Sheri is a 28-year-old costume designer, cosplayer, entertainer, reenactor, and all around geek, located in the Pacific Northwest. She is also what is lovingly referred to as a ‘Super Fan’ – one of those elusive and obsessive people who latch onto an author and fawn upon their every written word. Thus was the case for the Washington writer co-op ‘Clockwork Dragon’ – specifically one Jeffrey Cook. Through determination (and a pretty face), Sheri has begun training as Jeff’s personal assistant at conventions, more often than not dressed as a character from one book or another. A saleswoman by trade, she spends her free time crafting and modeling various props and outfits.
Sheri’s real passion—other than cosplay that is – is passing on information and teaching. Lately, she’s done this by running panels she wishes she could have attended when she first started. You can find her often running Cosplay 101, 102, and a villain etiquette class, along with a live-action Pokémon Battle Dome that she runs as Pikachu.

Fandom PDX is comprised of two summer and winter pop culture fan conventions in Portland, OR.

I’m a small time cosplayer that started back in 2009. I’m mainly located in the Pacific NW and have only attended conventions in Oregon and Washington. I have quite a bit of experience with running panels such as the Cosplay Improv Show and a few fandom panels like Soul Eater: Meister Madness.

Contessa Paxton Timmerman is an accomplished craftswoman, working in many mediums including writing, knitting, crocheting, watercolours, charcoal sketches, and designing costumes. Her costuming talent began in 1986 at Gavilan College in Gilroy, CA. Contessa is an award-winning quilt designer. She has been quilting and sewing for over 30+ years.

Contessa’s love of conventions began in the 1980’s. and has been a part of Creation Station at Orycon since 2011. Since then, she has participated and joined in on many panels at Orycon, NewconPDX, Westercon, and GEAR Con. She looks forward to participating in MiyakoCon 3.

Year one of MiyakoCon they hosted the Lip Sync Battle! Year two of MiyakoCon they hosted the Sweet Improv Dance Challenge! This year, they have the pleasure of hosting both! Sweet maple panda hopes you will come join them for some great music and dancing to rock your day.