Norwescon 40

Over the Hills and Far Away

Hotel Cancellation Policy

If you made a reservation at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport and find that you need to cancel, you may do so without penalty until January 25, 2017. After that date you will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one room night. Please contact hotels@norwescon.org with questions.

Single Pattern Contest 40

This year's pattern is Simplicity 8196, Misses' D.C. Comics Bombshells Wonder Woman Costume. The object of the competition is to create a one-of-a-kind garment and use three or more of the accessories using this pattern. Some adjustments or changes to the accessories pattern are allowed as long as the end product reflects the original pattern. Judging will be based on:

• Best of Show (workmanship) - both in the garment and the accessory-based pattern
• Best Use of Convention Theme - "Over the Hills and Far Away"
• Judges' favorite
• People's Choice Award - determined at the Show and Share

No preregistration is required. Entries will be taken at the judging session.

Here is a link to order Simplicity 8196 Online: http://www.simplicity.com/pattern-8196-misses-d.c.-comics-bombshells-wonder-woman-costume/8196.html

Charities News

Happy holidays! If you plan to give a Norwescon registration as a present for someone, please consider donating an extra dollar or two to Northwest Harvest. It's easy to do as you go through the registration process; Northwest Harvest is an option that you may add to your shopping cart. Norwescon has proudly supported this organization in their ongoing efforts to stamp out hunger throughout Washington, and we hope you will join us in this fight.

Also, remember us during your holiday shopping and consider shopping via AmazonSmile. This is a program where you can do your normal shopping through https://smile.amazon.com and also raise money for Norwescon. You can preset your Amazon settings to automatically shop through the AmazonSmile site and set Norwescon as your charity.

If you are thinking ahead about the convention, don't forget our Charity Auction on the last day of the con. Come and acquire some treasures while supporting a good cause at the same time!

Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Film Festival

MoPOP (formerly EMP) and SIFF will present the 12th annual Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Film Festival on January 28, 2017 at the Seattle Cinerama theater.

The festival brings together industry professionals in film-making and the genres of science fiction and fantasy to encourage and support new, creative additions to science fiction and fantasy cinema arts. The festival will showcase animated and live-action science fiction and fantasy films. For ticket sales and additional information, please visit the SFFSFF webpage.

Norwescon is proud to be a supporter of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Film Festival.

Norwescon Artists' Workshop

The Norwescon Artists' Workshop is back! What is the Artists' Workshop? It's a program designed to help artists improve their craft. The workshop provides artists with an opportunity to develop their skills through a critique of their work by Norwescon panelists, professional artists, and their peers. It is also an opportunity to network with other artists, learn about markets and submissions, and to be part of the community of artists at Norwescon. Please click here for application information.

In This Issue

Hotel Cancellation Policy
Single Pattern Contest
Charities News
SFF Short Film Festival Artists' Workshop

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Pre-registration for Norwescon 40 is now open! Just $ 60 for a full four-day weekend membership! Remember, the price will increase on January 1!

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