This is the optional guide which supports session 5 of Celia Henderson's What Why How / Menus and Panels Photoshop workshops.
 
It is a detailed guide on the tools & features which Celia covers in the session and can be downloaded to be kept/printed, etc. It is yours to keep.
 
I will guarantee you enjoy these hand outs - I will refund you if you do not!
 
If there is one part of Photoshop that acts as the absolute engine room of your creativity, it is the Layers Menu. But let’s be honest, keeping track of masks, smart objects and blend modes while trying to watch a live demonstration can be a bit of a juggling act!
 
To save you from scribbling down notes in a panic, Celia has put together this comprehensive, 21-page companion guide for Week 5. It is designed to be your desk-side reference, allowing you to sit back and enjoy the session, knowing the technical details are already written down for you.
 
Inside this guide, you will discover:
The Why and How: A complete breakdown of the Layers Menu and Panel, from the basics of organising and grouping to the finesse of non-destructive editing.
Creative Recipes: Follow along with the Floaty Alstroemeria project, a step-by-step recipe using multiple exposures, rotations and layer masks to create beautiful, translucent flower art.
Mastering Shadows: A brilliant tutorial on using Drop Shadows, Global Light and separating effects onto their own layers for total control.
The Cheat Sheet: A fantastic one-page reference for all those essential Windows keyboard shortcuts that speed up your workflow.
Deep Dives: Clear explanations on everything from Smart Objects and Matting to exporting individual layers.
 
This does not include access to the recording for this series. The link to join that is below:
 
https://www.camversation.co.uk/event-details/photoshop-unlocked-the-hidden-power-of-menus-panels-celia-henderson-2026-01-12-13-00