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Spring 2026

photoshop for ARTIST 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 the lens of your own art practice with engaging video tutorials and energizing exercises designed to spark creativity and confidence.

Key Details

Application Deadline: Friday March 13
Class Begins: Sunday, March 29 (pending minimum enrollment, confirmed March 15)
Course Duration: March 29 – June 07
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 29 - April 12, 26 - May 10, 14 - June 07

Cost: $375 - payment and policies info

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.

Why Photoshop?

Photoshop offers unparalleled flexibility through non-destructive editing - every element lives on its own layer, allowing you to experiment and iterate without compromising your original work.

Whether you’re creating digital maquettes for 3D or functional pieces, designing thumbnails for a series of paintings or tapestries, planning a large-scale mural for projection, producing product mock-ups for clients, or developing a surface pattern collection in multiple colourways, the possibilities are virtually limitless.

We’ll explore how to use Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries for streamlined project management and apply presets to simplify repeatable workflows -
saving time while keeping your creative process organized. In the final module, we’ll focus on the practical side: preparing files for studio production across a variety of surfaces and materials, including fabric, paper, ceramics, canvas, and more. Finally, we’ll discuss when an alternative software or approach might better serve your goals.

WHAT YOU NEED

Camera or Device for Images
You’ll need a device to take digital images, such as a smartphone or a digital camera.

Software
This course requires Adobe Photoshop. All tutorials were created using Photoshop on a desktop computer.

You can purchase a subscription through Adobe (they offer a 7-day free trial).
Be diligent when selecting a plan - many “deals” require an annual commitment.
Before purchasing, check Adobe’s minimum and recommended system requirements to ensure compatibility with your device.

File Storage
Photoshop files can be very large. To avoid filling up your device, use an external hard drive or cloud storage. Services like OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox work well and allow you to access your files across devices.

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 diverse applications ensuring compatibility across a variety of surfaces and materials, including fabric, paper, ceramics, canvas, and more.

About the Instructor
Jasmin Fookes (she/her)

I hold an MFA from the University of Saskatchewan (Canada) where I teach tactile and digital studio art courses - both online and in person - in the School for the Arts. I also lead art history classes for Saskatoon Seniors Continued Learning, through the lens of a contemporary maker.

My interdisciplinary art practice - rooted in childhood memories with my grandmothers (the Country Mouse and the City Mouse) - centres on overlooked materials, heritage craft processes, and systems of meaning-making through collecting, arranging, and transforming everyday objects.

Beyond the studio, I’ve worn many hats: from working holidays abroad at art supply shops and custom framing to coordinating exhibitions, working with juried craft council members, managing a continuing education program, and serving as managing editor of a contemporary art magazine. Through Attention Span Studio, I curate opportunities to share knowledge, tools, and workflows with makers like you.

I’ve been using Photoshop since version 6.0 (CD-ROM era, circa 2001). Remember when photographs were considered facts - and Photoshop was a dirty word? As AI becomes more present in our digital lives, I’m choosing to reinvest in what feels real: an analog‑first approach to making and a renewed commitment to human connection.

CONTACT

If you have any questions about whether this course is the right fit for your practice, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Land Acknowledgement

As we engage in web-based teaching and learning, I acknowledge that Attention Span Studio is located on Treaty Six Territory — the traditional lands of the Cree, Anishnaabeg (Ah-NISH-naa-bay), Lakota, Dakota, Nakota, Dene (de-NE), and the Métis homeland. I also express my gratitude, as a settler, to call this place home alongside newcomers. Participants will be joining this course from other traditional Indigenous lands, and I invite you to take a moment to share your own land acknowledgement to honour the peoples of those lands.

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