An Introduction to Creating designs using Canva

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is pleased to be able to facilitate an in-person Canva session. Canva www.canva.com is a design tool that has thousands of ready to use templates at your fingertips enabling you to create quick, easy and effective social media graphics, posters, business cards, flyers, presentations and more!  

Canva is free for basic use.  A Pro version with added features is available at a cost but is free if you are a registered charity!  

Choose a date below | 9.30am – 12.30pm

Cost: £20 

Venue: Community Enterprise Centre, Skomer Road, Barry CF62 9DA

 The session will cover:  

  • How to navigate Canva’s home page

  • How to choose a template for your design

  • How to create a blank design of the size you choose

  • How to find, add fonts to suit your brand’s image

  • How to add, move, resize and rotate images

  • How to add elements – boxes, circles etc

  • How to insert your saved images including logos and branding

  • How to duplicate your creations to assist with progressing designs

  • How to create a short MP4 video for your social channels

  • How to remove image backgrounds, add paid for images, resize any designs (Canva Pro)

  • How to save the file as a PDF, PNG, MP4

  • Optional 30mins at the end of the session to produce a graphic of your choice using Canva (ideally sign up to Canva prior to the session to make full use of this practical element)

To reserve your place on this in-person training session, please click on any of the dates above to book through our Eventbrite.

If you would like further information about this session, please contact Mark Stillman at GVS.

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