AJA LEATHERWOOD

J-Fashion Creator & DIY Educator | @Batascotch

Batascotch is a Columbus-based J-fashion creator, sewist, and DIY educator who has participated in Japanese street fashion for nearly a decade. Her work combines styling, sewing, crafting, editorial content, and approachable educational projects designed to help others experiment with J-fashion and creative self-expression. She has presented J-fashion programming at Animate! Columbus, modeled at Matsuricon, and previously covered GDEX/CorgsCon as media.

Portfolio: https://batascotchs.my.canva.site/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/batascotch/

GDEX 2026 Workshop: Kawaii Tech Makeover: Personalizing Your Gaming & Everyday Tech
Give your gaming gear a makeover. Join J-fashion creator and DIY educator Batascotch for a beginner-friendly workshop exploring cute, creative ways to personalize handheld-console cases, phone cases, controller accessories, headphones, tech pouches, and more. Inspired by Japanese kawaii culture, J-fashion, and maximalist customization, this session will cover easy ways to use charms, stickers, ribbons, beads, color coordination, and decorative details to make everyday tech feel uniquely yours. Bring a case, accessory, or small item you'd like to customize, and any supplies you might have handy (stickers, adhesive gems, ribbon, beads, charms, washi tape, and similar craft items), and come ready to create. No previous crafting or fashion experience required.