Welcome aboard – we’re so excited to have you!
You’ve officially enrolled in Make Your Mark Bootcamp 2026, and we can’t wait to support you on this incredible 9-month journey.
This is more than just a course—it’s a creative commitment to yourself. You’ve taken a bold step toward growing your illustration career with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Over the coming months, you’ll build momentum, develop your voice, connect with industry insiders, and unlock real opportunities to get seen and get hired.
Here’s what happens next:
- Bootcamp kicks off on January 26th, 2026
- You’ll receive your onboarding email in early January with everything you need to get started
- We’ll invite you into the private community space so you can meet your fellow creatives
- And don’t forget—if you enrolled during the Early Bird window, you’ve also unlocked:
- Bonus – Illustration Brief Vault (Value £150)
We’re so excited to have you on board and can’t wait to help you kickstart your freelance illustration career this year!
Make Your Mark is a 9-month guided Bootcamp designed to help creatives develop a confident artistic voice, build a standout portfolio, and gain the professional tools to succeed in the creative industry. Open to creatives worldwide, the programme combines live online sessions, guest workshops, and real-world briefs to help you refine your skills, grow your network, and define your creative direction. Whilst primarily geared towards artists and illustrators, we also welcome animators, graphic designers, educators, and art directors looking to pivot into illustration.
Whether you’re refining your voice, seeking meaningful opportunities, or finally ready to get paid for the work you love — this programme offers the step-by-step support you need to make it happen.
You’ll work in focused 3-week sprints, followed by Integration Weeks to catch your breath, reflect, and apply what you’re learning—perfect for those balancing creativity with life, work or family.
Here’s what’s included:
- A clear 4-phase journey: Clarity – Exploration – Passion Project – Industry-Ready
- Weekly live sessions: workshops, Q&As, and guest speakers
- Bite-sized recorded lessons (30 mins max) for flexibility
- Weekly drops: templates, case studies, exercises
- Five optional creative briefs set by top art directors
- A final virtual showcase with invited agents, studios, and industry guests
- A dedicated community space to share your work, get feedback and grow together!
Next steps
- We will be sending an invitation to join our dedicated Bootcamp space on Thursday 22nd January 2026.
- Save the date! Our official Welcome & Kick Off Event is happening on Monday 26th January.
- Classes start on Wednesday 26th January and Bootcamp will run for 9 months
- Our full event schedule will be listed inside our dedicated space inside Inkygoodness Collective for you to synch with you iCal or Google Calendar.
- Guest speakers will be announced throughout Autumn
Read our full terms of service here.
Thank you once again for enrolling in Make Your Mark Bootcamp! We can’t wait to connect with you and hear more about your creative journey.
If you have any questions about Bootcamp before we begin, please get in touch with Lisa directly and she will endeavour to get back to you within 2 days.
Thank you for joining us!
We’re so thrilled to have you with us, and we’ll be back in touch very soon.