Skillset Session: Design Like a Pro: A Practical Canva Workshop

Canva is one of the most widely used tools for content creation — but most users only scratch the surface of what it can do. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use Canva Premium like a professional, guided by graphic designer Jini Korcz. She uses Canva daily for invitations, posters, social content, and practical deliverables.

What You’ll Build

You’ll complete two real projects, working live in Canva:

Project 1 — Print Design: Book Cover

Create an inviting book cover featuring:

✔ Canva stock photographs

✔ Canva illustrations

✔ Canva’s easy to use color systems

✔ Layout and type hierarchyLearn how to blend photographic and illustrative elements, choose effective color schemes, and prepare files for print or PDF export.

Project 2 — Digital Design: Event Promo

Design a cohesive social media set promoting tour dates, including:

✔ A Canva mockup featuring your print cover

✔ At least one stock video, photo, or illustration

✔ Compelling copy (using Magic Write if desired)Gain skills in template use, animation, video integration, copy layout, and exporting for digital platforms.

What You Will Learn

• Efficient Canva workflows used by designers
• How to harness templates + brand kits
• Best practices for layout, typography & color
• Using AI tools like Magic Write for copy and ideation
• Export settings for web and print

Who This Is For

• Designers who want faster workflows
• Non-designers who regularly create visuals
• Content creators and marketers
• Anyone who wants to produce professional work with Canva

Agenda

• 90 minutes of guided, live design work
• 30 minutes of networking and group sharing

Bring your laptop and Canva Premium account to follow along. Tickets are discounted for AIGA CT members. Limited seats available — reserve your spot today!