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Yvonne Penney
I became involved in fandom in 1978 through SF films and SF books by authors such as Clarke and Asimov. I am interested in aviation and the space program. I am currently studying law for my Law Clerk certification. I have worked on the Ad Astra committee for 25 out of the 30 years it has been around. I love Harry Potter, mysteries, Canadian literature, Canadian history, local Toronto history, entertaining and traveling. At home, I'm usually in the sewing room, working on another of Yvonne's Ferenghi Fashions or on steampunk costumes.
Programming for Yvonne Penney
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| Wed | 17:00 | (A05) | 1 hr |
Before the Boom: Classic SF, Fantasy & Horror Movies before 2001 & Star Trek
From Forbidden Planet to Godzilla, from King Kong to The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad, the years from the '30s to the mid-'60s had a number of good (and fun but not-so-good) films that we all remember from watching the late show. |
| Thu | 19:00 | (A12) | 1 hr |
Steampunk Costumes
What makes a steampunk costume? |
| Sat | 14:00 | (A10) | 1 hr |
Fabric Choice and Fabric Care
Pick the right fabric for your costume; tips on selections and how to keep it clean and looking like new. |
| Sun | 11:00 | (A11) | 1 hr |
History of Masquerades and Con Costuming
Costumes have come a long way since Forrest J Ackerman and Myrtle R. Jones wore futuristic silver suits to the first Worldcon. Stop by to hear some stories about costuming and masquerades, and find out how you can help preserve today's costumes for the future. |
| Sun | 13:00 | (A18) | 1 hr |
Storing and Transporting Costumes
Now that the Masquerade is over, how do you pack your costume for home? And how do you store your costume? |