Intro to WordPress Theme Design & Development

Sep 12, 11:00 PM – Sep 13, 1:00 AM

FrontEnd Classes

Master WordPress block theme creation and customization with the Full Site Editor. This beginner to intermediate-friendly course offers hands-on experience, translating Figma designs into WordPress themes. Learn global styles and custom CSS for enhanced web design.

About this event


Learn to create and customize WordPress block themes using the Full Site Editor (FSE). Offering a significant new approach, FSE provides the tools within a GUI to customize and design themes. Gain hands-on experience as we dive into interactive lessons. We'll translate a Figma design into a WordPress child theme, applying global styles and custom CSS. Ideal for beginner and intermediate Wordpress users, as well as those looking to enhance their web design skills.

What to Expect:

  • Figma basics (wireframes, designs, layers)
  • Block theme basics (blocks, patterns, template parts, templates)
  • Create Block Theme plugin
  • Child themes
  • FSE interface
  • Global styles & custom CSS
  • Theme.json
  • Version control in Github

What You'll Need:

For hands-on experience, we recommend the following:

Schedule:

Date: September 12th
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM / 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 

Cost: $40

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Speaker

  • Anne Katzeff

Organizers

  • Katie Franco

    Girl Develop It

    Executive Director

  • Tinuola Awopetu

    Training Director

  • Katie Brydon (she/her)

    Girl Develop It

    Community Director

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