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Smart Skills for a Digital World

 

The better you understand tech, the more useful it becomes. Canva is a creative tool you’ll actually use, so let’s start there and take it one step at a time.

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Most Kids Use Tech Every Day, But Are They Actually Learning It?

Kids today are growing up surrounded by technology. They tap, swipe, and click like it’s second nature.

Schools introduce them to Canva, Adobe Express, and other digital tools, and let’s be honest – the way kids pick up new tech is impressive!

But here’s the thing: using a tool doesn’t mean you understand how to use it well.

HERE'S THE PROBLEM...

🔹 Kids are using tech, but without guidance, they’re just figuring things out as they go.
Most kids don’t realise how powerful technology can be. They focus on getting something done, not on understanding the tools they're using.

🔹 This builds bad tech habits.
When kids rely on trial and error, they start believing that as long as they eventually get a result, how they got there doesn't matter.

🔹 It will hold them back when tech skills really count.

If we don’t guide them now, they’ll keep guessing their way through. But soon, they’ll realise that just getting by isn’t enough.

Technology is changing fast, and kids need the right skills and confidence to use digital tools effectively, share their ideas, and keep up with new challenges. 

 

THAT'S WHY I CREATED THIS COURSE

I realised that kids are missing out on a critical opportunity to get a head start in technology.

 

I know families are busy, that’s why this course is built around bite-sized projects that fit into real life. Kids can learn at their own pace without adding pressure to packed schedules.

âś… It guides kids to use Canva in a smart, intentional way, seeing technology as a tool, not just something to play with.
✅ And feels like fun screen time but builds real skills they’ll use beyond Canva.

 

Most kids won’t ask for help because they don’t think they need it.

They’ve used Canva and in their minds, they’ve got it covered. But without structured learning, they’re missing skills that will actually help them long-term.

Canva is the world’s most popular design platform, used by over 180 million people worldwide. Every project in this course works with the free Canva subscription, so more kids can take advantage of the opportunity to learn.

Kids won’t sit through a boring tech lesson, but they love to create. This is their chance to get a real head start in tech through engaging, strategic learning.

Kids Get Creative With Canva is a self-paced online course for ages 6–12 that makes screen time both fun and productive.

 

👉 Supports school learning and homeschoolers.

The child-friendly projects in the course offer an easy, structured way to build essential tech skills, with no tech expertise needed from parents.

Help your child build valuable tech skills – learn more about the course!

Adults need a smarter approach too. Strategic learning makes Canva easier, faster, and more effective.

WORKSHOPS & RESOURCES FOR GROWN UPS

Stop Wasting Time in Canva and Start Creating With Confidence

If you open Canva with great ideas but get stuck trying to make them happen, you’re not alone. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be that way.

 

I teach practical, no-fluff Canva skills that help you:

✅ Understand the essential tools so you can stop wondering how to do something and focus on what you’re creating.
✅ Work faster and more efficiently because you feel comfortable with the tools and workflow.
✅ Make designs that do what you need them to whether it’s for work, business, or personal projects.

The best part? The skills you learn today will keep saving you time—helping you create with ease, consistency, and confidence long into the future.

👉 Courses and workshops for adults, business owners, and social media content coming soon!

 

WORKSHOPS AND RESOURCES FOR GROWN-UPS

Stop Wasting Time in Canva

If you open Canva with great ideas but get stuck trying to make them happen, you’re not alone. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be that way.

 

I teach practical, no-fluff Canva skills that help you:

✅ Understand the essential tools so you can stop wondering how to do something and focus on what you’re creating.
âś… Work faster and more efficiently because you feel comfortable with the tools and workflow.
✅ Make designs that do what you need them to whether it’s for work, business, or personal projects.

The best part? The skills you learn today will keep saving you time—helping you create with ease, consistency, and confidence long into the future.

👉 Courses and workshops for adults, business owners, and social media content coming soon!

Kind words from Ginny 🙏

This presentation was excellent! You gave lots of tips on how to be more efficient in using Canva and you SHOWED how to do it.

This is one of the best presentations I've ever seen because I learned something almost every minute. So many presentations in various summits, etc. are filled with so much talking and fluff that it's not worth the time it takes to watch it.

This one was definitely worth it for me. Thank you so much for offering this. (November 2024)

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Why Choose All Ages Creative Academy?

 

Hi, I’m Sarah! With 20+ years in design and over a decade of teaching, I make technology fun and practical for everyone aged 6 to 90. I don’t just teach you what to do, I help you understand what you’re doing, so you can:

  • Build confidence in your creativity.

  • Save time with smarter workflow.

  • Learn skills you’ll actually use.

Canva is used by over 180 million people worldwide for everything from school projects to business designs. It’s a valuable tool to know, and I’ll help you unlock its full potential.

New course launches June 2025!

Quickstart Canva for Business

 
FROM DESIGN ROULETTE TO CONFIDENT CONTENT

You’ve got a business to run. There’s already enough on your plate without Canva acting like a confusing second job.

Quickstart Canva for Business shows you how to use Canva properly — from the ground up.

This course is made for beginners and self-taught users who are using Canva… but keep thinking, “Shouldn’t this be easier by now?”

It’s your practical reset: simple design skills, explained in plain English, with projects that make sense for actual business content.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Customise templates so they look better after you've finished with them
  • Get content out the door faster (and enjoy the process)
  • Know which tools are worth using — and skip the rest
  • Apply your brand guide — fonts, colours, elements, and logo — to create content that’s clear and consistent
  • Get great results using Canva's Free subscription — everything in the course works whether you’re on Free or Pro

By the end, Canva won’t feel like a guessing game.

You’ll understand how it works, what to do, and how to build content that’s consistent, confident, and finally turn Canva into a tool that saves time.

Kind words from Michelle 🙏.

I love how you explain the process for the design so clearly. You do a great job of navigating the viewer. (November 2024)

At All Ages Creative Academy we believe creativity belongs to everyone.

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.

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.