Crafting the Ultimate Halloween Look: Join Gino DePolo’s Design Kickoff
This Thursday, September 18th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Monumental Impact is proud to launch its first Maker Spotlight — a new series designed to showcase inspiring creators and ignite hands-on learning in our community.
Leading this inaugural session is Gino DePolo, a maker, cosplayer, and costume artist whose work transforms imagination into reality. From detailed Wolverine armor to glowing Iron Doom suits and mystic Moon Knight robes, Gino creates high-impact, cinematic looks — and shares with thousands across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. He is offering this Kickoff and a Workshop Series for others to explore digital design, fabrication and cosplay craftsmanship together in our community makerspace.
This week’s kickoff session is not just about showing off. It’s about sharing tips, tricks, and techniques — and collaborating with participants to shape a workshop series that will run on Thursdays from September through October. Whether you’re into cosplay, digital design, or just curious about building something awesome for Halloween, this is the place to start with an expert craftsman.
🔧 What to Expect This Thursday
- Meet Gino DePolo, see his cosplay creations up close, and learn how he builds them
- Explore costume-making techniques including design, fabrication, painting, and finishing
- Share your ideas to help shape the upcoming Thursday workshop series
- Ask questions, get inspired, and connect with like-minded makers
This is a hands-on, collaborative, and idea-filled session to kick off our fall creative member series — and this Thursday’s Kickoff is open to guests and members alike.
🎭 Gino DePolo’s Creative Builds
Gino’s work merges design, tech, and artistry to bring beloved characters to life:
- Wolverine – Battle-worn armor with realistic claw integration
- Iron Doom – Custom chestplate with glowing core and metallic finish
- Moon Knight – Textured robes, lighting elements, and mystic detailing
- U.S. Agent – Bold design, finished surfaces, and screen-worthy build quality
These creations don’t just look great — they showcase the kind of skills and techniques Gino will share in future workshops.
📍 Maker Spotlight Event Details
🗓 Date: Thursday, September 18
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📌 Location: Monumental Impact, 866 Highway 105, Palmer Lake
👥 Open to: Guests and Maker Members
Whether you’re dreaming of your next cosplay or just looking to explore the world of creative making, this kickoff session is your entry point. Help shape what’s coming next — and discover what you can build, together with us.
🌐 Follow Gino’s Work
- Website: GinoDePolo.com
- YouTube: @GinoDePoloCreations
- Instagram/TikTok: @ginodepolocreations
🏛️ About Monumental Impact
Monumental Impact is a membership-based makerspace and community empowering creators, students, and entrepreneurs to explore, create, and compete.
We offer Maker Memberships for adults and Student Memberships for high school and college students, providing access to tools, space, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities.
Whether you’re launching a business, developing technical skills, having creative fun or competing in programs like Combat Robotics or FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), you’ll find support and inspiration here. Join our growing community and make something Monumental.