Stories

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Mara Lecocq, the digital creative director at ad agency 72andSunny, has already changed the world. But that won’t stop her from checking it off her list again and again.

Refer your friends and family to teach on Skillshare & Earn $50 when they publish their first class! 

Between teaching on Skillshare, partnering with brands such as Urban Outfitters, earning her motorcycle license, and traveling the world, it’s safe to say that Cat Coquillette keeps pretty busy! We caught up with Cat to learn how she decided to take the plunge and become a digital nomad, where she finds inspiration, and how Skillshare has contributed to her professional success. 

Valerie explains her journey from a career in client services to her emergence as a pro designer. 

Dozens of new teachers have grown their brands, established followings, and earned passive income teaching professional topics. 3 million students and counting are coming to Skillshare eager to learn the unique tips and best practices that have allowed you to excel in your career.

I took from that 18-month experience whatever I could and eagerly looked for opportunities to put the design techniques I learned to practice as a professional.

We’re very fond of our eclectic community of both students and teachers. It just so happens that Dylan Mierzwinski has lived the life of both.

This story may sound all too familiar: you earn a degree, amass student loan debt, and still can’t find a job in your intended field or just aren’t fulfilled in your work. If this sounds like you, we’ve got great news.

Go on a mini adventure with these 10 stunning pictures from around the world. Featuring the Lofoten Islands, Morro Bay California, and the Kamchatka Peninsula. 

Wendy van Wilgenburg is a trained cultural and visual anthropologist, as well as founder and director of the Craft in Focus Festival. Get her take on the importance of life-long learning and hand craftsmanship

When you think of a coat of arms you likely think of knights, castles and now-extinct royal families. Not anymore! Check out the winners of our Modern Heraldry contest!

We are thrilled to have April’s rising stars and wanted to share their classes with all of you! 

At Skillshare, the success of our teachers is a top priority, and we know that getting your classes discovered on the platform is a vital part of that. Our team has been hard at work growing our student community and improving class discovery to help you reach a wider audience. 

Whether you are just getting started or a veteran online teacher with tons of class content, figuring out how payments work across different online learning platforms can be complicated.

Sophia Chang is a Queens born entrepreneur, illustrator and designer. She works across multiple mediums, embracing her creativity through forms like printmaking, graphic design, web design, illustration, marketing, event hosting and art curation.

We caught up with Sophia to find out how she continues to stay inspired and hone her craft.

Have you always wondered what makes a class on Skillshare so successful? Look no further, we’ve got the answers for you! We dug into the highest earning Skillshare classes over the last six months to uncover what exactly made them hits with our student community.