ALL AGES CREATIVE ACADEMY
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All Ages Creative Academy is your go-to resource for creatively strategic tech learning for all ages.
Starting with the flagship course designed for 6-12 year oldsÂ
Kids Get Creative with Canva.Â
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Kids Get Creative With Canva
At All Ages Creative Academy we believe creativity belongs to everyone.Â
HOMESCHOOLERS! 📚 ✏️ 🎨
The Simplified Homeschooling Summit is Live! From 6-10 January.
Start your year with practical ideas, tools, and inspiration to make homeschooling feel a little easier and more organised.Â
With 20+ fabulous speakers and over 30 workshops, there's bound to be inspiration right in line with you.
I’m so excited to be part of this. The presentation I've recorded for you walks step by step in Canva, SIMPLE PRINTABLES YOU CAN CREATE IN MINUTES. You get to learn new Canva skills or brush up on your existing ones.
Click the button here for a link to the summit. There's a free option and a paid option. As I'm a contributor this is an affiliate link.
Check out the Simplified Homeschooling SummitPeople say Canva is easy—so why doesn’t it feel that way?
Discover how to make Canva work for you with simple, step-by-step lessons.
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If you’re just starting out or have been using Canva for a while but still have unanswered questions and feel like it should be easier, you’re in the right place!
Right now, All Ages Creative Academy is focused on creating courses and workshops that set you up for success with Canva.
By concentrating on foundational skills and helping you understand how Canva thinks, we’re giving you the tools to approach your creative projects with clarity and confidence.
Advanced courses are part of the plan for the future, but for now, the focus is on building a strong starting point for beginners and intermediate users.
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New courses coming soon!
All things going to plan, Design Clarity: A Fresh Approach to Canva Basics is scheduled for an early March 2025 release.
Video Skills for Everyone: Canva Essentials should be ready to go by early May!
Canva for kids
Kids Get Creative with Canva is designed specifically for kids aged 6–12 to transform screen time into tech-positive learning.
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This Canva course for kids offers child-friendly projects that blend valuable, structured learning with creativity and fun, offering a fresh approach to digital literacy that feels nothing like schoolwork.Â
Your kids will learn to navigate Canva confidently and creatively, while you—as parents or teachers—gain valuable tools to support their growth.
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By working through these creative projects your kids will:
- Develop a solid understanding of Canva’s tools.
- Build the confidence to explore and express their creative ideas.
- Learn practical tech skills they’ll use in school and at home.
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It’s more than just learning Canva—it’s about giving your kids the tools to think creatively, approach technology with confidence, and thrive in a world that’s becoming more digital every day.
Kids & Tweens
Upbeat, child-friendly content that sneaks in valuable learning while they create designs.
Parents & Teachers
Learn alongside your kids or just relax and feel the relief of knowing that this screen time is time well spent!
Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners & Marketers
Get the skills to create professional visuals that look great for your brand.
Let’s Make Screen Time Count – Creatively!
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Kids are naturally creative, and I’m passionate about helping them harness that creativity in a way that builds valuable skills. As the creator of Kids Get Creative With Canva, my mission is to give your child a head start in digital literacy while nurturing their imagination.
About Kids Get Creative With CanvaYou’re not just learning to use Canva; you’re unlocking a new skill set that helps bring your ideas to life.
Sue C – Photoshop Course
I very much enjoy Sarah’s course. It is challenging material for me but she is extremely patient, well organised and so helpful. A very positive experience.
Meet Sarah: Your Course Creator
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m here to make technology approachable, practical, and even fun—for your kids and for you.
Helping people understand and use complex software in a way that feels simple and accessible has been my focus for over a decade.
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Why Canva?
Canva is an incredibly versatile design tool, unlocking creative possibilities for everything from school projects to business presentations and beyond. It’s widely used—over 170 million people worldwide—and its free subscription offers powerful features accessible to both students and adults. Learning Canva isn’t just useful; it’s a valuable skill that applies across so many areas of life.
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My Experience
With over 20 years of experience using design tools like Photoshop and Illustrator in my work as a photographer and graphic designer, I discovered Canva and was struck by its accessibility and versatility. With a powerful free subscription and widespread use, it’s a valuable skill for anyone to learn.
For over 11 years, I’ve taught design and editing at community college while also offering personalised lessons for individuals and corporate teams.
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How I Teach
Over my career, I’ve worked with students aged 8 to 90 and developed a signature teaching style that breaks down complex tools into clear, approachable steps. My goal is to help you feel confident, save time, and build practical skills that make technology work for you—whether you’re learning for personal projects, education, or business.
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What is Canva?
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Canva is the world's most popular design platform. It’s a tool your kids are very likely to encounter in school and an incredibly valuable resource for adults at home or work.
Canva isn’t just for graphic design. It’s used for everything from documents and business presentations to websites, birthday invitations, printable and digital planners, social media content, and so much more.Â
Canva: Easy to Use?
You might hear that Canva is "easy to use." While it’s simpler than advanced tools like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, learning Canva has its own challenges. Many users—both kids and adults—struggle because they expect it to be intuitive, but find themselves overwhelmed by its features or confused by inconsistent tutorials online.
Learning Foundational Skills
I’ve taught Canva to both kids and adults, and I’ve developed a signature teaching style that makes the platform easier for students to learn and use.
My teaching approach focuses on essential tools and functions—the foundational skills that help you understand how Canva works. While lessons are tailored to age groups, the core principles remain the same.
Once you master these basics, creating becomes faster, clearer, and much more enjoyable.
Canva in the Classroom
Canva is a staple in classrooms worldwide, where kids are often assigned projects to complete without being taught how to use the platform effectively. This trial-and-error approach can lead to frustration and missed opportunities to build essential skills.
By learning foundational skills early, kids gain a head start in adapting to technology at school and using Canva for personal projects at home.
For adults, these same skills transform the way you use Canva—whether for business, hobbies, or everyday tasks—saving you time and helping you create with confidence.
Accessible for Everyone
All courses at All Ages Creative Academy are designed to be inclusive and easy to access. Using Canva’s free subscription, you can create amazing projects without any additional costs. Plus, whether you’re working on a computer, laptop, or tablet/iPad, it’s simple to get started and join in the fun!
Coco – Illustrator Course
The learning material was tailored to our needs which was excellent. The tutor was highly efficient and helpful. Excellent tutorials.
These courses and workshops are not associated with nor representative of Canva. I've created all content myself, using over 11 years of teaching Adobe and Canva to students, and seeing the ways I can help you best as you learn.
