What started out as a way to perpetually goof off with art supplies, cosplay has since become a passion and a love for a community that is built on self-expression, creativity, and skill. We’re incredibly excited about cosplay construction, cosplay contests, cosplay event management, and working to make sure these events are inclusive of all types of people. 

Craftsmanship is our passion, and we find such joy in working with many techniques. From advanced sewing, wig work, casting and foam work, we are energized by and have developed expertise in a variety of construction areas. We have judged, produced, and provided consultation for dozens of live and virtual cosplay events both domestically and internationally to provide a fun, engaging experience for participants. 

We spend ample time personally and professionally on developing policies, bystander intervention techniques and combating issues of social injustice toward marginalized individuals. We also host workshops on various elements of cosplay construction, cosplay contest culture, and many other areas! Contact us, and let’s talk cosplay!

Cosplay Guest Experience

Pros and Cons Cosplay are experienced cosplay contest judges, guests and cosplay event runners who would be happy to appear at your cosplay pop culture events. They strongly believe in creating welcoming, encouraging environments where contestants can feel comfortable presenting their hard work.

Panels and Presentations

Crafting

Advanced Wig Styling: Ventilating
Workshop
Learn how to creating natural hairlines, and facial hair using ventilating techniques by Con of Pros and Cons Cosplay

Casting Call (Famore workshop)
Workshop
Mold making and casting can be a great way to add organic shapes and dimension to your project, while also adding stability, rigidity or other fun textures. It is also an excellent way to make lots of one thing! Join this two part panel where attendees will walk away with their very own cottage-core themed diorama, decorated with things you cast with Pro of Pros and Cons Cosplay. 

Embossing for Boss Builds!
Workshop
This workshop on adding embossing details to cosplay by Pro of Pros and Cons Cosplay.

Making a Wig from Scratch 
Panel or Workshop
Con from Pros and Cons Cosplay will discuss the ins and outs of making a wig from scratch including the tools, tips and tricks. 

Smock and Awe
Workshop
Smocking is a type of fabric manipulation that will give your costumes some dimensional flare! This workshop will cover smocking basics and helpful tools. Attendees will be able to practice smocking by making a small pillow with Con of Pros and Cons Cosplay. 

That Doesn’t Work How You Think It Does: Cosplay Supply (Mis)use
Panel
This hilarious game show style panel reviews terrible things people try in cosplay while educating on the proper way to use materials. 

Wrangle that Wig: Wig Styling 101
Panel or Workshop
This workshop hosted by Con of Pros and Cons Cosplay will cover the basics of cosplay wig styling. Participants will have the opportunity to practice basic styling techniques such as spiking, and cutting.  

Cosplay Contest Support Series

Cosplay Contest Essentials: Taking Your Cosplay to the Contest Ring 
Panel
Covers competitive cosplay from start to finish, from selecting a costume, creating a build book, using judging time effectively, and good sportsmanship. 

Cosplay Contest Judging Basics
Panel or Workshop
Covers the basic elements of serving as a cosplay contest judge such as what to look for, creating a good environment for contestants with diversity, equity and inclusion in mind, and other tricky matters that come up as a judge.

Cosplay Contest Runners Assemble! 
Panel or Workshop
This panel covers show running philosophy and practical approaches to cosplay contests.

Culture

Cosplay Horror Stories
Panel
Engages the audience in hilarious tales of cosplay related shenanigans, mishaps and other unexpected yet amusing experiences cosplay woes.

Culture of Change: Addressing Racism in Cosplay
Panel or Workshop
Covers cosplay related issues experienced by the BIPoC community, and provides action-based strategies for interrupting racism in the cosplay community.

Introduction to Cosplay: An Essential Guide for Beginners
Panel
Explores a brief history of cosplay and debunks myths and highlights opportunities for beginners interested in this exciting creative field! 

BIPOC Cosplay Guesting Demystified!
Panel
We need more marginalized members of the cosplay community represented in cosplay guest roles! Panel is designed to serve as a primer for BIPOC who want to get into cosplay guesting.

Partnerships