Digital Art Solutions, Tempe, Ariz., is offering free classes in December as part of its free weekly Graphics Academy series.
Successfully Selling in the Holiday Marketplace
Dec. 4
The holiday shopping season for 2020 presents unique challenges. This class explores innovative sales techniques to maximize sales as well as marketing strategies for getting seasonal products in front of clients.
Smart Designer Pro: Streamline Your Design Process
Dec. 7
If you struggle with graphics, avoid the lengthy learning process of CorelDRAW and Adobe Illustrator by using Smart Designer add-on software for CorelDRAW. It automates complex design and production processes and allows you to quickly learn how to create custom graphics using interactive design templates.
Maximize Online Sales with Print on Demand
Dec. 11
Guest speaker Mark Heise, Yellow Springer Tee and Promotions, outlines a strategy for using print on demand and online stores. Topics include choosing the most effective product mix and managing the production side of print on demand. This class ensures your stores will maximize sales and maintain profitability.
StoneCut 3 Plus: The Ultimate Cutting and Production Tool
Dec. 14
StoneCut 3 Plus is a powerful production and output software for vinyl graphics. This class showcases its powerful, user-friendly capabilities, which include converting bitmaps to production-ready vector files and setting up cut lines and workflow for print-and-cut graphics.
Setting Yourself Up for Success in 2021 with a One-Page Business Plan
Dec. 18
In this session, Craig Mertens, co-founder, Digital Art Solutions, shows you how to create a business plan. Topics include determining your vision and mission; identifying your target markets; and discovering who your competitors are and where they are vulnerable.
Rhinestone Designer: A Powerhouse Multi-decoration Software
Dec. 21
Rhinestone Designer is included as part of the Graphics+ Membership program. This software adds a multidecoration capabilities to CorelDRAW for producing vinyl graphics and rhinestone transfers. Learn how to convert vector artwork into customized rhinestone patterns; manipulate keyboard rhinestone fonts; and edit, recolor, and resize interactive stock rhinestone patterns.
DRAWings XI Pro: Create Sew-Ready Embroidery and Appliqué Files Without Digitizing
Dec. 28
This class discusses DRAWings XI Pro embroidery, appliqué, and monogramming software, where you learn how to convert vector graphics and bitmaps to production-ready sew files without digitizing. Topics include adapting vector graphics for embroidery to get concepts in front of clients; creating appliqué using stock artwork and fonts; and avoiding common pitfalls associated with embroidery and appliqué.
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