SpokAnthro 2019: Full Schedule

I am in charge of programming during the 23rd to the 25th of August 2019 run of SpokAnthro. I like input and will listen to ideas for panels and those who would be willing to be on them.

Friday August 23, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Clearwater

Crafting

1:00pm PDT

So This Is Your First Furry Con

Don’t be scared! We were all at this point once upon a time. Learn what to look for at a furry, and what to look out for.

Speakers

Gene Armstrong has been a figure in Fandom for over 30 years. He is a founder of Rainfurrest. He has Chaired Imperiacon, Knightcon, Anglicon, ConComCon, Rustycon, and Rainfurrest. He has vice-chaired Omni-con (was given the position the day of the convention) Anglicon, Rustycon, Orycon... Read More →

Friday August 23, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Rm. 102

General

1:00pm PDT

Fursuit Lounge

Friday August 23, 2019 1:00pm - Saturday August 24, 2019 1:00am PDT
Rm. 222 (Fursuit Lounge)

Fursuiting

2:00pm PDT

Fursuiter Meetup

To let fursuiters and friends socialize and compare notes.

Friday August 23, 2019 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Clearwater

Fursuiting

3:00pm PDT

Writing Furry Stories

Furry writing panel for all ages and skill levels. We'll discuss the basics of writing a furry story, what pitfalls to avoid, how furry writing differs from mainstream genres, and how and where to get your work to readers, editors and publishers.

Speakers

Frances Pauli

Writer

Furry Books

Friday August 23, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Rm. 102

Writing

4:00pm PDT

Straightforward Electronics - How to save batteries and not set your fursuit on fire.

Getting started on understanding electronics for use in fursuits and elsewhere.

Speakers

Verp

Programming Exec, SpokAnthro

I am in charge of programming during the 23rd to the 25th of August 2019 run of SpokAnthro. I like input and will listen to ideas for panels and those who would be willing to be on them.

Friday August 23, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Clearwater

Fursuiting

5:00pm PDT

Opening Ceremonies

Come join us in opening the premier SpokAnthro.

Speakers

Gene Armstrong

BNF, Writer, Gaming, Furry, RAIn

Lemnius

Chair, SpokAnthro

Syberwolf

Vice-Chair, SpokAnthro

Friday August 23, 2019 5:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Shoreline A

Major Event

7:20pm PDT

Joel Talus debut rap / hip-hop performance

45 minute rap / hip-hop performance, to be my first live show ever and promote my first two EP releases. Adult Only. 18+ Event.

Speakers

Joel Talus

Rattlesnake rapper from Spokane. Catch me on Twitter and Bandcamp.https://twitter.com/JoelTalushttps://joeltalus.bandcamp.com/

Friday August 23, 2019 7:20pm - 8:20pm PDT
Shoreline A

Adult, 18+

8:00pm PDT

STAR FLEET International - U.S.S. Dragonfly

To Boldly Go Where Few Furs Have Gone Before...
Please visit us at
www.ussdragonfly.com or
www.facebook.com/groups/ussdragonfly/

Speakers

James Fluffball

Gene Armstrong

BNF, Writer, Gaming, Furry, RAIn

Friday August 23, 2019 8:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
Clearwater

General

8:00pm PDT

Art Jam

Speakers

Mursa ArtDragons

Friday August 23, 2019 8:00pm - Saturday August 24, 2019 12:00am PDT
Rm. 102

Media

9:00pm PDT

Furry Dance

Artists

DJ Trishy

DJ Trishy is the geek, nerdy DJ taking the local convention circuit by storm. Known for her reputation as a safe, inclusive, and accepting performer, she works with her crowds to create an experience that fits each group. It all started in 2013 while working with a creative team on... Read More →

Friday August 23, 2019 9:00pm - Saturday August 24, 2019 1:00am PDT
Shoreline A

Major Event

9:00am PDT

Operations

Saturday August 24, 2019 9:00am - Sunday August 25, 2019 9:00am PDT
Rm. 126 (Ops)

Operations

10:00am PDT

Registration

Saturday August 24, 2019 10:00am - 9:00pm PDT
Rm. 128 (Reg)

Registration

11:00am PDT

Dire Wolf Project

The Dire Wolf Project will bring a DireWolf Dog to share the unique project of breeding back the extinct prehistoric Dire Wolf using only domesticated dogs.

Speakers

Jennifer L Stoeckl

CEO, Dire Wolf Project, Inc

I am the co-founder of the Dire Wolf Project, Inc, a breeding project dedicated to bringing back the exact bone and body structure of the extinct, prehistoric Dire Wolf in a loving family companion dog using only domesticated dog breeds. Learn more here: www.direwolfproject.com www.direwolfdogs.com www.americanalsatians.com Facebook... Read More →

Saturday August 24, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Outside Lawn

General

11:30am PDT

Fursuit Line Up and Photo Ops

Fursuiters are organized for Fursuit Parade and photos.

Saturday August 24, 2019 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Shoreline A

Fursuiting

11:30am PDT

Dealers Den

Saturday August 24, 2019 11:30am - 6:00pm PDT
Shoreline B

Dealers

12:00pm PDT

Fursuit Parade

Fursuiters walk around the hotel in an orderly line so people can view their fursuits.

Saturday August 24, 2019 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Shoreline A

Fursuiting

12:00pm PDT

Fursuite Lounge

Saturday August 24, 2019 12:00pm - Sunday August 25, 2019 1:00am PDT
Rm. 222 (Fursuit Lounge)

Fursuiting

1:00pm PDT

Voice Acting for Beginners

How to do characters through voice for pure audio or adding a needed voice to visual media.

Speakers

Kader

Saturday August 24, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Rm. 102

Media

1:00pm PDT

Fursuit Games

Come cheer on your favorite fursuiters as they run, jump, flail, and battle for the title of SpokAnthro 2019 Fursuit Games Champion!

Speakers

Taebyn

Panelist

Ima pup! I run around! hi! But rly I'm just a pup.

Saturday August 24, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Shoreline A

Fursuiting

1:00pm PDT

Plushie Making 101

Learn the basics of how to begin making your own custom plushie! Tools, techniques, pattern selection, parts sourcing, and advanced construction methods will be discussed by Inkpawz.

Speakers

Inkpawz Art

Creator of those cute plushies known as Inklings. Also makes awesome fine art.

Saturday August 24, 2019 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Clearwater

Crafting

2:00pm PDT

So you are an introvert, at a con...

Do social situations freak you out? Do you WANT to be social but it is scary? Tips and tricks on navigating conventions while living with social anxiety and/or being an introvert. From the perspective of one socially anxietial, introverted DJ.

Artists

DJ Trishy

Saturday August 24, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Rm. 102

General

3:00pm PDT

Flip Book Animation and More

Bring a sticky note notepad, use the corner of a notebook or bring a smartphone or tablet and a fursona to animate.

Speakers

Sage

Animation Flipbook panel host for spokanthro, a artist and fursuit maker

Saturday August 24, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Clearwater

Media

3:30pm PDT

Charity Auction

Try to nab some cool items donated for our charity. All proceeds will go to All Heart Infusions.

Speakers

Syberwolf

Vice-Chair, SpokAnthro

Saturday August 24, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Shoreline A

Major Event

4:00pm PDT

Storytime with Taebyn

I read stories! Not to myself but to other furs!

Speakers

Taebyn

Panelist

Ima pup! I run around! hi! But rly I'm just a pup.

Saturday August 24, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Rm. 102

General

5:00pm PDT

There Can Be Only One, Please

Etiquette and intellectual property rights for use of fursonas and characters.

Speakers

Dibs

Dibs Snowheart Creations

Saturday August 24, 2019 5:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Clearwater

General

5:00pm PDT

Karaoke

Raise your voices! Sing along with your favorite tracks. From trained professionals to enthusiastic amateurs, everyone is welcome to participate!

Artists

DJ Trishy

Saturday August 24, 2019 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Shoreline A

Media

6:00pm PDT

Chainmail 101

Introduction to the making of chainmail.

Speakers

Angus

Owner, You've Got Maille

I make chainmail dice bags and jewelry, and off free classes on chainmail basics!

Saturday August 24, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Rm. 102

Crafting

7:00pm PDT

Educational Puppy Mosh

18+ panel, education on moshing as a puppy, educate, and social networking, as well as intro to being a pup and what its like

Speakers

Syberwolf

Vice-Chair, SpokAnthro

Saturday August 24, 2019 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Clearwater

Adult, 18+

8:00pm PDT

Art Jam

Speakers

Mursa ArtDragons

Saturday August 24, 2019 8:00pm - Sunday August 25, 2019 12:00am PDT
Rm. 102

Media

9:00pm PDT

Writers’ and Performers Open Mic

First come, first serve open mic. Open to any singers, poets, performers, etc. Bring a short excerpt (5 min.) from your work to share with the audience. There will be a sign-up sheet for authors who wish to read and a basket of raffle prizes for the audience. Come to share or just to listen to what the fandom's authors have to offer.

Speakers

Fritzy Wolf

Business 2nd, Accounting 2nd, RainFurrest

Bother me about anything!

Frances Pauli

Writer

Furry Books

Saturday August 24, 2019 9:00pm - Sunday August 25, 2019 1:00am PDT
Clearwater

Adult

9:00pm PDT

Furry Dance

Artists

DJ Trishy

Saturday August 24, 2019 9:00pm - Sunday August 25, 2019 1:00am PDT
Shoreline A

Major Event

9:00am PDT

Operations

Sunday August 25, 2019 9:00am - 6:00pm PDT
Rm. 126 (Ops)

Operations

10:00am PDT

Registration

Sunday August 25, 2019 10:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Rm. 128 (Reg)

Registration

10:30am PDT

Furry Ham Radio

The subject of ham radio as it relates to furs.

Speakers

Colton Reeder

Sunday August 25, 2019 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Clearwater

General

11:30am PDT

Dealers Den

Sunday August 25, 2019 11:30am - 4:00pm PDT
Shoreline B

Dealers

12:00pm PDT

Ice Cream Social

Come join us for ice cream and conversation. Tickets available in registration.

Speakers

Lemnius

Chair, SpokAnthro

Syberwolf

Vice-Chair, SpokAnthro

Sunday August 25, 2019 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Shoreline A

Major Event

12:00pm PDT

Fursuit Lounge

Sunday August 25, 2019 12:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Rm. 222 (Fursuit Lounge)

Fursuiting

1:00pm PDT

Mythology and the Animals You Know

The Mythology of animals, how they got those cultural types and what other cultures say about them.

Speakers

Clarke

Sunday August 25, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Clearwater

General

2:00pm PDT

Read Fury Books!

The furry community has a host of talented and productive authors and furry literature has been around a lot longer than you might imagine. We'll discuss furry classics and favorites as well as new and upcoming "must reads." If time allows the panelists will offer a short reading from their own works. Come get your fan on and let us know what your favorite furry reads are.

Speakers

Frances Pauli

Writer

Furry Books

Sunday August 25, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Rm. 102

General

2:00pm PDT

The Dating Game

Calling all bachelors, bachelorettes, and people wanting friends: here's your chance to find someone to enjoy! Based off of the hit TV show by the same name, come in for a chance to make friends, have fun, and be silly in this 100% improvised game!

Speakers

Clarke

Sunday August 25, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Clearwater

General

3:00pm PDT

Scritch and Hiss

We would like to provide attendees with the opportunity to provide live feedback about what went well and what we could stand to improve. If you’ve got an opinion, let us have it.

Speakers

Lemnius

Chair, SpokAnthro

Syberwolf

Vice-Chair, SpokAnthro

Sunday August 25, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Rm. 102

General

3:00pm PDT

Digital Arts Basics

Shariea will go over the basics of coloring, brushes, etc. She will largely let the class choose what topics will be covered to accommodate the skill levels of those attending.

Speakers

Shariea "Shar"

Artist Guest of Honor - SpokAnthro 2019

Shar is an artist from western Washington. She grew up in the south sound most of her life and is more familiar with forest and farm fields than she is with the noise of the city. Moving across country to be with some friends she started doing commission work to help get by, and it... Read More →

Sunday August 25, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Clearwater

Media

4:00pm PDT

Dealers Den - Tear Down

Sunday August 25, 2019 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Shoreline B

Dealers, Setup

4:30pm PDT

Closing Ceremonies

Tell the attendees and concom how much fun we had and how they contributed to said fun.

Speakers

Major Event