Best Free Art, Architecture & Design Courses & MOOCs

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9+ ways to improve on your stick figure drawings (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Unlock the potential of your stick figure drawings with this exclusive Skillshare course. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a graphic designer, or someone looking to improve their visual communication skills, our class offers 9+ proven techniques to elevate your sketching abilities. Learn how to create compelling and professional-looking stick figures that can be used in various creative projects.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Graphic Design Visual Arts Drawing

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THE DAILY PHOTO: Start a Photography Project & Build a Creative Habit (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Embark on a journey of visual storytelling and creative expression with 'The Daily Photo'. This Skillshare class, led by acclaimed photographer Tammy Strobel, offers a 58-minute comprehensive guide to kickstarting a daily photography habit. Whether you're a novice or just looking to refine your skills, this course will equip you with the tools and techniques needed to capture stunning images every day.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Photography Photography Techniques Lighting

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Oil Painting Cupcake (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Discover the sweet art of oil painting with our 'Oil Painting Cupcake' course on Skillshare! This detailed tutorial is designed to guide you through every step of creating a realistic, delicious-looking cupcake painting. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refresh your skills, this course offers clear instructions and demonstrations for mastering color study, canvas preparation, transparent layering, opaque layering, and effective brushwork techniques. Perfect for beginners, intermediate painters, and anyone fascinated by still life art.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Painting Oil Painting

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30-Day Growth Club - Self-Guided, Goal-Focused Life Coaching (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Embark on a journey of self-improvement with the 30-Day Growth Club. This self-guided, goal-focused life coaching program is your monthly ticket to achieving higher levels of success and personal transformation. With our structured approach, you'll develop the habit of completing one impactful growth project each month.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Personal Development Coaching Lifestyle

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Learn Acrylic Seascape Painting with Marouane Bembli (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Dive into the captivating world of acrylic seascape painting with this comprehensive course led by Marouane Bembli. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class will teach you essential techniques for crafting breathtaking ocean landscapes. From mastering the basics to advanced wave effects and highlighting, you'll gain valuable insights and practical skills that can transform your artistic vision into reality.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Creative Painting Landscapes

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Color Theory Part 1- Understanding Color Relationships (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Dive into the world of color with our introductory course on Color Theory Part 1. This course is designed for aspiring artists, students, and creative professionals who want to understand the basics of how colors relate to each other. Learn about complementary colors, color harmony, and how to use color effectively in your artwork.

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Self-Paced

Creative Painting Color

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Foil Effects for Your Lettering and Artwork: How to Use Heat Transfer Foil (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Transform your creative projects with this beginner-friendly class on adding a stunning foil effect to your lettering and artwork using heat transfer foil. Perfect for artists, designers, and crafters looking to add a touch of glamour to their creations.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Artwork Adobe Photoshop Lettering

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Paint an Easy Christmas Candy Cane with Watercolor [ Line Art Template Included] (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Discover the joy of painting with our beginner-friendly watercolor class, where you'll learn to create an adorable Christmas candy cane. Ideal for newbies, this course offers detailed instructions, helpful tips, and downloadable line art templates to ensure a fun and successful painting experience. Join Eliza, the Watercolor Witch, as she guides you through the process of bringing your holiday decorations to life with watercolors.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Creative Painting Watercolor

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Materials Deep Dive with Blender (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Dive deep into the world of materials with our comprehensive 'Materials Deep Dive with Blender' course on Skillshare. Master the art of creating realistic, procedurally generated materials like rust and wear in Blender, transforming your 3D models into lifelike masterpieces.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Graphic Design Animation 3D Modeling