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FanCon is right around the corner! Why not get a head start on your cosplay? An awesome cosplay costume begins with the right materials.

In this class led by cosplay maker Maggie Hofman, you will learn about using EVA foam for cosplay, which includes tips on basic tools and techniques.

Supplies will be provided.

This program is designed for ages 12 and up.

Maggie Hofmann has been working professionally as a costume cutter/draper for theatre and tv/film for nearly 15 years in the Chicagoland area and is a member of IATSE Local 769. She has freelanced at various theatre throughout the region as well as being a staff draper at several Chicago area theaters and is currently the Head of Costume Technology at DePaul University. Maggie is also a veteran award-winning cosplay maker with 8 years experience creating cosplay costumes for herself and others and is the author of Smocking Secrets (C&T Publishing, 2022). She holds a BA in Drama from UC-Irvine and an MFA in Costume Design from UW-Madison. Her work has been published in several cosplay and theatrical magazines and has been featured on websites such as CosplayCentral and marvel.com.  She creates educational maker content online under the name PaisleyandGlue on all social media

This program takes place at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Makerplace located at 112 N. Belmont Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. For parking information, please check our website at http://www.ahml.info/makerplace.

All program participants will receive a confirmation email several days before the program date.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation, please call 847.392.0100, text 847.665.1491 or email us at accessibility@ahml.info