workshops
Canva Workshop Series
Two Full Days of Practical, Real-World Training
Penrith NSW • Led by Anne-Maree Kerr
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your designs to a professional level, this two-day, hands-on workshop series will give you the confidence and skills to create beautiful, on-brand content that actually works.
Come to one or both days – you’re welcome either way.
My Canva training is designed to help you and your team feel confident, consistent, and a little bit creative – without needing to be a graphic designer. Whether you’re starting from scratch or want to sharpen your skills, I offer practical, plain-English sessions that can be tailored to suit your team, your brand, and your real-world projects.
DAY 1: Canva Foundations + Design Essentials
Perfect for beginners and self-taught users
January 14th 2026
9:00am – 5:00pm
Learn the basics properly and understand the design principles that make your work look polished, clear, and professional.
What you’ll learn
How to choose and customise templates for print, web, social & presentations
Essential design principles: colour, contrast, hierarchy, layout, white space
Working with elements: shapes, graphics, photos, frames, grids & tables
Styling your text, pairing fonts, using effects & uploading your own fonts
Organising your images and brand assets
Creating effective presentations with animations, charts & live presenting
Exporting correctly for print and web
Intro to Canva’s AI tools: Magic Write, Magic Edit, Magic Expand & AI graphics
You’ll leave with:
Skills to confidently create your own marketing materials
Clear understanding of what makes good design
A set of templates and cheat sheets to use immediately
The building blocks to step into more advanced Canva work
DAY 2: Canva Pro Skills + Affinity Introduction
Perfect for confident Canva users & business owners ready to level up
January 21st 2026
9:00am – 5:00pm
Unlock Canva’s advanced features, automation tools, scheduling, emails, websites, AI design tools, plus a gentle introduction to the Affinity Suite.
What you’ll learn
Magic Studio: Switch, Write, Animate, Edit, Expand & fully editable AI-generated designs
Visual Suite overview: Docs, Presentations, Whiteboards, Websites, Video
Advanced Brand Kits & campaign styling
Professional workflow: grids, alignment, layering, shadows, colour matching
Bulk Create using Canva Sheets & Google Sheets
Video editing + Magic Video for Reels, TikTok & YouTube
Content Planner: connecting accounts, scheduling & analytics
Websites in Canva: when they work and how to publish them
New HTML email feature: design in Canva → paste straight into Mailchimp, Gmail or Outlook
Forms, polls & sign-ups
Intro to Affinity Designer, Photo & Publisher (and when to use them)
You’ll leave with:
A faster, more efficient workflow
Tools to automate repetitive design tasks
Confidence to create videos, websites, emails & multi-platform content
A clear understanding of how Canva and Affinity can work together
Who These Workshops Are For
Small business owners
Creatives & makers
Community organisations
Consultants & coaches
Anyone who wants simple, practical training without the jargon
People who want good design without the stress
Come to Day 1 if you’re new or want solid foundations.
Come to Day 2 if you’re already confident, or join both for the full experience.
Dates & Location
January 14th and 21st
Venue: Judge Accountants
Suite 2, Level 3, 50 Belmore St, Penrith
Pricing
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Earlybird (both days) | $590 |
| Single Day | $380 |
| Both Days (Bundle) | $700 |
Pricing
| Ticket Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Earlybird (both days) | $590 | Book before December 31st |
| Single Day | $380 | Full-day workshop, resources & templates |
| Both Days (Bundle) | $700 | Save $$ when booking both workshops |
What’s Included
Welcome coffees, morning tea and lunch
Full-day live training with hands-on support
Step-by-step demonstrations
Printable cheat sheets & guides
Exclusive templates & project files
Follow-up Q&A support