Digital Skills
Workshops and Training
Our new workshops will nurture your skills and interests.
Business to business workshops from the media experts
Creating eye catching designs using online design tools in Canva.
Wednesday 15th October, 9.30am-12pm, In-person, Truro Community Library, Union Pl, TR1 1EP
Canva is an online graphic design tool that uses templates and design ideas to help you make social media posts, newsletters, flyers, presentations and posters. It can be shared by your organization and several people can work on the same project. It is a quick way to produce professional looking graphic content and this half day session will guide you through the basics of how to use it.
In this session you will cover – using graphic elements to appeal to your audience/community, planning your posts, setting up brand kits on Canva, using Canva’s templates for different platforms, adding your images and video to your posts, using Canva to create moving GIFs, using Canva for newsletters.
From Clips to Content : Editing short videos for social media and online use.
Wednesday 15th October, 1pm-4pm, In-person, Truro Community Library, Union Pl, TR1 1EP
This session will go through the basics of using the free editing tool CapCut to put together video and stills for social media posts. Using your phone, tablet or laptop we will use this free downloadable software to edit short videos for social media and online use. We will discuss how to capture the best clips using your phone and then go through how to edit your footage and add text, graphics, sound and music to produce a finished video clip or short content for your online audience.
Creating eye catching designs using online design tools in Canva.
Wednesday 26th November, 9.30am-12.30pm,
In-person, IntoBodmin, 10 Lower Bore St, PL31 2JX
Canva is an online graphic design tool that uses templates and design ideas to help you make social media posts, newsletters, flyers, presentations and posters. It can be shared by your organization and several people can work on the same project. It is a quick way to produce professional looking graphic content and this half day session will guide you through the basics of how to use it.
In this session you will cover – using graphic elements to appeal to your audience/community, planning your posts, setting up brand kits on Canva, using Canva’s templates for different platforms, adding your images and video to your posts, using Canva to create moving GIFs, using Canva for newsletters.
Smarter Communication for Charities, Community groups and Volunteers - Saving Time with ChatGPT
Wednesday 26th November, 1.30pm-3.30pm,
In-person, IntoBodmin, 10 Lower Bore St, PL31 2JX
In this session you will discover how ChatGPT can help you quickly draft emails, newsletters, and messages for your group — saving time and effort. No tech skills needed, just practical tips and easy tools to support your communication. Through live demos and hands-on practice, you'll discover simple ways this free tool can help you write faster, sound clearer, and communicate more effectively with members and volunteers. Whether you're writing thank-yous, reminders, or monthly updates, you'll leave with practical prompts, example templates, and confidence to get started.
Canva Clinics: tailored support workshops for your individual needs.
Canva is an online graphic design tool that uses templates and design ideas to help you make social media posts, newsletters, flyers, presentations and posters. It can be shared by your organization and several people can work on the same project. It is a quick way to produce professional looking graphic content.
This session is for anyone using Canva who would like some advice or help to use this tool. Contact us to discuss any issues you have been having and we will try to help you achieve your goals.
Contact sue@mormediacharity to discuss your needs.
£25 per hour per individual online.
£75 per hour per group online (2 or more people).
£100 per hour per group in person (up to 5 people).
N.B. This is not an introduction to Canva, we run a separate session for this purpose.
1-2-1 sessions: Customised support for effective media communications
Do you have specific digital skills needs that we can help with, would you find an online one to one useful to discuss your creative digital requirements for social media, marketing or client communication? We are happy to offer advice, training or support to individuals or small groups from a specific organisation online (or in person if this is more useful).
Contact sue@mormediacharity to discuss your needs.
£25 per hour per individual online.
£50 per hour per group online (2 or more people).
£100 per hour per group in person (up to 5 people).
