Heroes academy
Heroes ACADEMY
We introduce the stage for you who are curious and like to learn new things. At Heroes Academy you will be able to take part in fun activities, interesting workshops and instructive lectures. Hopefully you will leave with lots of new knowledge, and maybe even a newfound interest!
FRIDAY
Learn Korean
When: friday 2pm-3pm.00
Where: Heroes Academy 1
Introduction to the Korean language! Come and try learning Korean – it’s easier than you think! Take the opportunity to feel what it could be like to study languages at university.
Print your favorite yokai - with östasiatiska museet
When: Friday 4pm-5pm
Where: Heroes Academy 1
Yokai are creatures from Japanese folklore. Make acquaintances with supernatural creatures such as Kappa, Tengu or Amabie. Choose your favorite and make your own postcard or bookmark with stamps based on original images in the collections of world culture museums.
Cosplay for beginners - with AnsoCosplay
When: Friday 5.30pm-6.30pm
Where: Heroes Academy 1
Language: English
So you wanna start cosplaying? Maybe you’ve been inspired by all the cosplayers at the con, and now you wanna join? Well, this is truly the panel for you! We will go over all the basics: Basics of what cosplay is, making costumes, where to buy stuff like wigs, tips on how to make friends in the cosplay community etc. All in all, a good starting point if you want to try it out, or if you’re still in your first years of cosplay!
The teacher, AnsoCosplay, has been introducing a long list of students to cosplay at Danish ‘Ungdomsskoler’ for multiple years now.
SATURDAY
Improvisations with director and actors
When: Saturday 11.30-12.30
Where: Heroes Academy 1
More info will come
你好英雄 - learn chinese
When: Saturday 2pm-3pm
Where: Heroes Academy 2
Introduction to the Chinese language! Come and try learning Chinese – it’s easier than you think! Take the opportunity to feel what it could be like to study languages at university.
Lecture Yokai - Ghosts and Creatures of Japanese Folklore - with östasiatiska museet
When: Saturday 12.00-13.00
Where: Heroes Academy 1
Meet and listen to museum pedagogue Jon Johansson and Cezar Borgkrans from the world culture museums and dive deep into the subject of Yokai. Humans have always sought explanations for strange phenomena, strange dreams or the feeling of an invisible presence. In Japanese folklore, they talk about Yokai. Yokai are Japanese beings – loved, feared and part of popular culture for hundreds of years. Jon Johansson is working on an upcoming exhibition about yokai at the Ethnographic Museum in Stockholm and recently returned from Japan where he visited places connected to yokai.
Calligraphy
When: Saturday 1.30pm-3.pm
Where: Heroes Academy 2
More info will come
Marketing for creators - with Fenix Fatalist
When: Saturday 2.30pm-3.30pm
Where: Heroes Academy 1
Language: English
Marketing for creators is a workshop that has been made especially for people who use social media to promote their creations. Being a creator, Mariia picked up the best practices and years of experience and put it all in one course. You will learn:
- What is the relevant audience and why it’s better than big numbers;
- What’s the difference between classical marketing and marketing for creators;
- Small hacks to boost your growth over social media
Print your favorite yokai - with östasiatiska museet
When: Saturday 4pm-5pm
Where: Heroes Academy 1
Yokai are creatures from Japanese folklore. Make acquaintances with supernatural creatures such as Kappa, Tengu or Amabie. Choose your favorite and make your own postcard or bookmark with stamps based on original images in the collections of world culture museums.
SINGLES SPEEDDATING (FOR SINGLES) - with speedd8.se
When: Saturday 4pm-5pm
Where: Heroes Academy 2
The age of 25-35 years at the event is recommended and it is fine to book even if it is not completely correct. ATTENTION! If there are still places left on the day of the event, you can come to us in the Heroes Academy no later than 15:45 and book on the spot. First come first served!
FRIENDS SPEEDDATING (FOR NEW FRIENDS) - with speedd8.se
When: Saturday 5.30PM-6.30PM
Where: Heroes Academy 1
There is no age limit on the event and everyone is welcome to book. ATTENTION! If there are still places left on the day of the event, you can come to us in the Heroes Academy no later than 17:15 and book on the spot. First come first served!
SUNDAY
Furoshiki - Japanese traditional folding technique -
with östasiatiska museet
When: Sunday 11am-12
Where: Heroes Academy 1
Furoshiki（風呂敷）is a Japanese fabric that is used as a canvas, but also for bags, backpacks and instead of wrapping paper. This multi-tool has a history that spans over 1300 years! Instructor Mio Nakamura will talk about Furoshiki and its history. Then learn about different Furoshiki techniques and try your hand at wrapping. Mio was born and raised in Japan, but now lives in Gothenburg where she runs Origami Japonica. She has worked with origami and Japanese package wrapping for 20 years and is an experienced instructor who works with both children and adults.
Learn Japanese
When: Sunday 11.30am-12.30pm
Where: Heroes Academy 2
Introduction to the Japanese language! Come and try learning Japanese – it’s easier than you think! Take the opportunity to feel what it could be like to study languages at university.
Character design - with Kulturama
When: Sunday 12.30pm-1.30pm
Where: Heroes Academy 2
More info will come
Cosplay for beginners - with AnsoCosplay
When: Sunday 1pm-1.45pm
Where: Heroes Academy 2
Language: English
So you wanna start cosplaying? Maybe you’ve been inspired by all the cosplayers at the con, and now you wanna join? Well, this is truly the panel for you! We will go over all the basics: Basics of what cosplay is, making costumes, where to buy stuff like wigs, tips on how to make friends in the cosplay community etc. All in all, a good starting point if you want to try it out, or if you’re still in your first years of cosplay!
The teacher, AnsoCosplay, has been introducing a long list of students to cosplay at Danish ‘Ungdomsskoler’ for multiple years now.
Sculpting workshop - with Helsinglight
When: Sunday 2pm-4.30pm
Where: Heroes Academy 1
The number of places at the workshop is limited (50 places in total) and places are first come, first served!
Draw Monsters - with Deus Jet
When: Sunday 2.30pm-3.30pm
Where: Heroes Academy 2
When you lie in bed in the middle of the night and look out into the darkness, what do you imagine is hiding in the shadows…? Now is the time to release your worst nightmares on paper! In this workshop, we will go through different steps for how to design a believable monster, from basic idea to finished beast! We will sign together, materials are available. You are most welcome to bring your own materials such as paper, pens or digital media. No previous drawing experience is needed, however, a good imagination is a big plus!
Deus Jet is a dark fantasy and horror illustrator from Stockholm. He mainly deals with creating dark stories in comic format as well as gruesome illustrations of monsters. Instagram: @Deusjet
Origami - Japanese paper art -
with östasiatiska museet
When: Sunday 4pm-5pm
Where: Heroes Academy 2
That a thin sheet of paper turns into a crane, lily or ash – is it possible? Origami is an ancient paper art form from Japan. Try folding different models step by step, together with origami instructor Mio Nakamura. Mio was born and raised in Japan, but now lives in Gothenburg where she runs Origami Japonica. She has worked with origami and Japanese package wrapping for 20 years and is an experienced instructor who works with both children and adults.
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