Beyond the Basics: Canva's AI Tools for Small Business

he Overview You probably already know Canva as the place to make a quick Instagram graphic or a flyer. But if you are still manually dragging, dropping, and resizing every single element of your marketing, you are working way too hard. In 2026, Canva is no longer just a digital canvas—it is a fully functioning, AI-powered design department for your small business. In this rapid-fire, 60-minute workshop, we are skipping the beginner basics and diving straight into the hidden apps and state-of-the-art AI features that most business owners don't even know exist. We will show you how to let the software do the heavy lifting so you can stop wrestling with your marketing and get back to running your business. What We Will Cover: • Magic Studio AI: Instantly generate copy, swap out backgrounds, and resize one design for five different platforms with a single click. • The Bulk Create Hack: Learn how to turn a simple spreadsheet into 30 days of social media posts in under 60 seconds. • The App Ecosystem: Create dynamic QR codes and drop your designs onto realistic physical mockups (like apparel and screens) without ever leaving Canva. • Brand Hub Efficiency: Lock in your colors and fonts so your marketing stays completely consistent, even when the AI is doing the work for you. The Outcome: You will walk away with an upgraded, AI-powered workflow that generates a month’s worth of professional marketing assets in a fraction of the time.

Speaker(s): Lindsay Sims

Co-Sponsor(s): Main Street Amherst

Fee: No Cost