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Cardboard Cosplay

cardboard-cosplay

Duration:

6 weeks

When:

March 31 - May 7, 2026

Schedule:

Tuesday/Thursday | 6 – 8pm

Difficulty:

Foundational

Ages:

15 - 19

Cost:

FREE

Where:

Room 207

About this class

Suit up for creativity! In this hands-on design class, learn how to turn simple cardboard into costume armor fit for the stage, screen, or cosplay convention. From sketching out concepts in Procreate to cutting, shaping, and assembling wearable pieces, you’ll explore the full design process—prototyping, problem-solving, and bringing your imagination to life in 3D. Expect glue, tape, and a whole lot of creativity.

Gear & Software:

  • Cardboard cutting tools
  • Procreate

This class is great for beginners and costume lovers interested in cosplay, theater, or film design who want to get hands-on with physical builds and creative fabrication.

Registration closes March 9th.

REGISTRATION OPENS 1/13
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Meet the Mentor

Mercedes Roberts (she/they)

Design Mentor

I am a jack of all trades when it comes to the arts, tech, and media and have a degree in game development/art from the University of Utah. I love all things game related, from animation and coding to recreating my favorite characters through cosplay. I was fortunate enough to make pixel art for “TAC Heroes: The Big Red One” for Nintendo DS in 2009 and have also worked on a number of game-based exhibits at Clark Planetarium. My final project at the U of U can be downloaded and played for free on Steam. Its called “Dive: Starpath” and I was the lead designer for that project.

I am so excited to share my experiences over the years with my students and inspire them to bring their ideas and stories to life. You can achieve anything!

Fun fact: I am named after the car. My dad has a passion for cars and named all of his kids after them. Ask me about my siblings’ names! My passion for games and the arts is as big as my dad’s love for cars.

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