Humanities Character Performance for Charity 1 Hour Tim Watanabe, founder of Emerald City Critters will discuss the joys and challenges of setting up a non-profit. Tim will also discuss character development and group performance tips and techniques. Leilia Spaniel will talk about her experiences with charity work and cover public costume performance safety. Tim Watanabe (Kijani Lion) Leilia Spaniel Introduction to Animal Care Careers 55 Minutes Thinking about becoming a veterinarian, a vet tech, a zookeeper, or a wildlife rehabilitator? Kestrel SkyHawk from Sarvey Wildlife Care Center will share her experience caring for animals of all kinds. Learn how wonderfully rewarding it can be, how to get started, or participate as a volunteer. Sarvey Wildlife Aetus First Time at a Convention? 45 Minutes Is this your first time at a convention? It's a really good idea to have a game plan and learn from those who have experience attending them. Munchkin will cover the basics of staying healty and happy at the con, highly recommended for first timers. Munchkin Sarvey Wildlife Charity Art Auction 30 Hour The winners of the Sarvey Wildlife Charity Art Auction will be announced, and Sarvey will tell us more about their wildlife rehabilitation efforts. Sarvey Wildlife Sarvey Wildlife Large Avian Seminar 45 Minutes Come learn about large avians, hear the stories of their rescue, learn about their care, and see them in person. Sarvey Wildlife Building Coping Skills and Overcoming Anxiety 45 Minutes Many people feel strong anxiety in this difficult and fast paced world. Boones will discuss some of the techniques he has used to overcome anxiety and fully engage the world around him. Special emphasis will be placed on how costuming, performance and community interaction can be used to build coping mechanisms and skills. Boones Avian Anatomy 1 Hour Birds are fascinating creatures with unique anatomy. If you are an artist or writer or are just bird-curious, don't miss this panel where I'll show you real bird anatomy, compare it with people, and then talk about ways the two can be combined in art and story. There's even an interactive session at the end where I can try to draw answers to your questions. Aetus Physically Challenged in the Anthropomorphic Community 45 Minutes Rukario and Kitwana Lion will share their experiences over the last 10 years in the fandom. They will talk about their challenges and victories as people who have a physical challenge. Rukario Kitwana Sharing and Adapting Character Performance for those with Special Needs 45 Minutes Costume performance can be an incredibly rewarding pastime for all. This panel will discuss the extra steps that need to be taken if one has special needs or is working with people who have special needs. Rukario will share his experiences and the ways that costuming can be a rewarding for anyone. Rukario Story hour with Uncle Kage and Fox Amoore 1 Hour A staple at many conventions for more than twenty years, Uncle Kage will be bringing his unique brand of humor to the Pacific Northwest to help kick off Anthro Northwest's inaugural year! Live musical accompaniment by Fox Amoore. Uncle Kage Fox Amoore The Business Aspects of Running a Costume Design Shop 45 Minutes Telephone who is the founder of Sky Pro fursuits will share what it is like to run a costume design shop. Learn about what it takes to start a company, build it up and keep it running smooth. Telephone Designing a Species with Telephone 30 Minutes Telephone, the creator of the Dutch Angel Dragon will discuss what it was like to create the species. She will cover everything from creating the lore, to the character artwork. She will also talk about the social challenges of bringing a new species to life in the fandom. Telephone My Art isn't Paying the Bills, Now what? 45 Minutes When Taf Otter isn't making costume accessories he is a recruiter in real life. He looks at hundreds of resumes and does many interviews each week. Learn from an insider on how to make a good resume, and perform better on interviews. Taf Otter International Performance 1 Hour What is it like to perform in a foreign country where few speak your language? Tycho Aussie and Kitwana lion describe their experience. Join them as they share stories about those who have tried 'extreme fursuiting' in places like Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Europe. Tycho Aussie Kitwana Lion Tod Puppy Public Performance 1 Hour Everything you need to know about public performance after the convention. Kuhori and Grave will be sharing their experience performing at special public events, charities and schools. They will cover the dos and don'ts of public suiting, how to take care of yourself while performing and how to be an excellent handler. Kuhori and Grave Beyond a Name: Developing Back-stories for Your Characters 1 Hour Some performers and artists choose to associate with anthropomorphic versions of themselves, with similar character traits, aspirations and ideals. But sometimes it's fun to develop a character that's nothing like you. A character that has their very own back story, identity and life. This panel will cover how to go about giving your character a back-story, fusion with other fandoms (like sci-fi or steampunk), merging different worlds, and giving your character their own unique place in the anthropomorphic world! Queenie Deerheart A Brief History of Anthropomorphic Characters and the Furry Fandom 1 Hour Arttimo will lead a discussion on the history of Anthropomorphic Characters and the Furry Fandom. From anthropomorphic characters painted on cave walls to the furry fandom of today, humans have always been interested in animal characters with human characteristics. Arttimo Live Performance and Talent Showcase 1.5 Hours Play music, like to put on stage shows, have a special talent to showcase? Here is your opportunity to share it with the community. Queenie Deerheart Swing Dance 1 Hour Learn the basics of swing dancing from someone who really knows the ropes. All ages and abilities are welcome to attend. Tanya Dancing with Hogwash and Cosmic 1 Hour 15 Minutes Learn how to bust a move with Hogwash and Cosmic. Various styles of dance will be covered. Have some fun and gain confidence on the dance floor. Hogwash Husky Cosmic Parents, Kids and the Various Fandoms 1 Hour Parents of anthropomorphic artists and fans will share ideas on how to support and guide your children as they interact with the various fandoms. We will discuss topics that will come up as your kids explore the internet, and how to prepare them to make responsible decisions with the content they may encounter. This discussion is really for the parents and will be held in the evening shortly after Kale's Bedtime Story. Taf Otter Tycho Aussie Dr. Courtney "Nuka" Plante Furry Psychology 1 Hour "Do you like furries? Science? Furry science?! Dr. Courtney "Nuka" Plante does! He's a social psychologist who's studied furries for the past 7 years, and he wants to show you what scientists have learned about furries in that time. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the furry fandom and give suggestions for what you'd like his research team to study next!" Dr. Courtney "Nuka" Plante How to Enhance Your Vendor Table or Artist's Booth 1 Hour Want to boost sales at your con table and create lifelong fans in the process? Golden Druid will go into detail on how to create fulfilling customer relationships, set up an engaging display, and selling without feeling like a salesperson. For Newbies & Pros alike! Golden Druid Practical Psychology I 1 Hour A practical psychology workshop focused in improving the every day life of anthropomorphic performers. Topics will include techniques to address post con depression, phantom limb syndrome and where to find resources to help if more support is needed. Surveys will be available here before the convention to help guide the discussion. We need your feedback to address topics that the community is interested in. Dr. Charlotte Carrol Practical Psychology II 1 Hour A continuation of the discussion of Practical Psychology I. Dr. Charlotte Carrol

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