techniques to make your props look like real metal, leather, or aged materials. #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026

✨You are cordially invited to a most fantastical occasion!✨ We welcome you to socialize at our annual Cosplay Gala for a night of music, snacks, and photo ops. This year's gala theme is "Blooming Splendor at the Seelie Court" so start planning your outfit now! #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026

Guest Panel New to foam crafting? Start here! Avera's beginner-friendly panel covers essential tools, materials, and techniques used in foam cosplay builds. Learn how to cut, glue, shape, and assemble foam pieces while avoiding common mistakes. #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #foamwork

Introducing our next sponsor for Cosplay America 2026! DittoForm will be providing prizing for the craftsmanship contest as well as supporting a soon-to-be-announced new addition to our programming 👀 Thank you DittoForm for supporting crafting education! #cosplayamerica #cosplayamerica2026

Guest Workshop Can't grow your own facial hair? Store bought is fine. Con of @prosandconscos.bsky.social will teach you how ventilating–a technique used to create natural looking hairlines on wigs–can be applied to making facial hair. #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #ventilating

🌟 Join Our Team – Become a Cosplay America 2026 Volunteer! 🌟 Are you passionate about cosplay and love being part of an exciting community? We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our volunteer team for Cosplay America 2026! #CosplayAmerica2026 #Cosplay #Cosplayers #CosplayCon

Guest programming: Mock Cosplay Contest Judging Watch Cosplay America's guest panel walk through a mock judging of our volunteer contestants so you can get a feel for what a normal judging experience is like! #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #cosplaycontest

Guest Workshop: Intro to Machine Sewing Jump into sewing! In this beginner-friendly workshop, Jenny will demystify the sewing machine, teach you essential stitches, and help you create your own dice bag. Perfect for first-timers—no prior experience needed. #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026

REMINDER: 📢 Pre-Registration Now Open – Secure Your Discounted Rate! 📢 Take advantage of our pre-registration rates for Cosplay America 2026!! 📅 Pre-Register today and lock in your savings! cosplayamerica.simpletix.com #CosplayAmerica2026 #Cosplay #Cosplayers #Conference #CosplayConvention

Guest program: Ombres Ombres and color gradients have long presented cosplayers with unique color challenges. Join @dreamydecember.bsky.social as they break down how to achieve any color gradient on fabric through dyeing, painting and airbrushing. #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #dyeing

Guest Workshop: Beyond the Basics - Circuit Building Dive into circuit building with components like transistors, capacitors, and more. Jenny will explain how they work and how to use them to create effects like controlling lights, sounds, and motion. #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026

Guest program: How to Take Your Own Cosplay Photos Let @yayahan.bsky.social show you the ropes of setting up high quality photoshoots on your own, in your home, with affordable equipment! Every cosplayer should feel empowered to take their own photos! #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026

Guest Programming: Frankenpatterning Is pattern drafting from scratch a daunting task? Learn the basics of how to modify commercial sewing patterns to achieve the silhouette you want for your cosplays with this demo from Skeleton Key Cosplay #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026

Guest programming: Big Dreams Small Spaces You live in a giant mansion with a huge freestanding workshop, right? No? Well, in that case, I guess it's probably best to learn how @dreamydecember.bsky.social handles working in a smaller space. #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #cosplay

Guest Program: Reshaping the Body Jocelyn Chatman, Costume Technician from the University of North Carolina, will give an overview of reshaping the body's proportions using corsetry. Examples of corsets will be available for examination. #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #costuming

Workshop: DIY Berets Sewing curves and circles can be tricky, but never fear! We’ve got you covered! Pro of @ProsandConsCos.bsky.social will cover tips and tricks for sewing curves, circles and all the necessary measuring and math. Attendees will leave with their own beret! #CosplayAmerica2026

Panel submissions will close TOMORROW, Friday, April 10th at 8PM ET! Submit your programming now for 2026! #cosplayamerica #cosplayamerica2026 #cosplayconvention

Introducing our next sponsor for Cosplay America 2026! Sculpey is providing supplies for our workshops, and prizes for the craftsmanship contest. Thank you Sculpey for supporting crafting education! #cosplayamerica #cosplayamerica2026 #sculpey #craftingworkshop #cosplay #cosplayworkshop

Guest Programming: Cosplay Contest Misconceptions What is the judging process really like? Our panel of guests takes a deep-dive into some of the biggest hot-button issues surrounding cosplay competitions. #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #cosplaycontests

Guest Workshop: Intro to Weaving Can't find the right fabric for your costume design? Why not make it yourself! In this crash course, Con of @prosandconscos.bsky.social teaches the basics of weaving to open up a whole new world of fabric and trim creation. #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026

Guest Programming: Dye 201 - Specialty Dyeing @dreamydecember.bsky.social has shown us a wide range of dyeing approaches and worked with a plethora of materials. In this panel, she'll tackle some specialty dyeing techniques and considerations. #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #dyeing

Guest Programming Announcement! Come learn the basics of draping patterns on a 3D form. Skeleton Key Cosplay will demonstrate how to manipulate fabric on the dress form to create patterns in this convenient alternative to flat patterning. #cosplayamerica #cosplayamerica2026 #costuming #cosplay

Guest Programming Announcement! Join costume professor Triffin Morris from the University of North Carolina department of dramatic art as she demonstrates alteration and fabric modification techniques on mass-produced costumes to create cosplay silhouettes. #cosplayamerica #cosplayamerica2026

Panel submissions will close on Friday, April 10th at 8PM ET! Submit your programming now for 2026! #cosplayamerica #cosplayamerica2026 #cosplayconvention

Back this year: Cosplay Contestant Show and Tell If you participated in the cosplay contest, please come by on Sunday with your costume to display your creation and talk through how you made it! #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #cosplaycontest

Programming Announcement! CUT/SEW's Crafter Party is a space for attendees to drop in throughout the night, shop pre-made craft kits, and craft at their own pace. The Crafter Party will also feature a second instance of our Twilight Market Swap Meet. #cosplayamerica #cosplayamerica2026 #heycutsew

Back Again: Twilight Market Swap Meet! The Twilight Market is a flea market/garage sale style event for attendees to trade and sell amongst the community. Please review the swap meet policies at www.cosplayamerica.com/policies#swa... #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #swapmeet

Guest Workshop Announcement: Tambour Embroidery Skeleton Key Cosplay will teach the tambour method of embroidery, highlighting the process and giving insights on the challenges and benefits of tambour. #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #CosplayWorkshop

Workshop Announcement - Boro Mending Techniques with CUT/SEW Make your clothes last longer and fix pesky holes by learning traditional Japanese Boro embroidery. Tickets will be available directly through CUT/SEW: cutsew.co/collections/... #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #CosplayWorkshop

Guest Workshop Announcement: Goldwork Embroidery Skeleton Key Cosplay guides you through the world of embroidery with metallic threads to make a sampler. Stay tuned for more programming highlights, workshop signups, and our full schedule coming soon! #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026

Workshop Announcement - Adjusting Sewing Patterns for your Perfect Fit with CUT/SEW CUT/SEW will through the process of adjusting patterns for common fit issues. Tickets will be available directly through CUT/SEW: cutsew.co/collections/... #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #CosplayWorkshop

Panel submissions will close on Friday, April 10th at 8PM ET! Submit your programming now for 2026! #cosplayamerica #cosplayamerica2026 #cosplayconvention

Workshop Announcement - Shibori Scarf Dying with CUT/SEW Students will use the design of their choice to create a take-home shibori dyed scarf. Tickets will be available directly through CUT/SEW: cutsew.co/collections/... #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #CosplayWorkshop #heycutsew

Programming Highlight - Ask a Judge Break the ice and get to know your costume contest judges on Friday evening. This is a great chance to ask any questions you have before walking into the judging room! Stay tuned for more programming highlights! #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #Cosplay

Workshop Announcement: Advanced Seam Finishes with CUT/SEW Learn a range of durable seam finishes using a standard home sewing machine. Tickets will be available directly through CUT/SEW: cutsew.co/collections/... #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #CosplayWorkshop #heycutsew

Guest Programming Announcement! Dye 101 - Intro to Dyeing Did you know that dyeing is a chemical process? Come get scientific with it and learn the basics of dyeing textiles with @dreamydecember.bsky.social. #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #dyeing

CUT/SEW presents Crafting Character: Costume, Color & the Language of Design In this talk, we’ll explore how costume design draws from fashion history, character archetypes, and material culture to create meaning and how those principles can inspire your work. #cosplayamerica #cosplayamerica2026

REMINDER: 📢 Pre-Registration Now Open – Secure Your Discounted Rate! 📢 Take advantage of our pre-registration rates for Cosplay America 2026!! 📅 Pre-Register today and lock in your savings! cosplayamerica.simpletix.com #CosplayAmerica2026 #Cosplay #Cosplayers #Conference #CosplayConvention

Guest Workshop Announcement! Freehand Silk Painting @dreamydecember.bsky.social teaches the freehand (without resist or gutta) method of silk painting using thickeners to create a final product in an ink wash style. #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #CosplayWorkshop

REMINDER:🎤 Panel Submission is LIVE! 🎤 Now’s your chance to be part of our programming at Cosplay America 2026! Submit your panel idea! 📢 Apply now: www.cosplayamerica.com/programming #CosplayAmerica2026 #Cosplay #Cosplayers #CosplayCon #Conference #Program #PanelSubmission

Guest Workshop - Wigs: Covering Forms Ready to tackle sturdy buns, dramatic drill curls, or gravity-defying spikes? In this workshop, @malindachan.bsky.social teaches you how to cover foam and other support structures with wig hair to create clean, professional-looking shapes. #CosplayAmerica2026

Workshop Announcement! Instructor Raleigh Cosplay will be hosting a 3D modeling workshop track this year! Take Intro to 3D Modeling, Intro to Blender 3D and Advanced Concepts in Blender 3D to learn the ins and outs of this prerequisite for 3D printing. #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026

Introducing our final talented Craftsmanship Contest Judge! We're thrilled to welcome @sarelcon.bsky.social to Cosplay America 2026! #CraftsmanshipContest #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #cosplay #cosplayers

Introducing our next talented Craftsmanship Contest Judge! We're thrilled to welcome MewSakura to Cosplay America 2026! #CraftsmanshipContest #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #cosplay #cosplayers

Starting our Craftsmanship Contest Judge introductions! Please give a warm welcome to @thelphenom.bsky.social, who will be joining us at Cosplay America 2026! Photo: Double Stomp Productions #CraftsmanshipContest #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #cosplay #cosplayers #cosplaycon #convention

Guest Workshop Announcement - Intro to Electricity Jenny Barclay will walk you through the basics of electronics—from how LEDs light up to planning out circuits using a breadboard. #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #CosplayWorkshop

Guest Workshop Announcement! @dreamydecember.bsky.social's Leatherworking 3 Part Intensive returns! This year it will be taught by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social. Students will leave with a fully finished leather pouch as shown. #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #CosplayWorkshop #Leatherworking

Introducing our first sponsor for Cosplay America 2026! CUT/SEW is providing prizes for our craftsmanship contest and supplies for workshops. They will also be running several specialty workshops and panels. Thank you for supporting crafting education! #cosplayamerica #cosplayamerica2026

Guest Workshop Announcement! Foam Clay Detailing Foam clay can be molded and shaped into limitless designs to add details to your foam costume pieces. Avera shows you the ins and outs of working with this material by walking you through a foam clay project. #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026