Thank you for your interest in WordCamp Kerala workshops! Sign-ups for WordCamp Kerala 2023 are closed. If you are still interested in joining a workshop, you can try attempting for spot-registration at the venue if there are enough seats left. Note: Availability cannot be guaranteed as seats are limited.
As organizers, one feedback we always heard from past attendees at WordCamps and WordPress meetups, was the need for hands-on workshops on different topics at sessions. We realized that there was a need for hands-on instruction on different topics related to WordPress. With that intent, we are announcing workshops for WordCamp Kerala 2023!
In the rest of the post, we go into detail on the different workshops at WordCamp Kerala – their timelines and schedules, but if you want to skip the narrative and just sign up, just click on the button below and sign up for the workshop of your choice.
Table of Contents
- How does a WordCamp Kerala Workshop Look like
- Workshop Details and Sign-up
- Schedule
- Frequently Asked Questions
How does a WordCamp Kerala Workshop Look like
A workshop at WordCamp Kerala 2023 is a full-on experience where you will be working on specific tasks, teaching you practical skills that you can apply in your daily work — with a focus on code and site-building.
We have workshops aimed at beginners and intermediate level users.
- If you are totally new to WordPress, or have some experience building sites using WordPress, sign up for the site editing to build the site you want.
- If you have some experience with WordPress development (even if that includes playing around with WordPress code), we recommend the Getting into Gutenberg Block Development and/or the Unleash Your Creativity: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Own Block Theme in WordPress workshop, as it will help you immensely to learn block development skills.
To attend a workshop, first purchase a WordCamp Kerala ticket, and then sign up for the workshop(s) of your choice below. Once you have signed up, attend WordCamp Kerala 2023, on March 25, and join our workshop track at the designated time to attend your session. You will find details and prerequisites of each workshop below.
Note: Since all our workshops are hands-on, please bring your laptop for the workshop so that you can receive the full hands-on experience at our event.
Workshop Details and Sign-up
Note: you will need to purchase a WordCamp Kerala 2023 ticket to attend a workshop at WordCamp Kerala. If you haven’t done so already, please purchase a ticket and use the same email ID you used for purchase, to register for a workshop using the links below.
Using site editing to build the site you want by Kavya Gokul
Time: 10:15 AM, Venue: Chancellor Hall, IMA House Duration: 1 hour
This workshop is mainly for non-technical users, bloggers, business owners, professionals, or basically anyone who wants to use the new site editing feature to build a site that they want. We’ll go over basic concepts, navigating the interface, choosing a theme, building and editing templates, and even downloading your edits as a custom theme.
Audience
Beginner-level: Non-technical users, bloggers, business owners, professionals. This is the perfect workshop for you if you are new to WordPress.
Requirements
Computer:
- (required)
Software:
- A local WordPress installation tool – https://localwp.com (recommended)
Knowledge:
- Basic (user level) knowledge of WordPress
Getting into Gutenberg Block Development by Namith Jawahar
Time: 11:30 AM, Venue: Chancellor Hall, IMA House Duration: Up to 2 hours
This is a session aimed at existing WordPress developers to onboard them into the world of building Gutenberg Blocks. The workshop covers the full lifecycle of creating a block. You begin by setting up your development environment and finish by creating your first block.
Audience
Intermediate-level: While this session is aimed primarily at developers, anyone with any experience with WordPress customization (including tinkering with PHP code) will benefit from it. While knowledge of modern JavaScript or React is recommended, it is not required (in fact, attendees can even learn some React basics while they are at it!)
Requirements
Computer:
- (required)
Internet connection:
- (required)
Software:
- WordPress development environment (required)
- https://localwp.com (recommended)
- node and npm (required) https://developer.wordpress.org/block-editor/getting-started/devenv/#node-development-tools
- code editor (required)
- VS Code (recommended)
Knowledge:
- modern JavaScript (recommended)
- basic React.js concepts (recommended)
- some PHP (required)
Unleash Your Creativity: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Own Block Theme in WordPress by Arun R Shenoy
Time: 2:30 PM, Venue: Chancellor Hall, IMA House Duration: Up to 2 hours
In this workshop, you will learn how to create your own custom block theme using a step-by-step approach that is easy to follow. We will start with the basics of a block theme and explore the various tools and resources available to help you bring your creative vision to life. By the end of this workshop, you will have the skills and confidence to design and build a fully-functional block theme that is uniquely yours. Whether you are a seasoned WordPress developer or a beginner looking to explore the possibilities of block themes, this workshop intends to provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you unleash your creativity and take your WordPress site to the next level.
Audience
Intermediate-level: Aimed at seasoned WordPress users who want to know about block themes and would like to create their first one.
Requirements
Computer:
- (required)
Software:
- WordPress development environment (required)
- https://localwp.com (recommended)
- code editor (required)
- VS Code (recommended)
Knowledge:
- HTML, CSS and JSON (recommended)
Schedule
The full schedule for WordCamp Kerala 2023 workshops can be found before.
| Time | Workshop Title | Facilitator | Venue | Duration | Sign-up status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:15 | Using site editing to build the site you want | Kavya Gokul | Chancellor Hall, IMA House | 1 hour | Workshop full -sign ups closed. |
| 11:15 | Tea Break | ||||
| 11:30 | Getting into Gutenberg Block Development | Namith Jawahar | Chancellor Hall, IMA House | 2 hours | Workshop full -sign ups closed. |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch Break | ||||
| 2:30 PM | Unleash Your Creativity: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Own Block Theme in WordPress | Arun R Shenoy | Chancellor Hall, IMA House | 1 hour | Workshop full -sign ups closed. |
| 3:30 PM | Tea Break |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I really need to register for the WordCamp Kerala workshop in advance?
Yes, we only have limited seats for each workshop (40 per session), and having prior sign-ups will help us simplify things.
Should I purchase a ticket to attend WordCamp Kerala workshops?
Yes! Workshops at WordCamp Kerala are being held as part of the camp, and you will need to purchase a ticket to attend the workshops. We only charge a nominal fee of INR 500 (which includes free lunch, snacks, and lots of swag). :)
How many workshops can I sign up for?
We have not imposed any limits on workshop sign ups. Technically, you can sign up for all three workshops and attend all three of them. However, if you do so, you will miss out on the other interesting sessions being held at WordCamp Kerala.
What if I change my mind after signing up?
As much as possible, please try to attend a workshop after signing up. In case you are unable to make it, please let us know at the earliest (you can drop a mail to kerala-AT-wordcamp-DOT-org or send us a message through our contact form). This will help us free up slots for other participants.
Can I attend other sessions along with workshops?
Yes you can! You can tailor-make your WordCamp experience, if you wish to. We will publish our schedule shortly; you can switch between sessions before or after your workshop as per the event schedule.
What should I prepare before attending the workshop?
Many workshops require that you make certain preparations before attending the workshops. We expect that you will carry a laptop with certain software (like LocalWP) installed before attending the workshop. However, even if you are unable to meet all the requirements, that’s totally fine. You can still attend the workshop!
But, I am unable to sign up for this workshop in advance. Can I sign up at the venue?
We strongly recommend that you sign up beforehand. This is primarily because we have limited slots for workshops, which may fill out soon. So if you want to attend the workshop, we suggest that you sign up right away. With that said, depending on sign ups, we may have some slots available on the event day, but don’t count on it.
All workshop sign-ups seem to be full, and I badly wanted to attend one. What do I do?
Fret not! Reach out to us over our contact form or enquire at the registration desk at the event, We may be able to fit you in. At this point, there are sufficient remaining seats at all three workshops; so, sign-up for the workshop of your choice ASAP!
You haven’t published the WordCamp schedule yet, I want to take a look at other sessions before I sign up!
We hear you! The WordCamp schedule will be published shortly! Stay tuned to our website and social media for updates!
We hope to see a lot of you at our workshops! Happy learning!