Design Principles for Great Flyers Part 1

Design Principles for Great Flyers Part 1

Every library produces flyers and newsletters, but most of us don't have a graphic design degree. In this beginner level workshop, participants will learn a few easy-to-implement tips for fonts, colors, and layouts to make materials pop. Knowledge of Microsoft Word required.

Objectives:

  1. To understand the design principles of typefacing (fonts)
  2. To understand the basics of color theory and symbolism
  3. To learn basic layout principles used in good designs
  4. To complete a design project

This is a hands-on class taking place in the computer lab at the Middletown Library Service Center. Limit of 12 attendees. 

Date:
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter:
Caitlin Augusta
Location:
Middletown Library Service Center, 786 South Main St., Middletown
Categories:
DLD Workshop
Registration has closed.

Free. Registration is required.

Event Accessibility for Guests with Disabilities

We want to provide what you need to participate!

If you require access services to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 7 days prior to the event.

If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223.

You can also see our Library and Accessibility LibGuide for more information.

Registration Eligibility

To register for a DLD workshop or webinar, you must be one of the following:

  • current library staff member
  • undergraduate or graduate library student
  • Friend or Board Member/Trustee*
  • retired or unemployed library staff

Please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223 with registration questions.

*Unless otherwise specified that a Friend or Board Member/Trustee is not eligible for a training or workshop.

Note: paid consultants are not eligible to attend DLD workshops or webinars.

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot attend a workshop you have registered for, please remember to cancel at least 3 days in advance so we can give your spot to someone else. You can cancel via the link in your confirmation email, or by contacting Gail Hurley gail.hurley@ct.gov | (860) 704-2222.

Those who miss (without cancelling) 3 events within a 6-month period will be placed on the waiting list when registering for future events. Be sure to sign in when you arrive for any workshop.

Inclement Weather Policy

For all in-person workshops offered by the CT State Library, Division of Library Development:

If the public schools in the town where the workshop is to be held close due to weather, the workshop will be canceled. If the schools have a delay, the workshop will go on as scheduled.

For the most up-to-date information, call us at 860-704-2200.

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Continuing Education workshops and the professional development collection are funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library.