Pre Con: Trader Vics!
Come join us for pre-con drinks, apps or a great dinner at Trader Vics! Located on the bottom floor of the Hilton, next door to the Marriott - accessible through the skybridge on the con floor. See you there!
Convention schedule
Furry Weekend Atlanta 2016
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
1 eventsThursday, March 31, 2016
20 eventsBoard Game Room is Open
We are open for business and the boards are hot!
Let's Play: Quick, Easy and Cheap Games
Video Game Room is Open
We're open! Stop by and get your video gaming on.
Artists Alley is Open
The artist alley is always a good place to find rising talents, established artist in the fandom and sometimes dealers working after hours. If you need a badge, sketch or just any other trinket for you or a friend that couldn’t make it, stop by. Because the artists are always rotating in and out of the room, you’ll never know what you’ll find there!
First Con?
So, you've NEVER been to a con before? You've chosen FWA as your first ever con experience? We're excited to have you! Sit down with our CEO Tiger Paw and other members of the staff to hear what you should expect and what you shouldn't! We'll also give you some really valuable tips on what to do to ensure you have the BEST con experience of your LIFE!
Newbie Tour
It's a new hotel. Perhaps you are new to FWA. We take you on a strolling tour of the FWA space and surroundings so you know where to find what matters to you: events, social activities... even food and neighborhood shopping.
God Level Suite is Open
God-Level Sponsors are truly divine, as they are the generous people who want to give the most they can to Furry Weekend Atlanta. We wish to show our appreciation in part with our Hospitality Suite... it's open and ready to serve.
Opening Ceremonies
Join our con chair and staff to celebrate the official start of FWA.
Fursuit Dance Competitions Auditions
Contestants only, please. Please contact our fursuiting coordinator for details. ( [email protected] )
[email protected]
Registration is Open
FWA Registration is officially open. It's not too late to call your friends and have them come down to the Marriott and join in on the fun.
Meet Our Guests of Honor!
Here is your chance to meet FWA's Guests of Honor!
Let's Play: Dead of Winter
Beginner/Turbo Poker Tournament
FWA Dance feat. DJDragonBoy
DJDragonBoy (Breaks)
FWA After Dark
More details avialable at FWA.
FWA Dance feat. Dox Drakes
Dox Drakes (Electro House/Prog. House)
Let's Play: Ghost Stories
FWA After Dark
More details avialable at FWA.
FWA Dance feat. Ziggy Zerda
Ziggy Zerda (Electro House/Progressive House/Trap/Dubstep)
Friday, April 01, 2016
53 eventsFWA Dance feat. F3NN
FoxGlove (Trap/Dubstep)
FWA Dance feat. Kaiza
Kaiza (HC/Future Bass/Trap/D&B)
Registration is Open
FWA Registration is officially open. It's not too late to call your friends and have them come down to the Marriott and join in on the fun.
God Level Suite is Open
God-Level Sponsors are truly divine, as they are the generous people who want to give the most they can to Furry Weekend Atlanta. We wish to show our appreciation in part with our Hospitality Suite... it's open and ready to serve.
Dealers Den is Open
We're open for business! Get your shop therapy on and see why fur-folk say we have one of the best dealer's dens around. Art Gallery & Constore Open inside Dealer's Den at this time.
Furshoot Studio is Open
Bring your own costume and props or borrow something from our shenanigan-inspiring collection. In addition to our normal prints and badges, we will be offering some classic looking black and white prints and special “love” badges. Remember, if you’ve bought a photo badge in the past you can show it off at the studio to get a surprise with your purchase this year! As always, having fun in the studio and getting your pictures on the web is free fun for everyone!
Conservators Center is Open
The Conservators’ Center is a nonprofit organization that preserves threatened species through rescuing wildlife in need, responsible captive propagation, and providing educational programs and support worldwide.
Board Game Room is Open
We are open for business and the boards are hot!
Video Game Room is Open
We're open! Stop by and get your video gaming on.
Artists Alley is Open
The artist alley is always a good place to find rising talents, established artist in the fandom and sometimes dealers working after hours. If you need a badge, sketch or just any other trinket for you or a friend that couldn’t make it, stop by. Because the artists are always rotating in and out of the room, you’ll never know what you’ll find there!
Tasting 101: How To Be A Snob
We discuss the culture and history surrounding classic beverages (coffee, tea, wine, beer, etc), and provide basic information about each: distinguishing flavor varieties, the farm-to-cup process, and more. Our resident barista dismantles the "snob" ideal while serving up samples - encouraging everyone to try something new.
Poker Tournament Satellite
Smash-Up Tournament
Climbing Mount Digital Art: Programs, Tools and Techniques
We focus on the different programs available, discussing their strengths and weaknesses and tools (ex:as drawing tablets, android/apple smartphones and tablets) as well as affordable options for the hobbyist, up and coming artist, or artists on a budget. Note: This is not a digital art tutorial, rather it is a discussion of the programs one might use for producing digital art.
Georgia Furs Meet & Greet
Are you a Georgia Fur? Want to know who we are? Come on over, meet the gang, and see what's shaking.
Geocaching: Getting Furries Out into the Wild
This is an introduction to geocaching: a basic description of the hobby, personal experiences, and questions will be answered. If finding cache containers with a gps sounds interesting then this is the panel for you
Personal Accounting 101
Learn how to go to the con and have enough money left over to pay your rent. We will go over just what a budget is, how to make one that works for you and how to understand what your real hourly wage is and why is it important.
Fursuit Dance Competition Auditions
Contestants only, please. Please contact our fursuiting coordinator for details. ( [email protected] )
Let's Play: Munchkin
Tournament - Magic: The Gathering Standard Constructed
Tournament - League of Legends
Fursuit Cleaning, Repair and Maintenance
Is your fur looking a little aged? We discuss how to get it back to it's original fluffiness and simple tricks to keep your suit smelling fresh. We also talk about how to repair popped seams, replace feet paw soles, and other simple repairs to keep you looking good! We'll even show you how to resize your suit if you need to go up or down a few sizes.
Fox Amoore's Live Show
Fox Amoore Live!
Furry Girls Meetup
Are you a furre of the femme variety? Want to meet other furres of the femme variety? Then this is the meetup for you! Come make some new friends!
Carolina Furs Meetup & Group Photo
A meetup and photo event for all of furs coming from North and South Carolina.
Poker Tournament Satellite 2
Tournament - Super Smash Brothers Wii U
Improved Songwriting
From lyrics and melody to arrangement, writing a song can be a bit daunting, but for the brave lot of us that have the drive to create, it can be both rewarding and stressful. This panel is for those who want to take their songwriting to the next level, with practical tips to hone their art and create music that stands out.
Ingress Meetup
The world around you is not what it seems. Meet other players of Ingress, an augmented reality game with more than 7 million worldwide players. Learn techniques, discuss the story-line, share your experiences, and learn other ways to get involved with the world of Ingress.
Munchkin Tournament
My Life as an Improv Comedian
Dad's Garage comedians tell us what lead them to improv comedy, how they became involved with the #1 rated improv comedy club in Metro Atlanta, and what a typical "work week" is like.
Dance Battle Tactics: Breaking and Krumping
Concepts, foundation, movements, history, mentality, and battle tactics; we discuss breaking and krumping in as much detail as we can possibly fit into an hour and 20 minutes.
Rabbit Meet and Greet
A fun way to meet other people with a rabbit or a mixed-breed rabbit fursonsa. Hop on by.
Quadsuits Q&A
We discuss questions regarding those four legged costumes - such as: How are they built? Do they hurt the back? What kind of materials do you use and why? - and so much more.
Let's Play: Games of Stealth and Deception
God Level Dinner
Please meet in front of Dealers Den to catch the bus to the God Level Dinner! God Level Members Only!
Taking on Commisions
In this panel we discuss pricing, self-promotion, and how to handle your art business once it gets rolling. Informative for beginners and novices alike.
Writing for Online Audiences
An analysis of story trends and developing models that explores what makes stories popular on SoFurry and FurAffinity. Traditionally, there is focus on print publication in convention writing tracks but the reality is that MOST furry writers can be found on one of these two sites.
Floor Wars
Floor Wars! - Atsu Fox
Omaha Tournament
Basic Fursuit Construction Tips & Tricks
Basic fursuit making and construction tips and tricks - to help those new to the trade by giving them a basic "roadmap" on suit construction from head, to body, to paws and tails.
Palmetto State Furs Meet and Greet
Calling all furs from South Carolina: come meet your fellow locals. We will talk about upcoming events that we have planned in the great Palmetto State and take your suggestions.
Husky in Denial Concert
Husky In Denial waxes about werewolves, institutions, and goats with gutsy acoustic guitar loops that combines elements of indie rock, progressive rock, and trip hop with animal nerve and autistic eccentricity.
Let's Play: Dead of Winter
Do you want to become a DJ/Producer?
A basic introduction to the basics of DJing while delving into the more complex aspects for those who are already experienced. We discuss concepts, equipment, and provide a practice session.
Try Harder!
In an exchange of commissioned art for another person in the furry fandom, there are psychological and spiritual ramifications. This is why the fandom has the potential to be one of the greatest things to happen to people and art. This illustrated talk intends to encourage artists to do their absolute best when handling another person's idea.
Tournament - COD: Black Ops 3 Xbox 360
FWA After Dark
More details avialable at FWA.
FWA After Dark
More details avialable at FWA.
Let's Play: Ghost Stories
FWA After Dark
More details avialable at FWA.
FWA After Dark
More details avialable at FWA.
FWA Dance feat. Oddy
Oddy (Tech/Electro/Prog. House)
Saturday, April 02, 2016
47 eventsFWA Dance feat. VallyRux
VallyRux (Electro/Prog. House)
FWA Dance feat. DJ Recca
Recca (Electro/Trap/Dubstep)
Registration is Open
FWA Registration is officially open. It's not too late to call your friends and have them come down to the Marriott and join in on the fun.
God Level Suite is Open
God-Level Sponsors are truly divine, as they are the generous people who want to give the most they can to Furry Weekend Atlanta. We wish to show our appreciation in part with our Hospitality Suite... it's open and ready to serve.
Furshoot Studio is Open
Bring your own costume and props or borrow something from our shenanigan-inspiring collection. In addition to our normal prints and badges, we will be offering some classic looking black and white prints and special “love” badges. Remember, if you’ve bought a photo badge in the past you can show it off at the studio to get a surprise with your purchase this year! As always, having fun in the studio and getting your pictures on the web is free fun for everyone!
Poker Tournament Satellite 3
Dealers Den is Open
We're open for business! Get your shop therapy on and see why fur-folk say we have one of the best dealer's dens around. Art Gallery & Constore Open inside Dealer's Den at this time.
Conservators Center is Open
The Conservators’ Center is a nonprofit organization that preserves threatened species through rescuing wildlife in need, responsible captive propagation, and providing educational programs and support worldwide.
Board Game Room is Open
We are open for business and the boards are hot!
Video Game Room is Open
We're open! Stop by and get your video gaming on.
Artists Alley is Open
The artist alley is always a good place to find rising talents, established artist in the fandom and sometimes dealers working after hours. If you need a badge, sketch or just any other trinket for you or a friend that couldn’t make it, stop by. Because the artists are always rotating in and out of the room, you’ll never know what you’ll find there!
Military / Veteran Furs Meet & Greet
Please come join us if you are in the Military or are a Veteran!
Fursuit Photo Lineup
Fursuiters, Join us in the Main Events Room for a huge picture of all the fursuiters!
Fursuit Photo
Fursuit Group Photo! Don't be late, and be sure to pick up your free gift!
Tournament - Mario Cart 8 Wii U
Fursuit Maker Photo Opportunity
The following makers have signed up for photo sessions: Self-Made Fursuits - FWA Staff Fursuits by Lacy and Nick @ FURSUITING.com - Lacy Blue Butterfly Studios - Olivia Made by Muttmix - Ally Furtastic Studios - Felix FuzzWorks - Blix Mischief Makers - John
Special Interest Fursuit Photo Opportunity
The following special interest fursuit groups have signed up for a photo shoot: Cosplay Furs - Ellis The Wickerbeast Group - Shy White Fursuits in Jerseys - November Bull Terriers - Robbie Halloween and Spooky Suits - Kaii
Fursuit Mingle
Fursuit mingle and red carpet event.
Furshoot Studio is Open
Bring your own costume and props or borrow something from our shenanigan-inspiring collection. In addition to our normal prints and badges, we will be offering some classic looking black and white prints and special “love” badges. Remember, if you’ve bought a photo badge in the past you can show it off at the studio to get a surprise with your purchase this year! As always, having fun in the studio and getting your pictures on the web is free fun for everyone!
Sky Lounge Social
Thank you all for your support and attendance to FWA 2016. To show our appreciation, we invite you to join us in the sky lounge for this year’s Furry Mixer. So come on up to the 10th floor, grab some refreshments, and make a friend or two. The floor is open so there is plenty of room to romp and be social. There will be music, games, and other activities. We hope to see you there!!!
Tournament - League of Legends
Dance Comp Rehearsal
Needle Felting Props
Want to more than needle felt your fursonality? Can't find the right colored ears? We discuss using needle felting on props. This workshop will be using felting techniques to make ears.
X-Wing Tournament
Cartography and Worldbuilding
Here, we focus on the fundamentals of cartography from some basic information about geodetics and plate tectonics into the theory of mapmaking and then some practical instruction on tools and techniques.
Duct Tape Dummy Demonstration
LatinVixen of MixedCandy fursuits presents a Duct Tape Dummy Demonstration! Come watch a live demonstration to better understand the steps required to make a DTD! We will show what materials to use, how to maintain a useful posture, and other helpful tips and tricks!
Digital Coloring and Shading
Experienced artists discuss and demonstrate live digital coloring and painting methods for beginner artists. We will be using applications such as Paint Tool Sai and Clip Studio. Feel free to bring your digital drawing materials to follow along!
Poker Tournament Semi-Finals
Composing Music with Fox Amoore and Alexander James Adams
From home studio set up to Abbey Road, Fox Amoore and AJA have recorded in many different settings. If you're a starting musician, experienced and want to share your insight or if you're simply curious about the process, Fox and AJA invite you to this comfy and personal setting to discuss all matters in music recording and production.
Charity Auction
Stop by to pick up some great products and amazing original works or just enjoy the thrill of the auction. All proceeds go to this years featured charity.
Tournament - Pokken Tournament Wii U
Drawing with Demi
A simple, fun panel where con-goers can ask Demicoeur about her drawing and painting process while she doodles. ...Basically a livestream, but in person!
Introduction to Fursuiting
An introductory panel for new fursuiters: behavior and acting, care of a fursuit, how to make your character stand out, and how to appropriately behave out in public will be discussed.
Dad's Garage Improv
You've heard about them, come see members of Atlanta's #1 comedy improv troupe with a special guest appearance by Amber Nash, comedian and voice actress for the character Pam Poovey from FX's "Archer."
Dads Garage Improv
You've heard about them, come see members of Atlanta's #1 comedy improv troupe with a special guest appearance by Amber Nash, comedian and voice actress for the character Pam Poovey from FX's "Archer."
Let's Play: Dead of Winter
Blackjack Tournament
Autograph Session with Amber Nash
Amber Nash greets her fans for a special autograph session after the Improv Performance.
How to Get Published
Interested in taking your writing to the next level and don't know how? Want to see your writing in print? Learn how to navigate the submission process so you can submit your stories for publication.
Comics - From Script to Print
A panel about comic creation, including the often overlooked steps of scripting, thumbnailing, and preparing a comic for the printer. Other topics will include panel layouts, dialogue, and composition.
Fursuit Price is Right
The fursuit version of The Price Is Right where fursuiters have an opportunity to win a badge commission.
Let's Play: Ghost Stories
Fursuit Dance Competition
It's our MAIN event! Join us for a rollicking good show as fursuiters compete for this year’s most coveted awards and major bragging rights.
FWA After Dark
More details avialable at FWA.
FWA After Dark
More details avialable at FWA.
FWA After Dark
More details avialable at FWA.
Cards Against Humanity Tournament
Sunday, April 03, 2016
27 eventsFWA Dance feat. DJ Kainu
KJ Kainu (Trance)
FWA Dance feat. Deke
Deke (Electro/Prog/Trap/Dubstep)
FWA Dance feat. Kamillex
Kamillex (Dubstep/D&B/Bass House)
God Level Suite is Open
God-Level Sponsors are truly divine, as they are the generous people who want to give the most they can to Furry Weekend Atlanta. We wish to show our appreciation in part with our Hospitality Suite... it's open and ready to serve.
Dealers Den is Open
We're open for business! Get your shop therapy on and see why fur-folk say we have one of the best dealer's dens around. Art Gallery & Constore Open inside Dealer's Den at this time.
Artists Alley is Open
The artist alley is always a good place to find rising talents, established artist in the fandom and sometimes dealers working after hours. If you need a badge, sketch or just any other trinket for you or a friend that couldn’t make it, stop by. Because the artists are always rotating in and out of the room, you’ll never know what you’ll find there!
Board Game Room is Open
We are open for business and the boards are hot!
Video Game Room is Open
We're open! Stop by and get your video gaming on.
Furshoot Studio is Open
Bring your own costume and props or borrow something from our shenanigan-inspiring collection. In addition to our normal prints and badges, we will be offering some classic looking black and white prints and special “love” badges. Remember, if you’ve bought a photo badge in the past you can show it off at the studio to get a surprise with your purchase this year! As always, having fun in the studio and getting your pictures on the web is free fun for everyone!
Tasting 202: Slurp, Swoosh, and Spit!
In this continuation panel there will be an informal coffee "cupping", where your host presents four different types of coffee to be ground and brewed right in front of you and analyzed for flavor characteristics. Though it sounds snobby, it's actually rather casual – let there be lots of slurping noises and wondering out loud. Participants are not required to attend part 1 prior to joining us for part 2.
Building Interesting Worlds
An important part of creating a good story isn't just the characters in it but the world they inhabit. Learn more about how to use culture, history, and science to help give life to your writing.
Poker Tournament Final Table
Tournament - Magic: The Gathering Draft
Conservators Center is Open
The Conservators’ Center is a nonprofit organization that preserves threatened species through rescuing wildlife in need, responsible captive propagation, and providing educational programs and support worldwide.
Dog Training: Educating Man's Best Friend
Our resident dog trainer gives you sound advice on training your best friend and discusses why giving your pet structure and social skills is important to the wellbeing of your canine family member. We ask that you DO NOT bring your canine friend to attend this event.
Pokemon Meet and Greet
Pokemon furs of all kinds are meeting up to share about their interests.
Tournament - Marvel vs Capcom 3 XBox 360
You Are (Not) Your Pants- Designing Memorable and Visually Interesting Characters
We discuss successful and unsuccessful character design and give attendees tips for creating a visually awesome looking character that leaves a memorable impression.
Conquering PCD (Post-Con Depression) Once and For All
So we’re down to the last day of a glorious con. Already missing your furry friends? Wish FWA could last forever. We discuss practical ways of combating “PCD” and staying connected with your furry community.
Fursuit Games
Fursuiters compete in very active and tactile games: obstacle courses, musical chairs, etc (you get the idea) ... all made more challenging due to limited vision and dexterity and with hilarious results.Fursuit
Click & Trick
Our resident dog trainer dives deeper into dog training showing tips and tricks for getting you best friend to do a few tricks of their own. We ask that you DO NOT bring your canine friend to attend this event.
Closing Ceremonies
Join your convention hosts for a recap of this year's festivities and the unveiling of next years theme.
FWA Q&A
Did you LOVE FWA?! Did you HATE FWA?! We want to know. Each year we solicit your feedback to determine what worked for you and what didn't. We can't continue to be great without your heartfelt and sincere feedback!
Want to be on Staff?
Want to help shape next year's con experience? Want to be involved behind the scenes? This session answers all your questions.
FWA Dance feat. DJ Neko
DJ Neko (Electro/Prog. House)
FWA Dance feat. Haku Pamfer
Haku Pamfer (Electro/Bass House/Drumstep/Moomba/Trap)
FWA Dance feat. Apollo
Apollo (Trap/Moomba/Twonk)
Monday, April 04, 2016
7 eventsFWA Dance feat. EdgeDestroyer
EdgeDestroyer (Trap/Tribal/Prog. House/Melodic Dub)
Post Con: Aquarium!
Join us as we enjoy the Georgia Aquarium! Address: 225 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 Site: georgiaaquarium.org Cost: $38.95 at the door, $31.95 if you purchase online via this link . Meet up in the Marriott atrium by 2:00; location will be in the small seating area between the front entrance & exit. We will then walk to the aquarium (approximately a 10-minute walk).
georgiaaquarium.org
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Post Con: Dinner at Game-X!
Join us for dinner and games at Game-X Address: 275 Baker Street, Atlanta, GA 30313 Site: gamexatl.com Cost: $12-15 for food, menu available here . We’ll walk over here from the Aquarium at around 6:30 – it’s literally across the street. If leaving from the hotel (or if you need to return to the hotel beforehand), we’ll be meeting again in the Marriott atrium, in the small seating area between the front entrance & exit.