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: Nybieee
Make a cozy pet blanket for your furry friend, no sewing required! If you don't have your own furry friend, or they have enough blankets already, GPS will be donating finished blankets to share with pets in need! Participants: Natasha Jo Krentz, Jaylynn Speidel
This fountain pen fan panel is returning in a new space, for a more hands-on opportunity! Learn how to fill them, write with them, chat about different types and try them out! Bring your own supplies, or they will also be provided for you! Participants: Tania Richter
We have the junk---we can build it! Take some assorted castoffs of our disposable world, add some hot glue and your imagination, and concoct your very own robot or cyborg creation! Participants: Jesse Boom, Lisa Wallin
The MegaCorps are calling for you to help build the next shiny MegaCity! An all ages activity, come turn the Sandbox into a sprawling cardboard metropolis! Construction will be completed and ready for Monster Smash: Robots Run Amok the next morning. Participants: Lisa Wallin
MegaCity Sandbox stands tall and shiny, thinking nothing could stop the bustling metropolis built by the MegaCorps. But kids 12 and under can come and show them how wrong they are! Hilarious media coverage for the audience by Molly and Nick Glover. Participants: Molly Glover, Nick Glover
Join Invited Participant and award-winning artist Leslie Barlow for a figure drawing activity featuring a cosplay model. All skill levels welcome, supplies provided. Participants: Leslie Barlow
Laminate your very own bookmarks! Decorate with a variety of papers, stickers, and designs before sealing them in with a laminator. All ages welcome! Participants: Kate MacEachern
Assimilate your sock and have it join the collective! Initiate construction of your very own cyborg, robot, or android and take over the world (*insert evil laugh) of sock puppets! All ages welcome! Participants: Lisa Wallin
Join us for an 18+ paint night, where we'll have four cat-themed options (or swap the animal if you shockingly don't like cats)! Skill level isn't important, having fun and being creative is the goal--no art critics here! **mature content** Participants: Andrea Doughty, Caprice Stark
Zines are important staples in the world of art, made to convey information, writing, art, or anything your mind desires. Come learn the many ways to make and fold your own zine or bring your own to work on! Participants: Echo Olsen
Learn a variety of different origami patterns of varying skill levels. Try them all and leave with your own paper creations! All ages but younger kids may need some extra help. Participants: Susie Kline
Come join us to craft your own glowing lotus blossom lamp. Using pipe cleaners and soft string lights, you'll bring a beautiful light-up flower to life. Come relax, get creative, and leave with something uniquely yours! Beginner-friendly activity. Participants: Andrea Doughty, Caprice Stark
Want some new chrome for your body, but don't have the cash for a ripperdoc? Don't worry, come to Sandbox! We will build and customize cardboard cyber arms to look like the coolest tech! Plus no pesky cyberpsychosis! All ages, under 8 with help. Participants: Arthur Ray Armstrong
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
Did you run out of time to finish one of the masterpieces you started in Sandbox over the weekend? Come to this activity to put those final touches on your Sandbox crafts before we pack it all up. Participants: Dierdre Schultz
