Intro to Canva: Design Your Brand with Confidence

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
5:30pm to 7:30pm
BronxNet Media and Technology Studios
441 Westchester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10451

Want to create eye-catching flyers, social media posts, and branding materials—without needing a graphic design background?

Join us for a hands-on Intro to Canva workshop at BronxNet Community Television, where you’ll learn how to design professional-quality visuals to promote your brand, business, or creative projects.

In this small-group session, you’ll be guided step-by-step through Canva’s tools and features, gaining the confidence to create content that reflects your voice and vision.

Whether you're a content creator, entrepreneur, or community storyteller, this class will help you bring your ideas to life—visually.

By the end of this session, you will:

• Understand the Canva interface and essential tools
• Create a branded social media post
• Design a simple flyer or promotional graphic
• Learn how to choose fonts, colors, and layouts that reflect your brand
• Download and share your designs for real-world use

No prior design experience is required—just bring your creativity and a willingness to learn.

• Community members building a personal or business brand
• Content creators and aspiring designers
• Small business owners and entrepreneurs
• Anyone interested in learning simple, effective design tools

What to Bring

• Laptop or tablet (recommended)
• Canva account (free version is fine)
• Any logos, photos, or ideas you’d like to use

• Brief overview of BronxNet and the session goals
• Participant introductions (name + what they want to promote)

• Navigating the dashboard
• Understanding templates vs. custom designs
• Key tools: text, elements, uploads, and layouts

• Choosing the right template for your purpose
• Basic branding: colors, fonts, and consistency
• What makes a design “pop” (spacing, hierarchy, clarity)

• 1 social media post (Instagram or flyer format)
• Real-time support and feedback
• Light coaching on messaging and visuals

• Downloading designs (PNG, PDF, etc.) (You won't be downloading your design in this class, but we will speak about how you will do it from your own home computer).
• Posting to social media
• Tips for consistency across platforms

• Final reflections
• Q&A

Instructor Bio:

The instructor for this class is Timothy Coleman, the Director of Education for BronxNet. Timothy is a podcast host, a television show host, a Grammy-nominated songwriter, and a Broadway performer. He is a member of SAG/AFTRA and Actors' Equity Association.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

BronxNet Media + Technology Studios in The South Bronx, 441 Westchester Avenue, The Bronx, United States

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