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Just Make Stuff: Getting Creative with Side Projects

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Overview

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Jessica Walsh and Timothy Goodman have launched hit after hit in the design world, fueling incredible careers through creative side projects — and now they're sharing their secrets so you can do the same.

This fun 45-minute class from the creative minds behind 40 Days of Dating and 12 Kinds of Kindness explores what's worked in their careers (and why), ways to start your own side project, and even a demo of their popular lettering series Quotes on Shit.

You'll learn:

  • The "why" behind 3 of Jessica and Timothy's most shared projects
  • Tips for sketching, designing, and sharing your own passion project
  • How to tap into the resources you already have to bring projects to life

Plus, the lesson "Sharing Your Work" goes in-depth on ways to present, post about, and pitch your work to get that viral attention it deserves.

Creatives of all levels can jump right in and try their hand at a cleverly lettered object or share a personal passion project. You’ll walk away with inspiration to create — and a colorful artifact turned into art. 

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Inspiration: 40 Days of Dating
  • Inspiration: 12 Kinds of Kindness
  • Inspiration: Quotes on Shit
  • Selecting Your Object
  • Writing Exercise
  • Sketching
  • Lettering
  • Sharing Your Work
  • Conclusion
  • More Creative Classes on Skillshare

Taught by

Jessica Walsh & Timothy Goodman ♥

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