Spring 2026
Digital Design for Craft Entrepreneurs
Photoshop may be universal, but the way we see and create through it is uniquely our own.
Join a dynamic three-month hybrid program that blends self-paced learning with live online sessions in a supportive, creative community. Every second Sunday, we’ll meet on Zoom for Sunday Sessions—an inspiring space to share progress, exchange ideas, and receive constructive feedback from peers.
Between sessions, you’ll build your Photoshop skills from the ground up through engaging video tutorials and energizing exercises designed to spark creativity and confidence.
Key Details
Application Deadline: February 15
Class Begins: Sunday, March 1
Course Duration: March 1 – May 10
Facilitator: Jasmin Fookes (she/her), Attention Span Studio
Class Size: Limited to 15 registrants
Live Sunday Sessions: Bi-weekly on Zoom, 10:00 AM PST (2 hours)
March 1, 15, 29 - April 12, 26 - May 10
Cost: $375 (e-transfer or PayPal)
Tailored to Your Goals
Whether you want to re-energize your studio practice or focus on a specific objective—markets, trade shows, exhibitions, documentation, and more—this course adapts to your needs. While the technical Photoshop tutorials are standardized, the curated exercises and live sessions are shaped by the interests and goals of the cohort, making the experience both structured and responsive.
In the final module, we’ll turn to the practical side: preparing files for studio production across a variety of surfaces and materials, including fabric, paper, ceramics, canvas, and more.
Why Photoshop is a Game-Changer for Craft Entrepreneurs
Photoshop offers unparalleled flexibility through non-destructive editing—every element lives on its own layer, allowing endless experimentation and iteration without compromising your original work. Whether you’re planning a series of paintings, designing a large-scale mural, creating product mock-ups for clients, or developing a surface pattern collection in multiple colourways, the possibilities are limitless.
We’ll also explore how to leverage Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries for streamlined project management and use presets to simplify repeatable workflows—saving you time while keeping your creative process organized.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
Navigate and organize the Photoshop interface to create an efficient, personalized workspace.
Apply non-destructive editing techniques to isolate, enhance, and combine image elements into new compositions.
Use core Photoshop tools—including brush, shape, and pen—to expand creative possibilities and develop painterly and textural approaches.
Create and customize brushes and colour palettes, integrating physical media and textures into digital compositions.
Incorporate typography as a design and storytelling element, using clipping masks, blending modes, and path-based tools for integrated layouts.
Format and style text for visual impact, including shaping type along curves and applying custom effects.
Prepare and export files for craft applications, ensuring compatibility with diverse surfaces and materials such as fabric, paper, ceramics, and canvas.
