Canva Basics and Beyond – Oct 15th

Ready to take your designs to the next level? Whether you’re brand new to Canva or looking to sharpen your skills, this 3-hour hands-on workshop will give you the tools and confidence to design like a pro.

Part 1: Canva Interface & Design Fundamentals (60 min)

Objective: Build confidence navigating Canva and understanding the basics of strong design

Canva Interface Walkthrough

• Dashboard & workspace overview
• Project setup (sizes, file types, orientation)
• Tour of toolbar, menus, and side panels

Design Fundamentals

• Layouts, white space, alignment
• Choosing fonts, colors, and icons effectively
• Tips for visual hierarchy and readability
• Saving Designs in Various Formats

Part 2: Branding & Templates + AI Tools (60 min)

Objective: Learn how to stay consistent with brand identity and leverage Canva’s AI-powered tools.

• Branding in Canva (20 min)
• Creating/using a Brand Kit (logos, colors, fonts)
• Applying brand styles across designs
• Reusing brand elements for consistency

Working with Templates

• Choosing templates wisely (do’s and don’ts)
• Customizing to make them unique
• Saving your own templates for future use

AI Tools in Canva

• Magic Design for quick layouts
• AI text tools (summarize, rewrite, captions)
• AI image generation basics

Part 3: Multimedia Tools: Images, Video, Audio, Grids & Frames (60 min)

Objective: Gain practical skills working with visuals, multimedia, and advanced layout tools.

Working with Images

• Uploading, editing, and background remover
• Filters, adjustments, and cropping

Video & Audio in Canva

• Adding stock or uploaded video/audio
• Trimming and syncing to designs
• Simple animations and transitions

Grids & Frames

• Using grids for layouts and consistency
• Frames for masking images into shapes
• Creative applications (mockups, collages)

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created branded posts, a reusable template, and a multimedia design you can use right away.

👉 Perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone who wants to make their content stand out—without needing a graphic design degree!

Register today – spots are limited! Link below.

If you have any questions, contact:

Christine Hull, 647-273-1057
Social Media Trainer