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
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!
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