Adobe CC Illustrator Workshop (Beginners)

(1.5-2 hour session / includes time to look away from the screen or for a quick comfort break)

The workshop is suitable for adults 18+

This workshop is with Darren. Booking essential.

(Round Tower based)

You will learn the basics of illustrator, exploring the tool set and the capabilities of the software including the difference between raster and vector based graphics and how to make masking layers, use the pen tool and saving your files for output.

We have a large screen projection for you to follow the tutors screen on and have allowed time for different learning speeds and troubleshooting.

You will need to attend with a laptop with Adobe Illustrator installed. There is no wifi signal in the Round Tower so ensure you have no updates requiring wifi. You may find it useful to bring a mouse if you prefer using one over your trackpad but this is personal preference.

General information:

• Workshops are non refundable

• The Hotwalls Studios and Round tower are wheelchair friendly, however please let us know so we can accommodate more space and working heights

• There are public toilets including an accessible toilet situated at the Hotwalls Studios. There are no toilets within our studio

• There is limited, free one hour on road parking as well as payable metered parking. There are also areas to lock up your bike(s). The Hotwalls Studios has good transport links too – If you have any questions about how to get to us please email us

• We are a working print studio and open to the public (Studio based workshops)

• We have The Canteen at the Hotwalls Studios which serves great tea, coffee and lunch with beautiful views

• Please do not attend if you are showing any symptoms or have been in contact with anyone who is showing symptoms of COVID-19. We will rebook you, however please try to give us as much notice as possible

Round Tower Workshops:

• All surfaces will be cleaned in advance of the course and at the end of the day
• Anyone entering the room must use sanitiser on arrival (provided)
• Learners are asked to respect those following social distancing and/or mask wearing
• Trainer has option to exclude any person who may be exhibiting possible COViD symptoms
• Door and windows to training room to be left open to ensure adequate ventilation
• Refreshments – you are welcome to bring any food or drink for the day with you
• The Round Tower can get cold especially with the doors and windows open for ventilation so dress appropriately. It does have some heaters.