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Bespoke Affinity - 2 Day Introduction

Key Course Details:

Level:

Introduction to Intermediate

Location:

UK Centres, Online, Onsite

Class, Online, Onsite

Duration:

1 Day (10am-5pm)

Price:

From £1,095 + VAT

Dates:

Dates to suit you

Unlock the power of Affinity Studio in this 2-day introduction course. Designed for creatives of all levels, you’ll learn to retouch photos, craft vector illustrations and produce clean, professional layouts. Build a solid foundation across all three workspaces and develop an efficient workflow that supports any design project.

This course can be delivered using our standard outline or fully customised to match your level and requirements. Bespoke Affinity training is available live online, onsite at your offices, or at one of our XChange centres in London, Manchester or Glasgow.

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Bespoke Affinity - 2 Day Introduction
Course Details

This 2-day Introduction to Affinity Studio course provides a complete, hands-on journey across Affinity’s three core workspaces: Layout, Pixel and Vector. Starting with the essentials, you’ll learn how to navigate the interface, manage documents, and work confidently with layers, typography, colour and assets. As you progress, you’ll develop skills in photo editing, vector illustration and multi-page layout design, building a solid foundation for real-world creative projects. On the second day, you’ll explore more advanced techniques including non-destructive editing, master pages, brushes, effects and cross-workspace workflows—helping you combine tools seamlessly to create polished, professional work.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate and customise the Affinity Studio interface
- Edit and enhance images using layers, adjustments and masking
- Create vector graphics, icons and illustrations with essential drawing tools
- Design multi-page layouts using grids, guides and master pages
- Combine Pixel, Vector and Layout workflows for integrated creative projects
- Apply typography, colour and composition principles effectively
- Export print-ready and digital assets using Affinity’s advanced export tools
Our goal is for you to master Affinity Studio’s core and intermediate tools, enabling you to create high-quality images, graphics and layouts with confidence and efficiency across any creative project.

Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:

This course is intended for designers, marketers and creatives who are new to Affinity Studio and want to learn the interface and essential tools across photo editing, vector design and layout.

You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a good understanding of your operating system. You should be able to launch applications, manage files and folders, and save or locate documents confidently.
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Full Course Outline

The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
Introducing Affinity Studio
- What Affinity Studio is and how the unified workflow works
- How Affinity compares to Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- A brief history of Affinity and its acquisition by Canva
Accounts, Installation & Setup
- Affinity Studio installation and updates
- System requirements and recommended hardware
- Using Affinity on desktop devices
Navigating the Affinity Interface
- Understanding the three core workspaces: Layout, Pixel and Vector
- Exploring toolbars, panels and workspace presets
- Managing documents, artboards and workspaces
- Working with Assets, Styles and Libraries
Layout Workspace
Layout & Document Setup
- Creating documents, spreads and page presets
- Master pages and consistent layout structure
- Using grids, rulers and baseline grids
Working with Text & Typography
- Text frames, linked frames and text flow management
- Applying paragraph and character styles
- Creating columns, pull quotes and formatted sections
Managing Images & Graphics
- Placing, fitting and updating linked images
- Embedding vs linking content
- Combining vector, pixel and layout assets in one document
Multi-Page Workflows
- Working with long documents and multiple spreads
- Creating tables, charts and structured content
- Building brochures, reports and marketing materials
Pixel Workspace
Editing & Retouching Basics
- Understanding raster editing and non-destructive workflows
- Using layers, adjustments and live filters
- Masking techniques: layer masks and selection refinement
- Healing, cloning and retouching tools
Colour & Tone Correction
- Adjusting exposure, contrast, shadows and highlights
- Colour balance, HSL adjustments and vibrance
- Developing RAW images (where supported)
Compositing & Creative Techniques
- Cut-outs, background removal and object isolation
- Blending modes and layer effects
- Creating composites from multiple images
Pixel Workflow Tools
- Using live filters for non-destructive editing
- Working with brushes and brush dynamics
- Organising layers, groups and masks for efficient editing
Vector Workspace
Vector Design Essentials
- Understanding vector graphics vs raster imagery
- Using the Pen Tool, Pencil Tool and Shape Tools
- Boolean operations: add, subtract, intersect and divide
- Editing nodes, curves and paths
Working with Colour & Styles
- Using colour palettes, swatches and global colours
- Applying gradients, strokes and effects
- Creating and using custom styles
Vector Typography & Layout
- Working with text frames and artistic text
- Font pairing and typographic hierarchy
- Applying text styles and formatting presets
Vector Productivity Tools
- Working with artboards and multiple design variations
- Using snapping, guides and grids
- Duplicating elements and creating reusable assets
Working Across Workspaces
- Switching seamlessly between Layout, Pixel and Vector workspaces
- Combining tools from each workspace for hybrid projects
- Using Affinity’s unified approach for cross-discipline editing
Exporting & Delivery
- Understanding Affinity’s export tools and formats
- Exporting PNG, JPEG, SVG, PDF and print-ready files
- Choosing colour profiles, bleed, marks and print settings
Advanced Tips & Best Practices
- Keyboard shortcuts and workspace customisation
- Managing performance and resource settings
- Creating reusable templates and common design assets
Training Location Options
Online ↓ London ↓ Manchester ↓ Glasgow ↓ Onsite ↓
This course is offered for your convenience at one of our bespoke training centres in London, Manchester and Glasgow, Remote Online, or Onsite at your offices anywhere in the UK. Just let us know what would work best for you or your team.

Remote Online

Delivered Online to your location

Live online training offers an extremely flexible and convenient way of covering the same content as our bespoke classroom based courses. You will receive professional, certified design training from one of our experienced instructors direct to your screen, offering the perfect solution for those wishing to learn without having to travel.
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Remote Online Training Courses

Central London

5 St John’s Lane, Clerkenwell, EC1M 4BH

St John’s Lane is located in the heart of Clerkenwell close to the junction of Farringdon and Clerkenwell Road. Farringdon tube & train station is just a few minutes away and the training centre can also be accessed from Chancery Lane and Barbican tubes in about 10 minutes. There is also easy direct access by bus from Waterloo (243) and West End (55) with nearby stops.
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London Training Centre

Central Manchester

Piccadilly House, 49 Piccadilly, M1 2AP

Piccadilly House is located in central Manchester directly next to the Piccadilly Gardens transport interchange with excellent bus and tram connections and is easily accessed from Piccadilly train Station (5 mins). Victoria station is also close by (around 10 mins).
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Manchester Training Centre

Central Glasgow

Centrum Business Centre, 38 Queen Street, G1 3DX

The Queen Street training centre is located in central Glasgow within easy walking distance of the 3 local train options of Central Station, Queen Street and Argyle Street offering excellent transport connections.
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Glasgow Training Centre

Onsite

Onsite at your Offices/Premises

If you have the required set up and would prefer to have the training at your location we will be able to deliver the same session onsite at your premises as in our training centres. This will provide you with the same tailored training but without the need to travel and less disruption to you or your teams work schedule.
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Onsite Training
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Tony Crowther, Classic American, InDesign - 2 Day Introduction
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Frequently Asked Questions:

What dates are available for this course?

As a bespoke course the date arrangement is based around your requirements and availability in our schedule. With your guide of when you are looking for the training we will advise suitable date options ahead of finalising the planned date(s).

Can the content be tailored to my requirements?

Yes we are flexible about tailoring content and can adapt to be fully based on your requirements, a mixture of content from different levels of our base courses or a base outline with some additional focus areas.

Can this course be delivered live online?

Yes we can provide the same bespoke course as a live online session connecting to you or your group with either Zoom or Microsoft Teams if preferred.

What is the cost to deliver the course onsite?

We are equally able to deliver our bespoke training onsite at your premises and the cost to deliver this is the same structure as classroom with the addition of basic expenses depending on your location. Onsite courses in and around London, Manchester and Glasgow are usually without additional costs.

Can the course include my work samples?

It is often possible to review and include consideration towards sample files however the main course content is usually structured around prepared examples which are best suited to the planned content and structure of teaching the required skills in the best format.