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Explore the art of digital compositing through online and on-demand workshops. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your techniques, these classes offer hands-on instruction in Photoshop and Midjourney, creative problem-solving, and artistic vision. To be one of the first to know about future workshops subscribe to Maggie's Newsletter below.

Online Workshops

Live interactive classes with Maggie via Zoom. Limited class sizes allow for personalized attention and plenty of time for questions. All sessions are recorded so you can review the material at your own pace.

Midjourney Primer, May 2026

Three online sessions entirely focused on using Midjourney to create digital collage elements, designed for those who are new to Midjourney or would like a current update.

Dates:
  • Sold out

Digital Compositing, June 2026

These six 2-hour sessions will focus on Maggie's current favorite compositing techniques in Photoshop using images from a variety of sources. We will also look at Midjourney methods for creating source materials, as well as Adobe Firefly and Photoshop Generative Fill. You will receive PDF handouts and downloadable files so you can rebuild the images she creates in class afterwards step by step watching the recordings.

Dates:
  • Sold out

Digital Compositing, May 2026

Dates:
  • Sold Out!

On Demand Workshops

These classes consist of downloadable demo images and instructive PDF as well as a video you may watch for up to a year. Follow along to create the images in Photoshop at your own pace.

Digital Compositing 1.0

These three 2-hour sessions are a look at the basics of working with Photoshop layers, masks, adjustment layers, and an array of tools that help you put together a multi-layered collage. We start by organizing the workspace and set up of Photoshop. Whether you are just starting out with digital collage, or you need a refresher, this provides a lot of practice with layers.

Price: $150

Above and Under Water

These two sessions total 4.5 hours and cover creating two different water composites. We will be experimenting with blend modes, ripples, reflections, displacement maps and more.

Price: $150

Working Smartly with Smart Objects

These two sessions total 3.5 hours cover everything Maggie loves about smart objects in Photoshop. What are they? When do I need to use them? What are nested smart objects, smart filters, and more. We will build two demo images to experiment and problem solve with smart objects.

Price: $150

Coloring in Maggie's World

These two sessions total 3.5 hours with two demos that cover creating and using color in Maggie's favorite ways with Photoshop. Color techniques, decision making, and more!

Price: $150