Beginners Hands-On Walkthrough and Workshop

Learn how to set up Claude and start using it to build, automate, and create. In this free, beginner-friendly workshop, I walk you through my Claude setup: Chat, Cowork, connectors, projects, scheduled tasks, Claude Code, and Claude in Chrome. Bring an idea you actually want to make. We'll start with how to work with AI, then move into the hands-on setup at 40:44. No coding experience needed. You'll see me connect tools, use Notion and Canva to create workshop ads, build a playable Pac-Man game, and change it with a simple follow-up prompt. We'll also use Plan Mode to scope a LinkedIn inbox dashboard and explore how Claude in Chrome can help with browser tasks. You'll see the troubleshooting too: the LinkedIn example runs into access issues, and I ask Claude to build the dashboard with sample messages. The skill I want you to leave with: describe what good looks like, give AI the context it needs, check its work, and keep giving feedback until you get the result you want. IN THIS WORKSHOP • Choosing a meaningful first project • My Exposure vs. Confidence framework • Models, effort settings, and usage • Connecting the tools you already use • Working with local folders and Claude Projects • Creating and testing scheduled tasks • Building and iterating with Claude Code • Planning custom software before building it • Remote Control and Claude in Chrome FOLLOW ALONG This recording uses the Claude desktop app and an individual paid Claude account. Bring a Mac or PC and a project idea. Recorded in October 2026; interfaces, model options, and plan features can change. Download Claude: https://claude.com/download Claude in Chrome: https://claude.com/claude-in-chrome CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome: the Claude setup workshop 03:06 Choose something you want to build 05:17 Principles for working with AI 10:04 Skills, ideas, and describing what good looks like 15:52 The plan, build, and feedback loop 18:02 Give AI the right context 20:01 Exposure vs. Confidence 33:56 Think of prompts as micro programs 35:48 Examples from past workshops 37:09 Why Claude, and how the ecosystem fits together 40:44 Hands-on setup: install Claude 43:07 Account and plan setup 45:21 Models, tokens, and effort settings 48:19 Connectors: connect your everyday tools 52:17 Live example: Notion to Canva ads 56:14 Local folders and Projects 58:56 Scheduled tasks and troubleshooting 1:06:48 Get started with Claude Code 1:09:19 Build a Pac-Man game 1:12:00 Improve your game with feedback 1:13:33 Plan Mode: a LinkedIn inbox dashboard 1:21:34 Remote Control from your phone 1:23:32 Set up Claude in Chrome 1:28:35 Continue the build with sample data 1:29:37 What to practice next 1:31:07 Light School and team training KEEP BUILDING WITH ME Explore Light School and the online program: https://lightschool.com/program/ Custom AI training for your team: team@lightschool.com What did you build? Tell me in the comments or send it to me on Instagram. I'd love to see it. Share this workshop with someone who's ready to get started. CONNECT WITH ME Instagram:   / nicksarafa   LinkedIn:   / nsarafa   X / Twitter:   / nicksarafa   TikTok:   / nicksarafa   YouTube:    / @nicksarafa   Facebook:   / nicksarafa   Telegram: https://telegram.me/nicksarafa Twitch:   / nicksarafa