We’re back this October for the next run of Make Your Mark Bootcamp and this is your official invitation to apply!

Are you craving structure, creative direction and an exciting way to boost your illustration practice this year? 

We’re delighted to announce dates for our upcoming extended Make Your Make Bootcamp programme running Monday 7th October – Friday 25th April 2025.

Covering some of the biggest challenges that illustrators face — from building your business, to branching out into new areas, to finding your voice, connecting with your values and harnessing your true creative potential.

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Make Your Mark Bootcamp brings together the best bits of our flagship programme and 28 Day Challenges, with new additions and refreshed content including mastermind sessions, practical workshops, creative briefs and industry mentoring with illustration commissioners from publishing, editorial and advertising.

Find your voice, craft your story, develop your portfolio, build your business and get hired!

Open to artists, illustrators and creatives worldwide. Check out our FAQ here.

Applications open now until Wednesday 25th September

What’s included?

Our six month bootcamp includes x 12 core modules, x 4 illustration masterclasses, x 4 industry talks with art directors and 12 months inclusive access to Inkygoodness Collective Membership* commencing June 2024.  Sessions will be recorded for lifetime access. 

Who is this program for?

This program is designed for:

• Professional and emerging artists, illustrators and creatives.

• Creatives who are established in their practice but need extra support.

• Those who have a level 9 or 10 (out of 10) commitment to their creative development and are ready to “do the work.”

• People who work well in groups, who are willing to give as much as they get, and be vulnerable, honest, and supportive.

Module Content

All sessions in UK time (GMT)

M1 – Self Development (1 week)

Live class Wednesday 9th October @ 6pm GMT

Get into healthy habits to nurture your mental and physical health and wellbeing. In our first session you’ll learn the practice of self discipline and how to adopt a daily routine to stay focused.

• Laying the groundwork

• Nurturing emotional well-being

• Building your routine

• Developing confidence

• Mindset tools & exercises

M2 – Taking the Leap (1 week)

Live class Thursday 17th October @ 6pm GMT

• Defining your goals

• Setting intentions

• Taking action

• Sticking at it!

M3 – Finding Your Voice (1 week)

Live class Wednesday 23rd October @ 10.30am GMT

Figure out your values, your story and what makes you unique as we explore what it means to be an illustrator and how to hone your authentic artistic voice.

• Rediscover your artistic self

• What makes you unique

• Developing your style

• Connecting with your values

• Crafting your story

M4 – Commercial Illustration (6 weeks)

Live classes alternate between Thursday evenings @ 6pm and Wednesday mornings @ 10.30am, starting Thursday 31st October.

Covering 6 core markets including:

• Editorial Illustration (31.10)

• Publishing Market (06.11)

• Toys, Games & Picture Books (14.11)

• Design, Advertising & Brand Collabs (20.11)

• Fashion, Apparel & Textiles (28.11)

• Greetings, Gifting & Licensing (04.12)

• PLUS: Midway Reflection & Discussion Workshop (11.12)

As part of this six week module we will also be joined by guest speakers across the creative & illustration industry. First speakers will be announced in early September!

M5 – Creative Development (4 weeks)

Live classes alternate between Wednesday mornings @ 10.30am & Thursday evenings @ 6pm, starting 8th January 2025.

• Dive into industry standard creative briefs on editorial, publishing, branding, packaging & more!

• Mentoring & Group Sessions

• Plus Live Workshops with our co-hosts for extra support along the way!

M6– Craft Your Passion Project (6 weeks)

Live classes alternate between Wednesday mornings @ 10.30am & Thursday evenings @ 6pm, starting 5th February.

• Creating mood boards, research & ideation

• Sketches and visual development

• Crafting your project

• Present your final projects

• + Workshops with our co-hosts for extra support along the way!

M7 – Curate Your Portfolio (2 weeks)

Live classes alternate between Wednesday mornings @ 10.30am & Thursday evenings @ 6pm, starting Wednesday 5th March.

• Designing your branding

• Refining your portfolio

• Curating your website

• Presentation tips & tricks

M8 – Self Promotion (2 weeks)

Live classes alternate between Wednesday mornings @ 10.30am & Thursday evenings @ 6pm, starting Wednesday 19th March.

• Building your brand

• Self promotion toolkit

• Social media tips & tricks

• Selling & marketing

• Cultivating opportunities

M9 – Licensing, Contracts & Getting Paid

Live class Wednesday 2nd April @ 10.30am

• Finding illustration jobs

• Illustration agencies

• How to write a contract

• Pricing & negotiation

• Protecting your work

M10 – Money Mindset

Live class Thursday 10th April @ 6pm

• Uncover what’s holding you back

• Shape your reality

• Change how you relate to money

• How to stay money positive

• The Key to Financial Freedom

• Money Mantras

M11 – Building Resilience & Emotional Wellbeing

Live class Wednesday 16th April @ 10.30am

• Ditching perfectionism

• Overcoming negative self talk

• Handling rejection

• Learning to say no

• Cultivating a positive mindset

M12 – Presentation Week

Come together in small groups in our final week to share the work you have completed on Make Your Mark Bootcamp in presentation sessions at the end of the programme!

Creative Briefs

New for 2024 – we’ll be bringing in industry speakers to set you a variety of creative briefs to work on throughout the programme across editorial, publishing, packaging, branding & much more!

Bonus Content

• PR & Marketing Toolkit – Learn how to be your own publicist! Essential tips on planning your own marketing strategy with advice on copywriting, useful phrases and tone of voice for press releases and best practice for reaching out to magazines, blogs and press for features. Guest speaker TBA!
• Making & Selling – Understanding the various ways to sell your art online and through gallery shows.
• Plus: Access to our Creative Resources Hub exclusive to members of Inkygoodness Collective with cheat sheets, workbooks & guides to support your creative development!

Buddy Groups

Join a buddy group to meet artists and illustrators on the programme to get extra support, share your work and build connections.

Dates

Make Your Mark runs 7th October – 25th April 2025. Live Sessions are hosted every week and alternate between Wednesday @ 10.30am; and Thursday @ 6pm suit different time zones.

All sessions are recorded for replay access. Timings BST/GMT.

Fee

Payment options

• Pay in Full – £699
• Split Payment – £749 (Pay £349 + one payment of £400)
• Payment Plan – £749 (Pay £149 + four equal monthly payments of £150).

Inkygoodness Collective Members qualify for a discount of £100 when they enrol.

Inkygoodness Collective Membership

Make Your Mark Bootcamp includes 12 months inclusive access to Inkygoodness Collective on our Community Plan (worth £299!).

Open to artists, illustrators and creatives worldwide, Make Your Mark alumni are especially welcome to get on board – we’ll be giving you a special discount to join the programme.

Starts Monday 7th October 2024.

Ready to go? Apply Now!

Successful applicants will be notified within 3 days of their application and invited to secure their spot with a deposit. Applications close midnight Wednesday 25th September.

Branding illustration for Make Your Mark Bootcamp created by Martina Leonard