DIYorama
Creating large-scale, maker events for fan conventions nationwide.
A before ➡️ and after shot showing the progress we made in 4 short days.
We'll be posting more close up looks at the various scenes of the build soon!
Thank you again to everyone who helped make this year a success!
We've got a line of fans ready to check out the final build.
Come see built by fans!
We're open for you to paint miniatures and build space junk from 10am to 12pm today!
Then admire the full 1,400 sq ft diorama spanning Season 1 and 2 of
Star Wars is known for its unique cool, space junk.
Build some street junk today at and take it home with you!
Build zone is open from 10am to 12pm today.
It's the last day!
If you had a creation you built during the show, come to the booth from 2 pm to 2:30pm to take it home.
Season 2 of is making its way into the at
Follow the journey of Din Djarin and Grogu through the galaxy...
..on the last day, we have some special surprises in store for you!!!
Come paint miniatures with us today! We are located across the from the Asmodee Game booth.
Learn expert painting techniques and have fun!
The Krayt Dragon has emerged!
THANK YOU to Dark Fire Designs () for designing and 3D printing this amazing model and donating it to the build.
And a big shout out to Jamie "Sillof" (.follis) for painting and bringing the dragon to life.
Come by the booth to see it in person!
Learn the ways of the force ... Join one of our FREE Small Group Classes at the booth. Limited spots available. Come see us to sign up!
Get expert guidance from one of our talented master staff members. Learn about construction of miniatures, scratch building, kit bashing, detailed painting techniques, and more!
You can learn how to take your Atomic Mass Games miniatures to the next level!
TODAY!
“Seeing the World Through a Star Wars Lens” Panel on the University Stage on Friday May 27th from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Jamie and Alissa will look at the history of greeblies and how you can use junk to create your own complex miniatures, models, and dioramas.
Looking to practice your miniature painting skills?
Sign up for one of our master classes to learn expert painting techniques. Open everyday and free to participate!
Hard at work assembling Din Djarin's Razorcrest in our Group Build!
Thanks to for these kits!
We are thrilled to announce that the one and only Dave Perillo created this custom artwork for the DIYorama booth and fanclub, the .
Dave is renowned for his classic retro style that has been seen on countless Disney, Star Wars, and pop culture themed prints.
Want to get your hands on this design? It will be available on T-shirts, stickers, and pins exclusively for fan club members! Check out our page for more details on how to join the Builder's Brigade.
The force is strong with you... Join the Builder’s Brigade!
What is the ?
✅ The Fan Club for expert builders, beginners, and everyone in between!
✅ Builder's Brigade is also a program to help financially support , so we can continue to bring awesome builder events to Celebration and conventions each year!
There are various tiers of membership, and each offers free merchandise with unique art ranging from T-Shirts, to patches, and stickers, as well as unique fan opportunities.
Going to be at ? Visit the DIYorama Booth to learn more and sign up. Or message us with any questions!
And a huge shoutout to our very own Jamie Follis for creating this logo!
👋 Meet Alissa!
Alissa D.Luepke Pier, AIA, is a national award-winning architect whose practice specializes in creative, complex problem-solving with purpose.
She is most renowned for deciding on land use applications in a quasi-judicial capacity, master-planning projects for school districts, facilitating community engagement, or designing residential/commercial buildings.
.. but Star Wars fans have experienced her work personally, as she has also designed the diorama booth layouts for every Celebration since 2015.
Her interest in Star Wars began at an early age, as evidenced by the many Return of the Jedi stickers in her childhood stickerbook; and her good fortune in playing the singular Princess Leia role when outside with the neighbor kids in her youth, despite not having brunette hair.
Alissa's history with the diorama group took root when she went to C4 with her husband and found the perfect combination of nostalgia for her childhood (Star Wars) and her University years (design studio) ... and the rest is history!
Stop by booth on the main show floor and say hi!
Meet Jamie! 👋
Jamie Follis, AKA Sillof, is an award-winning teacher of history, religion, and film by day ... but in Star Wars circles he is an artist known for his groundbreaking, unique, and imaginative reimaginings of of Star Wars into various eras and genres—such as Samurai, WW2, Western, Steampunk, and more.
He is mostly known for his work in action figures, but he is also a talented miniaturist, prop maker, and diorama builder. His work has been featured in many notable places, from Entertainment Weekly and MTV to the TV Show Supernatural.
He has worked for a variety of celebrity clients including Seth Meyers, Patton Oswalt, and Bobby Moynihan.
Jamie has been helping to run the Diorama Builder area at Celebration since Celebration II back in 2002!
Come say hi at on the main show floor.
Are you an experienced builder?
✅ Tackle one of our more challenging builds, like complex vehicles and buildings. It is a great way to meet other talented makers and fans and pick up some new tips and tricks!
New to the scene?
✅ Great! We've got something for everyone.
Come visit the booth at this week! It's FREE and open to all fans.
📸 Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019
We have a panel!
Be sure to check out Jamie and Alissa as they present a panel on the University Stage on Friday May 27th from 12:30 to 1:30.
The panel is called “Seeing the World Through a Star Wars Lens”
It will be a look at the history of greeblies and how you can use junk to create your own complex miniatures, models, and dioramas.
Visit StarWarsCelebration.com for more details:
https://www.starwarscelebration.com/en-us/panels/panel-information.html?gtID=765036&panel-name=Seeing-the-World-through-a-Star-Wars-Lens
Star Wars Celebration is this week! Are you interested in gaining some expert guidance from one of our talented master staff members?
Stop by the DIYorama booth and sign up for one of our completely FREE small group classes.
Topics will range from construction of miniatures, scratch building and kit bashing to learning detailed painting techniques. 🖌️
Spots are limited so sign up early each day!
Thank you to our partner Atomic Mass Games!
We can't wait. Thank you Star Wars Celebration!
See you in Anaheim!
Have you ever wanted to create and own a small part of the Star Wars universe? Join DIYorama Events at Star Wars Celebration and help create 1,400 square feet of the Mandalorian universe, complete with thousands of Star Wars miniatures courtesy of Atomic Mass Games/Asmodee. Come join us in making a part of this large diorama, and then take home your piece on the final day! This free, fan-loved event is celebrating its 20th year at Celebration – so don’t miss out on being a part of this milestone and coming together to help create their largest build yet!
Check out their official page and stay tuned to learn more about signing up for master classes and group builds, as well! https://diyoramaevents.com/
The masterminds behind 2022 .
Our co-directors, Jamie Follis and Alissa D. Luepke Pier, have over 35 years combined professional experience planning
diorama builds for fans and convention events!
Jamie got involved with Frank and the original Diorama Workshop at Celebration II in 2002 and Alissa joined the crew shortly after at Celebration IV in '07.
We are looking forward to celebrating our 20th anniversary with you at !
Star Wars Celebration
It's and we have a BIG announcement!
Drumroll please......
The diorama build theme for 2022 is....
The Mandalorian!
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Our DIYorama Events team is SO excited to join forces with Asmodee Games at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim later this month for our 1:48 scale build.
We can't wait for you to join us and help build our way through the chapters of The Mandalorian series!!
At Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019, we worked with Fantasy Flight Games and Star Wars Legion.
We are so excited to continue and grow this partnership with our 2022 sponsor, Asmodee Games (Asmodee France Asmodee USA)!
The 2022 build in Anaheim will be in the 1:48 roleplaying miniature scale again!
We'll be revealing the theme soon... Any guesses?
We are thrilled to announce the beginning of a new chapter in the Star Wars Celebration Diorama Workshop! The workshop has been rebranded into DIYorama Events and we'll be celebrating our 20-year anniversary at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim this May!
We are adding to the experience in new and exciting ways that we can’t wait to share! Follow us on social for updates and for the reveal of this year's build theme!
Read more about our story at DIYoramaEvents.com.