Skill Camp

Sat, Oct 25
@ Sacramento Turn Verein

Join us on Day 2 of the Conference for interactive workshops and engaging discussions with industry leaders

Morning Workshops

  • Go Font Yourself

    10:00 am - Track 1
    with Killian McMann

    Think making your own font sounds hard? Think again. In this hands-on workshop, illustrator and type nerd Kilian McMann will show you how to take your hand-drawn letters from sketchbook to screen — and turn it into a working font using Fontself, a $40 plugin for Adobe Illustrator. You’ll get to create one letter of a collaborative alphabet, which Kilian will compile into a downloadable font to share with attendees after the workshop. Come ready to draw, experiment, and discover how accessible (and fun) font-making can really be.

  • Embracing Raw Creativity

    10:00 am - Track 2
    with Sheila Johnston & Steve Joves

    Creativity can be a life-or-death matter—at least for your ideas. In Wolves Among Zombies, our award-winning short film, we survived on grit, guts, and a few questionable props. Now, we’re sharing those survival skills in “Embracing Raw Creativity,” a workshop for anyone ready to push storytelling to its limits. Join Steve Joves and Sheila Johnston as we reveal how to get started, thrive under constraints, harness collaboration superpowers, and turn “what if?” into “why not?” Whether you’re chasing innovation or just trying to keep your ideas from going undead, this session is your creative survival kit.

  • Badge Building Workshop

    11:15 am - Track 1
    with Matt Dawson

    Come hang out while we dig into the world of badge design. I’ll share why badges are some of my favorite things to make and how you can start working more of them into both client projects and personal work. We’ll cover the basics of what makes a good badge, from type choices to structure, shape, and balance. Then we’ll roll up our sleeves and build one together.

    What to bring: Your laptop, Adobe Illustrator, and whatever you like to take notes with.

  • Advocate Like An Artist

    11:15 am - Track 2
    with Allison Carpio

    As creatives, we pour ourselves into our work. But when it’s time to talk about it or promote it, we often freeze. This workshop will guide you through reflection, values-aligned storytelling, and practice to help you speak about your work in a way that feels true to you.

    You’ll walk away with:

    - A redefined view of visibility rooted in your values
    - A short story or self-intro to use in your work
    - Tools to show up with clarity and confidence

    Whether you're presenting a project, sharing a new idea, or showing up on video, this is about finding visibility on your terms.

Afternoon Workshops

  • Plan, Prototype, Present

    1:45 pm - Track 1
    with Heather Hogan

    Step into the maker’s arena for an unforgettable hour of fast-paced creativity and friendly competition! In Plan, Prototype, Present, you’ll race against the clock to dream up, design, and build a one-of-a-kind creation using a mystery box of everyday materials. You’ll move from wild brainstorming to rapid prototyping and playful testing, experiencing the thrill of turning ideas into tangible reality. Then, you’ll present your masterpiece to fellow participants for feedback, applause, and the ultimate bragging rights. No design experience? No problem. This workshop is part game show, part creative sprint, and completely fun. The only limit is your imagination!

  • How to Land the Job

    1:45 pm - Track 2
    with Molly Wiley

    Feeling overwhelmed when you see 800+ applicants for a job on LinkedIn in just 24 hours? Learn how to stand out from the crowd in this free networking and recruiting session with Molly Wiley. With 10+ years in creative recruiting, Molly will share insider tips on what really happens after you apply, how to prepare for interviews, and ways to position yourself for success in the competitive creative and marketing job market. Bring your questions, gain valuable insights, and take the next step toward landing your dream role.

  • The Future of Design: Learning and Adaption in the Age of AI

    3:00 pm - Track 1
    with Camille Iman Woods

    AI is not just reshaping how we design—it’s redefining how we learn, work, and grow as creatives. This interactive workshop explores the future of design through the lens of AI, focusing on skill-building, adaptive thinking, and lifelong learning. We’ll dive into practical tools that support creative workflows, discuss emerging trends shaping the future of work, and explore how designers can stay relevant in an evolving digital economy. Through hands-on activities and open dialogue, participants will leave with actionable strategies, a deeper understanding of AI’s impact, and a renewed vision for creative practice in a world of constant change.

  • Branding For Impact: An Interactive Workshop

    3:00 pm - Track 2
    with Sabrina Modelle

    Join Sabrina Modelle, founder of The So Good Agency, for an interactive branding workshop based on the signature method she’s honed over 20+ years of working with nonprofits, changemakers, tech companies, lifestyle brands, and social impact organizations. Sabrina will lead you through some gems from The So Good Method like branding Madlibs and business fortune telling. This method goes beyond picking colors and adjectives to get straight to the heart of your brand. Whether you’re a solopreneur, a creative, or just curious, you’ll leave ready to apply what you’ve learned anywhere—from your own business to your next big pitch.