Skillshare Monthly Class Picks: November 2025
Ease into the holiday season with classes that celebrate gratitude, growth, and handmade joy.
Table of Contents
- Slo-Fi Illustrations: Create Beautifully Imperfect Art With Handmade Layers
- The Most Complete Crochet Course for Beginners: Learn All the Basics
- DaVinci Resolve 20 Masterclass: The Complete Video Editing & Color Grading Class
- Visual Journaling: Start a 7-Day Gratitude Diary on Procreate
- Autumn Landscapes With Watercolor–5 Expressive Landscapes Incorporating the Fall Colors
- Stay Grounded with Creative Practices That Support Your Wellness
It’s already November, and you might be staring down the weeks to a busy holiday season. Calm your mind and build creative skills with our penultimate Skillshare class roundup of 2025!
1. Slo-Fi Illustrations: Create Beautifully Imperfect Art With Handmade Layers
Class: Slo-Fi Illustrations: Create Beautifully Imperfect Art With Handmade Layers by Tom Froese
Learn to create a handmade, analog look in a digital environment with a Slo-Fi workflow. You’ll use real-life ink, paper, and textures, then layer them digitally for an aesthetic reminiscent of mid-20th century art and advertising.
Who Teaches It
Tom Froese is an illustrator, teacher, and speaker who likes to work with joyful colors, quirky shapes and spontaneous textures. His global client list includes Airbnb and Yahoo!, and his work is featured in books, maps, advertising, and more.
What Makes It Special
This class explores the idea of a limited color palette, such as those used in the advertisements of earlier decades. Working with fewer options forces a different kind of creativity, and results in a final piece that brings handmade warmth to digital artwork.
What Students Are Saying
“I had so much fun with this class. It was an enjoyable and relaxing way to slow down and play with the way I create art. I really appreciate Tom Froese's style of teaching in his classes. One of the things I've learned in his classes is that, part of what makes his work stand out is the extra level of care and attention he gives his illustrations. For an example of this, check out the last session in this class.” -Sheree Tomba
2. The Most Complete Crochet Course for Beginners: Learn All the Basics
Class: The Most Complete Crochet Class for Beginners: Learn All the Basics by Emilie Bolduc
Get hands-on with hooks and yarn, which is the best way to learn the basics of crochet. In 10 lessons, each with its own small project, you’ll practice pattern reading, different stitches, how to mix colors and stitches, and even crocheting 3D shapes.
Who Teaches It
Emilie Bolduc is a crochet designer who’s been passionate about the craft since she was eight years old. Over the years, she’s discovered that crochet can be tastefully modern, and now designs a wide range of patterns for everything from furniture decor to baby clothes.
What Makes It Special
This class focuses on specific skills and progressing in crochet by giving you a simple project for each skill lesson. You’ll have something to show for every part you learn, and perhaps even some gifts to hand out. A left-handed version of this class is also available.
What Students Are Saying
“When I first began crocheting I was discouraged by how slow my progress felt and was close to dropping it but after taking this course I have never loved crocheting more. This course not only teaches you the basic stitches but how to progress and my crocheting has visibly improved after taking it. Thank you so much!” -Cinnqmin Girl
3. DaVinci Resolve 20 Masterclass: The Complete Video Editing & Color Grading Class
Class: DaVinci Resolve 20 Masterclass: The Complete Video Editing & Color Grading Class by Adi Singh
Get to know the essential tools, features, and workflows in DaVinci Resolve 20 — a video editing platform for filmmakers. From the basics to cinematic color grading to advanced effects and fusion, you’ll come away with the confidence to edit at a professional level.
Who Teaches It
Adi Singh is a videographer and YouTuber who bought his first camera to document a trip to New Zealand. Fast forward a decade and he has his own production company and YouTube channel! Adi enjoys creating and sharing knowledge to help others learn as he did.
What Makes It Special
This class goes incredibly far in depth. You’ll follow 48 guided lessons, and put it all together to make a one-minute long film. While that might sound too short, the brevity will force you polish and perfect every detail according to your creative vision.
What Students Are Saying
“I do think the class is one of the best. I am new to Davinci and I have learned a lot from Adi. I would highly recommend anyone who just dive into Davinci should take this class. Very easy to understand, so many cool tips, examples and useful too. Thank you Adi! You da best!” -Adore by Jo
4. Visual Journaling: Start a 7-Day Gratitude Diary on Procreate
Class: Visual Journaling: Start a 7-Day Gratitude Diary on Procreate by Simon Ip
Take on this lovely project through two different lenses: getting to know Procreate and developing a gratitude practice. You’ll gain the tools, both literally and figuratively, to use your digital art to support your creativity and wellness.
Who Teaches It
Simon Ip is a digital illustrator, trained in medical illustration and specializing in Procreate content. He is passionate about inspiring others to find joy and increase their wellness through art.
What Makes It Special
This class is intentionally organized into two parts. First, you’ll get the overview of using Procreate, from interface to brushes to gestures. Then, you’ll get into the gratitude journaling practice, building on the practical skills you learned with increasing complexity.
What Students Are Saying
“In a very user-friendly way the instructor gives many great tips to use Procreate, especially if you are a beginner. I enjoyed the idea of journaling and seeing the progress as you go. Thank you Simon!” -Sonia V.
5. Autumn Landscapes With Watercolor–5 Expressive Landscapes Incorporating the Fall Colors
Class: Autumn Landscapes With Watercolor–5 Expressive Landscapes Incorporating the Fall Colors by Zaneena Nabeel
Find the beauty of the season with an exploration of the changing colors and light. In each of these five landscape watercolor paintings, you will use a different color as the focus; by the end, you’ll have a series that works from greens and yellows to deep oranges, reds, and browns.
Who Teaches It
Zaneena Nabeel is an artist and architect who likes to experiment with all different types of media, using art as a therapy and finding happiness in color play. She frequently works in watercolor as a practice, with a vibrancy and special attention to natural elements.
What Makes It Special
This class follows a specific progression of how the colors change in the autumn, going across the spectrum from pale greens to intense reds. However, you may use whatever colors you want, creating your own array of seasonal beauty.
What Students Are Saying
“This is a great class with beautiful projects. Zaneena explains everything so well that even beginners will produce great projects. If you like autumn paintings then take this class!!” -Laura Storch
Stay Grounded with Creative Practices That Support Your Wellness
November can feel like the calm before the chaos of the winter holiday season. Establish your creative practice now to help yourself stay grounded as things get busier. You may even end up with a few gifts to give to friends and family!
Katie Mitchell
Katie lives in Michigan with her husband, kids and pets. She enjoys cooking, travel and live music.
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