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Astrid Anderson Bear
Astrid Anderson Bear attended her first Worldcon at the age of 6 weeks and never quite got over it. The daughter of Poul and Karen Anderson, and wife of Greg Bear, she is a Master level costumer, has served on con committees, organized a Nebula banquet, and fed many, many Clarion West students. She is the sole proprietor of a small business hand-dyeing yarn and spinning fiber, Damselfly Yarns. She recently published a short story in the anthology San Diego Noir, co-written with Diane Clark, and they are currently working on a novel-length expansion of it.
Programming for Astrid Anderson Bear
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| Thu | 16:00 | (A09) | 1 hr |
An Introduction to the Society for Creative Anachronism
The Society for Creative Anachronism, an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts, skills, and traditions of pre-17th-century Europe, was founded by fans in 1966. Our panelists provide a perspective on the SCA from its origins to the present day. |
| Fri | 15:00 | (A12) | 1 hr |
Staining Your Hands
Dyeing as an art form. |
| Sat | 12:00 | (A12) | 1 hr |
Knit Side of the Force
A substantial amount of fandom is made up of knitters, crocheters, and other people who create wonderful pieces from yarn.. Is that the light or dark side of the force? Neither; it's the knit side. |
| Sat | 16:00 | (A10) | 1 hr |
Poul Anderson: A Retrospective on His Life and Works
Poul Anderson was one of our greatest writers, producing numerous classics in both SF and fantasy. He also contributed to fandom in many ways, writing filk songs, helping to found the SCA, and being a well-remembered convention attendee. The panel looks back on all of Anderson's contributions. |
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