CANVA 100 WORKSHOP SERIES
February 9th and February 16th (6pm CT via Zoom)
REGISTRATION INCLUDES BOTH WORKSHOP SESSIONS
COST: $15 TOTAL (FOR ALL FOUR HOURS)
This workshop is specifically tailored for beginners, ensuring no one feels left behind. Our step-by-step approach, combined with practical exercises, will empower you to unlock Canva’s potential - even if you’ve never designed anything before. Join us this month for Canva 100 and start creating like a pro!
Session 1: Getting Started with Canva (Sunday, February 9th at 6pm CT via Zoom)
Introduction to Canva: Overview of the platform, its purpose, and key features.
Navigating the Dashboard: Learn how to use templates, explore design categories, and access your projects.
Design Basics:
Understanding Canva’s drag-and-drop interface.
Working with shapes, lines, and grids for layout design.
Customizing text with fonts, sizes, and alignment.
Branding Essentials: Uploading logos, images, and brand colors to your Canva account.
Practical Exercise: Create your first basic design (e.g., a social media post).
Session 1: Leveling Up Your Designs (Sunday, February 16th at 6pm CT via Zoom)
Design Customization:
Using photos, illustrations, and icons to enhance designs.
Adding and customizing backgrounds for visual impact.
Layering elements to create depth and dimension.
Templates & Inspiration: How to choose and edit templates for business cards, flyers, and social posts.
Collaboration Tools: Sharing designs, collaborating in real-time, and exporting files in various formats.
Quick Fixes: Troubleshooting common beginner mistakes, such as alignment, contrast, and overcrowding.
Practical Exercise: Design a polished flyer or social media banner using skills learned.
What You’ll Take Away...
A solid understanding of Canva’s tools and capabilities.
Two completed projects (a social media post and flyer) to use immediately.
The confidence to create visually appealing designs for your business or personal use.
Bonus: Access to a recording of the workshop and a PDF cheat sheet for quick reference.