FEBRUARY 23 - 27, 2026

SCHEDULE

Here's the schedule of classes, showing the day and time when each class will be released. Remember, with a free pass, you have 48 hours to watch each session, after which they will be archived into the VIP Area. To get lifetime access to rewatch the classes and receive class notes and other bonuses, please take a look at the VIP Pass.

(Although unlikely, instructors and topics are subject to change)

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Day 1: Monday, February 23rd

8:00 Key Concepts with Dave Cross

This class is all about understanding how and why things work in Photoshop—before worrying about tools or techniques. This class gives you the big-picture mindset that will help make everything else in Photoshop easier to learn and less overwhelming. Once these concepts click, you’ll stop guessing and start working with confidence.

9:00 Welcome to Photoshop (aka The Photoshop Interface) with Deke McClelland

Using Photoshop is a kind of conversation. You “talk” by clicking and dragging; Photoshop “listens” and tries to do what you want. The language of this conversation is a collection of on-screen words and symbols that we know as the interface.

Like any language, the interface is a bit complex. Which is why Adobe has organized the interface into seven distinct parts: The Home screen, the central image window, the menus (which offer commands and dialog boxes), the panels (Layers, Properties, and so on), the vertical toolbox, the horizontal options bar, and the contextual task bar.

At first (as my description suggests), the interface may seem crazy complicated. As your skills improve, the interface becomes so deceptively familiar that many of us take it for granted.

This is your chance to take a fresh look at the Photoshop interface and understand how its distinct parts work together to anticipate your needs.

10:00 A Photoshop Glossary: Demystifying “Photoshop Speak” with Jan Kabili

Have you ever felt that Photoshop has a language of its own––a language that includes important terms you’d like to understand better? Well, you’re not the only one. Most of us have run into terminology we didn’t fully understand at some point in our Photoshop learning curve. This class is designed to help you with that.

We’ve identified some terms that you need to know to become an effective Photoshop user, but that may not be completely clear on their face. In this user-friendly class you’ll learn what essential terms like masking really mean. You’ll see clear, practical examples that illustrate fundamental concepts like non-destructive editing. And you’ll get help decoding proprietary names of often-used features, like Blend modes and Smart Filters. Among the terms we’ll cover in this class are:

• Non-destructive editing

• Compositing

• Masking

• Blend modes

• Layer Effects

• Smart filters

These and other terms will be broken down for you so that you can feel comfortable using them yourself. By the end of this class, you’ll have a better understanding of fundamental Photoshop terminology, and you’ll be able to “speak Photoshop” with anyone.

11:00 The Photoshop Orientation with Glyn Dewis

Noon: Live Q&A Zoom Call with B&H Photo

1:00 Tackling the Toolbar: A No Sweat Guide to Making Sense of Photoshop’s Toolbox with Khara Plicanic

2:00 Open Sesame! — Every Way to Get Images Into Photoshop (Without Losing Your Mind) with Kirk Nelson

Before you can edit an image, you have to get it into Photoshop — and surprisingly, there are a lot of ways to do that. Some are obvious, some are hidden, and some can cause real confusion if your system settings aren’t playing nicely. In this foundational session, we’ll walk through every common method of opening images and explain when (and why) you’d choose one over another.
We’ll start with the basics, including File > Open, drag-and-drop, and double-clicking files from your computer. Then we’ll tackle one of the most common beginner frustrations: file association problems — when images open in the “wrong” app or refuse to open in Photoshop at all.
From there, we’ll briefly explore how Adobe Bridge and Lightroom fit into the workflow, why many photographers use them as gateways into Photoshop, and how they differ in purpose (without stepping on the sessions dedicated to them).
What you’ll learn:

By the end of this class, getting images into Photoshop will feel effortless — not like the first obstacle of the day.

3:00 Lightroom or Photoshop (or Both)? with Matt Kloskowski

This class will help you figure out when Lightroom is enough, when Photoshop makes sense, and how to stop bouncing between tools without a clear reason. You’ll learn how to choose the right tool for the job based on what you’re trying to fix, not what you “could" do. The goal at the end is simpler decisions, faster edits, and a repeatable workflow. 

You'll learn:

• When Lightroom can fully finish a photo - and when it can’t.

• The specific edits that Photoshop is better for.

• How to combine Lightroom and Photoshop without overcomplicating your workflow.

4:00 Working with Panels with Tim Grey

The Photoshop interface is highly customizable, allowing you to choose which panels are visible versus hidden, and how those panels are arranged within the larger interface. This makes it possible for you to tailor the panel configuration to your specific needs, including creating and saving custom configurations for specific tasks. There are literally dozens of panels available, most of which you'll probably never need. But there are also panels that can be tremendously helpful for particular tasks. By creating a saved workspace with the panels you want available at various stages of your workflow, you can activate a saved workspace at any time. This class will show you how to leverage the full power of panel configuration in Photoshop.

You'll learn:

• How to reveal the panels that are most helpful to you, and hide those you don't need

• The various options for positioning and docking panels to reduce clutter and improve efficiency

• Options for saving and resetting saved workspaces for specific panel configurations

5:00 Saving Your Work with Nigel French

Saving your work in Photoshop can feel confusing at first, but understanding it early will save you time, stress, and lost files. This session focuses on the essentials of saving, helping you make smart choices about file formats, versions, and image quality from the very start. You’ll learn not just which buttons to click, but why different saving options exist and when to use them. Whether you’re designing for print, web, or social media, this session gives you a clear foundation you can build on as your skills grow. By the end, you’ll feel confident that your work is saved correctly, efficiently, and ready for whatever comes next.

· you will learn the difference between Save, Save As, and Save a Copy, and when each one matters

· you will learn how common file formats like PSD, JPEG, PNG, and TIFF are used and what they’re best for

· you will learn how to avoid common beginner mistakes that can permanently flatten or degrade your images

Day 2: Tuesday, February 24th

8:00 Photoshop on Mobile: Why It Belongs in Your Workflow with Lisa Carney

Photoshop on mobile isn’t “Photoshop-lite”—it’s a practical, creative extension of your workflow that helps you move faster, stay flexible, and keep ideas flowing wherever you are. In this beginner-friendly class, we’ll demystify what Photoshop on mobile is best at, why you’d choose it (even if you already use desktop), and how to start using it confidently for real-world edits like layering, compositing, selections, and quick finishing passes. Think: less friction, more momentum, and professional results—right from your phone.

what you’ll learn

• The WHY: where mobile fits best—quick fixes, idea-to-edit momentum, and on-the-go creativity

• How Photoshop on mobile handles layers + masks (and why that’s a game-changer on a phone)

• Beginner-friendly selections and cutouts to combine images cleanly and fast

• How to use mobile for compositing + finishing: textures, overlays, blend modes, and polish

• Simple handoff workflows: moving files between Lightroom Mobile ↔ Photoshop Mobile ↔ desktop without chaos

9:00 Working Non-Destructively: Why and How with Dave Cross

In this session Dave will cover one of the most important habits every Photoshop user should learn early on. Instead of permanently changing or damaging your images, you’ll learn how to make edits that stay flexible, reversible, and easy to adjust as your skills grow. This class shows you why non-destructive editing matters—and how to actually use it in real-world projects.

10:00 Creating New Documents with Jan Kabili

The first step in many Photoshop workflows is to create a new blank document using the settings in the New Document window. It’s important for you to be able to work through those settings in an informed way whenever you want to start a project with a new document.

This class is an in-depth look at the settings and controls in the New Document window. We’ll walk you through those settings with practical examples for online and print workflows. The focus of the class will be on essential settings like image size, image resolution, and color mode.

You will learn:

• When to start with a new document, as opposed to an existing image;

• How to get started with a new document Preset;

• How to set the size and orientation of your new document;

• What Resolution means in the New Document window, and how to set the best Resolution for your document;

• What the Color Mode setting does, and which Color Mode to choose for your document;

• How to save your own new document Preset.

After taking this class, you’ll be more comfortable working in the New Document window, choosing settings that are best for your projects.

11:00 Layer Basics with Brendan Williams

Discover one of the pillar skills of Photoshop that, once mastered, opens up a world of new possibilities in the program. The only trouble is that layers feel like a black box of confusion and unnecessary steps when you first start working with them. Fortunately, with the right frameworks, you can shortcut weeks (or months) of frustrations and master layer-based workflows forever. Throughout this session you'll learn why mastering layers is worth the effort, how to make learning simple, and discover the common mistakes you can avoid with the right guidance. What you'll walk away with is a new confidence for layer-based editing that you can carry forward to elevate all your Photoshop projects. This sessions isn't about memorizing complex commands, it's about understanding the logic that makes everything else in Photoshop finally click into place. You'll see how non-destructive editing protects your original work while giving you limitless creative freedom to experiment without fear.

You will learn:

• Crucial frameworks to make mastering layers simple

• The unique advantages to layer based editing

• The common layer mistakes every beginner makes

• Non-destructive workflow processes for limitless control

Noon TBA

1:00 Taking Control: Navigating Photoshop and Making it Behave with Glyn Dewis

2:00 A Practical Guide to Canvas Size and Image Size in Photoshop with Daniel Gregory

In this class, you’ll learn the essential difference between Canvas Size and Image Size in Adobe Photoshop, and how to use each tool correctly and confidently. While these two options may seem similar, they serve very different purposes, and understanding when to use each one is key to working efficiently and maintaining image quality.
We’ll begin with Canvas Size, which controls the workspace around your image. Think of the canvas as the background or sheet of paper your image sits on. You’ll learn how to add or remove space without changing the image itself, making canvas size ideal for adding text, borders, or design elements, as well as for cropping and repositioning content.
Next, we’ll take a look at Image Size. This is the paint you put on your canvas. You’ll learn how pixel dimensions, resolution, and resampling work together, how enlarging or reducing an image affects sharpness and detail, and how to choose the correct settings for making great images. We’ll cover the key aspects working with image size resizing images, preserving quality and adjusting for specific size requirements.
Through guided examples and a variety of explanations, you’ll develop a strong understanding of when to use canvas size versus image size, allowing you to make informed, confident decisions that improve both your workflow and the quality of your final images in Photoshop..
What you’ll learn:

3:00 The Layers Panel Explained with Colin Smith

The Layers Panel is the control center of Photoshop — the place where every edit, adjustment, and creative decision comes together. In this session, Colin Smith breaks down the Layers Panel from top to bottom, explaining what each part really does and how to use it efficiently in real-world projects. If layers have ever felt confusing or cluttered, this lesson will make everything click.
You’ll learn how to:

4:00 Making Adjustments with Anthony Morganti

This class clarifies one of the most confusing aspects of Photoshop. You’ll learn how adjustments really work and why Photoshop gives you two different ways to apply them. By the end, you’ll know which option to use and when.

In this class, you’ll learn how to

• Understand what Photoshop adjustments actually do to an image

• See the difference between Adjustment Layers and Image > Adjust commands

• Learn how Adjustment Layers work non-destructively

• Apply common Adjustment Layers like Levels, Curves, Hue/Saturation, and Black & White

• Control adjustments using layer masks

• Stack and reorder Adjustment Layers for better control

• Use blending modes to change how adjustments affect an image

• Understand how Image > Adjust edits pixels directly

• Know when direct adjustments make sense and when they don’t

• Compare the results of both methods side by side

• Build a clean, flexible workflow using adjustments

If adjustments have ever felt unclear, this class puts everything in place.

You’ll stop guessing.

You’ll adjust with confidence.

5:00 Adobe Bridge for Photographers with Matt Kloskowski

In this class we’ll look at how to use Adobe Bridge as a practical, no-nonsense tool for quickly viewing, organizing and managing your photos. We’ll talk about how Bridge fits into a real-world photography workflow, and when it makes more sense to use, instead of Lightroom - or maybe with Lightroom as well.

You'll learn:

• When Bridge is the better choice than Lightroom for browsing and organizing files. 

• How to use Bridge to quickly review, rate, and filter large folders of images. 

• How you may want to integrate Bridge into your existing Lightroom and Photoshop workflow. 

6:00 Bonus: 7 Things a Photoshop Beginner Should Know with Blake Rudis

Photoshop doesn’t have to feel like a maze. In this class, I’ll walk you through the 7 core-essential things I think every beginner should know. We’ll talk about tools you’ll actually use, simple workflows that make sense for photographers, and the “why” behind what Photoshop does. If you’ve ever opened Photoshop and felt stuck or frustrated, this will give you the solid footing you need. Think of it as your jumpstart.

You will learn…
• How to set up Photoshop for efficiency 
• What tools you’ll find most valuable right from the start 
• Why layers matter (and how to make them work for you)
• Simple shortcuts and habits that save time

Day 3: Wednesday, February 25th

8:00 Selections: What? Why? When? How? with Glyn Dewis

9:00 Layer Masks with Aaron Nace

Layer masks are one of the most important tools in Photoshop. In this class, you’ll learn how to control visibility, make clean cutouts, and stay fully non-destructive, so your edits remain flexible.

You’ll learn:

• What masks are (and why they beat erasing)

• Selections → masks (fast, accurate workflow)

• Clean cutouts of people and objects

• Refine edges, including hair and soft detail

• Mask for targeted edits (like color changes)

• Group masks and simple multi-mask tricks

10:00 Brush Work: Photoshop Painting Essentials in Photoshop with Khara Plicanic

11:00 Demystify Photoshop Brushes: Hidden Power, Big Impact with Lisa Carney

Photoshop brushes can feel confusing at first—so let’s demystify them. Brushes are more than “digital paint”: they’re a core tool for clean masking, subtle retouching, texture, and creative effects that look intentional (not messy). In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn what the key brush settings actually do, how to control them with confidence, and how to build a simple brush workflow you’ll use constantly—so your edits get faster, cleaner, and more you.

What you’ll learn

• Brush basics demystified: size, hardness, opacity, flow, spacing, and smoothing (what matters most)

• The power pairing: Brush + Mask for clean, non-destructive edits and invisible blends

• How to retouch with brushes without “overpainting” (natural results, smooth control)

• How to add texture, light, and stylized effects using brush technique—not complicated steps

• How to save, import, and organize brushes so you build a go-to set that speeds up your workflow

Noon: Live Q&A Zoom Call with B&H Photo

1:00 Crop It Like It’s Hot — Mastering Cropping for Composition, Size, and Sanity with Kirk Nelson

Cropping isn’t just about trimming the edges — it’s one of the most powerful ways to improve composition, storytelling, and final output. In this class, we’ll take a deep dive into Photoshop’s cropping tools and options so you can crop with confidence instead of guesswork.
We’ll explore the Crop Tool in detail, including its settings, overlays, aspect ratios, and non-destructive options. You’ll learn how to straighten images, lock proportions, and use visual guides to make better composition decisions. We’ll also cover how cropping fits into different goals — whether you’re preparing images for print, social media, or web use.
Beyond the Crop Tool itself, we’ll look at Image > Crop, cropping based on selections, and how Photoshop treats resolution and canvas size during the process. Understanding these differences helps prevent accidental quality loss and ensures your images are sized correctly for their final destination.
What you’ll learn:

2:00 From Average to Awesome with Nigel French

This is a practical, confidence-building session designed to show how much improvement is possible with the right adjustments and a clear process. Starting with an ordinary, slightly disappointing photograph you’ll learn how to thoughtfully transform it into a stronger, more polished image. Rather than relying on presets or gimmicks, the session emphasizes understanding and control, helping you see what an image needs and how to fix it step by step. You’ll explore how small, intentional changes can dramatically improve clarity, color, and impact, while still keeping the photo natural and believable. The techniques shown are broadly applicable, so you can use them on travel photos, portraits, landscapes, or everyday images. By the end of the session, you’ll not only have a better photo, but a repeatable workflow you can apply to any image that feels “almost, but not quite right.”

· you will learn how to crop and reframe an image to strengthen composition and focus attention

· you will learn how to remove visual distractions and clean up problem areas without overediting

· you will learn how to use color, tone, and sharpening together to add depth, contrast, and clarity

3:00 Removing Distractions with Tim Grey

Blemishes and distractions in a photo can distract from the key subject in the photo and significantly reduce the perceived quality of an image. You may have noticed, for example, that once you notice a distraction in an image you have difficulty pulling your attention away to focus on the key subject. It is difficult to enjoy an image of a beautiful sunset if there are power lines going across the middle of the scene. In this class you'll learn powerful techniques for easily removing dust spots, blemishes, distractions, and other unwanted elements from your images. From simple tools and cropping to more powerful features that leverage AI, you'll learn how to eliminate distractions from your images with ease.

You'll learn:

• The power of a simple crop to remove blemishes at the edges of an image

• One-click techniques for removing simple blemishes such as dust spots

• Simple methods for leveraging advanced tools for more complicated distraction removal

4:00 Choosing Color with Jan Kabili

Color is at the heart of every project in Photoshop. Choosing a color to use is central to many Photoshop workflows, whether you’re painting, adding type, making shapes, designing a gradient background., and lots more. Photoshop offers more than one way to choose a color. This class is a deep dive into different ways you can choose colors in Photoshop.

In this session, you’ll learn essential ways to choose colors, along with some tips and tricks, including:

• How to use the settings in the Color Picker to choose colors, and what the Color Picker teaches us about the properties of color in Photoshop;

• How to choose and save colors in the Swatches panel;

• How to access a hidden color wheel in the Colors panel;

• The best tool for sampling a color that matches your image;

• How to quickly switch foreground and background colors.

By the end of this class, you should be able to confidently choose colors using a variety of color features in Photoshop.

5:00 Working with Type with Deke McClelland

The very name “Photoshop” inspires many of us to imagine that its main purpose is to edit photographs. But it’s more accurate to think of Photoshop as an exceedingly flexible, still photography-based design program.

For example, let’s imagine that you want to integrate one or more photographs with type. That sounds like a job for Illustrator, right? Or maybe InDesign? Actually, it’s much easier and more efficient to stay inside Photoshop.

Type in Photoshop offers all the formatting options you might reasonably need. Type in Photoshop is forever editable, and scalable to meet the needs of even the most high-resolution images. Type in Photoshop can weave in and out of any and all photographic elements, whether objects, people, or hair.

In short, when you think “type + photographic artwork,” think Photoshop.

In this session, you will learn:

• The basics of using the Type tool

• How type scales automatically with an image, so it remains forever smooth

• The difference between point and paragraph text

• How to format type from the options bar

• How to use the Character and Paragraph panels

• The wonders of the Glyphs panel

• A few simple ways to mask type with hair

• What to do when type looks jagged

Day 4: Thursday, February 26th

8:00 The Basics of Camera Raw in Photoshop with Anthony Morganti

In this class, you’ll learn how to

• Understand what Camera Raw is and why Photoshop uses it

• Open Raw, JPEG, and TIFF files in Camera Raw

• Navigate the Camera Raw interface with confidence

• Send images from Camera Raw into Photoshop the right way

• Export finished images for sharing or printing

If Camera Raw has ever felt confusing, this class makes it click.

9:00 More Layer Techniques with Brendan Williams

You get why layers matter at a high level, but actually creating something with them is a different story. This session helps you connect the dots from basic understanding to creating compelling projects. By combining images, seeing how layers interact in a final project, and learning nuances of layers that many miss, you'll walk away feeling inspired to work on your next creation. You'll witness firsthand how "complicated" layer stacks are actually simple once you have the right perspective, and discover how professionals approach their work so you can steal their thought processes for your own projects. Through real compositing examples, you'll see layers come alive, learning to think outside the box about how different elements can work together to create stunning results. The subtle layer controls you'll discover here are the ones that separate decent work from jaw-dropping results, yet they're surprisingly easy once someone shows you where to look. You'll leave this session ready to tackle ambitious creative projects with confidence.

You will learn:

• How "complicated" layer stacks are actually simple with the right perspective

• Ways professionals use layers and how to steal their thought processes

• To think outside the box with how different layers can work together

• Subtle layer controls to elevate your projects

10:00 Basic Troubleshooting 101 with Daniel Gregory

11:00 Layer Effects & Blending with Aaron Nace

Layer effects and blending modes add depth, realism, and polish fast. In this class, you’ll learn how to integrate text and graphics into photos and create clean, professional effects that feel like they belong.

You’ll learn:

• Essential layer effects (shadow, stroke, glow)

• Realistic text integration (including behind subjects)

• Blend If for highlight/shadow blending

• Blending modes for seamless composites

• Quick, repeatable “pro look” effects

Noon Partner Session

1:00 Filters Without Fear — How and When to Use Photoshop Filters with Kirk Nelson

Photoshop filters can feel like a mysterious grab bag of sliders, previews, and “what did I just do?” moments. In this session, we’re going to demystify filters and turn them into reliable, creative tools you’ll actually want to use — without wrecking your image or painting yourself into a corner.
We’ll start by breaking down what filters really are, where they live in Photoshop, and why some filters permanently change pixels while others give you flexibility and control. You’ll learn when filters are helpful, when they’re overkill, and how professionals use them subtly rather than destructively.
A major focus of this class is understanding Smart Filters — what makes them different, when to use them, and how they allow you to edit, mask, and fine-tune your effects long after you’ve applied them. If you’ve ever wondered why experienced users almost never apply filters directly to a layer, this class will make that click.
What you’ll learn:

By the end, filters will feel less like a gamble — and more like a creative advantage.

2:00 Retouching Made Simple (Even with AI) with Blake Rudis

Retouching isn’t just for portraits; it’s for cleaning up anything that distracts the viewer from the story your photo is trying to tell. In this lesson, we’ll start with the basics: healing tools, the clone stamp, working on a blank layer, and how to stay non-destructive with every fix. You’ll see real-world examples, from wildlife to landscapes to people. Once you’ve got the core tools down, we’ll look at how Photoshop’s AI can help speed things up.  Our primary focus here will be the classics.

You will learn…
1.  How to retouch non-destructively
2.  When to use the various tools i.e. Healing Brush, Clone Stamp, or Remove tool
3.  How to manage layer order
4.  How to keep your edits clean and focused
5.  When AI can help… and when to do it the old-fashioned way

3:00 Sharpening with Nigel French

Sharpening is an often misunderstood step. This course breaks down what sharpening really is, what it is not, and how to use it in a controlled, intentional way. Rather than chasing a “crisp” look that can quickly turn harsh or noisy, you’ll learn how sharpening works at a technical and visual level. The session focuses on perceived sharpness, helping you understand how sharpening interacts with resolution, viewing distance, and output. You’ll also see why sharpening cannot fix poor focus or motion blur, and how to avoid common mistakes that permanently damage image quality. By the end of the course, sharpening will feel less like guesswork and more like a deliberate finishing step that enhances your image without calling attention to itself.

· you will learn what sharpening actually does to an image, and why it’s different from increasing contrast

· you will learn when to apply sharpening in your workflow

· you will learn how to apply sharpening selectively so important details stand out without introducing halos or noise

4:00 How to Transform Anything with Colin Smith

Free Transform (Cmd/Ctrl + T) is one of the most useful  tools in Photoshop.
In this practical session, Colin Smith shows you how transforming layers goes far beyond simple scaling and rotation. You’ll learn how to reshape, warp, and control your images precisely so they do exactly what you intend. This session breaks down both the core controls and the hidden features that most people never use — even after years in Photoshop.
You’ll learn how to:

5:00 Hidden Power, Big Impact: Gradients & Patterns in Photoshop with Lisa Carney

Gradients and patterns are two of the most powerful “foundation” tools in Photoshop—because they instantly add depth, style, and polish without needing advanced skills. In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll learn how to build clean, modern gradients, work with pattern fills the right way (hello, non-destructive!), and combine both to create backgrounds, textures, and design elements you can reuse again and again. Expect simple steps, lots of visual payoff, and a workflow you’ll actually remember.

What you’ll learn

• How to create smooth, professional gradients (and avoid the “muddy” or banded look)

• The difference between Gradient Fill, Gradient Tool, and Gradient Maps—and when to use each

• How to use Pattern Fill Layers for fast, non-destructive textures and backgrounds

• How to scale, rotate, and update patterns without degrading quality (and keep edits flexible)

• Simple “power combos”: blending modes + opacity + masks to make gradients and patterns feel dimensional and intentional

Day 5: Friday, February 27th

8:00 CC Libraries: Work Smarter, Not Harder with Khara Plicanic

9:00 10 Simple Edits = BIG Impact! with Matt Kloskowski

This class focuses on the simple, fast and subtle adjustments that really help improve your photos. We’ll walk through 10 different techniques that don’t require advanced Photoshop knowledge, but give you expert results. 

You'll learn:

• 10 Examples that you’ll be able to use on all types of photos

• How a few incredibly simple-to-use tools, can make major changes. 

• That you don’t have to know every tool in Photoshop to edit great photos. (In fact, less is usually more)

10:00 Customize Photoshop with Brendan Williams

Your workflows are unique, and so should your workspace. This session helps you defeat workspace overwhelm, make it your own to work more efficiently, and shows you how to master core keyboard shortcuts to make Photoshop effortless. Too many beginners struggle unnecessarily because they're fighting against a generic interface that wasn't designed for their specific needs. You'll learn to view Photoshop not as an intimidating maze of panels and icons, but as a flexible canvas you can arrange however makes sense to you. We'll cover troubleshooting tricks for when your workspace suddenly goes rogue, shortcut strategies to dramatically speed up your editing, and memory techniques so shortcuts actually stick in your brain. By the end, you'll have a personalized Photoshop environment that feels intuitive rather than overwhelming, plus the knowledge to create custom shortcuts that match the way you naturally work. This transformation alone can save you hours of frustration and make every future session more enjoyable.

You will learn:

• To build your own efficient workspace (even if you have no idea what you need)

• To view Photoshop as a simple layout rather than overwhelming panels and icons

• Troubleshooting tricks when the Photoshop workspace suddenly goes rogue

• Shortcut tricks to speed up your editing + easy ways to remember shortcuts

• The magic of creating your own personalized shortcuts

11:00 Introducing Blend Modes with Deke McClelland

Photoshop’s Layers panel allows you to isolate image elements. This way you can modify, say, a person independently of its background. The more you use layers, the more your future self will thank you.

Near the top of the Layers panel (below the word “Kind”), you’ll see “Normal,” “Opacity,” and “Fill.” These are the blending options. And as their name suggests, they allow you to blend the active layer with the layers below.

Opacity and Fill are pretty straightforward. (Don’t worry, I’ll cover them both!) Normal is something different.

Click Normal to reveal a list of 26 blend modes, starting with Dissolve and ending with Luminosity. (Strictly speaking, Normal is not a blend mode; it is the same as turning the blend mode off.) Each blend mode creates a special interaction, one that you can change anytime you like.

It's tempting to imagine that you should master each and every blend mode. But as you’ll see, a few blend modes are more useful than the others. And these few modes are essential to your understanding of Photoshop.

In this session, you will learn:

• How to use the Opacity and Fill options

• How to preview a blend mode on-the-fly

• How and why the blend modes are organized into six groups

• How to use the primary three blend modes: Multiply, Screen, and Overlay

• How to use the secondary modes: Color and Luminosity

• What to do if a blend mode doesn’t quite meet your expectations

Noon Live Help Desk for VIPs

1:00 Important Key Strokes with Tim Grey

Photoshop is an incredibly powerful and complex application, enabling an incredible range of adjustments and creative effects that can help you realize your vision for any image. Taking full advantage of the many features of Photoshop can benefit from leveraging keyboard shortcuts. In fact, within Photoshop there are a pretty good number of hidden features that involve a keyboard shortcut to access, and that are otherwise virtually impossible to discover on your own. In this class, you'll learn about some of the most helpful keyboard shortcuts to take advantage of in Photoshop, and strategies for discovering helpful features and choosing which shortcuts to commit to memory and which you may not need.

You'll learn:

• The power of modifier keys such as Shift and Alt/Option, and how these keys can unlock otherwise hidden features that can improve your workflow

• How to discover all the main keyboard shortcuts available in Photoshop

• Tips for choosing which keyboard shortcuts are worth memorizing, and how to access features without using keyboard shortcuts

2:00 Printing in Photoshop 101 with Daniel Gregory

Having your work printed is an amazing experience. Seeing your images come off the printer transforms them from something on a screen into physical objects you can hold, share, and display. This class focuses on making that experience enjoyable and predictable. You’ll learn a basic workflow for preparing and printing images in Adobe Photoshop and why printing your work is one of the most satisfying parts of the creative process. The lesson covers essential pre-print checks, including document size, resolution, and basic color mode considerations, so your images look the way you expect on paper. You’ll learn how to navigate the Photoshop Print dialog box with confidence, breaking down key settings such as printer selection, paper size, orientation, scaling, and print positioning. Color management is addressed at a practical level, including when to let Photoshop manage color versus the printer, without getting lost in technical details.

By the end of the class, you’ll have a repeatable printing workflow and the confidence to press Print knowing what will happen next. Whether you’re making test prints, class projects, or finished pieces, this class helps turn printing into a rewarding and enjoyable part of your Photoshop workflow.

What you’ll learn:

3:00 Raw Workflow with Anthony Morganti

This class shows you how edit Raw files with purpose. You’ll see real workflows, not theory.

You’ll learn how to choose a path that fits how you work.

In this class, you’ll learn how to

• Understand what a Raw workflow actually is

• Decide where to start when working with Raw images

• Begin a workflow directly in Camera Raw

• Move from Camera Raw into Photoshop cleanly

• Use Smart Objects to keep Raw settings editable

• Build a workflow that stays flexible from start to finish

• Start a Raw workflow in Lightroom Classic

• Send images from Lightroom Classic into Photoshop the right way

• Start a workflow in Lightroom CC

• Understand how Lightroom CC and Camera Raw connect

• Compare Lightroom-based workflows with Camera Raw–only workflows

• Know when one workflow makes more sense than another

This class will help you choose the workflow that works best for you.

4:00 Getting Started with AI in Photoshop with Colin Smith

Generative AI is now part of Photoshop — and you don’t need to be an expert to start using it.
In this beginner-friendly session, Colin Smith walks you through what Generative AI does in Photoshop and how to use it in simple, practical ways that actually help your editing. No complicated setups, no technical language — just clear explanations and easy steps you can follow along with.
You’ll see how AI can assist with common photo-editing tasks while you stay in control of the final result.
You’ll learn how to:

5:00 Good Work Habits/Moving Forward with Dave Cross

The class focuses on the habits that make Photoshop easier, faster, and far less frustrating over time. Instead of relying on luck or trial and error, you’ll learn smart ways to stay organized, avoid common problems, and build confidence with every project. The “What’s Next” portion helps you understand how to keep learning Photoshop after this summit—without feeling overwhelmed or stuck.