Anthrocon 2025: Full Schedule

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9:30am EDT

Sticks & Strings & Things

Saturday July 5, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

"Hey, crafters! Do you need an hour to just relax with your creative hobby while at the con? Especially if it involves sticks and string of some sort? Come join others who enjoy the same thing! Bring any portable craft with you and show off what you're working on.
All skill levels are welcome, as we love helping each other be better at what we do and there will probably be someone willing to learn more!"

Speakers

Morgain Yarn Tiger

Con Ops, Accessibility

I'm probably playing with yarn. Or D&D. Maybe both at the same time!Ask me about the time I left my husband and kept the furries in the divorce!

Saturday July 5, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

Art, Meet and Greet

10:00am EDT

In the Streets: Furry Art & Graffiti Culture

Saturday July 5, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

DLCC 316

Have you ever wondered what compels artists to take the risks to display their work in the public space? Are you curious about dipping your paws into that world yourself? Join us, as we go over the examples, techniques, and thrills of graffiti as an expressive medium within the fandom.

Speakers

Max Gonzales

Jack

Saturday July 5, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
DLCC 316

Art

11:00am EDT

Drawing What You See: Learning How To Draw Anything

Saturday July 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

A crash course in observational drawing, or learning how to draw from what you see, breaking down how to understand what you are looking at and how to apply it to your art.

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 →

Saturday July 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

Art, Drawing

12:30pm EDT

Draw Corner

Saturday July 5, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

(SFW ONLY)
A space to meet, draw and share characters and art! Coloring and Drawing supplies will be available, please bring references and your own sketchbooks!

Speakers

GuroHarpy

Artist

I am an independent artist who specializes in character design and mature art!I have been in the furry fandom a long time, and been taking commissions just as long. I also fursuit, and you may see me in my current main fursuit of the character in my picture!

Saturday July 5, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

Art

4:00pm EDT

Fursuit Figure Drawing

Saturday July 5, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT

DLCC 408-410

"Calling all artists and fursuiters! Join us for Fursuit Figure Drawing! Fursuiters are welcome to join as models, and artists will sketch the fursuiters in a series of timed poses. Artists will have the opportunity to participate in observational drawing and practice anatomy, while fursuiters will essentially have fanart drawn of their suits.

All artists welcome, of any skill level! Bring your own sketchbooks and supplies. If you are an artist AND a fursuiter, feel free to bring your fursuit as well, and you are welcome to both model and draw during this panel!

All fursuiters are welcome! You are welcome to bring either your partial or fullsuit. Props welcome and encouraged! Fursuiters will be asked to pose while artists draw them."

Speakers

Nika DivineFollyArt

Rixie Coyote

Saturday July 5, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
DLCC 408-410

Art, Drawing

4:00pm EDT

Sewing 101: make and take stuffed animal

Saturday July 5, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT

DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

Ever wanted to learn to sew but may not know where to start? In this workshop for all ages you will learn the basics about hand sewing and make your own stuffed animal to take home! We will talk about materials and tools for sewing and designing your own patterns!

Speakers

Caleb_Cosplays

Saturday July 5, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

Art, Sewing

7:00pm EDT

Journey into Comics and Storytelling

Saturday July 5, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

DLCC 334

This panel is designed primarily for beginners, but comic creators and artists of all skill levels are welcome. Elevate your comic project as we explore proven techniques and concepts in visual storytelling. Led by a published author / illustrator with a decade of experience, we will be focusing on learned and recommended practices in comic creation including scripting, paneling, pacing, lettering, and more abstract areas that even dive into the mental aspects when taking on these challenging projects.

Speakers

Jared D. Hudson

Creator / Illustrator / Author, Cashmere Sky

I draw comics, yell at clouds, and maintain my #1 Cat Dad Championship Belt with my cats Luna and Kepler. Also a computer dork. :3

Saturday July 5, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
DLCC 334

Art, Instructional

8:30pm EDT

OVERFLOW - Spicy Sketchbook Swap NSFW

Saturday July 5, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT

DLCC 408-410

OVERFLOW for Spicy Sketchbook Swap NSFW

Speakers

Tina Lynx

Tinasden

Saturday July 5, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
DLCC 408-410

Art, 18+

8:30pm EDT

Spicy Sketchbook Swap NSFW

Saturday July 5, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT

DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

Everyone bring their own sketchbook, art supplies of their choosing, and reference of their own characters. Everyone will take turns swapping the sketchbooks around and drawing the sketchbooks owners characters in it, they may take as much time as they need and it’s just a fun little way for everyone to draw and for people to get out of their characters, it’s quite relaxing. This is a NSFW Swap so draw all the spicy stuff you want you must be 18 or older to attend this panel Before the panel starts, I will ask that everyone shows me their badge as they are color-coded, based on age. PLEASE NOTE: OVERFLOW FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN DLCC 408-410, JUST DOWN THE HALL

Speakers

Tina Lynx

Tinasden

Saturday July 5, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

Art, 18+

9:00pm EDT

Art Doll Enthusiasts

Saturday July 5, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

DLCC 316

" They're plush, they're posable, and they are highly addictive! This is Third annual meeting of our informal group. Posable animal Art dolls are an art form that is growing in popularity in furry fandom. Come join us as we talk about all things art doll; from their construction, outstanding and notable constructions from the past year and beyond, and who to watch in the future. If you have a collection, or have made something, bring it along so you can share what you have made or collected and we all can ooh and ahh at your work."

Speakers

Caribou

Saturday July 5, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
DLCC 316

Art, Special INterest