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Introduction to Canva Series

2024-09-16 14:00:00 2024-09-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Introduction to Canva Series An introduction to Canva, an online graphic design platform used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents, and more. Registration opens August 26. Main Library - Computer Lab 1

Monday, September 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-16 14:00:00 2024-09-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Introduction to Canva Series An introduction to Canva, an online graphic design platform used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents, and more. Registration opens August 26. Main Library - Computer Lab 1

Main Library

Computer Lab 1

An introduction to Canva, an online graphic design platform used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents, and more. Registration opens August 26.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9145.

  • Monday, September 16, 2 pm - Class 1: Creating banners/posters: Learn the basics of creating large scale designs to be printed as a poster or a banner! We will go over how to set up the right sizing for your design, using and editing templates, importing images into your design, and more!
  • Thursday, September 19, 2 pm - Class 2: Creating stickers: Learn the basics of creating small-scale designs to be printed as stickers! We will go over how to set up the right sizing for your design, using and editing templates, importing images into your design, and more!
  • Monday, September 23, 2 pm - Class 3: Creating business cards:  Learn the basics of creating double sided, small-scale designs to get printed as business cards! We will go over how to set up the right sizing for your design, using and editing templates, importing images into your design, and more!
  • Thursday , September 26, 2 pm - Class 4: Creating Social media posts: Learn the basics of creating designs for digital marketing! We will go over how to set up the right sizing for your design, using and editing templates, importing images into your design, and more!

If you do not have an email address, please create one or contact TechZone@Main at 330.643.9145 for assistance. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker & DIY | Job Skills & Career | Computers & Technology |

TAGS: | Graphic Design | Creating Banner | computer training | computer class |

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