Programming

Here’s what you have been waiting for: the complete programming schedule for FaerieCon West! The themes of panels and presentations really showcase the individuality and creative vision of FaerieCon’s talented guest artists, authors and musicians. Plan your days now so you can meet our guests and enjoy a rare, “up close and personal” experience with them all weekend. Don’t miss this opportunity… get your FaerieCon weekend passport now!

Mythic Forum – Panel Space – Level 3

1:00 – 1:45 The Growing Up World of Young Adult Fiction – Danika Dinsmore

Want to be a writer? Join author and storyteller Danika for a lively talk about the creative and business life behind writing for the middle grade and young adult market. Discuss trends, share resources, brainstorm ideas and leave inspired.

2:00 – 2:45 YA Literature: The Future of Fantasy? 

Join authors Nina Hoffman, Charles de Lint, DC Grace and Sibelle Stone as they discuss their award-winning works, their craft, how they connect with their audiences and answer your questions.

3:00 – 3:45 Urban Shamanism: Ubiquitous or Sacred? – Lupa, Stephanie Lostimolo, Jessica MacBeth, Yasmine Galenorn

Join a our panel of authors and spiritual practitioners as they discuss the phenomenon of urban shamanism. What’s the purpose and value of shamanism in an urban setting, is it a sacred practice, or an over used “alternative” buzz word that dilutes its traditional meaning?

4:00 – 4:45 Contact with Faeries - Rosemary Ellen Guiley

Rosemary shares her experiences and techniques for tuning in to the faery realm to see and converse with faeries, outdoors, indoors and in visionary journeys. She will discuss finding doorways, and the use of various tools, including black mirrors. Her overview of contact techniques ranges from introductory to advanced to connect with the beings who live in parallel worlds.

5:00 – 5:45 The Magic of Performance – Bill Cass, Sam Cass, Eric Pope, Billy Scudder

Bill, Sam, Nymbol, Eric, and Billy explore how performers create believable characters that engage and entertain you.

The Realm – Madison Ballroom – Level 2

8:00 – 12:00 The Good Faeries Masquerade

Featuring the music of Delhi 2 Dublin and Treguenda.
Doors open at 8pm and music starts at 8:30.

Mythic Forum – Panel Space – Level 3

1:00 – 1:45 Spotlight on Charles de Lint

We sit down with internationally renowned mythic fiction author Charles de Lint to talk about his writing and the mythic worlds and characters he creates and his creative process. At the end we will have time for fans time to ask the questions they’ve always wanted to ask.

2:00 – 2:45 Exploring Old Faery Lore – Raven Grimassi

There are many different views of Faeries and their nature. Join Raven for a look at traditional and folkloric depictions of Faery through the oldest tales of Faeries and their encounters with humans.

3:00 – 3:45 Introduction to Totemism – Lupa

Animal Totems are one of the most popular magical topics today. They are versatile aids in magic and personal growth. Lupa explains the basics of totemism, including what totems are, how to work with them and how to find your own totem and three alternative frameworks for working with animal totems: Archetypal, Bioregional, and Correspondences.

4:00 – 4:45 FaerieCon Fashion Show

See great examples of the best of faerie themed finery from our wonderful vendors so you can create the perfect faerie inspired look for you.

5:00 – 5:45 Spotlight on Brom

Brom, an acclaimed fantasy artist, and author of darkly inventive books like “The Child Thief” and “The Devil’s Rose,” sits down to for an informal interview to talk about his exceptional career as a writer, author and entrepreneur.

The Realm – Madison Ballroom – Level 2

11:00 – 11:45 Photographing at Faerieworlds: Tips for Capturing the Fae

Official Faerieworlds photographer Byron Dazey shares inside tips for capturing the Fae at festivals and cons in photos using his amazing portfolio of work that captures the magic of the mythic lifestyle.

12:00 – 12:45 FAERIE: Krabjab Studios Artists

FAERIE, a show curated by local artist Julie Baroh at Krab Jab Studio in Seattle, highlighted some of the worlds best and brightest fantasy artists. At this panel we’ll get a chance to hear from talents like Echo Chernik, Heather Hudson, Tara Larsen Chang, Emily Fiegenschuh,
and Todd Lockwood.

1:00 – 1:45 Art of Stephanie Pui-Mun Law

Artist Stephanie Pui-Mun Law, acclaimed for her pieces depicting fantastic otherworlds, shares an inside look her art and the ideas and visions that inspire it.

2:00 – 3:00 Breath, Will, Desire: Live a Larger Life - T. Thorn Coyle

The soul holds desire within it, a spark that we can fan into a roaring fire. By tapping into life power – breath – and strengthening our will, we can harness the power of desire, enacting the sacred spell, walking toward the lives our heart’s desire. What do we resist? What do we long for? Come find the answers held within the core of being that rests within each of us.

8:00 – 12:00 The Bad Faeries Masquerade

Featuring the music of Faun, Adam Hurst and Tricky Pixie.
Doors open at 8pm and music starts at 8:30.

Mythic Forum – Panel Space – Level 3

12:00 – 12:45 Artists in the Digital Marketplace – Stephanie Lostimolo, Maxine Miller,
Amy Brown, Stephanie Pui-Mun Law

What does it take to make it as an artist in the digital age? How have services like Etsy, Instagram, or Tumblr changed how we view art? This panel will talk to working artists as they navigate these turbulent waters.

1:00 – 1:45  Faerie in the Literary Marketplace - Sibelle Stone, Danika Dinsmore, DC Grace, MaryAnn Harris, Yasmine Galenorn

As more and more books go digital and how books are marketed and sold is changing, hear advice from authors who are on the front lines of a rapidly evolving marketplace.

2:00 – 2:45 FaerieCon West Costume Contest

Our most popular event of the weekend, come see a pageant of color, fantasy and imagination as we spotlight the finest of our guest’s costumes.

3:00 – 3:45  Gifts From the Otherworld: Applying Spiritual Wisdom to
Everyday Life - T. Thorn Coyle, Raven Grimassi, Stephanie Taylor-Grimassi,
Jason Pitzl-Waters

In this all-star panel of spiritual luminaries, we discuss how to integrate the otherworldly and mythic into your day to day life. How do you take the magic of FaerieCon, or your favorite festival, home?

4:00 – 5:00 SPECIAL: FARIECON’S GOT TALENT 

The Realm – Madison Ballroom- Level 2

11:00 – 11:45 Talismans of Power: The Numinous in Nature: Stephanie Lostimolo
Inspired by the essential elements of nature: water, wood, stone and animal, artist and sculptor Stephanie shares how the spiritual aspects of the natural world inspires and informs her work.

1:00 – 1:45 The Art of Maxine Miller

Known for her striking statuary, illustrations, and concept design work on high-profile projects like the television show “Angel,” artist Maxine Miller shares her work and process with you!

2:00 – 2:45 Spotlight on Amy Brown

We sit down with renowned Faerie artist Amy Brown for an informal chat about her career, inspirations, and those pesky faeries that populate her life and work.

7:00 – 12:00 A Special Acoustic Concert with Faun

Featuring an acoustic performance by Faun and an opening set by
Emilio and Kelly Miller-Lopez. Doors open at 7pm and music starts at 7:30.