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Conference Dates: February 12-15, 1993
Chair: Animal X
Event Name: Costume-Con Eleven
City: Pittsburgh
State: Pennsylvania
Venue: Sheraton at Station Square, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Membership Fees: Starting at $30 (ICG Member), $40 (Non-member)
Ending at $45 (ICG Member), $55 (Non-member)
One Day: $ ?
Supporting Fees: $25 throughout
Final Membership: ?
Attending Membership: ?
Convention Committee: Note: These positions taken from Costume-Con 11's Progress Report 1. No official list included with Program Materials. If you were on the Con-Committee, and you're not listed here, please contact the Costume-Con Archivist!

• Con Chair: Animal X
  
• Programming: Deborah K. Jones
  
• Fantasy & Science Fiction Masquerade: Suford Lewis
  
• Historical Masquerade: Pat Kennedy ‡
  
• "2nd Banana" & Treasurer: Sue Cook
  
• Con Operations: Eric (Cobra) Blackburn
  
• Exhibits (Local): Ilene Hightower
  Other: Susan de Guardiola
  
• Future Fashion Folio: Steve & Patti Gill
  
• Masquerade Staff (Same for all stage presentations):
  Stage Managers: Byron & Tina Connell
  Sound Production: John Vengrouski
  House Manager: A. 'Nea Dodson
  
• Friday Night Social: Steve & Denice Carter
  
• Publications: Sharon M. Palmer
  
• Registration: Betsy Fritsch
  
• Weapons Master: T.J. Glenn
  
• Official Photographer: Ken Warren
  
• Video: Warminster Productions
  
• "Welcome Dwagon": Toni Lay
  
• Dealer's Room: ?
  
• Doll Contest: ?
  
• Future Fashion Show: ?
  

Friday Social: Riverboat Gambler Party
Program and Participants: The Costume Con Program

(NOTE: There are SO MANY programs listed here, we’ve moved the full descriptions to a separate document. Follow the link: Complete Descriptions. We have not sorted these items into their order of appearance. The con featured four full days of programs, from 1-9pm on Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday, and 9am-2pm on Monday, without lunch breaks. There was a two-hour break for the Future Fashion Show, though light programming continued throughout.)

To help you make selections according to your interests, each item on our daytime program has a three digit numerical code according to subject matter. Most program items are appropriate for general audiences and beginners. sessions geared for advanced costumers will be noted in the item descriptions.
0XX: Hands-on Workshops, Special Events and Speakers, Entertainments
lXX: The Making of... A series of presentations by the makers of award winning costumes from Worldcons and Costume Con from 1984 to 1992. A great opportunity to see some famous costumes up close and learn about the whole process from original concept to the stage.
2XX: Costume in the Community: Amateur, professional, the costuming community and culture
3XX: Recreation Costume: From television, films and other sources
4XX: Costume Types and Genres: Including Science Fiction, costuming for bodies of various sizes and non-humans!
5XX: How-to Classes and Demos: Stage presentation skills, makeup, building costume parts and how to use various materials
6XX: How-to Classes and Demos: Fiber techniques and sewing skills, including our pattern drafting series; research and documentation
7XX: Historical topics
8XX: Ethnic Costume; Historic and Ethnic Dance
9XX: Salon Discussions

Unless otherwise noted, all sessions are one hour. Some program items may last less than an hour to allow time for the audience to look at examples on display and ask questions.

Please consult your pocket program, the convention bulletin boards and individual room programs for any late changes, additions or cancellations which may happen due to circumstances beyond our control.

In some classes, there will be a small charge for printed handouts to cover copying costs.

HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS, SPECIAL EVENTS AND SPEAKERS, ENTERTAINMENTS

001: Russian Costume, Past and Present: Ludmilla Bokov.

003: Character Recreation and Other Forms of Self Abuse: Kris Curling, Angelique Trouvere, Cheralyn Lambeth, Damon Booth, Amy Booth, Jay Cohen, Robin Cohen

008: How did you do that? (F&SF): Betsy Marks, moderator

009: How did you do that? (Historical): Betsy Marks, moderator

010: Workshop: Fitting the personal sloper (See #601): Elizabeth Mayberry, Kathryn Elms, Sharon Landrum, Faith Baker, Denice Girardeau (3 hours. Only about 30 people can be accommodated at a time in the room, but each individual fitting will only take a portion of the time, so you may come late and leave when you are finished.)

020: Decorative Embroidery and Other Indulgences: Elaine Mami (2 hours)

025: Blackwork Embroidery Workshop: Rob Himmelsbach (2 hours)

028: Slashing and Pinking Workshop: Susan B. Cooke

030: Stage Makeup Workshop: Victoria Weidner (2 hours)

031: Life Mask Workshop: To be announced

032: Klingon Forehead Appliance Demonstration: Londo Massey

040: Strutting Your Stuff: Presentation Practicum: Toni Lay, Marion Carter (2 hours)

050: Silk Painting Workshop I: Diane Tuckman (2 hours)

051: Silk Painting Workshop II: Diane Tuckman (2 hours)

090: International Costumers' Guild Annual Meeting: Pierre Pettinger and the Board

099: Spontaneous Maskmaking Workshop: Barb Schofield and Associates

THE MAKING OF...

100: The Making of "Heroes" (Best in Show, Magicon (Worldcon) 1992.): Duane Elms, Kathryn Elms

101: The Making of "The Ice Spirits" (Best Mythology and Best in Class, Master, Magicon (Worldcon) 1992): Ricky Dick, Karen Dick, Carol Salemi, Steve Carter, Leslie Johnston

102: "A Tale of Two Kitties": The Making of "Felinoid Pressure Suit" (Best Science Fiction, Journeyman, Magicon (Worldcon) 1992; Best in Show, Archon, 1992; Originally presented at the CC10 Future Fashion Show): Steve Swope, Catherine Peters

105: The Making of "The Birth of Venus" (Best in Show, F&SF Masquerade, Costume Con 10, 1992): Jo Anne Kirley

110: The Making of "Octopus Garden" (Best in Show, Chicon V (Worldcon), 1991): Jacqui Ward

119: The Making of "Blackadder and Queen Elizabeth" (Best in Show, Historical Masquerade, Costume Con 9, 1991): Angelique Trouvere

130: The Making of "Dread Warrior" (Best in Show, Noreascon III (Worldcon), 1989): Deborah K. Jones

150: The Making of "Elric of Melnibone" (Best in Show, Conspiracy (Worldcon), 1987. Designed, made and originally presented by Adrian Butterfield ‡, Dianne Dawe, Rusty Dawe, Victoria Ridenour.): Rusty Dawe

180: The Making of "Late One Night in the Draco Tavern" (Most Humorous, Master, L.A.Con II (Worldcon), 1984. Based on all of Larry Niven's characters, originally presented on stage by a "cast of thousands".): Kathy Sanders

COSTUME IN THE COMMUNITY

200: Masquerade Costuming: A History of the Art Form: Sally Fink, Marjii Ellers ‡, Kathy Sanders

201: Organizing a Masquerade: Richard Hill, other panelists to be announced

202: Worldcon Masquerade Winners, a slide show: John Upton

210: Getting Bitten by the (Costume) Bug, and what to do next: Lynn Maudlin (moderator), Leslie Johnston, Sandy Pettinger

215: Organizing a Local Costume Event: Jw1hyfer de Winter, Jana Keeler

240: Getting a Higher Education in Costume: Alison Kondo, Dana MacDermott

250: A Costume Business or Career: Starting and Surviving: Michael Coffey (moderator), Amanda Allen, Jennifer Ketcham, George Paczolt, Karen Dick, JoAnne Kirley

260: Costuming in the Theatre: Dana MacDermott (moderator), Amanda Allen, Gypsy Ames, Michael Coffey, Jennifer Ketcham

275: Behind Big Bird: Working for Jim Henson Productions: Cheralyn Lambeth, Michael Coffey, Maritta Acker

280: Organizations That Let You Wear Costumes!: Lori Bossart, Nova Serafino

RECREATION COSTUME

300: Science Fiction Recreation Costumes: Diane Kovalcin (moderator), Robert Beech, Jenne Burnham, Kathy Sanders

320: I Love a Life Form in Uniform!: Costumes of the Star Trek Universe: Michael Coffey, Leman Yuan, Chrissy Carr, Martin Hunger

325: Those Good Looking Klingons!: Johanna Breijer, Londo Massey, Thomas Scheuer

326: The Well-Dressed K1ingon: Judith Smith, Terry Smith, Robert Vailliencourt

340: "Tunnel Togs": TV's "Beauty and the Beast": Nea Dodson

360: British TV Recreation Costumes: Leman Yuan (moderator), Michael Coffey, Victoria Weidner

361: Replicating Media Costumes and Props: Presented by "Not the BBC Props Department"

365: The Robin Hood Mythos: Medieval Costuming on the Screen: Eleanor Farrell, Penny Lipman, Jacqueline Ward

COSTUME TYPES AND GENRES

401: Presentation Building Seminar: Barb Schofield (moderator), Karen Dick, Duane Elms

404: Stage Management Class: Sue Kulinyi

405: Tech Primer: John Vengrouski and the Crew

406: Pocket Magic: Ricky Dick

407: Accents and Dialects for Character Presentation: Lani Cataldi

408: Stage Fighting Demo: T. J. Glenn, Cobra, Nova Serafino

450: The Macabre in Costuming: Jwlhyfer de Winter

470: Introduction to Clowning: Ricky Dick

480: Creatures and Mascots: Daren Bost, Cheralyn Lambeth

485: Still Playing With Dolls!: Louisa Hypher, Ann Catelli

490: Making Costumes for Kids: From quick and easy to holiday best!: Diane Kovalcin (moderator), Lani Cataldi, Elspeth Christianson

495: Costuming on a Broad, Beautiful Canvas: Christine Bunt

HOW-TO CLASSES AND DEMOS (STAGE PRESENTATION SKILLS, MAKEUP; CONSTRUCTION...)

501: Drawing and Rendering Techniques for Costume Design: Gypsy Ames

502: Drawing Your Costume (Without Being an Artist): Victoria Weidner

507: Computer Software for Costumers: Deborah Feaster, Jamie Smith (of Waterfountain Software)

515: Recycling, Reconditioning: Modifying clothing and costumes into new costumes: Lori Bossert

516: Historical Adaptations for the Creative and Hurried: Nea Dodson, Amanda Allen

524: Make-up demonstration: Special Effects (no description): Richard Hill

530: Footwear for the Financially Challenged: Johanna Breijer

540: Wigs: An overview of care, styling, making: Cheralyn Lambeth, Animal X

545: Wigs Without Hair: Gypsy Ames (tulle, net), Heather Jeffcott (Jute), Deb Jones (Ribbon)

550: Headpieces for Stage and Hall: Sally Fink, Patti Gill, Pierre Pettinger

555: Mask-making: Laurel Cunningham-Hill, Dana MacDermott

560: Props and Accessories, or "How to build cool things that don't really work...sort of!: Robert Vailliencourt, Edward Endres

562: High Tech on a Low Budget/Kitchen Cabinet Special Effects: Bruce MacDermott, Thomas Scheuer, Terry Smith

564: Working Electronics in Costumes: Thomas Scheuer (things that make noises and blink), Animal X (fiber optics), Darla Vasilas (Christmas tree lights)

565: Coming in Handy: Finding and Using Unusual Materials: Laurel Cunningham-Hill, Leslie Johnston, Deborah Jones

570: Introduction to Feather Work: Pierre Pettinger, Wendy Ross

575: Wings: Marian Clark, Laurel Cunningham-Hill, Wendy Ross

585: Introduction to Beadwork: Diane Kovalcin, Eleanor Farrell, Darla Vasilas

586: Loomed Beadwork: Duane Elms, Carol Salemi

590: Techniques in Fiberglass Costuming: Robert Vailliencourt, Edward Endres

591: Advanced Fiberglass Armour: Edward Endres

592: Modeling and Mold Making with Polymer Clay and Friendly Plastic: Nea Dodson, Thomas Scheuer

593: Faux Armour: Stephen Clark, Richard Hill

595: Working with Fake Fur: Daren Bost, Elaine Mami

596: Working with Foam Rubber: Daren Bost, Stephen Clark

HOW-TO CLASSES AND DEMOS (FABRIC TECHNIQUES AND SEWING SKILLS)

600: Seminar: Creating a Personalized Sloper: Elizabeth Mayberry, Kathryn Elms

601: Sloper fitting workshop (see 010): Elizabeth Mayberry, Kathryn Elms and others.

602: Styling the Bodice: Elizabeth Mayberry, Kathryn Elms

603: Styling the Collar and Sleeves: Elizabeth Mayberry, Kathryn Elms

604: Styling the Skirt from the Sloper: Elizabeth Mayberry, Kathryn Elms

605: Draping the Bodice: Faith Baker, Sharon Landrum

606: Draping the Skirt: Faith Baker, Sharon Landrum

624: Applique: Flat and 3-D: Jacqueline Ward

626: English Smocking: Ann Catelli

630: Spinning Demo: Judith Smith

631: Demo: Dyeing with Kool-Aid!: Judith Smith

632: Fabric Painting Techniques and Ideas: Nea Dodson

640: Leatherwork Basics: Terry Smith

650: Millinery: Buckram and Wire Frame Hats: Elizabeth Mayberry

652: Millinery: Felt Blocking and Straw Hats: Elizabeth Mayberry

690: Documentation for Historical Costumes: Diane Kovalcin (moderator), George Paczolt, Mara Malnekoff

691: Getting Started in Costume History Research: Linda Learn

695: Photography for Documentation: Suzannah Worth, Toni Lay, Kris Curling, Angelique Trouvere

HISTORICAL TOPICS

700: Mounting a Costume Exhibition: Jwlhyfer de Winter

701: Costuming as Social History: The Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania interprets its Clothing Collection: Kathleen Wendell

702: Collecting and Preserving Clothing and Textiles: Kathleen Wendell

710: Historic Textiles and Substitutes: Jean Martin, Linda Learn

720: Hoops, Bustles and Panniers: Animal X, Kathy Sanders

740: Russian Historical Costume: Soraya Newell (2 hours)

745: Costume of the Italian Renaissance: Getting the Look: Susan B. Cooke, Jennifer Ketcham

750: Renaissance Shirts and How to Make Them: Suzanne B. Cooke

760: Military Re-enactment Costumes: 1570 to the American Civil War: George Paczolt, Will Burnham, Jennifer Burnham

770: Costume of the 1600s: The Cavalier Look and Other Styles: Heather Jeffcott, Jennifer Ketcham, George Paczolt

791: The Victorian Corset: Jana Keeler

795: Victorian/Victorioid: Jwlhyfer de Winter, Jana Keeler

796: Victorian Women's Out of Door Garments: Susannah Worth

ETHNIC COSTUME; HISTORICAL AND ETHNIC DANCE

810: Folk Costume Around the World: Robbi Dyer

815: An Overview of Asian Costume: Sherry Atri (India), Robbi Dyer (Vietnam, Japan), Alison Kondo (Chinese, Mongolian, Tibetan)

816: Introduction to Japanese Costume: Robbi Dyer, Debra Fry, Rob Himmelsbach

817: Thai Dance and Costume (no description): Sirikanya B. Schaffer

818: Whose Sari Now? -- The many facets of Indian costume: Sherry Atri

820: An Overview of Spanish Regional Dress: Susannah Worth

COSTUME CON 11 DANCE CLASSES

850: English Country Dancing (Dances as described by John Playford, 1651 - 1710): Gretchen Miller, Lori Bossert

860: Middle Eastern Dance: Jean Trimmer

880: Viennese Waltzes: Richard Hill

885: Victorian Dance: Michelle Lee

890: Swing: Richard Hill

VICTORIAN SALON DISCUSSIONS

Costuming has engendered many a controversy over the years. This series of discussions on some of these controversial topics is open to all interested CCll members. Discussions will take place in the Victorian Salon, a specially furnished corner of the hotel lobby on the way to the Main Ballroom. Participants should bring an open mind, a ready wit, and their most genteel manners. Tea and light refreshments served.

900: Discussion("How did I get into this?"): Deborah Feaster, moderator

901: Discussion("CostumApa: Elite?"): Patti Gill and Steve Gill, moderators

902: Discussion("Costuming on a Broad, Beautiful Canvas"): Christine Bunt, moderator

903: Discussion("What should count in Judging? What often does count?"): Marjii Ellers ‡, moderator

904: Discussion("What does winning really mean?"): Lynn Maudlin, moderator

905: Discussion("Historical Costume: Art or Science? Is there a place for adaptation and interpretation?"): Lori Bossert, moderator

906: Discussion ("Is there such a thing as a sure fire winning costume? What is it?"): Sharon M. A. Palmer, moderator
Publications Contents: Note: The Costume-Con Archives has only Bid Report 0, Progress Report 1 and the folder containing the At-Con materials (the con did not have a published program book) in addition to the Fashion Folio.

Progress Report 1 (16 pages):

• Intro / Membership Rates / Publication Schedule / Mascot
  
• Location
  
• Pittsburgh Sights
  
• Programming
  
• Social Activities (Haunted Con Suite, Friday Night Social, Riverboat Gambling Cruise (event canceled), Hall Costuming)
  
• General Masquerade Rules
  
• Judging & Awards
  
• Video-taping of Stage Events
  
• Fantasy and Science Fiction Masquerade
  
• Historical Masquerade (Historical Categories / Historical Skill Divisions / Historical Terms & Definitions / Historical Examples)
  
• Odds & Ends (CCTV, Convention Masquerade Policy, Dealers' Room, Doll Competition, Exhibits, Futuristic Design Folio, Volunteers)
  
• Staff
  
• Artwork
  

Program Folder:

The folder contained misc. freebie flyers, the Pocket Program, complete Costume Con Program (panels, workshops, etc. with descriptions), Welcome to Costume Con 11 / General Con Information (Sponsors, Welcome Dwagon, Prizes, Costume Song Contest, Hall Costumes, Friday Night Riverboat Gambler Party, Masquerades and Competitions, Media, Schedule), Who's Who on the Costume Con Program (bios)
Reviews/Related Websites: Photos: Jamii
Pioneered: First contested Costume-Con
Saturday Afternoon Social
Other Bids: Phoenix, AZ and Boston, MA
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Peggy Kennedy ‡