Aaron Draplin is a great teacher, but his personality is even better.
Top Teacher Nic Squirrell on Turning Her Side Hustle Into Her Main Source of Income
Nic Squirrel, one of Skillshare’s Top Teachers, recently left her full-time job as an optician to focus on her career as an illustrator, surface pattern designer, and Skillshare Teacher. Read on to learn how she turned her side hustle into her main source of income.
Updates to the Skillshare Help Center
We want you all to be informed of our Class and Community Guidelines, so you’re set up for success on Skillshare. Read on to learn about the recent changes to our Help Center.
Develop Your Illustration Style: A Two-Week Workshop with Dylan M. and Peggy Dean
Announcing a two-week Illustration workshop on Skillshare from April 16th-30th, exclusively for Annual Premium Members!
Master Your DSLR: A Two-Week Photography Workshop
Announcing a two-week Photography workshop on Skillshare from April 16th-30th, exclusively for Annual Premium Members!
Marketing Fundamentals for Freelancers & Entrepreneurs: A Two-Week Workshop
Announcing a two-week Marketing workshop on Skillshare from April 16th-30th, exclusively for Annual Premium Members!
Earn $50 When You Refer Your Friends & Family to Teach on Skillshare!
Refer your friends and family to teach on Skillshare & Earn $50 when they publish their first class!
Digital Nomad Cat Coquillette on Scaling a Side Hustle into a Business
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.
Your Skillshare Holiday Wish List: In-Demand Business + Technology Classes
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.
Pursue Your Design Career: No Professional Training Required
Skillshare teacher, Jane Snedden, has pursued a career in design despite having no formal training. Read on to learn how she has found financial freedom through teaching on Skillshare!
7 Trending Student Projects
Get inspired with this month's trending projects from the Skillshare community!
Want to have you work featured? Share your project on social media using the hashtag #SkillshareProject for a chance to have your work featured on our blog and Facebook channel.
How to Land a Job in a New Field, Without Going Back to School
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.
6 Simple Ways to Make Your Skillshare Profile Pop
With our new drag and drop profile editor, you have the freedom to make your profile as unique as you are. Stuck on where to start? These stand-out profiles from the community will give you the inspiration you need. Happy customizing!
Become a Designer Without a Degree
Many aspiring creatives can’t afford to go to traditional art school or simply don’t have the time. However, now more than ever, people are proving these roadblocks are just myths by pursuing their creative passions in unconventional ways.
Wendy Van Wilgenburg: The Importance of Lifelong Learning and Crafting by Hand
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
Start Your Side Hustle + Fund Your Passion
The nature of work is changing and more than ever before, people are turning to side hustles to earn extra income to explore their true passions.
Do Less and Make More: Start Your Side Hustle on Skillshare
If you’re looking for extra cash to pad your grocery budget or want to add a significant slice to your income pie, look no further than an online side hustle. Teachers on Skillshare use their spare time, starting at just one weekend a month, to share their passions and get paid for it.
Unlock Career Opportunities with a Side Project
Now, more than ever, professionals are turning to digital side projects and fresh marketing opportunities to unlock career development. Business consultant Luna Vega grew her network, landed new clients, and expanded her business thanks to her digital side project: teaching on Skillshare.
Building a Brand and Staying Authentic With Designer Sophia Chang
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.
Ditch Your 9-to-5: Make Your Passion for Photography Your Career
Whether you are just starting out in photography or have a few years of experience under your belt, building your career around your passion is more possible than ever. Henry Marsh transitioned from a 9-to-5 job to a full-time career as a photographer after teaching on Skillshare and you can too.