This BRAND NEW 20-session long series from the wonderful Celia Henderson, which goes through Photoshop step by step, focussing entirely on menus and panels.

Celia's first series on Photoshop (all about the tools) is available to rent below. You don't need to have watched this beforehand, but you may enjoy it!

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This allows access to view the recordings, only. It does not allow downloads! You have SIX MONTHS to watch this, as many times as you like! Unlock the full potential of Adobe Photoshop with our comprehensive course led by the renowned Celia Henderson. This in-depth series is meticulously designed for photographers who are eager to improve their knowledge of photo editing and digital manipulation. What You'll LEARN:We are using 'What | Why | How' as a theme throughout this series, looking at: What: Gain a deep understanding of Photoshop's interface, tools, and features. Learn the essential functions that make Photoshop the industry standard for digital editing. Why: Discover the reasons behind using specific tools and techniques. Understand the importance of each function and how it can enhance your creative projects. How: Step-by-step tutorials and hands-on exercises will guide you through the process of using Photoshop's tools. From basic adjustments to advanced techniques, you'll learn how to apply your knowledge effectively. The outline structure is as follows: From CeliaPart 1: Photoshop InterfaceTools, Workspaces, Panels, Options, Contextual tool bars, some useful Preference settingsHand, Rotate and Zoom toolsPart 2: Brush ToolPart 3: HistoryPart 4: Move ToolPart 5: ArtboardPart 6: Creative tools – Pattern StampPart 7: Cropping, Slicing and FramingPart 8: Erasing and Colour replacementPart 9: Blur, Sharpen and Smudge Tools, Dodge, Burn and Sponge ToolsPart 10: Gradient Tool and Paint BucketPart 11: Text ToolsPart 12: Shape ToolsPart 13: Eyedropper and Colour Sampler, Foreground and Background coloursPart 14: Back to the Brush ToolPart 15: Mixer BrushPart 16: Adjustment Brush or Adjustment Layer? As part of this LEARN series, you'll have:Expert Instruction from Celia Henderson, a professional with years of experience in training and photo editing, who is a incredibly well known presenter in the UK and beyond. Interactive Sessions: Participate in live sessions where you can ask questions, get feedback, and interact with other learners. Resource Materials: You'll have optional downloadable guides, and sample files to practice with. This series is perfect for beginners who are new to Photoshop, as well as intermediate users looking to refine their skills by approaching this complex piece of software in a methodical, step-by-step way. To watch session 1 FREE OF CHARGE, please use the link below:https://youtu.be/Ur6C4REXjas

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Series 2: Menus and Panels (all sessions 1pm UK time)

Celia is super excited to be with you again on Monday lunchtimes September 2025 with another set of new practical workshops demystifying the commands found in Photoshop’s menus and panels. Whether you’re a beginner or seeking to streamline your workflow, these workshops will show you what Photoshop can do and how to access all this magic through the different Menu items.

Photoshop features a range of panels designed to streamline and enhance your image editing process. Understanding the function of each panel is essential for efficient workflow and professional results. By mastering each panel and understanding its purpose, you can improve your efficiency, creativity, and precision in Photoshop. These workshops aim to provide a foundational overview, with each panel and menu being explored in depth to add to your image editing skills.

Session 1 - 15th Sept, 2025.

Overview and Intro to Menus and Panels starting with some of the commands in the File menu, getting the best from the Window Menu

Session 2 - 22nd Sept, 2025.

A deeper dive into the File Menu, how many ways are there to open a File!! The Image menu gets a look in here too, with Image Modes, Canvases and sizes. This will involve a closer look at the Properties Panel, Layers Panel and Swatches.

Session 3 - 29th Sept, 2025.

Our focus is the Image menu and the Adjustments Panel

Session 4 - 6th Oct, 2025.

It’s the turn of the Select Menu. Nothing left unturned in the Select menu this week.

Session 5 - 13th Oct, 2025.

We’re back to the Windows menu as well as the View menu, along with some of the lesser used panels, including the Navigator

Session 6 - 20th Oct, 2025.

The Layer menu and the Layer Panel

Session 7 - 3rd Nov, 2025.

A lot more from the Layer Menu and an introduction to creating Layer Comps with the Layer Comps panel

Session 8 - 10th Nov, 2025.

The Type Menu. All the commands explained, and how the Character and Paragraph Styles panels work. And a quick recap from the last series on the Character and Paragraph and Glyph Panels

Session 9 - 17th Nov, 2025.

Back to the File Menu – time to look at all the options for Saving and Exporting

Session 10 - 24th Nov, 2025.

Edit Menu – yes I know you know how to Copy and Paste! But there’s a lot more in this menu that will help with composites and editing.

Session 11 - 1st Dec, 2025.

We are staying with the Edit menu, for defining, Brushes, Patterns and Shapes and how they work alongside the Brush, Pattern and Shapes Panels

Session 12 - 8th Dec, 2025.

File menu for some of the Script options

Session 13 - 15th Dec, 2025.

Adobe Cloud – Files that are stored in the cloud also have their own menu items under File and several panels for Version Control, Comments, and shared files and content.

We’ll also look in depth this week at difference between Embedding and Linking files

Session 14 - 12th Jan, 2026.

The Channels Panel – one session dedicated to this panel and how it can help you make amazing selections and a whole lot more

Session 15 - 19th Jan, 2026.

Photoshop’s Automation commands under the File menu and a quick look at the Actions panel – not really related, other than they both automate in different ways.

Session 16 - 26th Jan, 2026.

Blend modes – although not a menu item, they are the subject of the Image menu under Image apply and Image Calculations

Session 17 - 2nd Feb, 2026.

The Styles Panel – Photoshop uses Layer Effects which are actually styles, let me show you.

Session 18 - 9th Feb, 2026.

Paths – the path panel stored both temporarily and permanently paths and shapes – great for really clean selections when combined with the Pen tool.

Session 19 - 23rd Feb, 2026.

The Libraries Panel. All your assets in once place – brushes, styles, colours, gradients, patterns, files

Session 20 - 2nd March, 2026.

The Mop up week – all the panels that didn’t get mentioned and the menu items that are still to be discovered …

As part of this LEARN series, you'll have:

• Expert Instruction from Celia Henderson, a professional with years of experience in training and photo editing, who is a incredibly well known presenter in the UK and beyond.

• Interactive Sessions: Participate in live sessions where you can ask questions, get feedback, and interact with other learners.

• Resource Materials: You'll have optional downloadable guides, and sample files to practice with.

• This series is perfect for beginners who are new to Photoshop, as well as intermediate users looking to refine their skills by approaching this complex piece of software in a methodical, step-by-step way.

Each session is supported by an optional guide. These are incredibly useful and I guarantee you will enjoy them! Due to requests from the community, I have set up a pre-payment option for these guides, so they can be pre-ordered in advance which removes the need to buy each week/individually.

You can still buy individually/each week if you prefer, as normal.

Guides can be downloaded/kept/printed - recordings will be viewable for 12 months after the final, live session. This will be March 2027.

You can breakdown the cost of this series using a payment plan - click on the link below for more information. No interest is charged on any of our payment plans.

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