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We reached 400 backers today!! We have 12 hours to go and we are making huge progress on reaching our 3rd Stretch goal!! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us this far! THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!We want to cross the finish line with you, our... (Read More)

Stretch Goals!374 of you have blessed us with $25,876!!  Thank you! We are so humbled and excited about what you've made possible with your generosity! Studio Cosplay owes its walls, equipment, and community to everyone who has pledged, shared,... (Read More)

WE ARE FUNDED!!!Thank you so much to each and everyone of you. Your support and shares made this possible! We are so excited and honored to be able to provide this space for the cosplay community. We have already reached our first stretch goal and... (Read More)

Studio Cosplay will be hosting an Online Q&A Event on Friday Mar. 13, 2015 8pm-9pm EDT with guest hosts Frogdice and AshB images!  The founders of Studio Cosplay will be answering questions about the workshop, the Kickstarter campaign, class... (Read More)

SO CLOSE!We are blown away by the generosity and support we've received so far for this project -- we are 94% funded!  Let's keep spreading the word this afternoon so we can get that last 6% today and start focusing on stretch goals!  Backers have... (Read More)

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We’re excited to announce that a sponsor has reached out to offer a special reward for each backer who has pledged more than $45! If you have pledged at least $45, you will receive a Studio Cosplay 8GB USB Drive slap bracelet. Handy for bringing 3D... (Read More)

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Studio Cosplay is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization located in the DC metro Area that will be offering studio maker space in 2015 to Cosplayers and costume designers who need a place to work on their projects. We will provide various costume and prop-making equipment and will offer green screen space to photographers who would like to come in and work with Cosplayers. Member subscription tiers will be available for use of the workshop. (Read More)

Making a costume is harmless, right? Wrong. There are many dangers to making a costume in your home. Some of these dangers you wouldn’t necessarily think of when you first start off making a cosplay. After collecting all your pieces that you need to make a costume, you now have the job to ensure that you and all the people around you are safe. (Read More)

I sat down this evening with the ladies from Studio Cosplay, a non-profit group aspiring to create a makerspace for cosplayers in the DC Metro Area. It was an honor and privilege to speak with them and on their endeavor. There are only a few days left for their Kickstarter campaign, so please support this grand community project. (Read More)

Studio Cosplay, a Washington DC area-based non-profit, is changing the world of cosplay and makerspaces. In 2015 it plans to offer the best of both worlds by opening the first community workshop by cosplayers for cosplayers. "Cosplay" is an increasingly popular art form combining costuming and role-playing, often seen at sci fi, comic book, and pop culture conventions worldwide. (Read More)

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the support we’ve received for this project so far! As an extra thank you, we’re sending all of our wonderful backers a sticker of our mascot, Notion, when we fund! If every backer raised their pledge by just... (Read More)

Creating cosplay costumes can be a messy business. That’s why Studio Cosplay want to open a makerspace in the DC Metro area that’s focused on costuming. (Read More)

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Hey Everyone!  We got a lot of feedback asking us about space and what we have been looking at.  Part of our team went out to do some more location scouting today and we wanted to share a possible location for Studio Cosplay!  It's just above our... (Read More)

WASHINGTON D.C. - Since starting Sharemycosplay.com and watching it grow over the last couple of years, we often get contacted by people to help bring attention to their project. Studio Cosplay is one of those rare projects that can truly make a difference and is really worth checking out. (Read More)

For Stefanie Hackenberg, Studio Cosplay’s board Secretary, “Every day is Halloween” as Ministry once put it. Since she was a child Stefanie counted down the days until that beloved holiday when she had an excuse to dress up in costume, always... (Read More)

Everyone's cosplay experience started somewhere. We can all relate to the one undying truth of cosplay that it is fun and brings out the best in people. Studio Cosplay sat down with Rockstar Film Company to talk about their cosplay experience. ... (Read More)

Hey Everyone! We are officially at 50% funding and 50% into the campaign!  We have 15 days to fund this endeavor.  We want to thank every single one of you for all your support.  This truly cannot happen without you. What You Can Do To Help Even... (Read More)

It feels like spring here on the west coast, time to emerge for more gatherings and collaborative projects! This week, I found funding campaigns that channel this collective creativity: An art show for kids and their families, a tiny Arduino compatible that can level up a project, a line of fragrances that make any RPG experience more authentic, and a new makerspace devoted to cosplay! (Read More)

Many of us in the GeekDad community have experience with makerspaces and DIY work, including cosplay. The cosplay I have seen over the years simply boggles my mind. When people are given the right tools and have the push, the cosplay results can be spectacular and bring fandoms to life. A Kickstarter campaign, Studio Cosplay, seeks to give more people access to those tools. There are several Kickstarters that I have backed quietly, but this is one that I have not only pledged my money towards but also want to spread the word. (Read More)

MASCOT NAME SELECTION Everyone! Meet Notion! We received so many awesome suggestions and want to thank everyone for participating!  Notion is Studio Cosplay’s Cosplaying Dragon who represents the beauty of our community! Notion loves to sew and... (Read More)

Punished Props PUNISHED PROPS has donated 50 ebooks in support of our campaign!!!  For just $15 you will receive the entire "Foamsmith Trilogy" (PLUS "Foam Armour, Fast") ebooks from PUNISHED PROPS.  All four amazing tomes are bundled together for... (Read More)

Hey Everyone!   We are at the 47% milestone and we only have $12,661 to go!  We are aiming to also hit all of our stretch goals as well but only have 18 days to get funded.   We're asking all of our backers to please update their Facebook Cover... (Read More)

Hey Everyone!  We have added a new reward to the campaign!    A Year of Cosplay will offer a one (1) year Cosmakerspace membership to Studio Cosplay! You will also receive two (2) ticket to the Studio Cosplay's Grand Opening Ceremony. This event... (Read More)

Studio Cosplay is a not-for-profit group of DC-centered people looking to create a full-fledged Makerspace, complete with work space, equiptment, classes and hands-on activities for cosplayers. It looks super cool, so if you're in the DC-metro area, have a gander! (Read More)

Studio Cosplay reaches 40% of Kickstarter Goal - they plan to open a Washington D.C. space for cosplayer stations, classrooms on how to craft and 3D prints. (Read More)

So, I was at Katsucon this past weekend and my friend Liz had a table with a really interesting concept that would be a benefit for cosplayers at cons as well as those who have other needs outside of shows. At least now I know if I need hot glue who to turn to! Read on on to find out what Studio Cosplay is all about:On Friday the 13th,2015 we launched our Kickstarter to make Studio Cosplay a reality. (Read More)

Hey Everyone!  Just wanted to keep you all in the loop of some great things happening on our side and give you some information from Katsucon!   We have now reached 37% of our goal thanks to 84 amazing backers!  We cannot do this without you and... (Read More)

On behalf of Studio Cosplay, we want to thank every single one of you for backing our project! Your support and dedication to our community effort is greatly appreciated.  We are humbled by your amazing response!     In less than 24 hours into... (Read More)

Nonprofit Breaks New Ground with Cosplay Makerspace - support Studio Cosplay kickstarter to promote community, workspace, and workshop education. (Read More)

Some great things are happening in the Cosplay community! A group of ladies, in the DC Metro Area, are changing the way you look at Cosplay! (Read More)