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...
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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.
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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/...
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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!
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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/...
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Panel submissions will close on Friday, April 10th at 8PM ET! Submit your programming now for 2026!
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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/...
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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!
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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/...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Introducing our final talented Craftsmanship Contest Judge! We're thrilled to welcome @sarelcon.bsky.social to Cosplay America 2026!
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Introducing our next talented Craftsmanship Contest Judge! We're thrilled to welcome MewSakura to Cosplay America 2026!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Guest Workshop Announcement!
Embossing for Boss Builds with @prosandconscos.bsky.social
Do you have the perfect fabric but want to add some razzle-dazzle? Attendees at this interactive panel will learn to use various embossing techniques to amplify fabrics!
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Kicking off our Guest Workshop Announcements!
Wig Transformation: Texturing and Spiking Wigs
Your character wig probably isn't costume ready right out of the bag, but don't worry, @malindachan.bsky.social is here to help you defy gravity with some wigmancy!
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🎉 Our Seventh Guest Announcement! 🎉
We are excited to welcome back @prosandconscos.bsky.social : Pro as a returning guest at Cosplay America 2026!
Photo the_melonpop
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Don't miss out on our exclusive hotel room block! Secure your accommodation now as rooms are limited.
Reserve your hotel room using the link on our website:
www.cosplayamerica.com/location
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A special shout-out to Cosplay America for again providing tickets to their event this June for our Grand Prize in our Craftsmanship Cosplay category!
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🎉 Our Fourth Guest Announcement! 🎉
We are excited to welcome back Jenny Barclay as a returning guest at Cosplay America 2026!
Photography: Muze
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🎉 Our Fourth Cosplay America 2026 Guest Reveal is Coming Soon! 🎉
Can you guess who our next guest will be?
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Join our discord to stay in touch! There you can share WIPs, plan group cosplays, encourage one another, ask questions, and hang out as we prep for CosAm 2026.
As an added bonus, you'll be among the first to know of any news or updates regarding dates, deals, and more!
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Cosplay America's 2026 hotel room block is now live! Access the room block link on our website at www.cosplayamerica.com/location to receive the convention discount on your booking with the Hilton Raleigh North Hills.
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Early Bird registration goes live 1/18 @ 12AM ET. Early Bird price is limited to the first 50 registrants, and will last until sold out or until 1/24 @ 11:59PM ET! After that, badge prices increase to $75 for the rest of the pre-registration period.
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