Cosplay Workshop Offered at North Adams Public Library

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Library will host a cosplay workshop with Eldritch Arts, costume and prop makers, on Wednesday, May 21, at 6 p.m.
 
The free workshop will teach participants beginner-friendly and inexpensive methods for creating cosplay items using foam-based materials. These techniques are suitable for making elf ears, wing-shaped ears, masquerade masks, goblin masks, and horns. Participants will be able to take their creations home.
 
The workshop will be held in the 3rd-floor community room and is open to individuals aged 13 and up. All materials will be provided. Spaces are limited, and registration is required.
 
To register, Adult Services Librarian Ryan Miller at rmiller@northadams-ma.gov, Youth Services Librarian Holly Dix at hdix@northadams-ma.gov, or call the library.
 
The workshop is funded by the Friends of NAPL. The library is located at 74 Church St.
 

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