LEVEL UP is offering numerous exciting workshops and lectures again this year. Please read the information about each workshop and lecture carefully before registering. Some workshops have age restrictions or material fees.
By registering, you confirm that you will arrive at the meeting point in the entrance area 10 minutes before the start of your booked workshop or lecture. Your workshop leader will meet you there.
Please note that your registration is binding and we will reserve your place. If you are unable to attend, please let us know so that we can remove you from the list and reallocate your place.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time: info@levelup-salzburg.at
Saturday, May 23
- Workshop leader: Battitude Arts
- Language: German
- Costs: free of charge
- Type: Talk
- Time: 11:00-12:00
Cosplay photography for beginners – Professional preparation and confident work during the shoot
This presentation provides a solid foundation for a professional start in cosplay photography. The focus is less on technical gimmicks and more on structured preparation, respectful interaction with cosplayers, and clean, responsible work during the shoot.
Topics covered include:
• Targeted preparation of equipment, character, location and lighting
• Realistic assessment of weather and lighting conditions and their requirements
• Clear agreements regarding usage, TFP and contracts
• Safely guiding poses and dealing with the model's insecurities as well as one's own
• Behavioral standards and no-gos during a photoshoot
• the importance of a clean workflow based on the principle "Don't just fix it in post"
The presentation is aimed at beginners in people photography who would like to try their first experiments as cosplay photographers.
- Workshop leader: Capturedtales Of Bastionik
- Language: German
- Costs: free of charge
- Type: Workshop
- Time: 12:30-14:00
Good content doesn't have to be complicated. In this interactive workshop, you'll learn how to quickly and easily create engaging social media posts with Canva – whether for gaming projects, events, cosplay, streams, or personal accounts.
Together we'll explore how Canva works, how you can create cool designs in just a few clicks, and what's important when building a content system to ensure your posts remain consistent and recognizable. We'll also take a look at artificial intelligence and how it can support you in generating ideas, writing, and designing content.
The workshop is designed to be flexible: You can actively participate – directly on your phone or laptop – or simply sit back and watch. All materials will be made available online afterwards, so no one needs to bring anything along.
- Workshop leader: Miniscule Deviations
- Language: German
- Cost: €30 material fee (cash only)
- Type: Workshop
- Time: 14:30 PM - 16:00
Join me on an analog adventure!
Over the course of this 90-minute speedrun, you'll learn about the world of printmaking and how to apply it to everything from your homebrew campaign to custom patches of your favorite characters.
This session covers the basics of carving and printing in a simplified, mess-free way. By the end of the workshop, you'll have a permanent addition to your gaming gear: a custom-made stamp and your first set of prints.
Everything is provided for you; the only thing missing is you!
Don't worry if you’ve never touched lino before; we’re keeping it simple so you can focus on making something cool for your personal loot stash.
- Workshop leader: Susanne Sammer
- Language: German
- Costs: free of charge
- Type: Workshop
- Time: 17:00 PM - 17:30
Gaming is more than just reflexes and skill – it's an interplay of body, mind, and performance. Moving your body, strengthening your posture, and cultivating mental calmness helps you stay focused longer, perform better, and prevent musculoskeletal problems. Gaming yoga helps you get more out of yourself – both online and offline.
Sunday, May 24
- Workshop leader: Zaela
- Language: German
- Cost: €10 material fee (cash only)
- Type: Workshop
- Time: 11:00-12:30
In this workshop, we'll delve into the art of handcrafted bookbinding. Together, we'll bind a simple notebook with thread stitching – from choosing the paper to sewing the threads that hold the pages together. Whether you want to create a creative journal, make a unique gift, or simply discover the joy of bookbinding – after the course, you'll hold your own hand-bound notebook in your hands, and of course, you can take it home with you.
- Workshop leader: TheMarryArt
- Language: German
- Cost: €3 material fee (cash only)
- Type: Workshop
- Time: 13:00 - 14:00
In this workshop I would like to introduce you to watercolor painting in combination with the traditional Japanese "Sumi-e" technique.
The Japanese term "Sumi" means "black ink", and "e" stands for "painting".
This form of painting requires no preparatory design, as is common in traditional painting. Every superfluous form and unnecessary detail is omitted.
This type of painting – just like the practice of Zen – is about reducing reality to its purest and simplest form.
The workshop exercises are based on the study of the "Four Nobles," the main themes in Sumi-e painting: bamboo, orchid, plum blossom, and chrysanthemum. They represent "Ki," the life energy, and symbolize the four seasons as well as the four stages of a person's life.
Using classic techniques, we will work together to create wonderful designs. Your brushstrokes will bring out your individual personality.
- Workshop leader: Schwarze Katze
- Language: German
- Costs: € 12 material fee (cash only)
- Type: Workshop
- Time: 14:15 PM - 15:45 PM
- Minimum age: 12 years
After a brief introduction to the basics and handling of UV resin, you can get started straight away and create your own personal keyring pendant under supervision. The price per pendant is €12, and several pieces can be made. There are numerous design options available to you: dried flowers, glitter, inlays, foils and much more. You are welcome to bring and use your own materials, such as animal hair.
- Workshop leader: Salzburg Puzzle Club
- Language: English
- Costs: free of charge
- Type: Workshop
- Time: 16:00 PM - 18:00
Mini Speed Puzzle Challenge – 500 pieces. 90 minutes. Let's go!
Ready for a race against the clock? In this fast-paced, interactive event, participants compete against each other to complete a 500-piece puzzle as quickly as possible – alone or as a team.
We'll start with a brief introduction to strategies for fast-paced puzzling, including clever sorting, edge-building techniques, teamwork tips, and insights into the international competition scene. Then the stopwatch starts and the challenge begins.
Look forward to concentration, teamwork, a relaxed competition and a festival atmosphere – no prior knowledge is required. Just bring your best performance.
