interactive experiences
bonsai artistry workshop by Eastern Leaf
Location: Workshop Room (100AB)
Date: Day 2 - Saturday, November 8
Time: 2:00PM - 3:20PM
Join us for an exciting Journey at anime expo chibi: Are you ready to immerse yourself in a unique blend of Japanese culture and serene artistry? Come discover the art of bonsai at anime expo chibi!
Please note that you must have a valid General Admission wristband and workshop registration (for this event) to attend the workshop.
Participant Limit: Limited to 80 Participants Per Session
paint & sip workshop by In the Kiln
Location: Workshop Room (100AB)
Date: Day 3 - Sunday, November 9
Time: 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Join us at Anime Expo Chibi 2025 for a brand-new Paint & Sip pottery workshop experience! This workshop is the perfect way to get creative, make a one-of-a-kind keepsake from the expo, and—as a bonus—rest your feet after a long day of exploring.
Paint & Sip Drink Information:
- Drinks are optional and are not mandatory to participate in the workshop.
- Drinks are not included in your ticket.
- A drink station will be located outside of Room 100AB.
- All drinks must be purchased on-site from any OCC food or beverage vendor.
- For alcoholic drinks, a valid government-issued ID is required for purchase.
con crunch cosplay challenge
Location: Workshop Room (100AB)
Date: Day 3 - Sunday, November 9
o Signups: TBA
At the end of the competition, you may take your creation home! However, please do not take any of the crafting tools (i.e. scissors, glue sticks, etc.) with you.
Forget your cosplay?
Don’t fret! Come on down to the con crunch competition and whip up a new fit!
In this challenge, competitors will be tasked with making a cosplay based on a preselected theme. Crafting materials will be a mix of the conventional and unconventional from a random crafting pool. No previous cosplay experience required!
Awards are given based on the resourcefulness and creativity of the final costume.
1. Signups are first-come first-serve and will be held during the first ten (10) minutes at
the judge’s table. 5 teams of 6 people will be eligible to compete.
a. Teams with anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult over
the age of 18 (this does not count towards the 6-person limit).
2. Once your team has registered you will be given a table number and a piece of
paper to write your team's name.
a. Scissors and other sharps will be provided at your assigned table.
3. You can expect the following:
a. Please designate one member as the “model” for the costume.
b. The judges will announce the theme and explain the rules.
c. Upon the judges’ command, teams will then send one representative to
gather materials from the crafting pool. They will have a fixed time to make
their selection.
d. At designated intervals, teams will get the chance to win an aid for their own
team or a sabotage to send to another team.
i. Teaser examples: “Phone a friend”; “Steal”
e. Once the time is up, teams will have their models come up one by one to
showcase their cosplay to the judges.
i. One member of each team will provide the judges with the name and a
picture of the character (picture on a phone/tablet okay).
ii. Judging will be heavily based on resourcefulness.
f. Prizes will be awarded to all participants and the winning team!