Introduction to Photoshop: Basic Skills + 3 DIY Projects

Brit + Co. knows that there’s a graphic designer in you that’s dying to get out! Maybe you’re an artist that sketches ideas, maybe you’re a dreamer that imagines them, or maybe you’re a designer that’s looking for inspiration. Whether you’re a newbie or novel artist, Brit is here to help!

In this class, you’ll learn the essential technical skills of Photoshop and with a little creativity, you’ll learn how to create your own usable designs for three accompanied DIY photo projects, including: a customized wooden cutting board, a canvas market tote, and your own set of holiday cards. We’ll even show you how to turn your handwriting into a digital font. (Yes, it’s possible!) So, say goodbye to Photoshop confusion and hello to DIY design.

What You'll Learn

In this class, students will learn:

• Basic file management, saving and types of files (JPEG, PDF, PSD)
• What an adjustment layer is and how to use them
• Brief overview of the essential tools in Photoshop
• How to customize a serving board using text in Photoshop and a wood burning tool
• How to customize a market tote using the adjustment layers (for photo-retouching) and transfer paper
• How to make your own hiloday card using text, tools, and adjustment layers
• How to turn your own handwriting into a digital font for use over your photos. There's nothing more custom than that!

What You'll Do

You will learn to use the vital tools of Photoshop. Do you want to know how to edit and retouch your photos? Or add text to them? Through these lessons, demos and hands-on projects, Brit will help you develop your own design aesthetic. You’ll be able to apply this information to your DIY projects.

Just wait, everyone will soon be impressed with your newfound design skills! You’ll be ready to take on all sorts of new projects in no time.

Get everything you need for this class in one convenient kit. Buy it here!

• Wood board
• Wood burning tool
• Canvas tote
• Transfer paper