The Skillshare online learning platform undoubtedly wants to add to their paid memberships yet they do offer a 30-day free trial and there are many
By sampling a few of the
You may be tempted by Art Fundamentals or Holistic Interior Design free classes but the ones you really want to try, come with a price.
From iPhone photography to Bullet Journaling, there are several
In this guide, we will look at 15 of the best
Creativity
1. Art Fundamentals In One Hour
The digital artist, Hardy Fowler, only needs an hour (and five minutes) to inform you of the fundamentals of art.
That means nine video lessons to cover everything from design principles to basic sketching, basic color, and still-life painting.
The course will even cover those core concepts and certain terminology that may make a breakthrough in how you understand art.
For those who want to get involved in art but do not know where to start, this is a course to begin with.
2. Beyond The Logo: Storytelling With An Animated Logo & Brand Video
Taught by the Graphic Designer and Storyteller, Khadija El Sharawy, this is one of the free
An animated logo and brand video can really tell a story and provide awareness for whatever it is your brand represents.
The Egyptian freelance graphic designer has worked with Coca-Cola as well as in retail, finance, restaurants, and even for ice cream.
If you want to use a video to pump up your brand then this is the course.
3. Visual Storytelling: Creating More Persuasive Presentations
Visual storytelling can really help persuade an audience and if you want to create compelling content then this class by Susannah Shattuck is ideal.
The course essentially teaches you an assignment from start to finish for presenting a visual story for any core messages you want to present.
There are four real-world examples used to present core principles and by the end of the course, you should be able to provide a visual story that truly resonates.
4. Top 5 Advanced Tips On Procreate
If you are a digital illustrator or someone who aspires to be one, you should take the Top 5 Advanced Tips On Procreate class.
This is aimed at iPad users and will show you how to use the Quick Shape tool, use the Quick Menu, find layers, zoom in and out, and set up gesture controls.
Soon enough you will be wondering how you went so long without knowing so many handy tips.
5. iPhone Photography: How To Take Pro Photos On Your iPhone
By being taught a few details and features, anyone can take professional photos on their iPhone.
This class is taught by Dale McManus, who is a professional photographer/ videographer, and an award-winning YouTuber.
You will be confident that he knows what he’s talking about.
This course is for beginners and those who want to use digital photography for a career. (Check out ‘15 Best Skillshare Photography Classes You Can Try Today.’)
Management
6. Bullet Journaling: Life Management For Creatives
While professionals can excel at making lists to get them through the day, it’s a different story for creatives.
With Dylan Mierzwinski’s class, you can learn how to bullet journal to combine project managers, planners, and notebooks.
The course can have a profound impact on a creative brain, including those with ADHD.
7. Notion Masterclass: Maximise Your Productivity & Organisation
The Notion app is highly recommended for those looking to up their productivity.
However, it can prove difficult to use but with this class, you can learn how to unlock its potential.
After only a couple of hours, you can unleash your own productivity from the app and never look back.
8. Find Your Style: Five Exercises To Unlock Your Creative Identity
Finding your creative identity can simply be a case of finding the right exercises and then managing them.
With Andy J. Pizza’s class, you can learn from the illustrator, designer, and podcaster about just five exercises.
Each exercise is designed to help you work out how to create successful projects and unpack your creative identity.
9. Productivity Masterclass – Principles And Tools To Boost Your Productivity
Should you struggle with productivity, learn from Ali Abdaal and his 16 lessons.
Knowing how to be productive can simply be a case of understanding time management and how to multitask efficiently.
This course will provide a
10. Start Your Creative Career: Build A Sharp, Smart Online Presence
This class is ideal for those who want to start their creative career by building their online presence.
That could be in the form of finding out how to read the website and social media metrics as well as creating an engaging website.
The class is taught by Sonja Rasula who shows how social media can be used for your creative endeavors.
Self-Care
11. Holistic Interior Design: Transform Your Personal Space For Well-Being
Self-care can simply be a case of creating the right personal space.
With this class, you transform your interior space into an area where you can transform your space within.
That could mean creating a focal point, planning how to use the space, and the course introduces seven technical skills with the five principles of holistic design.
12. Plants At Home: Uplift Your Spirit & Your Space
If you have the space to place a few plants, you should know how to do it properly.
This class from Christopher Griffin does that as he shows how plants can uplift your space as well as your spirit.
The positive power of plants is well worth tapping into, and you can do so with this class.
13. Art Journaling For Self-Care: 3 Exercises For Reflection And Growth
Art journaling can be a great regime for self-care. Learn three exercises as a basis for the practice to help you reflect, envision your future, explore and process your feelings.
The class is taught by the artist, Amanda Rach Lee, who uses the exercises to explore creativity and it can be well worth participating in.
This is also the course to learn how to use Washi tape, scrap paper, and plenty of other stationery that you may not have thought about using for journaling.
14. Mindful Digital Art: 5 Creative Prompts To Reflect And Meditate
Learn how to use mindful digital art with Morgan Harper Nichols.
Her art is inspired by all that exists around her and with over 2m followers, you can learn her creative prompts to reflect, flourish, and ground yourself.
The course can help anyone find creative room for themselves, create deeper and more meaningful work, and find more creative motivation.
15. Start Drawing: 3 Fun, Freeing Exercises To Spark Your Creativity
Often with creative endeavors, that first step to get started proves to be the most difficult. With Carly Kuhn’s class, you can learn how to use three exercises to get started.
This artist and designer is known for her line drawings and she got started by simply doodling at her desk.
If that sounds familiar then pay attention, as it will only be 45 minutes but make a huge difference. (See also ’15 Best
Final Thoughts
Indeed, any course on
Depending on how much free time you have, you may be able to complete the online courses you wanted to check out yet there are so many to choose from.
On Skillshare, one course could give you a taste of something you have always wanted to learn.
Once that yearning for learning is unleashed, you can quickly find yourself wanting to give yourself more time and you may eventually buy a membership for a month or even the full year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is There A Free Trial With Skillshare ?
Though
The 30-day trial provides you with unlimited access to literally thousands of paid courses so you can try out the ones you are interested in and learn new skills, not just the
Once the trial has finished, your membership would be billed on a recurring basis automatically until it is canceled.
The
How Much Do You Pay For A Skillshare Membership?
The latest cost for an annual
However, if you do not want to pay for a full annual subscription, you can pay $32 each month as a monthly subscription and join the online learning community.
When you price up the two options, you would save a lot of money by committing to an annual subscription as the effective cost per month is only $14.
