Interested in learning something new?
Well, I want to tell you about one of my absolute favorite resources for doing just that - and it’s at a totally affordable price! Plus you can get two months FO’ FREE right here :)
I’ve had a Skillshare subscription from the very beginning of my business, and I can honestly say that a lot of the skills I’ve learned throughout my five years of Letter Lane have been from taking a variety of classes on Skillshare.
I’ve taken classes ranging from topics of business and entrepreneurship to learning hand lettering and calligraphy to creative writing to watercolor, and so much more.
And the best part? It’s SO. AFFORDABLE!
When you’re just starting out with your business, money is tight (I remember that part very well). But you also want to be learning #allthethings so that you can get your business moving forward and off the ground.
Skillshare was honestly my saving grace back when I first started. I learned from the experts who were at the level I wanted to eventually be at too, and for such an amazing price, it felt like a no-brainer. And I am so, so glad I decided to sign up! It’s easily been one of the best investments in my business, and brought me farther along in my journey than I would have been without it, no doubt.
So, to give you a little taste of the amazingness of Skillshare, I wanted to share some of the classes I’ve taken and loved!
CALLIGRAPHY
Introduction to Modern Script Calligraphy with Bryn Chernoff
Pen and Ink Calligraphy: The Art of the Envelope with Bryn Chernoff
Digitizing Calligraphy from Sketch to Vector with Molly Suber Thorpe
The Business of Calligraphy: Pricing, Marketing and Freelancing for Lettering Artists with Molly Suber Thorpe
From Hobby to Calligraphy Business: 4 Ways to Start Getting Clients with Ciarra Rouwhorst
WATERCOLOR
Art Essentials: Learn Watercolor Painting Basics with Katie Rodgers
Fun & Loose Watercolor Florals, Leaves and Butterflies with Yasmina Creates
Modern Watercolor Techniques: Explore Skills to Create On-Trend Paintings with Cat Coquillette
Watercolor: Loose Florals with Peggy Dean
Intro to Watercolor Florals for Graphic Design with Teela Cunningham
Modern Watercolor Florals 3 Ways with Amarilys Henderson
BUSINESS / ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Skillshare Talks: From Dreaming to Doing with Bonnie Christine
Pricing Your Work: How to Value Your Work as a Freelancer with Peggy Dean
Bookkeeping for Freelancers: How to Handle Your Finances with Emily Simcox
Freelancer Tips: How to Sell and Showcase Your Art Online with Karina Eibitova
Entrepreneurship Hustle: From Business Plan to Real Success with Michael Chernow
Systems + Onboarding + Workflow: Creative Entrepreneur Strategies with Hope Johnson
WEDDING STATIONERY
Become a Wedding Stationery Designer: Part 1 and Part 2 with Hope Johnson
Using Dubsado as a Stationery Designer for Project Management with Laney Schenk
How to Print Envelopes | Printing Invitation Envelopes with Laney Schenk
BRANDING
Personal and Lifestyle Branding: Building Your Story with Kate Ahrends
Branding Your Creative Business: Designing Your Logo with Faye Brown
Branding Your Creative Business: Launching Your Brand with Faye Brown
HAND LETTERING
Hand Lettering Essentials for Beginners with Mary Kate McDevitt
Bounce Letters: Adding Character to Your Hand Lettering with Teela Cunningham
What’s In Your Lettering Toolbox? Know Your Hand Lettering Tools Like a Pro! with Ciarra Rouwhorst
Writing on Weird Stuff: Hand Lettering on Various Surfaces with Ashley Buzzy
That’s a good list to get you started! But there are seriously so many other topics to choose from. I’m a huge believer in constantly learning, honing your skills, learning new skills and making yourself better, and I will forever sing the praises of Skillshare for allowing me to do that.
If you’d like to check out Skillshare for FREE, just sign up at this link! Then go back and save all the classes from my list that you want to make sure to watch :) Enjoy!
And if you have any questions about Skillshare, feel free to ask in the comments!
xoxo,
Brittany