Author Topic: BACK TO SCHOOL Cosplay Party! [August 29] (Read 71291 times)

u3759 · « **on:** August 01, 2009, 07:09:43 am »

This meetup was a great success! :3 Please give me your opinions on it, pros and cons, so that I can improve the next time I set up a meetup like this. Thank yooou <3

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I was thinking of having one final cosplay meetup before everyone has to head back to school again. This will be school themed, with maybe a fun 5-minute joke class class every hour or so. (Some ideas include: Fangirl/boy class, escaping fangirls class, anime trivia, ect.)

Age limit is 0 to 21 years old.
If you are older than 21, I will let you through if you are willing to hold a class.
REMINDER: People under the age of 21 will still be able to hold classes, just remember that.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BRING AN UMBRELLA. It's not certain that it won't rain, so please bring one if you don't want to get wet!

WHERE:
Waterfront Park, Portland
Please meet up by the fountain! (The one that you can run through.)

WHEN:
August 29, 2009
12 PM

DRESS CODE:
School uniform. You can either design a school uniform for your character or wear a uniform that's already from an anime, manga, or game. Crossovers are also welcome. This dress code is not required, but it is encouraged.

CLASSES:
You can either attend all classes, or decide to skip class. I am not in charge of where you go and what you do, so feel free to roam around.

- Improv Class [Hosted by DemonSpawn] 1:00pm-1:15pm
Follow Demony as she sets up fun improv games for the whole class to enjoy!

- Sushi Class [Hosted by Seraph] 1:30pm-1:45pm [LUNCH PERIOD]
Seraph invites everyone to join in on the fun of making sushi! He will be demonstrating how to make rolls while everyone will be split into groups and taking turns. This is still lunch period, but please bring a sack lunch!

- The 10.5 Rules of Anime [Hosted by SirenMarina] 2:00pm-2:15pm
Learn the 10.5 Rules that all anime creators MUST follow (Or at least, she thinks so) with SirenMarina. Why 10.5, you ask?

- Defense Against the Dark Otaku Arts [Hosted by Jaqua] 2:30pm-2:45pm
Jaqua will be giving tips on how to avoid common con disasters and people who might ruin your con experience; and if ran into, how to deal with them.

- Common Weeaboos [Hosted by eternal-spring] 3:00pm-3:15pm
I'm sure everyone knows that there are people out there who tend to "abuse" the Japanese language by using common words like "kawaii", "neko", ect. Megu will be teaching us a basic Japanese lesson.

Hazuza · « **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2009, 09:45:39 am »

This might give me something to wear my random serafuku to :'DDD

Well, for a date suggestion, the weekend before the con looks free meetup-wise.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2009, 09:49:38 am »

I might be up for it but I don't have a school uniform =/

Hazuza · « **Reply #3 on:** August 01, 2009, 10:01:14 am »

You could make one up with clothes you have? o3o
Guys' uniforms can be just slacks and a dress-shirt _{(with or without a tie)} or a suit. Girls' are usually a skirt and a blouse or a blouse with a sweatervest _{(again, with or without a tie)}, a suit, or of course, a sailor uniform like old-school Japanese uniforms :'D

... Of course, it'd look a lot better if groups of people had matching uniforms :I

Syd-chan · « **Reply #4 on:** August 01, 2009, 10:09:07 am »

I know I discussed this with Dana. XD we were thinking by the waterfront, off Naito Parkway. Kind of where the last cosplay picnic was, with the cherry blossom trees and stuff, sometime in late August, maybe?

Also, you could do what I was thinking about doing, Nikki. XD I was thinking about hosting a "class" of sorts. I was thinking of doing something along the lines of "how to be a good villian". Like uniforms, and a good catchphrase. XD like Team Rocket.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #5 on:** August 01, 2009, 10:12:00 am »

I'm sure I can pull together something

iluvshijimi · « **Reply #6 on:** August 01, 2009, 10:25:04 am »

DANA THIS SOUNDS SO FUNNNN!!! <3

I will probably go if we pick a good date :3 Weekends please~

Romo · « **Reply #7 on:** August 01, 2009, 06:01:27 pm »

I think...this sounds...EPIC!!~ I'd totally come to this, except I don't have any form of uniform I could wear and I doubt I could get one by then. I just dunno, it's possible though. I can't wait to see how this unfolds.~ And I'd vote for the 29th.

ichigoxcupcakes · « **Reply #8 on:** August 01, 2009, 06:19:44 pm »

I would love to attend this if my cosplay is finished in time :33333
Smart idea girl~~ ; D teehee

Sugarlat · « **Reply #9 on:** August 01, 2009, 07:15:38 pm »

Yo soy is in possibly 8D I still have my Lucky star uniform but if I can get ashford done I'll wear that instead.

Syd-chan · « **Reply #10 on:** August 01, 2009, 07:17:27 pm »

Eh, if it's at the very end of August, I don't know how that will fly. xD I do start school early.

Darknight2433 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 01, 2009, 07:23:57 pm »

Have fun gaiz~

Sugarlat · « **Reply #12 on:** August 01, 2009, 07:42:19 pm »

Quote from: Syd-chan on August 01, 2009, 07:17:27 pm

Eh, if it's at the very end of August, I don't know how that will fly. xD I do start school early.

That's cause your school sucks >D haha washingtons starts school early

IcyMelon · « **Reply #13 on:** August 01, 2009, 07:59:15 pm »

This sounds awesome~! I'll go but I need to know the
date 1st ;DDD

Squallity · « **Reply #14 on:** August 01, 2009, 09:48:04 pm »

I don't personally have a school uniform...but I still have a few pieces of my uniform from elementary school. All of my cosplays are guys, but, the thought just occurred to me that it would be amusing to have them cross-dress. I could modify my old uniform pants into a skirt...ahaha! Maybe not. That would be hilarious, though...

I vote for August thirtieth. Because it's my birthday.

ichigoxcupcakes · « **Reply #15 on:** August 01, 2009, 10:18:05 pm »

Quote from: Akesukeru on August 01, 2009, 09:48:04 pm

I vote for August thirtieth. Because it's my birthday.

I would prefer it to be later in August >///< (not coming back until later this month and needs cosplays~~~)

Squallity · « **Reply #16 on:** August 01, 2009, 10:23:14 pm »

Quote from: anime_gurl_123 on August 01, 2009, 10:18:05 pm

I would prefer it to be later in August >///< (not coming back until later this month and needs cosplays~~~)

But there's only one more day in August after the thirtieth. XD Did you think that I meant the thirteenth? If so, I apologize...I tend to write out my numbers... >_<

TsunaFish27 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 01, 2009, 10:40:17 pm »

I would love to come!!! But...
Washington...school starts so early here @___@

bou12345318 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 01, 2009, 10:49:57 pm »

Ooo sounds fun i'm in but it depends on where this party will be held.

IcyMelon · « **Reply #19 on:** August 01, 2009, 11:04:28 pm »

Quote from: danayoki on August 01, 2009, 09:38:43 pm

Quote from: IcyMelon on August 01, 2009, 07:59:15 pm
This sounds awesome~! I'll go but I need to know the
date 1st ;DDD

That's why we are voting XD

Ooh xDD well I vote for August 29th CC:
and we can wear any school uniform right? CC:

eternal-spring · « **Reply #20 on:** August 02, 2009, 01:49:52 am »

Ah-- this sound fun! Sorry for my english if it bad, it is late and I am still awake. ^_^;;

I have one uniform from when I was in Japan, but I am planning on making konoha gakuen also. Might bring people.. um

I vote... um.. I am okay with both 29 and 30th.. whatever works best for people.

IcyMelon · « **Reply #21 on:** August 02, 2009, 11:44:00 am »

oh okay then thanks dana for clearing that up ;DD

Syd-chan · « **Reply #22 on:** August 02, 2009, 01:31:38 pm »

@Sugarlat :/ we also end later. How does that work?

Yeah, I don't think I'll be able to go to this. This weekend will probably be dedicated to school shopping and various crap.

TurboSaiyanJason · « **Reply #23 on:** August 02, 2009, 09:41:44 pm »

Welcome to the Anime Academy Con Cram School.

I'll be coming in either a school uniform or a teacher's suit. Not sure what I'd be teaching though.

But those are some good ideas for classes. If IrukaSensei or someone else can to come and teach Glomp Etiquette, that would be cool. And the 29th works for me.

IcyMelon · « **Reply #24 on:** August 02, 2009, 10:36:05 pm »

ooh yeah is there a limit of people who can come?

IcyMelon · « **Reply #25 on:** August 02, 2009, 10:45:53 pm »

okay CCC:
i just need to find a character to go as.
or just look for a school uniform ;DD

eternal-spring · « **Reply #26 on:** August 02, 2009, 10:48:52 pm »

Ah-- I talked to my boyfriend a couple of hours ago. He said hat he would like to go! ^o^-

eternal-spring · « **Reply #27 on:** August 02, 2009, 11:00:33 pm »

I'm fine with that!

Um.. should I bring anything?

Romo · « **Reply #28 on:** August 02, 2009, 11:13:38 pm »

Sounds good to me, Dana. :3 So are there going to be teachers and stuff? I mean "teachers" you know, blah. xDD As for food, just let me know what you want/need me to bring and I'll do my best!~

eternal-spring · « **Reply #29 on:** August 02, 2009, 11:20:22 pm »

Eh!? Teach class? I wouldn't mind being teacher either.. ah.. I'll have bleached hair then.. damn. * shot * TT_TT

IcyMelon · « **Reply #30 on:** August 02, 2009, 11:22:39 pm »

I'll try and bring some food C:
and I don't really think I could pull off the teacher thing xDD

Jacob_Blackfeather · « **Reply #31 on:** August 02, 2009, 11:39:50 pm »

I will go ^^

Naruchan · « **Reply #32 on:** August 02, 2009, 11:41:07 pm »

: D I so want to go to this Dana, sounds like lots of fun!

eternal-spring · « **Reply #33 on:** August 02, 2009, 11:52:33 pm »

I am willing to be a teacher for one class (of course)... and then be a student for the rest. ^_^;;;

Or something.. because I could do both.

Hmm.. what should I teach...? ^_^;

bou12345318 · « **Reply #34 on:** August 03, 2009, 01:53:31 am »

If its on the 29th then I think I can go.....

Sugarlat · « **Reply #35 on:** August 03, 2009, 09:36:06 am »

29th? I probably will go depending on where it is.

eternal-spring · « **Reply #36 on:** August 03, 2009, 12:45:16 pm »

Quote from: Sugarlat on August 03, 2009, 09:36:06 am

29th? I probably will go depending on where it is.

I hope you come D:

* still doesn't know what she'll go for teaching * >x>;

TurboSaiyanJason · « **Reply #37 on:** August 03, 2009, 02:52:34 pm »

Well since my panel didn't go through and I would like this at the park, I'd like to teach a boffer making class. Call it foam-shop. I just hope the summer didn't take away all the noodle yet. I'm hoping to have materials for 10 people to make boffers. If I don't, then I'll just demonstrate. I'll also be demonstrating how to make a shield, since the core item is a saucer-sled and winter is coming.

Once again, this is a boffer forging class, not battle training. I can instruct the students in foam combat when recess comes around.

I'll also be bringing 4 fleets for anyone who wants to learn the Pirates of the Cursed Seas Pocketmodel card game.

eternal-spring · « **Reply #38 on:** August 03, 2009, 03:03:00 pm »

Quote from: TurboSaiyanJason on August 03, 2009, 02:52:34 pm

Well since my panel didn't go through, and this is at the park.

The meet up place is undecided.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #39 on:** August 03, 2009, 03:32:03 pm »

I feel like I should teach a class lulz but I donno whut..

IcyMelon · « **Reply #40 on:** August 03, 2009, 03:39:59 pm »

oooh more teachers :DDD
ugh more learning D:
lol jk jk~

StarryShay · « **Reply #41 on:** August 03, 2009, 08:38:56 pm »

Ohh, Dana, I might be able to come depending on the date. <333

DemonSpawn · « **Reply #42 on:** August 03, 2009, 09:41:21 pm »

Quote from: danayoki on August 02, 2009, 11:16:13 pm

NEED CLASSES! Please PM me if you are willing to teach a class!

*whispers* I messaged yoooou!

TurboSaiyanJason · « **Reply #43 on:** August 03, 2009, 10:12:32 pm »

Well summer stole all the noodles. So I'll just be showing what a boffer sword is made of, how long and short they can be, what shields look like, and how safe these things are. But I'm a laid back teacher, so there can be notes and paper planes, and all-class-long hall passes.

Or I can be the student that got held back and go to the other classes.

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #44 on:** August 03, 2009, 10:45:20 pm »

DARN YOU DANA AND MAKING THIS THE DAY BEFORE I LEAVE >: ( THIS IS NOT A HAPPY FACE

D: and I want to go TT_TT

looks like fun.....

makichan · « **Reply #45 on:** August 03, 2009, 11:38:01 pm »

This looks like a lot of fun O3O
I want to dress up like a school girl and go, "teehee" lololol

DemonSpawn · « **Reply #46 on:** August 03, 2009, 11:50:36 pm »

Awesome! I is teacher!

bou12345318 · « **Reply #47 on:** August 03, 2009, 11:51:19 pm »

God i wanna go but i dont know if I have a ride...DX

Seraph · « **Reply #48 on:** August 04, 2009, 02:30:40 am »

In case people don't notice, I'm going to try having a sushi class for the lunch period. While I'll try to have enough rice and seaweed sheets for everyone, I'm only going to be so many fillers. I will be bringing cabbage kimchi, spam, and maybe hot dogs and/or fish(cooked). If none of those interest you and don't want a plain roll of steamed rice covered in seaweed, I ask that you bring something that you do like and maybe some extra to share(if you can manage it).

Invader spleen · « **Reply #49 on:** August 04, 2009, 08:57:00 am »

I am pretty sure I can come. ^_^ It's been a long time since I have been involved with the con.

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