Let us know how we're doing

Please take a few moments to let us know how things went! You can complete a brief feedback form here. Note: questions are geared for one session at a time, but you can fill out as many forms as needed to cover the sessions which you attended and would like to talk to us about. Feedback on the convention as a whole (or any other non-class specific issues) should be sent to: feedback@musecon.org

Thank you for joining us, and taking the time to help us improve!

Cancelled Classes

Due to unforeseen circumstances the following classes have been cancelled.

 Medieval Illumination & Calligraphy - Friday 1:30 pm
 Crafting Verses for Reading Aloud and Singing - Saturday 1.30 pm
 Creating Communities has been MOVED to Saturday 1.30 pm in Trafalger was originaly 3:00pm in Carlyle
 Zentangles - Saturday 10.30 am
 Advanced Arduino - Saturday 9:00 pm

Programming Schedule

We're still making some tweaks (look for more mobile-friendly options soon!), but we know you want to start exploring as soon as possible, so see below for MuseCon's 2016 schedule!

If you'd like a bit more information on our programming philosophy and operations, or to contact our programming team, please see our "Programming" page.

Printable version of the grid can be found here.

Konopas version of the schedule can be found here

Agenda View of Programing

Remember -- this is a long list -- you will have to scroll to see the entire list

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Calendar View of Programming

MuseCon Friday Schedule


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MuseCon Saturday Schedule

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MuseCon Sunday Schedule

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Ongoing Programming Descriptions

The following items will be occurring at several different times throughout the entire convention, subject to instructor and materials availability. When you have some time, stop by our Workshop Room (Stanford) or the Muse Salon (Marlborough) and work on a project. Each room will have a signboard by the door indicating which activities are available at that time.

Note: Some of these programs require additional materials fees, while some are free. If you want to insure your place please register for those with that option. You can register online (click on the title), at the convention Registration desk, or check with the instructor during the convention.

Session Location Description
Blinkie - Caffeine Workshop Caffeine! As far as we can tell, we are the only ones who have done molecular circuit board art of this type. A very alert molecule, and we hope you enjoy building it.

Your ten dollar deposit will reserve one of the blinkies with standard LEDs. The deposit also allows you to skip ahead of any non-RSVP blinkieteers in the waiting line when the room is full. Additionally you have the option of customizing your blinkie with different LEDs - please note: this will require a small up-charge, payable when you pick up your kit. (Our Blinkie Overlords)
Blinkie - Chocolate (Theobromine) Workshop Theobromine! As far as we can tell, we are the only ones who have done molecular circuit board art of this type. A very happy molecule, and we hope you enjoy building it.

Your ten dollar deposit will reserve one of the blinkies with standard LEDs. The deposit also allows you to skip ahead of any non-RSVP blinkieteers in the waiting line when the room is full. Additionally you have the option of customizing your blinkie with different LEDs - please note: this will require a small up-charge, payable when you pick up your kit. (Our Blinkie Overlords)
Build a Blinkie - MuseCon Atom Workshop This is a super-easy-to-build blinkie that you can wear with a lanyard or pin. This small 3.25in by 3.0in double-sided circuit board has a tie-tack pin for wearing. The board material is extra thin and thus is very light. The atomic blinkie supports 3 smart LEDs in a variety of colors. A special thanks to MSkirvin for the artwork! This blinkie was designed specifically for MuseCon and was introduced at Musecon 2012. It has proved so popular that we've had several runs: red, blue, white, black, and now green. Collect the whole set!

First one's free!
Do note that quantities are limited. When it's gone, it's gone.

In the spirit of the free for all, one free atomic Musecon blinkie per membership, to be built in the workshop room. We have no problem selling additional ones, as those monies will go toward making additional kits available for others who want to try their hand at soldering and assembling blinkies. (Our Blinkie Overlords)
Fiber Buffet Muse Salon Stop by for demonstrations & displays of handspinning, beginning beading, felting (wet and needle), knitting, kumihimo, and possibly macrame and other needle crafts. (Jeanne DeVore)
Hot Glass - Frit Fusing Workshop We are going to cast glass! And very special glass it will be. We have acquired some special frit (aka raw crushed glass) that will be used to make a UV fluorescing medallion. In the past, this has been known as depression or vaseline glass. Unfortunately, we only have enough space (in the kiln) and time (during MuseCon) to make approximately 8 medallions, so signup here to ensure your place.

There will be a mold, and various types of frit to customize your medallion. There is a cutoff time of Saturday at 3pm, as enough time will be needed to fuse the glass and begin the long rampdown period. (Teri Prahl, Dale Sulak)
Open Arduino - Build a Robot Workshop Do you know what would be really cool? To build a robot that was controllable either as a "line follower" or with your smartphone. We could have done a crowd sourcing effort, but that would have required us to spend time creating those incredibly slick marketing videos, embedded in an expensive webpage. Forget that - we'd rather work on actually creating the kit. We love it, and we know you will too. Oh, they tell us we need to put in a disclaimer - smart phone not included. (2D Kits)
Stained Glass - 14" Panel With Beveled Insets Workshop Oooh - shiny and colorful! It's an impressive 14in square panel with beveled insets. And, as a bonus, requires molten metal to build!

You get a kit with the glass already cut for the pattern. Note: each kit features different colors and textures of glass - choose from currently-available options on pickup. Also provided are copper foil and solder, with as much (or as little) help as desired. (2D Kits)
Stained Glass - Panel With Engraved Center Bevel Workshop Oooh - shiny and colorful! It's an impressive 19 piece, 8.5in x 11in stained glass panel with a 5x7in bevel in the middle. And, as a bonus, requires molten metal to build!

You get a kit with the glass already cut for the pattern. Note: each kit features different colors and textures of glass - choose from currently-available options on pickup. Also provided are copper foil, and solder, with as much (or as little) help as desired. (2D Kits)
Stained Glass - MuseCon Mask Workshop This is a nine piece, roughly 2.375in x 2.75in stained glass kit. And, as a bonus, requires molten metal to build!

So, what exactly is this? It is the comedy portion of the mask set one would see in conjunction with theater, with its history rooted in ancient Athens. Yes, way way back! Check out Thalia, the muse of comedy, for a dose of history.

You get a kit with the glass already cut for the pattern, copper foil, brass wire, and solder, with as much (or as little) help as desired. (2D Kits)
String Bracelets Muse Salon Sometimes referred to as "sailors bracelets" or "friendship bracelets", these are circular braids tied in cotton twine using a printed guide wrapped around a form. Open to all, but suggested for ages 8+.
Plain string is free, fancy string may be provided to enhance the more successful results.
Bonus projects available for the dedicated enthusiasts. (Loren Damewood)
Telescope Open Build Workshop Missed the class, but still hoping to build a telescope? Subject to availability, stop by our Workshop to build one of these simple, yet effective, telescopes. You'll be taken you step-by-step through the process, after which you'll be ready to test things out at the next star-gazing opportunity. (Matt Alschuler)
Woodworking - Bat House Workshop Do you like bats and hate mosquitos? Then, simply, you must build this kit. Ah, but the big question - will bats actually take up residence? The answer is yes, at least where I placed mine. This is a two-chambered cedar bat house; easy to build and easy to mount. (2D Kits)
Woodworking - Free-For-All Bird House Workshop This year we are bringing back the immensely popular wood kit project, the bird house!

Do note that quantities are limited. When it's gone, it's gone.

In the spirit of the free for all, one free bird house per membership, to be built in the workshop room. We have no problem selling additional ones, as those monies will go toward making more kits available for others who want to try their hand at woodworking. (2D Kits)
Woodworking - Free-For-All Catapult Workshop This year we are bringing back the immensely popular wood kit project, the table-top catapult! We typically think of a catapult being used in the Middle Ages to destroy the walls of a castle, but catapults have a very long history dating long before the time of castles. Catapults were developed in many different ways by many different cultures over the centuries (Yawn). Ok, enough history, we know you just want to build one to launch mini marshmallows and dominate all those who oppose you!

Do note that quantities are limited. When it's gone, it's gone.

In the spirit of the free for all, one free catapult per membership, to be built in the workshop room. We have no problem selling additional ones, as those monies will go toward making more kits available for others who want to try their hand at woodworking. (2D Kits)