(4-6pm PT, 7-9pm ET) SiW Board members meet via Zoom to discuss chapter business and plan activities. Members are invited to join (contact the chapter Secretary secretary@siwcostumers.org to receive a link). A summary is sent to members after each meeting.

(4-6pm PT, 7-9pm ET) Meet with your fellow SiW members via Zoom. Each meeting will start with chapter reports, announcements, upcoming events, a show-and-tell, and then features a program topic for the month. Check the Silicon Web Events calendar for detailed meeting agendas. Members receive a link via email prior to each meeting (contact the chapter Secretary secretary@siwcostumers.org if you have not received one.)

Lasers have long been a fixture of science fiction, and in this webinar Taylor Pope will introduce you to the benefits of using real-life lasers in costume fabrication!

Laser cutters are especially good for tasks requiring precision and repeatability! Taylor will give an introduction to different types of laser cutters and present on how he has used them in costuming projects. Learn how to pick a laser suited for your task and budget, and how to make designs for cutting at home, sending to laser cutting services or use on a laser at a makerspace.

Taylor's costuming focuses on inflatables and digital fabrication techniques like laser cutting and 3d printing. He is the Vice President of the Silicon Web Costumers' Guild and its ICG Board representative.

The Cosplay Central Crown Championships is a major costuming competition with regional, national, and international rounds. Maral Agnerian ("Sarcasm-himé Cosplay") who was the 2024 National Title winner will talk about the competition, her experience participating, and the costume that she created.

Addicted to anything shiny, Maral has a deep love for embroidery, beading, and gold­work. She loves the challenge of bringing something 2D to life, as well as flexing her creative muscles by interpreting fandom characters through the lens of historical fashion.

Costumer and professional mascot Daren Bost will provide an introduction to faux fur, the many types that are available, sources, and how to select ones that are right for your costume. He will also discuss working with faux fur, including cutting and sewing techniques. Daren will share his decades of experience and provide invaluable advice to help ensure the success of your next project.