Unlock Creative Potential in Your Classroom with Affinity Training

Affinity is the perfect software to introduce students to photo editing, page layout, graphic design, and digital illustration.

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Affinity for Education

Free for Eligible Schools

Get professional-grade design tools without the heavy price tag.

Built for Professionals, Perfect for Students

Affinity offers industry-standard tools that are intuitive and accessible, making it easy to integrate into your curriculum and bring real-world skills to the classroom.

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Available on Windows, macOS and iPad.

The Affinity Tools

Affinity Designer

Create stunning vector graphics and illustrations for art, design, and multimedia.

Affinity Photo

Master photo editing and retouching with advanced tools for visual storytelling and digital art.

Affinity Publisher

Design layouts from flyers to magazines. An essential tool for students exploring desktop publishing and portfolio design.

How We Work With You

Identify your unique goals and challenges

Craft a bespoke training programme

Deliver engaging and interactive workshops

Provide ongoing support and assistance

Popular Affinity Workshops

Canopy's support helps build your confidence to create impactful and engaging learning experiences for your students. Choose from in-person, online, or blended learning formats. Contact us to explore our popular sessions or discuss bespoke training tailored to your organisation's specific needs.

Introducing Affinity for Creative Classrooms

Get to know the Affinity suite with a focus on how these tools can enhance creative subjects. Explore how Affinity can be used across the curriculum to support visual storytelling, project-based learning, and student-led publishing.

Drawing Ideas: Introducing Affinity Designer

Learn how Affinity Designer can support creative expression in your classroom through accessible tools for vector illustration, logos, and custom typography—ideal for inspiring students in art, media, and design projects.

Edit & Enhance: Getting Started with Affinity Photo

Discover how Affinity Photo can be used for photo editing, storytelling, and image-based projects in your lessons, giving students a powerful visual communication tool.

Page by Page: Creating with Affinity Publisher

Explore how Affinity Publisher can bring student work to life through zines, newsletters, portfolios, and collaborative publications—perfect for supporting writing, design, and presentation skills.