Introduction to Canva and Graphic Design with Shady Kimzey

Saturday, August 19th
2 -5 PM
$30 - $50 accessible scale
Ages 13+

Class Description:

This class will cover the basics of graphic design, teaching you to combine words and images to create a high-impact finished design. We will discuss best practices, strategies, and elements including typography, color contrast, accessibility, branding, and writing. We will use Canva, one of the most popular graphic design platforms in use today. Canva is used by many communications professionals in our jobs and is used in many other applications such as personal projects, branding, social media, and art. Canva has now integrated aspects of AI into its program, and we will discuss how to use these features. You will walk away from this class with a completed project of your choice which could be a mood board, logo, branding guide, design for apparel or products, or many other options. Participants will need to bring their own computer/tablet and be able to sign up for a Canva account via email.

About the artist: Shady Kimzey

Shady Kimzey is a queer, non-binary artist based in Efland, NC. Their classes are focused on new artists and beginners exploring new skills and ideas through multiple methods of creating. Commonly used mediums are collage, drawing, painting, and writing. The goal of their classes is for participants to express themselves and explore their process of making art. Shady also teaches DIY and digital art. Shady enjoys thinking about pop culture and the future, and working with surrealism, absurdism, abstract art, and art that deals with culture and society. Making art is a healing practice that contributes to their mental health.