All Ages Creative Academy

All Ages Creative Academy All Ages Creative Academy offers online courses and workshops designed to grow your digital design and technology skills through fun projects!

Perfect for all ages, starting with 'Kids Get Creative With Canva'— for teens 13+! About All Ages Creative Academy

Hi! Sarah Lorien here. 👋 You might’ve known this page as Live Learn Creative — it’s now All Ages Creative Academy (AACA). Since 2015, I’ve been teaching creative tech skills through in-person classes, one-to-one coaching, and workshops. What started as Photoshop and Illustrator has e

xpanded into something bigger — a new online home for smart, structured learning in Canva and digital design. AACA is where creative learning meets real-life skills. From self-paced Canva courses for kids to Canva courses for business owners, everything I teach is designed to be practical, flexible, and genuinely useful — whether you’re creating school projects, social posts, or starting something of your own. To keep things simple, I’m sharing everything here — including the occasional photography update from Sarah Lorien Photography and all course-related content from AACA. One page, all the creative goodness. Thanks for being here, let’s keep building skills that stick. https://www.allagesacademy.com

https://sarahlorien.com

Nope - this is definitely not me.The giveaway - apart from the fact that we look nothing alike - is the mug. Coffee is a...
09/06/2026

Nope - this is definitely not me.
The giveaway - apart from the fact that we look nothing alike - is the mug. Coffee is a daily lifeline for me, but the mug... ah, no.

I have a selection of lovely-to-hold-and-drink-from cups that offer a much preferred coffee experience.

The design template, though, I did create. About 3 hours ago, to be precise.

I’m on a mission to re-inspire myself *and you* to embrace more minimal designs.

Busy templates confuse our messaging and look not-quite-so professional, simply because there’s too much going on.

And even using my absolute FAVOURITE Canva tool, the LAYERS PANEL (my students are rolling their eyes reading this - I do say this a LOT. Because it’s REAL)... cluttered designs can also be a pain to edit and customise, and take ages.

So keep your eye out here - I’ll be demonstrating how much variety you can get from simple designs over the next weeks.

MAILING LIST IS GETTING THE TEMPLATES

And for people on my mailing list - check your inbox. I’m sending you the templates soon.

To join the mailing list: https://www.allagesacademy.com/newsletter

WHILE YOU’RE THERE…

While you’re on the website, have a look at 1-1 Session options. They’re for you if you’re running a business with projects that need to get done yesterday.

Done With You if you want to learn, Done For You if you’re over it and have other things to do with your time.

KIDS (6-12) BUILDING REAL TECH LITERACY AS THEY DESIGN

And if you have 6-12 year old kids, there are details about the kids Canva course which is WAY more about building valuable tech literacy than it is about making birthday party invitations. We do that too, but I sneak the real learning in as they’re creating fun projects.

Short lessons. Doesn't feel like school work. But gives your kids a massive head start in tech.

If you have any questions about 1-1 sessions or the Kids course - email me! [email protected]

Very happy to discuss. I check emails way more often than DMs.

Pick up your phone and TAKE PHOTOS for your business! Because for your audience, real photography FEELS better. And, wel...
02/06/2026

Pick up your phone and TAKE PHOTOS for your business! Because for your audience, real photography FEELS better. And, well, real-ler.

We're drowning in stock photography and AI-generated images and our brains don't like it.

If you're a service or bricks-and-mortar business this is more obviously relevant, but even if you're talking to a global audience, your life outside of your website helps people relate to you.

PLUS you don't necessarily need to be IN the photos! You can simply share some insight about where you were.

If you want help in how to use these images in your marketing, how to take great photos with your phone, or want some clarity about using Canva quickly and clearly, check out my 1-1 sessions.
https://www.allagesacademy.com/canva-support

Enjoy creating!

In-person classes to get clear, faster and more confident using Canva for Social Media and Marketing.Day classes:Tuesday...
10/05/2026

In-person classes to get clear, faster and more confident using Canva for Social Media and Marketing.

Day classes:
Tuesdays 19 and 26 May
9:30am - 2:30pm
Beginners class and Level 2 class

Evening classes:
Tuesdays 19 and 26 May
Beginners - over two nights
6:00pm - 9:00pm

BYO laptop or use the classroom computers.

Maximum 12 per class.

At Northern Beaches Mosman College, William St, Brookvale.

Use this url for more info and to book your spot!

https://tinyurl.com/canvaBrookvale

Posting this while my brain continues to whir with 'better caption' options.
29/04/2026

Posting this while my brain continues to whir with 'better caption' options.



03/02/2026

Remember that easy way to filter elements in Canva, before 2025 updates? I miss it.

The new layout has been here for a bit already, but I've spoken to some people recently who are still unsure.

In this quick walkthrough we look at:
• Where to find the Elements filter options
• How to filter by colour, orientation, animation, and Free vs Pro
• Why some options may not be there (options depend on free vs. pro)
• That annoying little arrow that’s easy to miss

*All Ages Creative Academy* is online courses and resources for kids (6-12), adults, and workplace training.

For kids, this is positive screen time. Building real tech literacy through creative projects. For details, link is in bio.

1-1 customised tuition, done-with-you design support and done-for-you services are brilliant for business owners and marketers. Get more confident and faster using Canva and creating social media and marketing collateral.

Workplace training sessions are tailored for your staff, using your content and branding. These sessions can be online (Zoom), or if you're in Sydney sessions can also be delivered in person.

Customised online training courses, built specifically for your organisation - for your workflow and using your branding are perfect for onboarding new staff, or training existing staff. These are hosted on my course platform and accessible only to you.

Details for 1-1 and customised training are - you guessed it - linked in bio.

Any questions, just send me an email!

02/02/2026

Stop Canva turning text into hyperlink automatically.

Ever pasted a web address into Canva and had it instantly turn existing text into a clickable link?

Sometimes you want the full URL to be visible and readable on the page.

In this quick tip, I show you:
• How to paste a URL as plain text
• How to turn it into a hyperlink only when you want
• How to remove the underline if needed

Small details. Big difference when designing PDFs, guides, or worksheets.

Follow for more Canva tips, and if you're the parent of 6-12 year olds - check out Kids Get Creative with Canva.

The self-paced online course for kids to learn actual skills that build crucial tech literacy as they do creative projects.

Short lessons. Big Benefits!

Link in details tab.

27/12/2025

Kids want to use devices, we want at least some of that time to be beneficial for them.

During holidays it can get increasingly tricky to enforce limits on screen time.

Kids Get Creative With Canva is an online course for 6-12 year old kids. It gives you the chance to provide an option for positive screen time for your kids.

Most kids are already using Canva at school and at home, and they're so fast at picking up new technology it's can seem like they have it covered.

But we're missing the chance to give kids structured guidance that will help them grow their digital literacy.

Until now 😊

The short lessons are perfect for busy families and homeschooling schedules.

Come and check out more details:
https://www.allagesacademy.com/kids-canva





Kids Get Creative With Canva is an online course all about giving 6-12 year old kids the opportunity to learn how to und...
25/12/2025

Kids Get Creative With Canva is an online course all about giving 6-12 year old kids the opportunity to learn how to understand and use the tools and options in Canva. This is SO important, because kids are fast and impatient when using new tech, but they're missing the insight of how valuable structured learning is.

Over 230 million people worldwide use Canva. That number alone gives a direct indication of how valuable skills in this platform are and will be, for a huge range of education and work opportunities.

You can relax knowing:
✔ the content is child friendly
✔ You don’t need to understand Canva yourself, the step-by-step lessons are customised for kids

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
https://www.allagesacademy.com/kids-canva

And keep your eye out for SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICING from 26 December 2025!😊

If you have any questions please email me.

School holidays usually mean more screen time. That’s not the problem.We have an opportunity here to help our kids learn...
24/12/2025

School holidays usually mean more screen time. That’s not the problem.

We have an opportunity here to help our kids learn real tech skills with step-by-step creative projects - that don't feel like homework.

This is POSITIVE screen time.

Sporty Goat - as pictured here - is from module 2. 🖥

Check out Kids Get Creative With Canva - child-friendly content, perfect for school holidays.

Link in bio.




08/11/2025

🎓 Parents, homeschoolers, and teachers — this one’s for you!

The School Rocks Bundle is live — and it’s completely free (for a limited time)!
Inside, you’ll find 100+ educational resources to make your life easier:
✨ Lesson plans that save hours
🎲 Printable games kids will love
📅 Planners + organisers to keep you on track
💡 Expert teaching tips

I’ve contributed my ‘My Week – Reflections’ template, designed to help kids bridge digital and hands-on creativity while reflecting on their week.

There are so many incredible resources waiting for you — go grab your free bundle today! 🙌
👉https://www.thebundlecommunity.com/school-rocks-fall-registration-1

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