How do you get started with themes in WordPress? Do you need to know a whole load of (read “any”) php? It can be kind of intimidating and scary. Last year, I built my first child theme in WordPress. I survived and the website is still standing. You can do it too. Come and hear how. The talk will start with a case study: why, why then, and why not sooner. We will look at the structure of a theme and walk through the steps of building a child theme. You may leave inspired to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty in theming.