The History of Cosplay as Textile Art, presented by SAQA

SAQA
Online Event
Time
2-3pm EDT (GMT/UTC -4)
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Discover how cosplay has evolved from fan passion to a vibrant form of textile art. Beyond the stitches and seams, cosplay is a deeply communal practice, one rooted in collaboration, skill-sharing, and creative expression. This talk traces its creative history and celebrates the makers, stitchers, and dreamers who transform fabric into shared stories and build global communities that preserve textile art along the way.

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Textile Talks features weekly presentations and panel discussions from the International Quilt Museum, Quilt Alliance, Studio Art Quilt Associates, and Surface Design Association. The programs are held online at 2 p.m. Eastern (11 a.m. Pacific) each Wednesday.

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