San Jacinto College SBDC Hosts Free Canva Workshop for Small Businesses

The April 7th event in Deer Park will teach local entrepreneurs design skills to create professional marketing materials.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 11:08pm

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The San Jacinto College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosting a free 'Canva for Beginners' workshop on April 7, 2026 at the Dow Active Complex in Deer Park, Texas. The event will feature a 30-minute networking session followed by a 90-minute hands-on workshop teaching local small business owners and entrepreneurs essential Canva design tools, step-by-step creation processes, and strategies for building effective marketing materials without prior design experience.

Why it matters

Small businesses often struggle to create professional-looking marketing assets due to limited design skills and resources. This workshop provides an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to gain practical, no-cost training on a popular design platform that can elevate their branding and promotional materials.

The details

The Canva for Beginners workshop is part of the San Jacinto College SBDC's ongoing efforts to support the growth and success of small businesses in the region. Attendees will learn how to leverage Canva's intuitive interface and wide range of templates to craft eye-catching social media posts, flyers, business cards, and other key marketing collateral for their companies.

  • The workshop will take place on April 7, 2026.
  • The event will begin with a 30-minute networking session from 9:00 to 9:30 AM.
  • The hands-on Canva training will run from 9:30 to 11:00 AM.

The players

San Jacinto College Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

A resource center that provides no-cost consulting, training, and other support services to help small businesses in the local community start, grow, and thrive.

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What’s next

Interested small business owners and entrepreneurs can register for the free Canva for Beginners workshop online at bit.ly/404w6yU.

The takeaway

This workshop represents an invaluable opportunity for local small businesses to gain essential design skills and create more professional-looking marketing materials, empowering them to better compete and succeed in a crowded marketplace.