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I think all of us can relate to the feeling of not having enough time for ourselves. And when you do find yourself with a rare afternoon off you have no idea what to do! Well, did you know that you can actually learn something new in just one afternoon? It sounds impossible. I mean, you have to take a class or a whole course to learn a new skill, right? That can take weeks or months – time we don’t have. But let me tell you: it’s definitely possible to learn a new skill in just a few hours. You won’t know everything there is to it, but you will know the basics and will be able to decide if it’s something you want to pursue or not.

I have teamed up with Skillshare to help you find something you can learn in one afternoon. I know you guys are a creative bunch so I’ve picked stuff you’ll be interested in. I have taken over 30 Skillshare classes myself and highly recommend these short classes to grow your skills.

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Sketchbook Doodle Play Date: Feed Your Creative Soul!

Whether you are a seasoned doodler, or you’re buying your first sketchbook, this class is for you. Erin Leigh teaches this fun class where you will be doodling lines, shapes and textures without worrying about messing up! Time: 38 min.

sketchbook doodles

Doodling and Tangling: Anyone can doodle beautiful flowers

Sarah Knot shows you how to doodle beautiful flowers on paper and a 3D object. Time: 40 minutes.

learning to doodle and tangle flowers

Think Like a Chef: A Beginner’s Guide to Cooking with Confidence

In this class is geared towards the beginner. You will learn basic cooking techniques, what cookware you should have, and you’ll even learn to cook a complete meal. Time: 37 minutes.

online cooking class

DSLR Photography for Beginners

Are you a blogger who wishes they knew how to take beautiful photos for your blog? Lindsay from Pinch of Yum shows you how to take beautiful bright photos with a DSLR camera and and iPhone camera. Time: 58 minutes.

DSLR photography for bloggers online class

Pen and Ink Illustration: The Basics for Creating Magical Drawings

In this class you’ll learn how to improve your ink drawings or get started if you’re a beginner. You’ll learn what supplies to get, what line variation is, making textures and finally create your own ink drawing project. Time: 29 min.

pen and ink illustration class

Create Watercolor Textures for Graphic Design

Have you ever wanted to learn how to create those wonderful watercolour textures we see so often these days? Teela will show you what supplies you need, how to paint a watercolour texture, scan it, improve it and use it in your designs. Time: 49 minutes.

watercolor textures for graphic design

Learn to Draw Digitally: Create Cute Amimals

This class will teach you how to draw cute animals in Adobe Illustrator using basic shapes. It’s super easy – even new Illustrator users will be able to do it. Time: 56 minutes.

learn to draw digitally draw cute animals

Hand-Lettering Basics

Danielle teaches you how to hand letter a whole alphabet – uppercase and lowercase. She shows you how to do each letter in real time. It’s super helpful and a lot of fun. Time: 1 hour, 46 minutes.

online hand lettering class

Modern Flowers: Arranging a Stunning Centerpiece

Join the floral design duo Putnam & Putnam for a beautiful, tactical class on making a beautiful flower arrangement. You’ll see the process of selecting flowers, the vessel and arranging the flowers to make a stunning centerpiece. Time: 48 minutes.

take a beginner flower arranging class online

Happy Houseplants: Pick a Perfect Plant

In this class botanist Chris Satch shows us what plants to get for specific lighting conditions in our homes. Time: 24 minutes.

how to choose a houseplant

Cabbage Roses • 15 Step Watercolor Process

In this class you’ll gain the skills and confidence to paint watercolour cabbage roses. You’ll even get a 26 colour page handout that includes 1) materials list and links 2) the 15 steps with diagrams and directions 3) a Cabbage Roses 15 Step Cheat Sheet and 4) a Key Concepts reminder sheet. Time: 1 hour, 27 minutes.

create shabby chic roses with watercolor

Paper Flowers: How To Make Crepe Paper Tulips

In this class, you will learn basic paper flower techniques using doublette crepe paper, alcohol inks, floral wire and floral tape. You will learn how to paint doublette crepe paper, and how to wire, cut and attach the petals to create a paper tulip. Time: 30 minutes.

how to make paper flowers

Intro To Sewing: Custom Leather + Canvas Tote Bag And Machine 101

You don’t need any prior sewing experience for this class. You’ll learn the ins & outs of your sewing machine and complete a custom tote bag that you stitched up with your own two hands. Time: 1 hour, 24 minutes.

how to sew a tote bag

Watercolor Basics: Paint Your Own Patterned Note Cards

Have you wanted to try watercolor painting, but weren’t sure where to start? Learn the basics by painting colorful patterned note cards perfect for any occasion! Time: 21 min.

watercolor basics class
Will you be taking any of these classes? Let me know in the comments.

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Are you short on time but would like to increase your skills by doing something fun and creative? Take a look at these short online classes that you can complete in one afternoon.

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