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Manchester Affinity Training Courses - Classroom & Live Online
Whether you're new to Affinity or ready to elevate your creative workflow, our Manchester Affinity Studio courses will help you design with confidence!
Affinity Studio is a powerful all-in-one creative suite that brings professional photo editing, vector illustration and page layout tools together in a single streamlined workspace. From image retouching and logo design to multi-page documents and marketing materials, Affinity Studio offers pro-level creative control for free!
Our expert-led Affinity courses in Manchester give you the hands-on guidance you need to unlock the full potential of the software. Delivered in our central Manchester training centre in Piccadilly, these practical sessions help you build real-world skills across the Layout, Pixel and Vector workspaces. For organisations needing customised learning, we also offer tailored onsite and private group training anywhere and online private courses.
Whether you're new to Affinity or ready to elevate your creative workflow, our Manchester Affinity Studio courses will help you design with confidence!
Affinity Studio is a powerful all-in-one creative suite that brings professional photo editing, vector illustration and page layout tools together in a single streamlined workspace. From image retouching and logo design to multi-page documents and marketing materials, Affinity Studio offers pro-level creative control for free!
Our expert-led Affinity courses in Manchester give you the hands-on guidance you need to unlock the full potential of the software. Delivered in our central Manchester training centre in Piccadilly, these practical sessions help you build real-world skills across the Layout, Pixel and Vector workspaces. For organisations needing customised learning, we also offer tailored onsite and private group training anywhere and online private courses.
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Affinity Introduction 2 Day
Location: London Level: Introduction to Intermediate
Next Dates: 5 Feb - 6 Feb | 25 Mar - 26 Mar
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Affinity Introduction 2 Day
Location: Manchester Level: Introduction to Intermediate
Next Dates: 16 Feb - 17 Feb | 15 Apr - 16 Apr
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Bespoke Affinity Courses
Bespoke Affinnity classroom based training courses are available in our central London training centre in Farringdon for private learning to suit you or your group requirements. Bespoke sessions are offered on dates to fit in with your schedule and content can be tailored according to your level and project needs.
Affinity - 2 Day Introduction training
Level: Introduction to Intermediate
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ON BESPOKE TRAINING -
Onsite Affinity Courses
Our bespoke Affinity courses can also be provided as a private course onsite at your premises for you or your group with tailored content. The training cost remains the same although there may be some additional basic expenses depending upon your location.
Affinity - 2 Day Introduction training
Level: Introduction to Intermediate
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ABOUT ONSITE TRAINING -
The courses below are all available be taken Live Online remotely with tuition as if you were in the class including remote support and screen sharing.
Affinity Introduction 2 Day
Location: Online Level: Introduction to Intermediate
Next Dates: 5 Feb - 6 Feb | 16 Feb - 17 Feb
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main benefits of Affinity?
Affinity Studio is a powerful, professional-grade creative suite that combines photo editing, vector design and page layout in one unified app — and it’s now completely free to use. It offers precise, industry-standard tools, seamless persona switching and a fast, modern workflow ideal for creating high-quality graphics, branding, illustrations, photography edits and multi-page documents. With broad file compatibility and no subscription or upfront cost, Affinity Studio delivers exceptional capability and flexibility for designers, photographers, illustrators and businesses looking for professional results without financial barriers.
What are the limitations of Affinity compared to InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator?
Fewer Advanced Features – While powerful, Affinity Studio still lacks some of the deeply specialised tools found in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, especially for highly technical publishing, advanced retouching, and niche vector workflows.
Limited Automation & Plugins – Unlike Adobe’s ecosystem, Affinity does not support extensive third-party plugins, scripted automation, or complex actions, which can impact high-volume professional workflows.
Less Collaborative Workflow – Affinity currently lacks real-time collaboration, cloud document syncing and team-based workflows that Adobe now offers across its apps.
Fewer Industry-Standard Integrations – Although it supports major formats, Affinity cannot natively open or export full PSD, AI or INDD documents with 100% feature fidelity, which may limit compatibility in some professional environments.
Reduced Pre-Press & Publishing Tools – Affinity Publisher is strong for general layout work, but it still trails InDesign in areas like long-document automation, XML workflows, GREP styles, and enterprise-level print production tools.
Affinity Studio is a powerful, free professional suite, but users working in large-scale publishing, automation-heavy environments or Adobe-dependent pipelines may find some advanced capabilities missing.
Do you offer tailored/bespoke courses for Affinity?
Yes our bespoke Affinity courses can be customised according to your level, requirements, chosen platform or project needs. For instance, we offer courses that focus on social media graphics, creation of presentation material, working on branding identity and logos etc. The bespoke courses are suitable for beginners right through to users at an advanced level and tailored accordingly. Bespoke session are offered in class, onsite and online.
What is the difference between Adobe Photoshop and Affinity?
Photoshop and Affinity Studio serve different creative workflows. Photoshop is a long-established, professional tool for advanced image editing, compositing, retouching and digital art, offering deep precision, extensive brush engines and a wide ecosystem of plugins. It remains a standard for photographers, digital artists and production studios.
Affinity Studio, now free, provides powerful photo editing, vector illustration and page layout tools within one unified app. It delivers many of the core capabilities creatives need without subscriptions, and its streamlined personas make switching between tasks fast and intuitive. While Photoshop still leads in cutting-edge AI tools, plugin support and industry-wide adoption, Affinity Studio is an excellent alternative for designers, photographers and illustrators who want professional-quality tools with no ongoing cost.
What is the connection between Affinity and Canva?
Affinity and Canva are now part of the same company. In 2024, Canva acquired the Affinity suite (formerly Affinity Photo, Designer and Publisher) and later introduced Affinity Studio as a unified free app. Canva continues to operate as a cloud-based, template-driven design platform, while Affinity provides professional-grade creative tools for photo editing, vector illustration and page layout.
Affinity Course Dates
Master Affinity Studio: Creating Professional Visuals
Reasons for Learning Affinity Studio
Affinity Studio is a powerful, professional-grade creative suite that brings photo editing, vector design and layout tools together in one streamlined app. Now completely free, it gives designers, marketers, photographers and creatives access to advanced capabilities without the cost of traditional software. With its fast performance, unified workspaces and precise control, Affinity Studio makes it possible to produce polished graphics, artwork and documents for both print and digital use. Our training helps you unlock its full potential, giving you the skills to work confidently across all creative disciplines.
What Skills Will I Get from Learning Affinity Studio?
Our courses will equip you with the skills to edit images, create vector illustrations and design multi-page layouts—all within one integrated environment. You’ll learn essential tools across the Pixel, Vector and Layout workspaces, including layers, masking, drawing tools, typography, colour management and export settings. Whether you're creating marketing materials, digital artwork, brand assets or publications, this training ensures you can produce professional-quality work with clarity and efficiency.
Industries/Sectors That Benefit from Affinity Skills
Affinity Studio is used across industries such as graphic design, marketing, publishing, photography, education and small business branding. It’s ideal for professionals who need robust creative tools without the cost of subscription software. From designers producing print-ready artwork, to marketers creating campaign assets, to photographers retouching images, mastering Affinity Studio opens doors to a wide range of creative, commercial and production workflows.
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Whats Included:
Your choice of Mac or Windows 
Certified hands-on training 
Small class size (max 4-8) 
6 months post course support 
Authorised Course Certificate
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