2024 is coming to a close—and what a creative year it's been! As we wrap up this exciting year here at Skillshare, we wanted to highlight the classes that captured the creative minds and screens of students worldwide.
From crafting masterpieces in Procreate to levelling up your creative workflow with ChatGPT, this list will explore our top most watched classes in 2024. Did your favorite class make the list? Let's find out!
About This Class
Do you want to improve your drawing skills but struggle to stay motivated while practicing the basics? This class is for you!
Ideal for business, Mimi Chao's class combines foundational drawing lessons with her signature mindful approach to help you build strong artistic skills. Through fun and engaging exercises, you’ll explore essential drawing building blocks like lines, shapes, color, and composition.
And yes — this class really does make even the most simple of drawings fun and thoughtful!
Taught By
Mimi Chao is a former lawyer turned full-time creative who has inspired thousands of students worldwide with her artistry. Now a Skillshare Top Teacher and owner of Mimochai, an independent creative studio, Mimi helps students build their digital art skills using a practice that promotes mindfulness.
What Students Say
"I thoroughly enjoyed learning from Mimi Chao. This course is in-depth, yet not overwhelming. She did a superb job as an instructor. I would recommend this class to anyone, but as a beginning artist, it was just what I needed to improve and refine my skills and understanding." - Teresa Oliver
"Holy Moly! Mimi is an outstanding teacher, it is going to take me some time to revisit and work through this amazing class again and again. I loved everything about this class, her gentle nature and beautiful encouraging way of speaking not to mention the quantity and depth of material she jam packed into this class. Highly recommended." - Moysie Du Toit
About This Class
Ready to explore the endless possibilities of Procreate? In this fun and engaging class, Lisa Bardot introduces 20 creative drawing exercises designed to spark your imagination and build your confidence, whether you’re new to Procreate or looking to enhance your skills. With Lisa's tutorials, it's so easy to just pick up your iPad and get drawing in minutes!
From colorful doodles to more detailed projects, each exercise is carefully crafted to help you master Procreate’s tools and features while having fun along the way. Perfect for beginners setting out for the first time in Procreate.
Taught By
Lisa Bardot is an illustrator and teacher based in California. She's well known for her fun, approachable teaching style and has inspired many through her Procreate classes. Lisa also owns Bardot Brush, offering plenty of Procreate brushes and resources.
We recently caught up with Lisa on a tour of her studio! Check out her studio tour below:
What Students Say
"I loved this course! I have completed quite a few courses but this one has been the best! Lisa is a great teacher and she explains the tools very well. We use the tools repeatedly throughout the lessons so that we become familiar with how to use them. I highly recommend this course especially for beginners!" - Annette Louwen
"I am obsessed with this class! I consider myself a seasoned artist and even I learned a ton! Very very very fun, doable, bright, and enjoyable! I think I even started dreaming more creatively with the skills I unlocked this month. So excellent." - Sydney Rose
"This was a fantastic course with clear examples, step-by-step examples, helpful resources, and exceptional encouragement to continue learning. This is a GOLD STANDARD SKILLSHARE COURSE. So very glad I took this course!" - Tammi L. Coles
About This Class
Learning professional video editing is no easy feat, but this class equips you with all the basis you need to know. With Jordy Vandeput's help, you'll learn video editing tricks like how to animate text, mix audio, color correct your clips and more!
Ideal for beginners like content creators or editors looking to learn Premiere Pro, this class will have you comfortable enough to produce your first video edit.
Taught By
Jordy Vandeput, host of Cinecom with over 2.5 million YouTube subscribers, is passionate about making video editing fun and accessible. Jordy’s unique teaching style delivers engaging, hands-on lessons that help creatives master filmmaking and editing with ease.
What Students Say
"Thank you for this course, it got us up and running quickly so that we could post our first two YouTube videos already!" - Lisa Eva Ernst
"This class was the perfect balance of thorough information to get started editing in Premiere Pro, without giving too much and overwhelming a beginner. Great job, Jordy!" - Cathy Kramer
"I only had experience editing with iMovie before taking this course. And now I feel super confident using Premiere Pro. Trying to learn PP on my own was super overwhelming, and this course made it feel effortless. I'll be going on to take more courses by this guy, like his Advanced PP course." - Isabella Gemmer
About This Class
Curious about levelling up your UX/UI skills? Daniel Scott is here to take you deep into professional techniques that unlock Figma's full potential.
In the class, you'll learn advanced Figma features like responsive elements, animation techniques, multilevel nested autolayouts, and plenty more! With over 160 lessons, you'll be set to take your designs to brand new heights and become a Figma master.
Taught By
Daniel Scott is a digital designer and teacher at BYOL International with over 14 years of experience in media design and creative education. As an Adobe Certified Instructor and passionate mentor, Daniel’s engaging and efficient teaching style has helped thousands of creatives master tools like Figma, Canva, and more.
What Students Say
"I absolutely loved this course! Thoroughly engaging from start to finish with an extremely charismatic individual leading his students on a real adventure through the wonderful world of Figma. I'm now hooked left, right and sinker. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to understand intermediate to advanced functionalities of Figma." - Caroline Garofalo
Great class, really appreciated the approach for learning Figma. Especially appreciated the videos that had recent updates." - Scott Smith
"This was an great course. I went from zero to knowing almost everything there is to know about Figma. Thanks, Dan. You are awesome!" - Alan Bonilla
About This Class
Master the art of graphic design in this comprehensive class by Lindsay Marsh. Designed for beginners, this class covers everything you need to create stunning designs, including design theory, typography, color, layout, and branding.
You’ll gain hands-on experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, working on real-world projects like logo design, magazine layouts, and branding packages.
Taught By
Lindsay Marsh is a seasoned graphic designer with over 12 years of experience creating impactful brand experiences for clients. A self-taught entrepreneur and graduate of top design schools like Parsons and NYU, Lindsay brings real-world expertise and a passion for teaching to every class.
What Students Say
"Love the project based instruction. She was very clear and gave step by step instructions on how to use each tool with practical application. I enjoyed the theory information as well for a nice refresher." - Izzy Mattila
"Lindsay's class is simply THE perfect way to start learning graphic design. Full of real life examples and practical projects, this class teaches you all there is to know about the software needed in graphic design while keeping it fun, simple and engaging. I highly recommended it to anyone who is looking to be a graphic designer or just wishes to dip their toes into this world, you'll definitely finish this class with a lot more knowledge than when you started it." - Fleur K.
About This Class
Whether you’re new to content creation or looking to sharpen your skills, look no further than Maggie Stara's class.
This class will teach you how to design stunning social media graphics for Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and beyond—all in Canva. You'll learn how to create everything from inspirational quotes and animated pins to YouTube thumbnails and business materials, using Maggie’s step-by-step follow-along videos.
By the end of this class, you’ll have the tools and confidence to create eye-catching content that stands out online. Get ready to level up your Canva skills in this standout class!
Taught By
Maggie Stara is a digital marketing expert and creative instructor with years of hands-on experience in freelancing, agency work, and corporate roles. Driven by a passion for empowering aspiring marketers, Maggie creates high-quality, approachable classes that make mastering digital tools simple and fun.
What Students Say
"As someone with zero graphic design skills, this course is a total lifesaver! Maggie made everything easy to understand and offered extra resources that have been great. I even learned a bunch of new stuff about the social media platforms I've been around since I was in school. I'm so glad I came to Skillshare for Maggie's course!" - Meera Champawat
"Best Skillshare course I've done to date. So informative and engaging. I learnt so so much!! Thanks so much Maggie." - Peta Beadman
"This is the best class for Canva I have taken. I’ve learned so much and was amazed at the extent of material covered. There is so much information that I will return often to refresh the lessons. I have already used many of the lessons such as updating my YouTube channel which now looks professional and cohesive. Thank you." - Christine Sherborne
About This Class
Discover the exciting world of motion design in this beginner-friendly class by Hongshu Guo.
Learn how to create fun, professional-quality social media animations using Adobe After Effects, even if you’re completely new to the program. From project planning and storyboarding to keyframe animation and working with layers, this class covers everything you need to know to bring your ideas to life.
By the end of the class, you’ll be set to animate real social media projects like a pro!
Taught By
Hongshu Guo is a motion graphics instructor and Skillshare Top Teacher with over 40,000 students worldwide.
Specializing in helping beginner and intermediate animators master Adobe After Effects, Hongshu delivers clear, engaging classes designed to build confidence and skills quickly.
What Students Say
"This class has significantly improved my motion design skills. I am looking forward to taking more classes like this from Hongshu on Skillshare." - Ali Abubacker
"My favorite teacher on Skillshare when it comes to 2D animation. Always clear, dynamic, accurate, gives a LOT of useful information and tips. I love all the lessons and recommend Hongshu Guo to both beginners and experienced motion designers. There's always something to learn :) Thank you!!! - Yuliia Ivashchenko
"I learnt a lot in this class, going back to basics and learning things that were never taught during my time studying motion design at uni. Hongshu's lessons are engaging, super easy to follow along with and have really helped me plug in the holes I was missing with After Effects specifically. I will definitely be doing more of his lessons in the future :)" - Clare Thomson
About This Class
Struggling to come up with fresh, original ideas? Well, don't worry, it happens to the best of us! Thankfully, we have the class for you.
In this class, Esteban Gast—a teacher, author, and comedian—breaks down the science of creativity and shares six powerful techniques to expand your creative potential.
From Juxtaposition to Reframing, you’ll build a creative toolkit of habits that work across any creative medium, whether it’s art, writing, or entrepreneurship.
No special equipment or software is needed—simply bring your curiosity. This class will help you turn creative blocks into breakthroughs and generate unique ideas time and time again.
Taught By
Esteban Gast is an entertainer, educator, and entrepreneur with a passion for creativity and storytelling. Raised in Puerto Rico and Illinois, Esteban has taught creativity and design thinking at the college level, co-authored a book on creativity, and starred in the VICELAND TV series Jungletown.
What Students Say
"Esteban introduces the neuroscience of creativity in a fun, comic, and entirely actionable way. Has left far more of an impression on me than any of the celebrities on Masterclass ever did! I will be rewatching this and really getting the juice out of it to help improve my ideation. " - Danu Stratton-Kent
"Insightful and informative, particularly for those who are struggling to come up with truly unique ideas." - Justin Gombe
About This Class
3D Design has gone from strength to strength in the last year, and there's plenty of reason to dive into this creative space for 2025.
Start your 3D journey with this beginner-friendly class, where you'll learn the basics of Blender 3D. You'll also learn how to create your very first project: modeling and rendering a top hat in a sample scene.
Perfect for those interested in animation, motion design, or video game design, this course covers modeling, lighting, rendering, and even a touch of animation. If you're ready to dive into the world of 3D design, this class is the perfect place to start!
Taught By
SouthernShotty3D is a motion design art director, animator, and illustrator with a passion for all things 2D and 3D. Based in Silicon Valley, he works as an animator for a major social media company and serves as a creative director at MoGraph Mentor.
What Students Say
"I learned more as a total newbie from this 30min class than watching hours of other youtube videos. This should be the first Blender tutorial you watch! " - Mike
"This is a great intro to Blender 3D." - Ali Alqeisi
"This is an absolutely amazing beginner's course." - John Hughes
About This Class
ChatGPT has now been with us for well over a year now, but there's still plenty of tricks and tips to know. Unlock the full potential of ChatGPT with this class designed for creatives.
In this class, you'll learn about how to truly integrate AI into your workflow—from crafting tailored prompts to troubleshooting unproductive interactions. You'll also learn the art of prompt engineering, evaluate and refine results, and apply these tools to enhance your creative business.
Taught By
Peggy Dean is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and AI enthusiast based in the Pacific Northwest. With a passion for all things creative, Peggy has explored everything from traditional calligraphy to graphic design and creative writing.
What Students Say
"I loved it! This class definitely helped me improve my ChatGPT outputs. Also, Peggy's energy helped me stay engaged with the class. Thank you! " - Carolina Pastrana
"I've watched some ChatGPT-related videos on YouTube before, but I still wasn't sure how it could help ME in MY tasks. I like that this course is created specifically for creatives, I got a lot of great ideas and inspiration from it. And the workbook and prompt guide are also great!" - Annabella Keszi
"This is one of the best resources for ChatGPT prompting I was watching for a long time. The focus on "Not loosing your own voice" is some that is so crucial and yet missed by many content creators in this area. +1" - Matthaus Szturc
Grow Your Creative Skills with Skillshare
And that's a wrap for 2024! We hope you enjoyed our top picks for this year and are ready to take 2025 on with full creative spirit.
Ready to keep the momentum going? Discover even more classes and inspiration waiting for you on Skillshare.
Written By
Ryan Stanley
Ryan is a content marketing strategist at Skillshare.
