I want to offer you a FREE month of Premium membership to check out these classes and more.
As an adult, we often forget to make learning a priority.
When I left school, it felt like that part of my life was over, and I was at a loss for how to continue my education going forward. In the past, you had to carve out an extended amount of time and a significant amount of money to learn a new skill.
With technology changing and the need to be nimble and resourceful greater now than ever, I’ve become completely obsessed with Skillshare. If you follow W&D on IG stories, you know how often I spend my lunch break taking a class! From brushing up my design and patterning-making skills to defining our business plans, Skillshare has been an invaluable resource for me as I push W&D into new territories (ahem, product and pattern design).
To make it easy for everyone to dive right in, I want to offer you a FREE month of Premium membership to check out these classes and more. Let me know what you think of these classes and if there are any others you’ve taken and loved!
Here are the top 9 Skillshare classes that are definitely worth watching!
1. Pattern Play: Combining Illustrator and Photoshop by Dylan Mierzwinski
Who needs this class? Makers looking to improve their Adobe skills.
Why take it? It’s always interesting to see how other designers and illustrators refine their workflow. This class is great for trying new techniques and getting the most out of your creative suite.
2. Expressive Illustration: From Ideas to Execution by Roman Muradov
Who needs this class? This is a great class for anyone who needs to come up with concepts quickly.
Why take it? Generating ideas quickly not only helps kickstart a project or get you out of a creative slump, it also makes you more effective in group meetings and builds your confidence around creative and critical thinking.
3. Drawing on Everything: Discovering Your Creative Voice by Shantell Martin
Who needs this class? This class is truly for anyone (from beginner to seasoned professional) who is looking to express themselves creatively.
Why take it? This is another great class from an expert in her field. Shantell helps you understand the ethos behind her own art while encouraging you to express yourself through drawing.
4. Lifestyle Photography: Capturing Inspiring Visual Stories by Marte Marie Forsberg
Who needs this class? Anyone looking to improve their photography skills, especially in using styling, light, and workflow.
Why take it? You don’t need to be a photographer to benefit from this class! It gives you a great foundation for understanding how to use your surroundings to create better photos.
5. Intro to Surface Pattern Design: Learn Adobe Illustrator | Create Patterns by Bonnie Christine
Who needs this class? Anyone looking to learn how to make patterns!
Why take it? Bonnie talks a lot about how she is self-taught, which is both inspiring and encouraging. She’s so thorough as she walks you through her entire workflow process; I feel like you can have limited knowledge of Adobe and still get a ton of out of her classes.
6. Exploring Your Creative Style: Draw an Expressive Alphabet by Timothy Goodman
Who needs this class? Perfect for anyone who enjoys doodling or wants to flex their creative muscles.
Why take it? This class is less about your technique and more about getting out of your own head and letting ideas flow. There’s no such thing as a bad idea in this class!
7. Brand an Online Shop: Create a Cohesive Product Line by Melanie Abrantes
Who needs this class? Shop owners and product developers!
Why take it? This class covers everything from building your online assortment to merchandising and marketing your products online.
8. Storytelling Basics: How Creatives and Brands Can Build a Following by Stephanie Pereira, Director of Community Education, Kickstarter
Who needs this class? Anyone looking to build a loyal audience online.
Why take it? It’s not just about followers and likes. It’s about connecting and adding value to a community.
9. Storytelling for Leaders: How to Craft Stories That Matter by Keith Yamashita
Who needs this class? Want to communicate more effectively and with imagination and passion? This class is for you.
Why take it? Being a good storyteller doesn’t just benefit writers. It can help take your communication skills, presentations, and everyday conversations to the next level.
Images courtesy of linked Skillshare classes
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Kate is currently learning to play the Ukulele, much to the despair of her husband, kids, and dogs. Follow her on Instagram at @witanddelight_.
BY Kate Arends - January 16, 2018
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The storytelling class sounds like my kind of thing. I should give it a go. Thanks for the recommendation! 🙂
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Thank you for the recommendations, Kate. I’ve seen you’re Insta-stories and have been intrigued with Skillshare and have been pondering on giving it a shot. These recs and your course might get me to sign up. 🙂
Thank you for sharing – these classes sound awesome! I’ve taken a few classes on Skillshare over the years, and they’ve all been excellent. Continuing to learn, and knowing how to learn new skills is so important from improving – especially when you’re self employed.
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Thanks for the feature!! (Heart eyes popping out of my head as I type this). I was a student on Skillshare long before I was a teacher and it’s been my favorite weapon in the industry. So much information and so many cool creatives to meet.
Thank you so much for sharing this! My free trial of skillshare just expired and I find it so valuable that I am going to continue paying for it! It has helped with every part of starting up my blog and brand!
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Skillshare is brilliant! I’ve just taken your Building Your Online Presence course and thought it was a brilliant refresher to whip myself and my blog back into shape – great for when the self-doubt kicks in. Please do more!
You should check this education resource to find out more great skills to learn. Share this info!
https://essayelites.com/words-to-pages-converter/ – website defenitely worth watching!
This is pretty cool, Thanks a lot!
Agreed.