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SUMMARY:Print and Design Summit – Five Days of Free Workshops
DESCRIPTION:GCSF Board Trustee Amybeth Menendez will participate in this year’s Print Design Summit\, a free\, five-day virtual workshop dedicated to all things print! From March 5th to March 9th\, 2025\, join Amybeth and an incredible lineup of instructors as they explore various facets of print design. \nAmybeth will host an additional workshop titled “Beyond CMYK: Advanced 5th & 6th Color Setup\,” which will delve into advanced Photoshop techniques to enhance vibrancy\, contrast\, and color fidelity in your print projects. Attendees will learn how to create precise 5th and 6th color bump plates\, identify out-of-gamut colors\, and apply advanced masking and blending techniques. Plus\,  there are some exciting prizes in store for a few lucky participants! \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry experts and elevate your print design skills. Sign up now using the link and QR code provided in this post.
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SUMMARY:Advanced Color Setup Workshop (Print and Design Summit)
DESCRIPTION:This is one of a series of workshops to be presented by the Print Design Academy from March 12 to March 19. Instructor: Amybeth Menendez
URL:https://gcsfny.org/calendar-event/advanced-color-setup-workshop-print-and-design-summit/
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SUMMARY:Workflow Automation in Illustrator with Katja Gordeeva-Bjerrum
DESCRIPTION:In this online event\, you’ll learn valuable tips and tricks for streamlining your workflow in Adobe Illustrator. Katja Gordeeva-Bjerrum\, a seasoned graphic designer\, will share her expertise on utilizing automation tools to save time and improve efficiency in your design process. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro\, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their Illustrator skills. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to level up your design game – register today!
URL:https://gcsfny.org/calendar-event/workflow-automation-in-illustrator/
LOCATION:online
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SUMMARY:Print Workflow Workshop with Adobe Firefly
DESCRIPTION:Join Amybeth Menendez\, a seasoned Print Workflow Specialist and Adobe Certified Instructor\, for an engaging workshop on Photoshop\, InDesign\, and Illustrator tips alongside a dive into Adobe Firefly! Streamed live from New York City College of Technology (NYCCT)\, this session will equip you with the latest techniques to amp up your design game for print-ready perfection! \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n• Essential Print Workflow Tips for Photoshop\, InDesign\, and Illustrator \n• Harnessing Adobe Firefly for creative automation & AI-powered design \n• Color Management & Prepress Best Practices to ensure print accuracy \n• Commercial Safe Image Creation with Adobe Firefly \n• Live Demos & Hands-on Techniques to enhance your design efficiency \nThis is an unbeatable FREE opportunity to build your mastery of print production workflows. Register today!
URL:https://gcsfny.org/calendar-event/print-workflow-workshop-with-adobe-firefly/
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SUMMARY:Resumes\, Cover Letters\, and Interview Success
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take your job search to the next level? Join us for a FREE exclusive online session with Diandra Dinanath\, a recruiting and DEI education outreach expert at Macmillan\, a leading book publisher. \nDiandra will share  valuable tips and tricks for crafting the perfect resume and cover letter\, as well as acing your next interview. She is a seasoned professional with years of experience in recruitment and career coaching\, so you’ll be in good hands!  This is your chance to ask questions\, get feedback\, and learn what hiring managers are really looking for. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to boost your job search game and land that dream job. Sign up now!
URL:https://gcsfny.org/calendar-event/resumes-cover-letters-and-interview-success/
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SUMMARY:Ink on Paper Essentials Adobe for Print Perfection\, Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Join GCSF Trustee and Adobe Certified Instructor and Print Workflow Specialist Amybeth Menendez for the second installment of this powerful print-focused session. Hosted free of charge by the Los Angeles InDesign User Group (LAIDUG)\, this advanced training dives even deeper into Adobe’s print production tools across InDesign\, Photoshop\, Illustrator\, and Acrobat\, helping you master essential prepress and color workflows to ensure print perfection – every time. \nThe session picks up where Part 1 left off as Amybeth continues to explore the intricacies of ink on paper workflows with real-world examples and time-saving techniques. (A detailed description of the program is available here.) Attendees are eligible to participate in a prize drawing. \nWith over 25 years of experience in the printing and publishing industry\, Amybeth holds multiple industry certifications including Adobe Certified Instructor\, Adobe Community Expert\, IDEAlliance Certified Color Management Print Master\, and G7 Expert. She also mentors the next generation of graphic arts professionals through her work with GCSF and the Advertising Production Club of New York (APC-NYC).
URL:https://gcsfny.org/calendar-event/ink-on-paper-essentials-adobe-for-print-perfection-part-2/
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SUMMARY:WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO THIS SUMMER?
DESCRIPTION:LOCATION: Virtual \nSIGN UP HERE to attend or to participate in the Student Showcase! \nThe Graphic Communications Scholarship Foundation (GCSF) is excited to invite you to our 2025–2026 Educational Season Kick-Off event! The event features: \n• A special demo from GCSF Trustee Amybeth Menendez showcasing new productivity tools released this summer\, plus in-application automation techniques with scripting and chat agents \n• A student showcase where you can present something you’ve been working on this summer—school projects\, personal creative work\, or anything you’re proud of (3–5 minutes each) \n• A special prize drawing: students who present will be entered to win a Full Virtual Pass to the InDesign + CreativePro Summit (December 2025) courtesy of CreativePro Network and Amybeth Menendez \nDon’t miss this chance to: \n✔️ Learn real-world tools from an industry leader \n✔️ Share your work with peers and mentors \n✔️ Enter to win a CreativePro Indesign Summit Virtual Pass \nWe can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to this summer! \n 
URL:https://gcsfny.org/calendar-event/what-have-you-been-up-to-this-summer/
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SUMMARY:Back to the Basics: Adobe Foundations Through a Modern Lens
DESCRIPTION:Back to basics — but through the lens of today’s workflows. We revisit core Adobe foundations like color correction\, neutral balancing\, and color management with a modern\, production-driven approach. We’ll break down what still matters\, what’s evolved\, and how to apply these principles across real-world print and digital environments. \nFrom there\, we layer in today’s tools — exploring AI upscaling for production\, intelligent image adjustments\, and how to integrate AI into professional design pipelines without sacrificing quality or control. \nWe’ll wrap with a sneak peek at the latest Adobe features so you can see where things are heading next. \n\nAdobe environment setup across InDesign\, Photoshop & Illustrator\nColor management\, neutral balancing & color modes\nMasking best practices & non-destructive editing\nAI integration in professional production pipelines\nExporting print-ready files with confidence\nSneak peek: what’s next in Adobe\n\nAmybeth is an Accredited Adobe Certified Instructor and an Adobe Community Expert. Registration is free. Reserve your spot today! \n 
URL:https://gcsfny.org/calendar-event/back-to-the-basics-adobe-foundations-through-a-modern-lens/
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