Behold the majestic Con on the Cob Artitorium! Here is the place where most of the art and cosplay workshops, games, and events happen. Some parties and panels happen here as well. The Artitorium (Everything Room 01) is located just off of the hotel lobby next to the Entertainment Room.
Free miniature painting, hosted by Kay and Scott, happens down in the Atrium right by Games HQ. Paint, minis, and all the other supplies are provided. Of course, you can bring your own miniatures too, if such a thing appeals to you. CotC also hosts a Miniature Painting Contest for miniatures painted at the show, the award for which is a coveted Corny Award.
If you've ever wanted to learn how to build a castle out of toilet paper tubes Con on the Cob's tabletop crafting track might just be down your sidewalk.
Art events are to Con on the Cob like doubloons are to buried treasure chests indicated by way of an X on maps of dubious lineage, as the popular saying goes. To that end, here is a link to the Schedule of Art and Cosplay Events followed by a listing of a few of our favorites.
Iron Artist: Artsy fartsy and also just fartsy peeps are challenged to create awesome works of wonder utilizing the Artitorium's array of art and craft supplies (and random trash), all while considering the round's theme ingredient and theme subject.
Quick Draw: Anybody can play this fast paced game of dreams and drawing. Two peeps draw a thing suggested by our unpatented Randomizer of Things Device within a set time limit. Audience ovation decides the winner, who then chooses someone from the throng to challenge in the next round.
The Fabulous Fish Head Fashioning Fantabulosum: I made up that word just to describe this event in which everybody is invited to celebrate the Deep Sea Jamboree by crafting their very own fish head head out of art supplies and gumption.
Drink and Draw: Artists and other fartsy sorts hang out together while getting to know each other better amidst a background of drinking (it doesn't have to be alcoholic) and drawing. Please bring your own drawing supplies if you can. Also known as the Wretch & Sketch...
