L-Space II
All items for L-Space II are listed below, in order of start time
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Friday
Gopher & Watch Briefing
L-Space II : 15:00 - 15:30 (0.5 hour)
Want to be more than a tourist and actually make things happen?
If you’ve been a seasoned Gopher or Watchmen, a beginner or just curious to the kind duties might be occurring, come along to the no-obligation Gopher & Watch Briefing to meet the Head Gopher and the Captain of the Watch.
Find out what it’s all about, how we are running things and how it’s working for you. Its all very well to say “I was there!”, but so much better to be able to say “I was there and helped make things happen!”
First Aid Briefing
L-Space II : 15:30 - 16:00 (0.5 hour)
Are you a qualified First Aider who's willing to give a bit of help and support to fellow con attendees? If so please come to this session, with a copy of your first aid certificate, and we'll let you know how it works! Please note: You do need to have a first aid qualification to be an official DW Convention First Aider.
Burlesque Dance
L-Space II : 23:00 - 00:00 (1.0 hour)
Go behind the scenes at the Skunk Club, haunt of many an off-duty watchman. Find out about the origins of burlesque and have a go at strutting your stuff with Miss Dixy Va Va Voom's introduction to the art of the tease.
Please note we recommend this event is suitable for those over the age of 16 only.
Saturday
Speed corseting for fun and profit
L-Space II : 08:00 - 11:30 (3.5 hours)
This is a 3 hour speed corsetting session. You will learn everything to do with fitting Tudor/Renniasance stays/bodice by MAKING YOUR OWN. Yep, you heard that right. The aim is you leave with a completed bodice by lunch time. All materials will be provided. Abi is divesting her personal dragon's hoard of silks and satins so there will be an abundant choice for final costumes/gowns.
SIGNUP NEEDED
There are 12 places available, and picking will be by lottery, with a preference for people who brought their sewing machine!
Signup can happen until 18:00 Friday. After that, the list of luck y members will be published on the wall outside Ops and on the door for L-Space 1
The Great Hedgehog Race: Learning the challenge
L-Space II : 11:30 - 12:30 (1.0 hour)
“Wanted: Men, Dwarfs and Trolls of stout heart to join friendly club with interesting books to read and an interest in the animal kingdom – No prior experience necessary…..Join this 1 in a million chance to do something that will leave you with a warm feeling…..”
How to Steal a Henge
L-Space II : 13:00 - 14:00 (1.0 hour)
Is that pesky anti-dragon Brotherhood getting you down?
Are their anti-dragon magicks messing up your dragon-conjuring spells?
Then look no further!
Our spies have discovered that the Anti-Dragon Brotherhood have a Henge in their basement that is the cornerstone of their anti-dragon shenanigans.
Can you get it out without waking the sleeping guards?
A million-to-one shots
L-Space II : 15:00 - 16:00 (1.0 hour)
It is now a matter of when, not if, we will be attacked by a dragon. We need to practice. And, as everybody knows, the only way to defeat a dragon is that million to one shot. So we have a bow, an arrow, an series of possible impediments, contestants and an audience full of suggestions. 999,999 to 1 won't be enough.
Mornington Crescent
L-Space II : 16:00 - 16:30 (0.5 hour)
We all know Mornington Crescent, don’t we?
You don’t? Well, we can remedy that!
Throughout the weekend there will be opportunities for EVERYONE to enjoy a game or two of this hilariously frustrating game, but we also have an opportunity for all of you pro-dragon Brethren, Sistren & Othren to obtain those items essential to your dragon materialising spells.
Can you name the stations and stops where can be found the magical objects before the Anti-Dragon Brotherhood find you?
Morris For Minors
L-Space II : 17:00 - 18:00 (1.0 hour)
Morris is for all ages, so we couldn't leave out the younger Convention goers.
Come along and dance another Border favourite. We don't have 'Mrs Widgery's Lodger' but we do have 'Uncle Bernard's Polka'.
No age limits and accompanying adults welcome to join in.
Sunday
The Great Hedgehog Race: Crafting Time
L-Space II : 11:00 - 12:00 (1.0 hour)
So, you have been creative so far. Perhaps already glued yourself to a chair, or accidentally stapled yourself to the floor.
And maybe you even had a cunning plan before the unfortunate incident.
If you are joining in with the The Great Hedgehog Race, this is the place to be if you want to know if your plan is bringing you in the right direction.
Children's Fancy Dress
L-Space II : 13:00 - 14:00 (1.0 hour)
The children's version of the Discworld's ultimate fashion show, without all the pesky adults trying to hog the limelight.
If you're aged 14 or under and want to take part, grab your costume, bring a parent and show off your skills!
Discworld PenPals
L-Space II : 15:00 - 16:00 (1.0 hour)
Sure, the Clacks is faster, but a letter is more than just a message.
Would you like to find friends in the greater Discworld fan community? Do you thirst for authentic tales from strange and exotic locales? Choose your stationery, put pen to paper, and experience the thrills and spills of the pen pal exchange.
Here you will write your introduction letter, then place it in the mail bag. The Postmaster General will then personally deliver your missive to a mystery XXXX'ian pen pal at the next Australian Discworld Convention.
Back to the Drawing Board
L-Space II : 17:00 - 18:00 (1.0 hour)
Pick up a pencil and create your own portrait of a dragon (or if you like you could have a go at drawing any other Discworld character you choose).
Back to the Drawing Board takes you through the basics showing you how to create the initial shapes, develop the drawing and start to add expression, character and solidity using techniques which can be applied to anything you draw. No previous experience needed!
Presented by artist Cheryl van Burgh.
Monday
Discworld RPG - The Sheep from the Wolves
L-Space II : 09:30 - 11:30 (2.0 hours)
A short Discworld Roleplaying Game, demonstration game for up to five players, run by author Phil Masters.
You’re tourists on your way from Borogravia to Zlobenia, and you’ve been told that the pass is safe enough for travellers. But did somebody forget to tell the wolves? They sound very unhappy about something.
Well, there must be a safe place to stop for the night. That farmhouse over there, say…
This RPG is designed to be suitable for anyone completely new to roleplaying, or to the Discworld RPG.
Sign-up for this RPG is at Registration or Ops.
The Signup will close at 12:00 on Sunday.
The badge-names of the lucky members (as well as those of two backups) will be posted at the 'announcement wall' near Ops and at the door to Klatch.
The list will also be shown on the TV-screens.