MuseCon3 - Nurturing our Muses
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Programming Descriptions
Below is the programming schedule. Things are subject to changes if instructors cancel their commitment to teach a class.
Programming at MuseCon runs from Friday at 1:30pm until 4:15pm Sunday.
Navigation Notes: The first section is hosted by Google Calendar, so you can copy items to your personal calendar(s). You can click on an item to see more details about that class. Classes that require registration will show a link to the registration page. Each room is shown in a different color. You can choose to display or hide each room by using the little triangle control in the upper right corner of each day.
Click here for our flyer that includes a printable schedule.
Remember -- this is a long list -- you will have to scroll to see the entire list
Ongoing Programming
The following items will be occurring at several different times throughout the entire convention, subject to instructor and materials availability. When you have some time, stop by the Stanford room and work on a project. If you can't find the project you are interested in, look for signs or ask the people there.
Some of these programs require additional materials fees, some are free, but if you want to insure your place, please register for them. You can register online (click on the title), register at the convention, or check with the instructor during the convention.
| Subject | Description |
| Build a Bat House | Annoyed with pesky mosquitoes? Tired of the never-ending slapfest? Do you desire to exterminate them in the most ruthless method possible, but blanced with the ultimate in nature-friendly solutions? Build a bat house to attract your local neighborhood mosquito-eating bats. (Dale Sulak, Dwayne Forsyth) |
| Build a Birdhouse | We have all the parts needed to create a simple cedar birdhouse, and a workshop ready to go. Although only about 85 of the hundreds of North American bird species nest in cavities, there is so much competition for natural holes, that man-made nest boxes are appreciated by many of them and are an important conservation tool. (Dwayne Forsyth) |
| Build a Blinkie (Cool or WOW) | What's a Blinkie, you ask? Why those cool badges made of circuit boards and LEDs. Never built one before? Don't fear, the blinkie wizards of General Technics are ready to help you build a blinkie for free! Other blinkie kits are available, including new ones introduced especially for MuseCon; see the descriptions on the blinkie page (Our Blinkie Overlords) |
| Build a Catapult | 2DKits fired up the power tools and created another wood kit project, a table-top catapult! We typically think of a catapult being used in the Middle Ages to destroy the walls of a castle, but catapults have a very long history dating long before the time of castles. Catapults were developed in many different ways by many different cultures over the centuries (Yawn). Ok, enough history, we know we all just want to build one to launch mini marshmallows and dominate in the cubicle wars! (Dwayne Forsyth) |
| Leather Sewing | Learn the basics of hand-sewing leather by making your own key fob, or take on a larger project. We have four projects this year: two key fobs, a paperback book cover, and a small belt pouch. As various sharp and pointy tools will be used, participants should be age 10 and up. All four projects are suitable for beginners, but the book cover and belt pouch will likely require extra time for completion. See the registration page for the different projects/prices. (Liana Winsauer, Ron Winsauer) |
| Painting War Gaming Miniatures | Learn basic techniques for painting 25 and 28 mm (about 1" tall) fantasy war gaming miniatures by painting one of your own. Advanced techniques can be discussed if you are interested. A selection of miniatures will be provided for participants to choose from. Materials fee covers the miniature, as well as use of paint and brushes. Paints to be used are water-based acrylics, but please plan accordingly and wear appropriate clothing (a limited number of aprons may be available). For ages 12 and up. (Robin Winsauer) |
| Stained Glass - Diamond Sun Catcher/Pendant | Oooh - shiny and colorful! And, as a bonus, requires molten metal to build! You get a kit with the glass already cut for the pattern, copper foil, brass wire, and lead-free solder. A short class to get you going, and then as much (or as little) help as desired. There are three most excellent kits to choose from. There is a fee to defer the cost of materials for the expanded options. (Dale Sulak, Dwayne Forsyth) |
| Stained Glass - Heart | Oooh - shiny and colorful! And, as a bonus, requires molten metal to build! You get a kit with the glass already cut for the pattern, copper foil, brass wire, and lead-free solder. A short class to get you going, and then as much (or as little) help as desired. There are three most excellent kits to choose from. There is a fee to defer the cost of materials for the expanded options. (Dale Sulak, Dwayne Forsyth) |
| Stained Glass - Jeweled Panel | Oooh - shiny and colorful! And, as a bonus, requires molten metal to build! You get a kit with the glass already cut for the pattern, copper foil, brass wire, and lead-free solder. A short class to get you going, and then as much (or as little) help as desired. There are three most excellent kits to choose from. There is a fee to defer the cost of materials for the expanded options. (Dale Sulak, Dwayne Forsyth) |
| Working with EL Wire | From the world of Tron to neon art, Electroluminescent wire can add a fun and futuristic look to many things. Although plug-n-play kits are available, building your own allows for much more flexibility and creativity. Join us as we walk you through the steps involved in working with this glowing, bendy, but sometimes tricky material. Fee includes inverter and wire as well as connective supplies; tools will be available for loan. (Josh Esler) |
Mobile Programming
Look around the con for people doing these activities. Join in when you see them. Don't have time right then? Talk to the instructor and find out when and where they will be when you do have time.
| Subject | Description |
| Balloon Sculpting | Learn about balloon sculpting, make your own dog, and see demonstrations of a multitude of other objects and animals (such as dragons, ninja turtles, Mermaids, Aliens, Motorcycles, The Starship Enterprise, hats, giraffes, elephants, etc.). (John Wardale) |
| Hair Braids - Fancy, Renaissance, & Exotic Styling | Learn to do ropes, 4-strand "round" braids, classic (3-strand) French and (3-strand) Dutch (or inverted-French or underhand) as well as a Crown braid (technically a horizontal modified (3-strand) French braid) and other advanced ideas like 5 and 7-strand fingering techniques, shapes like hearts, spirals and a pullup-weave. Session will be tailored to the desires and abilities of the audience. (John Wardale) |
