Create Your Own Rin or Len Kagamine Cosplay Costume!

Calling all anime fans, gamers, comic book lovers, fantasy enthusiasts, and creative makers!

Join us for an exciting 4-Week Cosplay Academy where students will learn the art of cosplay design, costume creation, character development, and costume construction while creating their very own Rin Kagamine or Len Kagamine-inspired cosplay costume from start to finish.

This unique hands-on workshop is designed for tweens and teens who love anime, gaming, creativity, and bringing their favorite characters to life.

Learn From One of the Best in the Industry

This immersive workshop will be taught by 60-time award-winning competitive cosplay artist, Astros (@astros_here), who is recognized throughout the cosplay community for her incredible craftsmanship, creativity, and expertise.

Students will gain insider knowledge and learn professional cosplay techniques used by competitive cosplayers while working on their own custom costume throughout the course.

📍 Location

The Creative Place

444 Estudillo Avenue, Suite E (Upstairs)

San Leandro, California

👥 Ages

Boys and Girls Ages 10–17

📅 Class Schedule

July 15 – August 5

Every Wednesday for 4 Weeks

🕙 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

🎭 Theme: Kagamine Cosplay Academy

Students will create a cosplay costume inspired by:

⭐ Rin Kagamine

Miku Kagamine

⭐ Len Kagamine

Throughout the academy, students will learn how to plan, design, sew, embellish, and complete their costume while developing valuable creative and technical skills.

What Students Will Learn

🧵 Cosplay design and planning

✂️ Basic sewing and costume construction

👗 Fabric and material selection

🎨 Costume embellishment and finishing techniques

🎭 Character interpretation and presentation

🛠️ Beginner prop-making concepts

✨ Professional cosplay craftsmanship techniques

💡 Confidence-building through creative expression

👫 Teamwork and creative collaboration

What's Included

✅ Professional instruction from a 60-time award-winning cosplay artist

✅ All materials provided

✅ Use of sewing machines and studio equipment

✅ Step-by-step guidance throughout the course

✅ Costume showcase preparation

✅ Small class sizes for personalized instruction

✅ A fun, creative, and supportive environment

Grand Finale: Comic-Con Showcase Event

The adventure doesn't end when class is over!

Students will have the opportunity to participate in the Castro Valley Comic-Con and proudly showcase the cosplay costume they created during the academy.

Participation is optional but highly encouraged.

🎉 Castro Valley Comic-Con

📅 August 9

⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 Moose Lodge, Castro Valley

Students can wear their completed costumes, meet fellow cosplay enthusiasts, enjoy the event, take photos, and experience the excitement of a live cosplay community.

Perfect For

🎮 Gamers

🎭 Anime fans

📚 Manga and comic book enthusiasts

🦸 Superhero fans

🎨 Creative tweens and teens

🧵 Students interested in fashion design

👗 Future costume designers

🎬 Aspiring cosplay competitors

No Experience Necessary

No sewing, crafting, or cosplay experience is required.

Whether your student dreams of becoming their favorite anime character, video game hero, fantasy adventurer, or competitive cosplayer, this academy will help them bring that vision to life while learning valuable creative and sewing skills.

Just bring your imagination and get ready for an unforgettable summer adventure!

Accessibility Notice

Our studio is located on the second floor and is currently accessible only by stairs. Unfortunately, we are not wheelchair accessible at this time.

Important Parent Information

After registration, families will receive a workshop waiver and participation forms that must be completed before the first class.

Students should wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty while working on creative projects.

Reserve Your Spot

Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction and a comfortable creative experience.

🎟️ Reserve your student's spot today and join us for four weeks of creativity, craftsmanship, anime fun, and cosplay magic!

The Creative Place — Sew • Create • Gather