Skillshare Classes Roundup: 10 Most Popular of February 2022

If you want to learn a new hobby, it can sometimes be difficult to hone in on exactly what to choose. Should you learn how to draw? Pick up photography? Master crocheting or embroidery? There are just so many options! That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of some of the most popular Skillshare classes from February. See what other creatives have been enjoying, and maybe it will inspire your next pursuit.

Productivity Classes

1. Creative Productivity: Build a Brief to Boost Your Passion Project

notebook with ideas — Learn actionable steps you can take to put your next passion project into high gear.

Do you have a passion project that you’ve been putting off? Too often, creatives get bogged down with day-to-day work and fail to pursue some of the ideas they’re most excited about. This class teaches you a fail-proof formula to jump start your next project, from choosing the right idea to planning your launch. In just an hour and a half, you can move from inaction to creative success.

YouTube Classes

2. YouTube Video Editing: Develop Your Signature Style

editing video on computer — Your unique approach to editing YouTube videos can set you—and your channel—apart.

If you already know the essentials of YouTube video editing, it’s time for the next step: developing your personal editing style. In this class, instructor Becki Peckham—half of the self-taught duo behind the YouTube channel “Becki & Chris”—walks you through powerful editing techniques that can set you apart from other creators. Learn how to develop a unique visual language, select compelling audio, and tell stories that better connect with your audience.

Thread Arts Classes

3. Intermediate Embroidery: Explore Collage, Portraits & Embellishments

thread portrait — Once you have a basic knowledge of stitches, use advanced techniques, such as collage and portraiture, to elevate your embroidery.

If you’re already familiar with stitching and thread, it may be time to take your embroidery skills to the next level. But that doesn’t just entail learning more advanced techniques—it’s about discovering and honing your unique style and creative voice. In this class, embroiderer and Skillshare instructor Danielle Clough breaks down the elements that can elevate your art. With lessons in creative exploration, collage, portraiture, and embellishment, this deep dive will challenge you but ultimately help you build your skills.

Illustration Classes

4. Travel Sketching Essentials: Capture the Light!

watercolor building — Learn new skills in ink and watercolor to capture the beauty of your travel destinations.

If you love traveling, this is one of the best Skillshare classes for you. Beyond capturing the beauty of new destinations in photographs or on video, you can document them beautifully in travel sketches. Learn the basics of composition, lines, color, and, most importantly, light, so you can document and remember your travels forever.

5. Create Bold 3D Letterforms with Adobe Dimension

alphabet — Learn a new hobby in 3D illustration with this class that goes through the ABCs of creating letterforms—literally!

If you love 3D illustration, this class makes it easy to learn online. In the course, Skillshare instructor Riya Mahajan takes you through the process of creating bold 3D letterforms with simple shapes. This class is suitable for beginners—you will learn new skills ranging from the basics of Adobe Dimension to rendering 3D artwork.

6. Procreate Drawing Party! Digital Illustration on an iPad

drawing on ipad — Start a new hobby in digital illustration by learning how to use your iPad as a daily drawing tool.

Whether you’re just starting out in digital illustration or you’re looking for fun new projects to complete on your iPad, this is one of the best online classes you can take. You’ll start with some Procreate basics and then learn more advanced skills, like how to use shortcuts and create animations. By the end, you’ll be using Procreate as your daily drawing tool.

7. Doodling for Relaxation: An Introduction for Beginners

sketching — Drawing can be relaxing and soothing, regardless of your experience or skill level.

If you’re looking for a few moments of peace in your day, try doodling. Doodling is a great tool for helping you relax—and fortunately, it’s easy to learn online. In this class, Skillshare instructor Sharone Stevens gives you tips and ideas for what to draw when you want to unwind. It’s one of the best online classes for making drawing simple and accessible, regardless of your experience or skill level!

Self Care Classes

8. Meditative Bedtime Routine: Mindful Patterns & Affirmations for Better Sleep

purple line drwaing — Learn how to meditate through patterns and affirmations to achieve better sleep.

If you want to learn a new skill, you might not immediately think of learning how to sleep better—but with the right tools, you can reap the many benefits of better rest. Mindful artist and educator Neha Modi shares a meditative framework to overcome obstructive thoughts and build a sustainable pre-sleep routine.

Blogging Classes

9. Beginner's Guide to Creative Blogging: How to Set Yourself Up for Success

If you have a goal to start a new hobby, blogging is a wonderful creative outlet. If you have doubts—for instance, you’re wondering if blogging is dead or overly saturated—this course will turn your point of view around. Instructor and 12-year blogger Anne Butera addresses every beginner blogger’s common concerns, including how to choose the right platform, grow your audience, and determine what to write about.

Watercolor Painting Classes

10. 15-Day Watercolor Challenge: Paint Loose Florals Using Color Prompts

watercolor flowers — To gain muscle memory and master watercolor techniques, make painting a daily habit.

One of the most effective ways to learn a new skill is to make it a daily practice. Painting every day, for instance, can help develop muscle memory, spark creativity, and enable you to master new techniques. This class guides you through 15 days of floral paintings, so you will get plenty of practice and develop a habit of painting on a consistent basis.

Find the Best Skillshare Classes for You!

If you’re searching for something to spark your creativity, this list of the most popular Skillshare classes from February should provide endless inspiration. From blogging to embroidery to learning how to get better sleep, you can find a class to fit your needs and creative passions.

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