Anthrocon 2025: Full Schedule

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10:00am EDT

Your Next Tattoo: How To Find an Artist & Other Tattoo Basics

Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

An introduction to the basics of tattooing and knowing what to expect as a client, including how to find an artist, how to book, and a breakdown of red and green flags in a tattooing space.

Speakers

Alekivs

i’m kingsley! (he/him) i am a full-time tattoo artist and illustrator in richmond, virginia; i’ve been attending and selling at conventions since 2015. my work focuses on natural elements, especially botanicals and the relationship with life, decay, and the odd ways nature remembers... Read More →

Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
DLCC 315

Art

10:00am EDT

Let's $ew Nub Tails

Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

Come join the nub club with this beginner friendly sewing panel! The $45 fee covers all materials, including fursuit-grade fur and a take home sewing kit. Spots are limited, email hollysnep@gmail.com to preregister and choose your colors! (subject to availability)

Speakers

Holly Snep

Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

Art, Sewing

2:00pm EDT

Make and Take Fur Ears

Friday July 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

Ever wanted to make your own fur ears? In this workshop you will be able to make your own pair with EVA foam and fur attached to a headband to take home! We will also talk about materials and designing your own ear and tail patterns to bring your character to life!

Speakers

Caleb_Cosplays

Friday July 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

Art

6:30pm EDT

So You Want to be a Con Artist

Friday July 4, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT

DLCC 315

Are you an artist trying to break into vending at con? Are you a dealer looking to improve the way you vend? Join us for this long running panel as we cover the many different elements one should consider with con vending including: different types of cons, applications, merch design, travel, booth set up, taxes, and more.

Speakers

Bash the Pinata

Furry Flags

Bash the Piñata!Artist, historian, scholar!

Friday July 4, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
DLCC 315

Art, Business

8:30pm EDT

$ - Mini Monster Plushie Making

Friday July 4, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT

DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

Ever wanted to try your hand at sewing a cute, fluffy plush? Come join us in making your own furry monster plushie! All materials provided, space limited to 25 attendees! $30 materials fee. Recommended for ages 12 and up since needles will be used to hand sew.

Speakers

Hopeful Monster

Friday July 4, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

Art, Sewing

10:30pm EDT

Creative Growth: Macro, Fatfur, and Inflation Artists Q&A

Friday July 4, 2025 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT

DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

Got any big questions for some of the fandom’s biggest creators? (Biggest, get it?) If you want to know how to grow your skills, your audience, or your appreciation of art, writing, music, celebrating size, this is for you!

Speakers

Buddy Goodboy

Vice Chair, BasementCon

Lawbradork—law, Gundam, comics, cartooning, furries. I don’t give legal advice! He/him.

Friday July 4, 2025 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

Art, Educational

10:30pm EDT

Lighting for Latex Photography (18+)

Friday July 4, 2025 10:30pm - Saturday July 5, 2025 12:00am EDT

DLCC 408-410

"Do you want your Latex photography to go from drab to fab? The secret is lighting and how to control it. Follow along as we teach you how to light your shiny, squeaky, friends.

This is a somewhat intermediate demonstration focused mainly on lighting. We likely will not go over camera settings or basic photography. "

Speakers

Skulldog

Friday July 4, 2025 10:30pm - Saturday July 5, 2025 12:00am EDT
DLCC 408-410

Art, 18+