Laura “Lars” Sladich is a costume technician based in San Diego, California. Lars has their BA in Visual Arts emphasis in Sculpting from Point Loma Nazarene University (2021), and their MFA in Design and Technology emphasis in Costume Technology from San Diego State University (2024).

Lars is mostly known for their mascot making in the Furry Fandom creating creatures such as, CC Corgi the Cotton Candy Corgi, and Baby Blue the Dragon. Whether it is faux furs, cutting/draping, distressing/dye work, crafts, or shoe modifications; Lars is very passionate about bringing one’s renderings to life!

Credits: Head Costume Crafts Artisan at Broadway Sacramento (3 summer seasons), Cutter/Draper/Crafts MFA student at San Diego State University (3 years). Fursuit Maker (13 years).

Pronouns: She/They