Welcome everyone!
I’m excited to have you here today for this hands-on introduction to Adobe Photoshop. Whether you’re exploring Photoshop for personal projects, photography, design, or just out of curiosity, this course is designed to give you a solid foundation in the essential tools and techniques you’ll need to get started confidently.

Over the next 3 hours, we’ll walk through the basics together in a friendly, supportive environment. No prior experience is required — just curiosity and a willingness to experiment!

🎯 What You’ll Learn Today

By the end of this session, you'll be able to:

1.⁠ ⁠Navigate the Photoshop Workspace
Understand the interface, toolbars, and panels
Use keyboard shortcuts to speed up your workflow

2.⁠ ⁠Work with Layers and Selections
Create and organize layers
Use selection tools like the marquee, lasso, and quick selection

3.⁠ ⁠Edit and Adjust Photos
Crop and straighten images
Improve brightness, contrast, and color
Use retouching tools like the Healing Brush and Clone Stamp

4.⁠ ⁠Add Text and Simple Effects
Insert and format text
Apply basic layer styles and blending modes

5.⁠ ⁠Create a Simple Design Project
Combine everything into a creative project (e.g., a social media post or photo collage)

6.⁠ ⁠Save and Export Your Work
Save your file for future editing
Export your work for web or print