Visual Storytelling with Canva: Maximum Impact Marketing on a Minimal Budget

February 2026 Digital Marketing Workshop

You don’t need to be a designer to create stunning marketing materials! Join us for this hands-on workshop tailored specifically for local retail and restaurant owners. We will teach you how to use Canva, a powerful yet free and user-friendly tool, to create professional visuals that stop the scroll and drive foot traffic.

Visual Storytelling with Canva: Maximum Impact Marketing on a Minimal Budget

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 at 11am
Cloud Goddess Office in the
Cortez Colorado Welcome Center
(Corner of Main & Mildred)
Walk away with the skills to instantly elevate your brand by learning how to:
  • Design eye-catching social media posts and stories that boost engagement.
  • Quickly produce branded menu specials, product displays, and in-store signage for immediate impact.
  • Use Canva’s tools to create simple, engaging video ads for your products and services.

Workshop Details

When: Tuesday, February 17 at 11am-12pm followed by Q&A Session
Where: The Colorado Welcome Center, 928 E Main Street, Cortez, CO
Sponsor: Cortez Retail Enhancement Association (CREA)
Cost: Free to attend!
This workshop is part of CREA’s MIND YOUR BUSINESS program: ongoing support for our local Cortez businesses and working to help them launch, learn and grow.

Visual Storytelling with Canva:

Maximum Impact Marketing on a Minimal Budget

Digital Marketing Workshop

Date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Time: 11am

Location: Cloud Goddess at the

Colorado Welcome Center

(Corner of Main & Mildred in Cortez)

Register Here

*If you are a Cortez Retail or Restaurant business, the Cortez Retail Enhancement Association is covering the cost of your registration. SCORE!!

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Victoria Petersen Lewis

Web Designer, Social Marketer, Content Creator, Mindfulness Teacher

Victoria is a passionate advocate for small businesses. She is a seasoned web developer with over 20 years of experience, and has also been actively promoting her client’s businesses on social media since the early days of Facebook. She believes that every business deserves a strong online presence, and she is dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes reach their target audiences through digital marketing.

As a Business Tech Coach, Victoria analyzes client’s online assets and guides them through their marketing journey. Victoria’s clients appreciate her ability to help them feel confident and capable in the digital world. They no longer feel nervous or afraid when editing their website or creating social media marketing campaigns. Victoria is proud to give her clients the know-how they need to successfully market their businesses.

Victoria is also a Certified Mindfulness Teacher, and has been hosting the Mancos Wellness Talks series since 2019. These free monthly talks are led by wellness practitioners who share their knowledge with the community. Victoria volunteers her time and expertise on various boards and committees throughout Southwest Colorado. She has served as a Mentor to Mancos High School students in a business incubator classroom for the last two years, and currently serves on the Mancos Colorado Days Association by providing pro-bono website design and social media management for the annual festival. Victoria is a mother of three, an outdoorswoman, an avid reader, and ranch hand with her husband and kids on their farm and ranch nestled in the La Platas at 8,000 feet.