Summit Workshops
Day 1 Summit Ticket, Summit-Only Pass, and Full Experience Pass holders are invited to take part in one of our hands-on workshops—designed to spark ideas, build skills, and connect you directly with creative leaders.
All workshops run concurrently and space is limited, so please select your first and second choice below.
We’ll do our best to place you in your top selection. If it’s full, you’ll automatically be registered for your second choice.
Workshops run from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm on Wednesday, April 22.
Limited capacity. Early selections get priority.
Workshop Options
Photography as Meditation
A 90-minute guided experience using photography as a tool for awareness. Join renowned photographer and meditation guide Kristopher Grunert for a gentle, immersive session exploring presence, attention, and creativity—no technical experience required.
Beyond the Book Launch
How do you turn a project into a movement? Drawing from her work as founder and publisher of Rebel Goose Books, Susan Pi shares a practical framework for building momentum, community, and impact around your creative work.
Pitch Fest
Get direct access to editors and publishers in focused one-on-one sessions. Pitch story ideas, explore collaborations, or refine your approach with professionals from subTerrain, Watershed Sentinel, The Malahat Review, Here Magazine, and FOLKLIKE Magazine.
Starting a Merch Revenue Stream
A beginner-friendly workshop for organizations, small businesses, and publishers looking to amplify their brand and mission through merch. Explore how products can become a meaningful extension of your work while opening up new revenue streams. Led by designer and illustrator Samantha Wood-Gaines and Austin Stanley of Print Hole.