Participant designing visuals on Canva during digital design class
AU$299.00
Next: Fri, 28 Aug 10:00AM (AEST)

Basic Canva Workshop


Learn to use Canva and explore graphic design through this beginner-friendly workshop in Sydney. Whether you're designing a social media post, a flyer, or a presentation, Canva provides the tools to craft professional visuals without needing prior design experience. This practical and hands-on course is ideal for individuals looking to develop their digital design confidence.

Across three informative sessions, you'll learn Canva’s core functionalities, from using templates and applying design principles to sharing, collaborating, and publishing content. Ideal for freelancers, small business owners, educators and hobbyists seeking to enhance their visual communication skills.

Course Outline

  • Module 1: Overview of Canva, account setup, and differences between Free vs Pro
  • Module 2: Creating designs with templates and custom layouts
  • Module 3: Navigating the Canva interface and using essential tools
  • Module 4: Working with design elements, editing text, and layering
  • Module 5: Creating basic videos and animations using Canva
  • Module 6: Exporting and publishing your work for web, print and collaboration

Schedule & Pricing

  • Duration: 1-day workshop, 10:00am – 3:00pm
  • Location: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
  • Price: $299

Details

5 hours

You will learn

  • Navigate Canva’s interface and use core design tools
  • Apply essential design principles including layout, color, and typography
  • Create and publish visuals for digital and print platforms

You will get

  • Hands-on experience designing multiple types of content
  • Confidence using Canva for personal or professional projects
  • Knowledge to collaborate and share your designs online

Appropriate for

Freelancers, small business owners, educators, community organisers, and anyone interested in building digital design skills.


Preparation

What to bring

  • Your own laptop with charger
  • Free or trial version of Canva installed
  • Personal brand assets or photos (optional)

What to wear

Casual


Your Teacher

Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

38 reviews

Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors

The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.

We do this by:

  • Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
  • Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
  • Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
  • Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
  • Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

  • A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.

Terms & Conditions

At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.  

At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.

That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably.  Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:

Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

 Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued.  If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.

Have more questions about this class?

Tags:

Your Next Adventure Starts Here

Join thousands of learners exploring new skills and passions. Whether online or in person, our classes are designed to inspire, connect, and bring joy to learning. Start your journey today!

Explore classes
Your Next Adventure Starts Here