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2:00pm EDT

Workshop: BottleCap Necklaces

Friday July 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Emerald (Workshops/LARP)

Bottlecap necklaces can symbolize everything from DIY creativity to your favorite pop-culture fandom! Join April as she shows you how to create this nostalgic, upcycled fashion accessory.

Speakers

April Baker

Artist Guest

Raised in Connecticut, April now lives in North Carolina, where she works as an artist and instructor. Her main mediums are paper, paint, and recycled items — with a particular fondness for pages from old and damaged books. When not creating, you can find her at various community... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Emerald (Workshops/LARP)

Workshop, Crafting

3:30pm EDT

Workshop: Using Real-World Legends and Lore in Your Writing

Friday July 17, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Emerald (Workshops/LARP)

Join Gail Z. Martin as she shows you how to mine real-world legends, lore, ghost stories, and locations for story material and how to make it your own.

Speakers

Gail Z. Martin

Literary Guest

Gail Z. Martin writes urban fantasy, epic fantasy, steampunk and more for Solaris Books, Orbit Books, Falstaff Books, SOL Publishing and Darkwind Press. Urban fantasy series include Deadly Curiosities and the Night Vigil (Sons of Darkness). Epic fantasy series include Darkhurst... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Emerald (Workshops/LARP)

Literary, Workshop

5:30pm EDT

Workshop: Basic Leather Working 101 (fee)

Friday July 17, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT

Emerald (Workshops/LARP)

In this introduction to the craft led by the designers at Ribbons and Rivets participants will be guided through the steps to make their own personalized wrist cuff. Many of these same steps can be applied to much larger and more complicated projects later on. All tools and materials will be provided for this workshop, just bring a pair of hands.

Participation fee is $20

Speakers

Matthew Penick

Costuming Guest

Matthew Penick has been cosplaying since 2005 and took his passion for costuming to the professional level in 2009 with the creation of the theatrical design company Ribbons and Rivets. The self-taught designer began primarily working with leather, and while he still considers leatherwork... Read More →

Miriam "Tinker Tank" Penick

Costuming Guest

The Tinker Tank is a life-long art kid with a Studio Art degree that fell into costuming and cosplay through her post-collegiate pursuit of replicating the outfit of her childhood hero— Xena. She has since fallen in love with bringing beloved characters to life and works full time... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Emerald (Workshops/LARP)

Costuming/Cosplay, Workshop

7:00pm EDT

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Friday July 17, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Emerald (Workshops/LARP)

Friday July 17, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Emerald (Workshops/LARP)

Room Closed

8:00pm EDT

Room Closed

Friday July 17, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Emerald (Workshops/LARP)

Friday July 17, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Emerald (Workshops/LARP)

Room Closed

9:30pm EDT

Ghost Stories with Tally

Friday July 17, 2026 9:30pm - 11:00pm EDT

Emerald (Workshops/LARP)

Join our Special Guest and Storyteller Extraordinaire, Tally Johnson as he regales the audience with spooky tales in a darkened room lit by the light of a fireplace. (We hope.)

Speakers

Tally Johnson

Special Guest

Mr. Johnson is a graduate of Spartanburg Methodist College and Wofford College with degrees in history. He is the author of Ghosts of the South Carolina Upcountry, Ghosts of the South Carolina Midlands, Ghosts of the Pee Dee (all for The History Press) and Civil War Ghosts of Sou... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 9:30pm - 11:00pm EDT
Emerald (Workshops/LARP)

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ConGregate 12

2:00pm EDT

April Baker

3:30pm EDT

Gail Z. Martin

5:30pm EDT

Matthew Penick

Miriam "Tinker Tank" Penick

7:00pm EDT

8:00pm EDT

9:30pm EDT

Tally Johnson

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