This Week in Wizard Activism: Relive the Magic of SCF

by Meagan Caicedo

Graphic of our This Week in Wizard Activism banner! It features the words “This Week in Wizard Activism” and our logo on a pink background.

Trans Awareness Week

This week we are celebrating our trans friends, y’all are truly perfect! Treat yo’ self to a perfect pin at our shop, still my favorite pin ever designed.

Perfect pin product image.

Small Creators Fest: Relive the Magic!

Thanks so much to everyone who helped out with this small fest! Y’all put in so much work, and we could not have done any of this without you! You all really made it magic.

Couldn’t make it to the panels? No worries, we’ve got you covered!

• Make it! Tea making with Nerdfelt: Love some hot leaf juice, would you also want to work in a tea shop with Uncle Iroh? Or have a cuppa with Hagrid? Watch as Katie from Nerdfelt blends a special fandom-themed tea! Chat about picking ingredients, finding inspiration, and navigating chronic pain as a creator!
• This star won’t go out: Catch a special conversation with our friends from This Star Won’t Go Out, and learn how you can support families facing childhood cancer.
• Ethical creation under capitalism?: Truly the title says it all. How do small creators contend with creating art inspired by problematic franchises? Special guests include Elden Fragrances, Protego Foundation, Hashtag Ruthless Productions, & Fandemonium Design.
• Becoming a Creator and Building an Audience with Black Girls Create and Wizards in Space: Want to get started making art and finding an audience as a small creator? Learn how Black Girls Create, and Wizards in Space built their communities and got their start, and get their advice on how you can, too!
• 3DPrintingPressUSA: 3D Printing is producing some of the coolest pieces in cosplay and beyond! Check out this chat with 3DPrintingPressUSA to learn how they create their crowns!

And don’t forget to check out our incredible vendors!

Find links to visit our small creator vendors at fandomforward.org/smallcreatorsfest

Volunteer Openings

Looking to wear more or different hats with Fandom Forward? Check out our volunteer page! If you know someone who would be a good fit, maybe share this link, where they can find postings and information on volunteer positions. We’re always happy to welcome more volunteers to the fam!