Getting Started With Instagram
Create, share, and connect with confidence.
About the workshop
This workshop is all about Instagram, one of the most popular social media apps in the world. You have probably heard people talk about it or seen it mentioned on television or in the news — but today we will take a closer look at what it really is and how you can use it.
Instagram is a visual platform. It is all about sharing photos and short videos, following people and topics you care about, and discovering new things — from hobbies and travel to food, art, and local community events. Many people also use it to stay connected with family and friends by sharing everyday moments.
Over the next two hours, we will go step by step so you can:
- Create and set up your Instagram account
- Learn how to follow friends, family, and interests
- Explore posts, stories, and hashtags
- Share your own photos with captions and filters
- Adjust your privacy settings to stay safe online
This is a hands-on, beginner-friendly session. You will see demonstrations, have the chance to practice, and ask as many questions as you would like. By the end, you will understand how Instagram works and feel more confident exploring it for yourself.
Workshop Price: $50
Special Offer: CARP members receive a 10% discount.
2 Hour Workshop Outline
| Topic | Content | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome & Introduction |
– What is Instagram? – Why people use it (photos, videos, hobbies, family, news) – Workshop overview |
Icebreaker: “What kind of photos or topics would you like to share or follow?” |
| Getting Started |
– Downloading the app – Creating an account – Profile setup: photo, bio, following others |
Hands-on: Create account or log in; add profile photo and short bio |
| Exploring Instagram |
– Home feed: what you see – Search & Explore tab – Following accounts & hashtags – Stories vs. posts |
Guided activity: Search for and follow a hobby or local community account |
| Break | Light refreshments and informal Q&A | — |
| Posting on Instagram |
– Taking/uploading a photo – Adding captions, hashtags, and filters – Tagging people – Sharing to stories vs. feed |
Hands-on: Post a practice photo with caption & hashtag |
| Privacy & Safety Basics |
– Adjusting privacy settings – Who can see your posts – Blocking/unfollowing – Avoiding scams & fake accounts |
Walk-through: Set profile to private; check safety settings |
| Wrap-Up & Resources |
– Recap key takeaways (profile, following, posting, safety) – Distribute printed handout |
Open Q&A |
