Come visit the Book Swap shelves in the Sandbox, as we introduce the Book Swap Coloring Contest. Learn about the contest and the wonderful ways and places you can enjoy Book Swap throughout the convention. Participants: Erik Nyberg
Come and build a cardboard car to drive a short distance to our own private drive-in. Stay to watch a video. Participants: Angie Anderson, Dierdre Schultz
Learn rapid paper prototyping and hone your game design skills! We'll race against the clock to move through the phases of development, overcome roadblocks, get feedback, and bond through play and problem-solving. You'll walk away with a functional game! Participants: Daniel LaCosse, Ben Scaglione, Alexandra Eckert, Thomas Boguszewski
Join the world-building to create towers, vehicles, and more to turn the Sandbox into a mini cardboard city. We will use this city for kids and members to cosplay and go for maximum damage on Friday morning. All ages, under 8 may need assistance. Participants: Lisa Wallin
Get your kids, get your costumes on, and come cosplay in our miniature cardboard city. Choose your character and join the fun, no need to roll for damage! Parents, join as a NPC and enjoy the commentary by Molly and Nick Glover. Ages 12 and under Participants: Molly Glover, Nick Glover
Riker's iconic beard: a thing of beauty or an unfortunate choice? Find out for yourself as you make your own Riker Beard. Participants: Jesse Boom, Christina Gregerson
Pets love comfort. Join GPS and Sandbox in making a fleece blanket or toy for your furry friend. We will also have a pet toy swap, so bring your new or gently used toys to trade. Disclaimer: Used pet toys should be sanitized before being given to your pet Participants: Jaylynn Speidel, Natasha Jo Krentz, Denise C Brophy
Who says a map has to show you real directions? Learn how to let your imagination dictate the places to which you travel and draw a map of the fantasy land of your dreams. Participants: Nathan Goree
You can't assault your neighbours with large projectiles, but what about pom-poms? Build an assortment of craft stick catapults ranging from a trebuchet to mangonel to a ballista. And create your pom-pom ammo. All ages, under 10 may need assistance. Participants: Renee Petersen
Chris Kluwe's career includes a little bit of everything, so who better to help us do a smorgasbord of crafts? Come join us in doing a variety of crafts, and try a little bit of everything yourself! Suitable for all ages Participants: Dierdre Schultz, Chris Kluwe
Are you a fan of crop art at the Minnesota State Fair? Does pixel art hold a special place in your heart? Learn how to turn a pile of beans into art. Participants: Kaz Healy
KIDS! Bring your parents to this Exciting Story and Activity Hour. Crayon (Caryn Lengkeek) leads this wonderful CONvergence staple. Ages 12 and under Participants: Caryn Lengkeek
