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Introduction to Canva
Monday, October 18
1:00pm - 2:00pm
A two-part series about Canva - a free online graphic design platform that can be used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content.
Canva is a free online graphic design platform for people who want to design absolutely anything, from logos and social media content to documents, prints and more. Join us in the two-part series to learn how Canva works and explore its 250,000 templates, over 100 design types (social media posts, presentations, letters and more) and hundreds of thousands of free photos and graphics. For those interested in TechZone, Main Library's makerspace, Canva can be used to create graphics that can be printed on the vinyl printer.
Topics, dates, and times:
- Class 1: | Mon, Oct 18 | 1 pm - 2 pm | discuss and demonstrate Canva's basic tools for creating digital and print media
- Class 2: | Tue, Oct 19 | 1 pm - 2 pm | explore some of Canva's more advanced features - from image manipulation, to adding a QR code to your media and more.
This program will be presented via Zoom. You will receive an e-mail with the participation link two hours before the program. Please contact the Library if you are unable to attend.
If you do not have an e-mail address, please create a free account or contact TechZone@Main at 330-643-9145 for assistance. A webcam and microphone may be necessary to participate fully in this interactive event. If you have one or neither of these, your participation may be limited.
You might also be interested in these resources:
- 1 on 1 Tech Help - schedule an appointment with one of our tech experts appointment via phone or Zoom.
- Graphic Design for Everyone: Understand the Building Blocks So You Can Do It Yourself edited by Cath Caldwell
- Great Graphic Design on a Budget: How To Do More With Less by Scott Witham
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | Maker & DIY | Computers & Technology |
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Main Library, located in the heart of downtown Akron, combines compelling public space with meaningful and relevant public library services for all members of our community. Since opening in 2004, the downtown library welcomes more than one million visitors each year.
Subject divisions include: Business, Government & Science, Culture & AV, Magazines & Newspapers, Special Collections (local history & genealogy), TechZone@Main, Teen, and a 12,000 square feet Children's Library.
Special services available at Main Library include: a Patent & Trademark Resource Center; U.S. Passport and Notary services; a Microbusiness Center; a Maker Space; a resource lab for early childhood educators; and regularly scheduled computer training classes. Also available at Main Library are more than 125 public access computers, color photocopiers/printers, laminating, scanning, faxing, and free Wi-Fi.
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