A Panelist does a workshop or discussion about a specific topic, sharing their particular geek love with other attendees. Generally they are paying members who do one panel and then participate as a regular con member for the rest of the weekend. Panelists should not be confused with performers or guests of honor who are guest of the con, due to invitation and greater participation in con events.
If you are interested in being a panelist, you will need to write up a proposal of what your panel will be about. Please include any relevant personal information and panel needs and email us at panels.
Q&A With the Game Designers: Top game designers Richard Launius, Robert Adams and Robert Burke participate in a Q&A discussion about creating, designing and publishing table-top, miniature games and RPGs. A must see for anyone thinking of designing their own game.
Stage Combat and Demo Workshop: Presented by Savannah College of Art & Design Professor Martin Noyes. (outside)
Bronies Short Animation and Talk: SCAD Bronies fan club will showcase its independent fan episode of My Little Pony with discussion on production how-tos and a Q&A session.
Who’s Improv Group is It Anyway?: The Odd Lot, Savannah’s very own improv group, will be performing its unique brand of improvisation and humor both Friday and Saturday evening. Don’t miss this hysterical and thoroughly entertaining event.
Animé Action: Action packed anime!
Art for Young Gnomes – Round 1: Paint Your Gnomes! GnomeCon’s own professional art teacher will guide youngsters 4-12 to paint a ceramic gnome to take home. There will be a $5 fee to cover supplies.
Writer Jim Moore – Oh, the Horror!: Horror writer James A. Moore will talk about the horror genre, the finer points of writing and how to break into the field. Not for the faint of heart.
Costuming Prosthetics with the Engineer Guy: So you want to spice up your costume but you aren’t sure how? Maybe add something more by creating a customized prop or costume piece? Learn how with this class taught by The Engineer Guy, experts in mold making and casting materials. You’ll see a demonstration of molding and casting in class as well as a discussion of more complicated molding techniques. And ask away… they can answer almost any question you have!!
More Q&A with Game Designers: If you missed the first discussion, here’s your chance to listen to Richard Launius, Robert Adams and Robert Burke give tips, tricks, and pointers on game design and publishing.
Making Killer Terrain: Miniature gamers or RPGers who’d like to know how to make believable and effective terrain shouldn’t miss this how to panel with Francisca’s mom, an avid terrain and model maker. Malifaux aficionados – you need to be there.
SCA Dance Party and Costume How-Tos: Society for Creative Anachronism will demonstrate ethnic dance and follow up with a costume how-to for making authentic period clothing.
SCA Demo’s outside: Society for Creative Anachronism will demonstrate sword play and fighting techniques from various historical periods. Don’t worry, it’s only a flesh wound.
Steampunk Author Winfield H. Strock III: Jacksonville-based author Winfield H. Strock III will talk about the steampunk genre, writing and insights to his creative process.
Art for Young Gnomes Round 2: Arts and crafts with the little gnomes ages 4-12.
Flea Market in Lobby: If you’re looking for that rare Boba Fett action figure to complete your collection, you’re in luck. The GnomeCon flea market is now open to much more than just games. Bring your unwanted Star Trek novels, Harry Potter posters, comic books, science fiction memorabilia and other items and trade them for cash. Or maybe pick up new treasures at bargain prices. Just about anything and everything science fiction/fantasy related is welcome. The flea market will take place Saturday, April 21, from 6-7 p.m. And best of all, it’s FREE to paid resgistrants!
Classic Warner Bros Cartoons: The title says it all. That’s all, folks!
Silent Auction Ends, Live Auction In Lobby: Silent auction to benefit the Live Oak Public Library. Silent auction goes up at 1 p.m. and will be up for bidding until 5 p.m. Games, art and other geek-centric items will be up for bid. Items getting 5 or more bids automatically go to live auction which starts promptly at 5:30.
Professor Fear’s Geek Trivia Game Show: Easily the crowd favorite of last year’s GnomeCon, the good professor will once again host his geek-centric game show, where no one walks away a loser! Prizes galore and questions to stump even the most die-hard geek. Come get schooled by Professor Fear!
Comedian Phil Keeling: Another GnomeCon favorite, the Conquistadork, will be on tap with his brand of geeky, self-effacing humor. Show Phil some GnomeCon love and check him out!
Animé Redux: Irresponsible Captain Tyler and InuYsha are on the menu as GnomeCon revisits some of the newer anime classics.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Savannah-based RHPS group Pure Anti-Matter, comes to GnomeCon once again to stage the interactive Rocky Horror Picture Show. We are breathless with antici-PAY-tion. Don’t be a Brad Majors. Virgins welcome.
