Are you ready to spill the Tea? Or has Wine given you the courage to dive into dares? Join Rae, AKA Jinbees, for a game of Truth or Dare with a frilly twist!

Do you LOVE sparkly shiny resin jewelry? Are you interested in learning about how these pieces are made, or even trying it out for yourself? Join Juju, the designer behind Sweet Juju, as she takes you to the magical world of resin! Learn about different types of resin, how to work with them safely, and different techniques you can use to create your own unique pieces!

Hungry for something delicious to nosh on during the Social Mixer? Follow along as we make simple savory pastries and prosciutto rose tea sandwiches, and get ideas for other delights to add to your Afternoon Tea meal!

When the general public hears “fashion”, magazines and runway shows are the first thought. The international J-fashion community makes efforts to utilize all resources at our disposal to create content, including tertiary forms. However, it can be tricky to produce inventive forms of j-fashion media. If creating out of the box J-fashion outlets calls to you, join Hayden and Kamilah, creators of O-kei!! Podcast, who can help guide you down the unbeaten paths of J-fashion content.

The definition of a “J-fashion lifestyler” is very narrow in its current form. You wear the clothes every day, your home has your aesthetic, and you drink afternoon tea as often as possible. But is that really all there is to life? Join Hayden and Kamilah, creators of O-kei!! Podcast, to discuss how you can overcome the stereotypes of what a “lifestyler” is and how to make your J-fashion lifestyle your own.

Welcome to the Garnet Gateau Game Sheau, hosted by Mani Tokkigo of Bay Area Kei! In this game show, pairs of contestants will face off to see who knows their partner best! Each contestant will be asked questions about their partner, with the goal of matching the answer their partner has already provided to the hosts. Whichever pair scores the most points in a given period of time will be awarded a prize, supplied by members of Bay Area Kei!

Hang out with Kelp of Bay Area Kei while she cross-stitches an original Garnet Gateau pattern! This pattern will be available to download online for anyone who would like to handmake an event souvenir. New to counted-thread embroidery? Feel free to come with questions and Kelp will help! (Or at least try to...)

Jason R. Merrill of Blackbird Finery demonstrates how to make the 'Royal Ruby' and other antique sodas and sundaes

As we all grow nostalgic for bygone eras of lolita fashion, one has always stood out to your panelists: the short-lived mook, Alice Deco! This is a fun history panel about the publication, as well as a guide on how to experiment with lolita clothing and the lolita silhouette in new and exciting ways.

A second installment of EGL Treats Livestream: Join lolitas Allegra and Oriana for a romantic patisserie getaway as they bake two simple and charming treats. Treats will include a ruby chocolate ganache tart and love letter hand-pies. Baking level will be easy and fun with dietary variations available!

Learn to make quick and easy sock plushies with Jessica Corlett. Suitable for all skill levels as it requires only a little bit of hand sewing. Use materials you already have around your house! Gift them to your valentine or yourself; you can even style your plushie to create a tribute to the lovely Usakumya.

Watch the Garnet Gateau Fashion Walk, featuring attendee-submitted looks with a Valentine's Day theme! We are also holding a coord contest, where participants have a chance to win prizes from the participating brands. All J-fashion styles welcome!

Join Sara Bread in a last minute EGA primer about the origins of Elegant Gothic Aristocrat and how to wear it, and is later joined by Emma and Obsixwi for some casual chatting about general gothic lolita/aristocrat lifestyle tips!

Join a group of J-fashionistas as they discuss the various styles they wear! We will be discussing our shared experiences wearing various J-fashions such as lolita fashion, menhera, decora, mori kei, and more. Topics covered will include public perception, switching between J-fashions, and experiences in the community.

In this “Get Ready With Us: Interview and Chill” style panel, Bay Area Kei’s Emma/@Nycticeivs will be chatting with Emily/@Lacycrown_ , makeup wizard and prizewinner of our last 2 coord contests, about makeup and its application in Lolita fashion (both traditional and experimental/OTT looks,) answering questions, sharing tips, and more while both applying their own spin on a coord-friendly Valentine’s Day themed makeup look.

Join Kawaii Riot for a panel about love in its many forms, from love of self, to love of others, and love of those you may not fully understand, but seek to ally with. We’ll share our favorite ways to relax and unwind, our unique perspectives on queer identity, and acceptance vs. tolerance

Join Plentiful Pie and Mani Tokkigo as they review and pass judgement on the latest Valentine-y releases from J-fashion brands! Bring your favorite dessert and participate in chat!

Let’s learn some basic photography tips and tricks, as well as various apps to edit photos on!

Join us for a Valentine's Day themed DIY showcase! Many of us are still staying in our houses and separated from our friends and family, but we want to provide Garnet Gateau’s attendees with the opportunity to showcase their crafting talents! For our DIY showcase, the theme is “love” of any kind- whether it’s the love you feel for your partner, friends, pets, family, or any other hobby, item, or person you can think of. Any creative, DIY-style submission will be considered.

Ero lolita: the slightly spicy (and controversial) lolita substyle goes against what many lolitas consider acceptable in the fashion. What's that all about, and how does one dress in ero lolita anyway? No one has asked for this, but Obsixwi will answer these questions anyway!

Jason R. Merrill of Blackbird Finery discusses the importance of manners and etiquette in these enlightened times/worst of timelines. Hear selections from Victorian and other Etiquette manuals and realize that proper manners have never really changed... and still apply in the technological marvel that is the future (i.e., Today).

Ouji/ouji-sama/王子, meaning "prince" in Japanese, is the more masculine clothing style that is often associated with lolita fashion. Join Prince Olivier and Prince Dane as they guide you through the history of buttcapes and kabedon and how to get started on your ouji wardrobe!

I can hear the bells - Purestmaiden, Michelle and Kimbuucha are here to take you down the aisle to discuss the intricacies of J-fashion inspired weddings. They will cover topics from photography, J-fashion guests, the venue, and of course the dress! They will also cover more in-depth discussion topics such as cultural pressures when it comes to weddings, and planning a weddings in a pandemic.

Come watch us close out the event with contest winner announcements, acknowledgements, and future event announcements!