CONS Project Returns

While the rest of us kick off our chucks and do nothing but source the finest Sri Lankan cinnamon for our gingerbread mansions this holiday season, Converse will host their first of five workshops for the return of the Cons Project. Their latest round of global community workshops begin December 12 in Austin and run through to May 2016.

Live workshops are slated to debut for the first time in Austin and Chicago, and return for another successful run in Los Angeles, New York, Boston and Toronto. Converse Cons Skate Ambassadors Don “Nuge” Nguyen, Kenny Anderson, Mike Anderson, and Aaron Herrington, will be mentoring participants in workshops across the six cities, and legendary skateboard manufacturer, Paul Schmitt will be leading the first workshop in Austin on December 12^th, where participants will learn how create a deck and then put him out of business.

The Workshops are:

Create a Skate Deck – Learn how to size, shape, and design skate decks from accomplished skateboard manufacturer Paul Schmitt of CreateASkate, designer Josh Row and Cons Skate Ambassador Don “Nuge” Nguyen

Cons Project: Austin – December 12, 2015

DIY Skate Spot – Learn how to build skate structures with concrete at a DIY skate spot with accomplished builders Tom Dupere and Noah Powell, and Cons Skate Ambassador Tom Remillard

Cons Project: Boston – February 6, 2016

Creative Recycling – Learn how to repurpose used skate decks and build your own furniture with designer Andy Vasquez and Cons Skate Ambassador Mike Anderson

Cons Project: Chicago – March 5, 2016

Building Skate Structures – Learn how to build a skate structure with accomplished builder and designer Dan Bergeron, and Cons Skate Ambassador Kenny Anderson

Cons Project: Toronto – March 19, 2016

Skate Photography & Zine Making – Learn how to shoot rad skate photos and make your own zine from professional skate photographer Joe Brooks, zine expert Jai Tanju and Cons Skate Ambassadors Kenny Anderson and Aaron Herrington

Cons Project: Los Angeles – April 2, 2016 / Cons Project: New York – May 7, 2016

You can register for a workshop in your city HERE.