Creating an event

Step by step

1. 1

   Start a new event

   Open the News tab, go to the Events section, and tap Add Event. If the Events & Job Board subscription isn't active, this opens the upgrade screen instead of the form. If your profile has no venue address yet, you'll be told to set that up first.

2. 2

   Add the basics

   Give the event a title, add a cover image, and write a description. Pick the event type — flash day, workshop, seminar, charity event, studio opening, pop-up shop, and a long list of others. The type shows as a labelled tag on the event so people browsing can tell what it is at a glance.

3. 3

   Choose the location

   You pick where the event happens:

   • At Studio (the default) — the event uses your venue address. On the Map it doesn't get its own pin; instead your studio's existing pin lights up with a soft pink glow (see What the map pins mean).
   • External Address — for an event held somewhere other than your studio (a guest spot at another space, an event hall, a charity venue). Search for and pick the address, and the event drops its own separate pin on the Map at that location, so people can find it where it's actually held.
4. 4

   Set the dates and times

   Choose the start and end date and the start and end time. A single-day event and a multi-day run both work — set the end date later than the start for something that spans several days.

5. 5

   Set price, capacity, who can join, and who can see it

   On the last step:

   • Entry price — leave the price at 0 for a free event. The currency comes from your studio's Payment Settings — you don't pick a separate currency per event.
   • Max participants — the cap on how many people can join. Leave it blank for no limit. Once the cap is reached, the event shows as FULL.
   • How people join — Open join (default) lets anyone tap Join Event and get in immediately. Application required makes people Apply to Join first; you review applications on the event page and tap Accept or Reject before they become participants. Application mode suits seminars, courses, and other events where you want to vet who attends.
   • Public or Private — a public event can be seen and joined by anyone. A private event is visible and joinable only to the people you invite. When it's set to private, search for and add usernames; only those accounts will see the event and be notified about it.
6. 6

   Post it

   Tap Create Event. It goes live straight away — public events appear in the Events section of the News tab for everyone, and private events appear only for the people you invited. It also shows on your own profile's News tab.

Frequently asked questions

Can I save an event as a draft and finish it later?

No. An event goes live as soon as you create it. If something changes, you can edit it or delete it afterwards — see Editing or deleting an event.

Who gets notified when I post?

For a public event, people nearby who've turned on event notifications. For a private event, only the people you invited. People who follow your studio for event announcements are notified too.

Does event ticket money go into Accounting automatically?

No. Paid events show a price so people know what to expect, but InkMap does not track who actually paid or turn attendance into accounting rows — headcount is unreliable and events often have separate expenses. Record event income yourself on the Accounting page if you want it in your books.