Monster Making with Throb Zombie

Schedule

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 06 Sep, 2025 at 01:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Artisan's Asylum | Boston, MA

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Exploring different techniques in creature costuming. From kaiju muscle making, drool that doesn't drip, basic foam smithing, and more!
About this Event

This is a two part class. One ticket will get you admistance to both sessions. August 30th and Sept 6th 12pm-1.30pm

Join legendary drag monster and performer Throb Zombie for a class exploring different techniques in creature costuming through two back to back courses.

Haunters, cosplay artists, drag performers, costume makers and hobbyists, all are welcome for this class where we dive into DIY from the darkness!

From kaiju muscle making, drool that doesn't drip, basic foam smithing, exploring texture and more to turn your creature from concept to creation!

Safety with tools and products, keeping mobility and breathability in mind, and encouraging bizarre creativity, this is a class for not just stage performing costuming. Haunters, cosplay artists, hobbyists, all are welcome for this class where we dive into DIY from the darkness!

In this class you will:

  • Learn the basics of aspect, mobility, and design for a monster costume
  • Design your own monster
  • Learn about specialty tools and techniques from film and stage
  • Learn safety basics around tools and products
  • Receive a packet with resources, tool lists and locations, and inspiration custom created by Throb
  • Be encouraged to create strange art!Prerequisites

Students must be 16 years old or older; All students under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.


Material Supplied
  • Foam
  • Latex
  • Plastics
  • Powders
  • Paints
  • Brushes/Sponges
  • Resource Packet

Students Should Bring
  • Notebook
  • Pencil
  • Pen

Class Policies

Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies here.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.


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Where is it happening?

Artisan's Asylum, 96 Holton Street, Boston, United States

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Tickets

USD 211.79

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