Create with Canva (live demo)

Canva is one of the world's most popular graphic design platforms, helping individuals and businesses create professional-looking designs without the need for expensive software or design experience.

This three-hour, in-person workshop is designed for small business owners who want to create eye-catching marketing materials using Canva. Through a live demonstration, you'll learn practical design techniques to help you produce content for both digital marketing and print with greater confidence.

Whether you're completely new to Canva or already use it occasionally, this workshop will help you make the most of its features to create professional, consistent designs for your business.

During the workshop, we'll cover:

✔ Creating branded marketing materials

• Design content that reflects your business and helps you build a consistent brand identity.

✔ Designing for social media and print

• Learn how to create engaging social media graphics, flyers, posters, banners and other marketing materials.

✔ Making the most of Canva templates

• Discover how to customise Canva's ready-made templates and create your own designs from scratch.

✔ Using images, fonts, colours and video effectively

• Learn simple design principles to create polished, professional-looking content with a consistent visual style.

✔ Working more efficiently in Canva

• Explore useful tips, shortcuts and time-saving features to help you design faster and more confidently.

This workshop is ideal for:

• Small business owners
• Sole traders
• Start-ups
• Freelancers
• Anyone who wants to create professional marketing materials using Canva

No previous design experience is required.

• Learn practical Canva skills you can apply straight away
• Gain confidence creating your own marketing materials
• Ask questions throughout the live demonstration
• Receive expert guidance in a relaxed and supportive learning environment

This is a live demonstration workshop rather than a follow-along session. You're welcome to bring your laptop if you'd like to explore Canva during the demonstration or make notes for later.

Date: 26 November

Time: 10am - 1pm

Venue: Electric Works, 3 Concourse Way