Online Affinity Studio Classes

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Affinity reimagines image editing.

Unconstrained by the legacy of Photoshop, Affinity takes a fresh look at layer-based editing, often resulting in a smoother, simpler workflow.

These classes focus on the fundamentals to build a solid foundation of skills and open the door to this incredible image editing tool.

Control the Light, Create Presence®

Introduction to Affinity

The Introduction to Affinty class provides a solid start for anyone looking to get started with pixel based editing in Affinity. This class provides a general orientation to the software, the user interface and basic editing concepts. The focus in

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Introduction to Affinity: Build on a Solid Foundation

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$50.00

Introduction to Affinity: Build on a Solid Foundation

If you're new to Affinity or need a refresher before digging deeper, this class is for you.

We’ll start with the core concepts of how Affinity works and build from there, covering:

How to open files in Affinity via the operating system or integrate Affinity with Lightroom
A tour of the Affinity workspace
An Introduction to the AffinityTools Useful in Editing Photographs

The goal is to set you up for success in the next class in the series, Affinity Layers.

Whether you're new to Affinity or want to build a stronger foundation, this class will give you a solid start in using Affinity to edit your photos.

Course Details

This is offered as a single 120-minute Zoom Class Session. The class will be recorded and accessible to participants for 12 months from the date of the course.

I’m offering this course at a reduced price and every participant will receive a coupon good for a discount on follow-on courses, making this course nearly free

Refund Details

A full refund will be provided if the course is canceled due to limited attendance, facility, or instructor issues.

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Master Selections

The layers class covers the foundational concept of Layers providing a solid foundation for all complex editing operations

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Affinity Layers: Build a Solid Foundation

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$120.00

Affinity Layers: Build a Solid Foundation

Layers are the core of Affinity’s editing power—and mastering them is essential for any photographer. This foundational class will introduce you to the full range of Affinity’s layer capabilities, giving you the skills to edit with control, flexibility, and creative precision.

We’ll start with the core concepts of how layers work and build from there, covering:

The layering model: How Affinity builds images from the bottom up
Types of layers:
- Pixel and Image Layers
- Adjustment layers for non-destructive tonal and color changes
- Live Filters for image manipulation
How to use layer opacity to blend changes gradually
Exploring blend modes to create dynamic effects
Introduction to layer masks:
- "White reveals, black conceals"—the key to precise, selective editing
- Live masks: Luminosity, Hue and Band-Pass

You’ll also see a complete example of using layers and tone curves to dodge and burn an image—a powerful technique for enhancing light and shadow non-destructively.

Whether you're new to Affinity or want to build a stronger foundation, this class will give you a clear understanding of how layers work and how to use them effectively in your creative projects.

Course Details

This is offered as a single-session, 120-minute Zoom Class. The class will be recorded and accessible to participants for 12 months from the date of the course.

Refund Details

A full refund will be provided if the course is canceled due to limited attendance, facility, or instructor issues.

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20 July Group Class: Precision and Power: Mastering Selections in Photoshop

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$85.00

Precision and Power: Mastering Selections in Photoshop

Group Class: 20 July 630pm MT via Zoom

Selections are at the heart of powerful Photoshop editing—whether you're isolating a subject, replacing a background, or applying targeted adjustments. In this in-depth online course, you’ll learn how to create, refine, and manage selections with confidence and control.

Starting with the fundamentals, you’ll explore what selections are and how Photoshop defines an active selection. You’ll gain hands-on experience with the essential selection tools—like the Marquee, Lasso, and Magnetic Lasso—and learn the “math” behind combining selections to work more efficiently.

The course then moves into advanced territory, covering powerful tools like Color Range, Focus Area, and automatic selections such as Sky and Subject. You’ll learn how to refine your selections with precision using edge detection modes and global refinements.

Beyond just making selections, this course shows you how to save and load selections as masks, use the Channels panel, and master essential keyboard shortcuts. You’ll finish with a deep understanding of how to apply edits using both direct selections and layer masks, allowing for non-destructive, professional-level control.

Ideal for:

Photographers
Designers
Retouchers
Anyone seeking to master Photoshop’s most critical editing skill

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to make precise, flexible selections and apply them creatively across your workflow.

Course Details

This is offered as a single-session, 120-minute Zoom Class. The class will be recorded and accessible to participants for 12 months from the date of the course.

Refund Details

A full refund will be provided if the course is canceled due to limited attendance, facility, or instructor issues.

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The selections class provides an in-depth overview of the many tools to make selections in Affinity, an essential step in advancing your post-processing skills

My classes are delivered over Zoom and are priced for personalized one-to-one presentations to focus on your needs.

I offer group discounts if you want to take the class with a friend or a small group.