Anthrocon 2024: Full Schedule

9:30pm EDT

The Art of Making Horny Comics (18+)

A walk through the process of drawing adult comics, from thumbnails to finishing touches, with sections of typography, color theory, and lots of sexy examples, all presented by a professional artist and book designer.

Speakers

Shiny Skunk

Purple stink boy, I draw adult gay furry art and comics

Thursday July 4, 2024 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
DLCC 406

Art, Educational

10:00am EDT

How "AI" Actually Works

Learn the basics of neural networks like those used in GPT. No math or computing knowledge needed! This talk will avoid the technobabble-based marketing speak and tell you what you need to know, especially if you are an artist, writer, or anyone else at risk of being displaced by these things.

Speakers

RedDoomFox

Friday July 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
DLCC 406

Art

11:00am EDT

What are Furry Visual Novels and How to Make Them

Come join the creator of Chord Progressions VN for an informative presentation on what Furry Visual Novels are and how you can get started on sharing your story with the furry world.

Speakers

Bowser Puma

Are you an Furry Visual Novel fan coming to Anthrocon? Join my group chat! ( https://t.me/FVNAnthrocon )I'm a furry visual novel developer. Check out my work! ( https://chordprogressions.itch.io/ )

Friday July 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
DLCC 315

Art

12:00pm EDT

SFW Sketchbook Swap

Speakers

Timber Volk

Artist. Photographer. Good boy.

Hiya! I’m Timber/Kaden, I’m 21 and Trans (he/they). Please don’t be afraid to talk to me!

Friday July 5, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
DLCC 413-415

Art, Social

12:30pm EDT

How to Make a Story Bible

Whether you’re writing a story set in a galaxy far, far away, an enchanted forest, Brooklyn NYC, an ancient dojo, or a far future dystopia, how do you keep track of your characters and worldbuilding? You can make a Story Bible! A Story Bible is a tool to help any author organize the aspects of their world-building—the cultures, rules of magic and/or science, weather, politics, ecology, economy, and all other kinds of nitty gritty details, timelines of important plot points and histories, character interviews and designs, and more—in a handy physical or digital body of reference for when you’re fleshing out your later drafts. In this lecture we will talk about how to make or acquire the right kind of book, what kind of materials to use (no drawing skills required—and if you are an artist, GO NUTS), what kind of information to include and how to organize it depending on the kind of story you are writing, and how to use your bible to add layers of depth to your characters and stories. A Q&A will follow.

Speakers

JD Donnelly

Painting Dragon Feathers

JD Donnelly was born on a beach where dolphins played, grew up in an enchanted forest filled with deer, and received a BA in Studio Art and Creative Writing at Hollins University, home to many squirrels.Her artwork and stories have been featured in literary magazines such as Strangelit... Read More →

Friday July 5, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
DLCC 334

Art, Educational

1:30pm EDT

3D Printing Figures

3D printers are now more affordable, if you have access to one it is easy to print ball jointed figures, badge holders, fursuit parts, and more.

Speakers

Orange Bolt

Friday July 5, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
DLCC 316

Art

2:00pm EDT

Learn to Make Youtube Videos with Starberry Dream

Have you wanted to dabble in the content creation side of the furry community? This is the panel for you! How do I edit my videos? What selfie stick should I buy? Where can I get those tiny little microphones? Find out! Come join StarberryDream and Wereric Wolf to learn the ins and outs of making videos for YouTube, TikTok, and more!

Speakers

Wereric Wolf

Nice to meet you! I'm Wereric the Werewolf. I make short form fursuit content for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. I'm also an artist! I make artwork under the name TsaoShin!

StarberryDream

Hello! 💖 I'm short video content creator and illustrator StarberryDream! I'm super excited to host my very first video content creation panel at AnthroCon 2024!Hope to see you there![You can also find me at Dealers Den Table Q06 all weekend!]

Friday July 5, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
DLCC 335

Art, Educational

7:00pm EDT

The Art of the Con Badge

Con badges are a unique thing to the furry fandom - it's how we identify ourselves and each other using original artwork worn at conventions and meetups. Learn about this form of art and expression - from its early history in the fandom to how it's used today!

Speakers

Maly

Dragon, burner, professional thing maker

Friday July 5, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
DLCC 316

Art

8:00pm EDT

Journey into Comics and Storytelling

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 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

Friday July 5, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
DLCC 316

Art

8:00pm EDT

Needle Felting: An Introduction to the Gentle Art of Stabbing

Are you curious about needle felting? A little scared of needle felting? Come find out what it's all about! In this presentation a stabbing aficionado will share a mix of inspiration and technical info to help demystify this fascinating fiber art. There will be videos, sculptures to touch, and photos of sheep! What more could you want? Bring your curiosity, but don't worry about the safety of your fingers - this is NOT a live demo or class.

Speakers

Wolfie of My Arm Can Fly

I've been a needle felter for over ten years, and I love to teach and talk about fiber! Come to m panels to learn about wool, sculpting, and what the heck all those weird needle tools are about!

Friday July 5, 2024 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
DLCC 315

Art, Crafting

9:00pm EDT

NSFW Sketchbook Swap (18+)

Love to draw? Want to receive some FREE CUTE ART? Look no farther! Come down to the sketchbook swap and receive/give some amazing art! Each attendee will have 5-10 minutes with another attendee’s sketchbook to draw anything they please (NSFW or SFW), then we’ll swap, and have another 5-10 min with a different sketchbook! Feel free to print out your character(s) ref sheet- it’ll be great for the person with your sketchbook! :)
Don’t have a sketchbook or supplies? Don’t worry! We’ll supply paper and pencils/markers! (Limited while supplies last)
Please keep in mind this event may have 18+ themes. The art you receive may have 18+ themes, and you may draw art that has 18+ themes, but that doesn’t mean it only has to be NSFW! (Sfw is completely welcome!) - IDs will be checked at the door.

Speakers

Timber Volk

Artist. Photographer. Good boy.

Hiya! I’m Timber/Kaden, I’m 21 and Trans (he/they). Please don’t be afraid to talk to me!

Friday July 5, 2024 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
DLCC 413-415

Art, Social

10:00am EDT

Shortform Video Content Creators

Have you ever wondered how to make tiktoks? Want to know how YouTube Shorts work? Or even Instagram reels? Ever wanted to show off your energy and passion? Got a unique personality? join us as we discuss the ins and outs of making short form content, film your own, and meet other creators!

Speakers

Sparkle

Hey there, we're Sparkle! Puppy/she pronouns. Content creator by day, helpdesk by night. We make videos on tiktok, and stream on Twitch. We have a heavy focus on LGBTQ rights and charity fundraising.

Saturday July 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
DLCC 319-321

Art, Video

10:30am EDT

How to Draw Banner Animals: Giving Your Illustrated Creatures a Voice

Adding a banner with words on it into a drawing has been a popular motif for years, and it's part of artist Zelaphas (Abandon Ambition)'s signature style in her popular "banner animals" series. We'll look at how to artfully integrate text into your art on banners. Bring your sketchbook!

Speakers

Dana

Artist, Abandon Ambition

"The canvas dictates teeth and lines, and I obey in its confines." I am an artist who loves dark, precise line work, bold-colored fills, and subtle gradients, bringing anything beastly and imaginary to life. My creations are typically digital, but often find their way onto traditional... Read More →

Saturday July 6, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
DLCC 334

Art, Educational

11:30am EDT

Craft Supplies Swap

The crafter’s dilemma! Too much stuff and not enough time. Please bring any and all craft supplies you don’t want and send them off to a new home.

Speakers

Razzmatazz

Saturday July 6, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
DLCC 413-415

Art

12:30pm EDT

Draw-Corner

(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 6, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
DLCC 413-415

Art, Social

3:00pm EDT

Furries and their Stickers

Are you a sticker enthusiast who wants to share that with fellow furs? Then this is the panel for you! Bring some stickers to show off, trade, and give away. There will also be a sticker journal to leave your mark in!

Saturday July 6, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
DLCC 317-318

Art

3:00pm EDT

AnTHROWN Pottery - A Beginner's Guide to Ceramics

Ever been interested in ceramics, but just don’t know where to start? Well, welcome to pottery 101!

Speakers

Quailtea

Saturday July 6, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
DLCC 413-415

Art

4:00pm EDT

LIVE PAINT - Digital Painting Demo

Decide a character, and sit back and relax to a guided process of how I paint my pieces. We will warm up with a few drawings and potential sketches of suiters in the audience, before breaking off into painting step by step.

Speakers

Dud_bass

Saturday July 6, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
DLCC 334

Art, Educational

7:00pm EDT

Art Dolls Anonymous

They're plush, they're posable, and they are highly addictive! This is second annual meeting of our informal group. 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, bring some of your favorites along!

Speakers

Caribou

Saturday July 6, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
DLCC 408-410

Art, Special Interest

8:00pm EDT

Practical Stabbing: A Hands-on Needle Felting Class

"So you've heard a little bit about needle felting, and you're ready to try it out - then this is the place to be! This three-hour hands-on class will provide everything you need to make your first felted piece for a materials fee of $25. At the end you take not only your finished piece, but also the tools needed to keep stabbing when you get home! We'll be making baby meowrimos - a type of tiny little green kitty.

Seats are limited to 10 participants, so please plan to arrive early to secure a spot and understand that we may run out of spaces. If all participant spaces are filled, anyone who wishes will be welcome to observe the class at no charge. Please be aware that the tools used are sharp, and this technique is not suitable for children under 8 because of the manual dexterity required. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent, but the parent does not have to participate unless they want to."

Speakers

Wolfie of My Arm Can Fly

I've been a needle felter for over ten years, and I love to teach and talk about fiber! Come to m panels to learn about wool, sculpting, and what the heck all those weird needle tools are about!

Saturday July 6, 2024 8:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
DLCC 413-415

Art, Crafting

10:00am EDT

Buying and Selling Art Online

Have you ever wanted to buy or sell art online, but didn't know where to start? This panel covers the basics of communication, etiquette, and safety for both artists and commissioners.

Speakers

Girher

Artist

I'm Girher, and I've been drawing art in the fandom online since the early 2000s. Working in the film industry by day, and drawing commissions by night, it's been amazing to see how the world of online art has grown throughout the years.

Sunday July 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
DLCC 316

Art, Educational

10:00am EDT

How to Draw Mustelids

Shape matters a lot to every mustelid furry I have met, but "slinkies and stinkies" come in a wide variety of unusual shapes that may not come naturally to someone used to drawing standard canines or felines. Learn the fundamental shapes that define weasels, ferrets, otters, badgers, martens, and related delightful critters (including several you probably haven't heard of) with a professional wildlife biologist who taught himself how to draw five years ago by scrutinizing weasel pictures. No art skill necessary!

Speakers

Gale Tazzin

Author of PINK GHOSTS webcomic. Violinist, writer, and amateur artist. Part of the mustelid propaganda machine. Professional biologist and bouncy nomad. 23, he/him

Sunday July 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
DLCC 333

Art

10:30am EDT

AI vs Furry Fandom: How Does it Work? What to do About It?

AI models have exploded in popularity in the last five years. Suddenly, anyone on the internet can generate images with mere prompts, raising many questions about how to protect and respect the amazing artists in our community. In this panel, we'll talk about how AI models work, what they really do with those gigantic datasets, and what the data-to-AI pipeline looks like (from the perspective of individual users all the way up to the megacorps). We'll also talk about the current tools for artists to defend against unwanted AI behavior, such as copyright, data poisoning methods, and adversarial patches.

Speakers

Max Daniels

Sunday July 7, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
DLCC 407

Art

2:00pm EDT

Intro to Traditional Irish Music

Hybrid Performance and Presentation on Trad. Irish Music with Irish Flute (Chance to win a tin whistle!)

Speakers

Naoise

Musician

Sunday July 7, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
DLCC 316

Art, Music