Skillshare’s Monthly Class Picks: April 2025

April is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity for a fresh start! Whether spring is already in full bloom or just beginning to unfold where you are, it’s a great time to embrace new creative challenges.

To celebrate, we’ve rounded up our top Skillshare class picks for the month—perfect for both seasoned creatives and newcomers looking to explore something new. Let’s dive in!

If you loved Kickstart Your Creativity Vol. 1, get ready for round two! Lisa Bardot is back with 20 fresh mini-tutorials to help you explore custom brushes, repeat patterns, and simple animations in Procreate. Whether you’re creating floral designs, hand lettering, or playful characters, this class is all about boosting your skills while having fun.

Lisa Bardot is an illustrator and teacher based in California. She's well known for her fun, approachable teaching style and has inspired many through her Procreate classes. Lisa also owns Bardot Brush, where she shares extra Procreate resources, including brushes.

We recently caught up with Lisa on a tour of her studio! Check it out below:

"Lisa's Kickstart Your Creativity classes are so well organized with easy-to-follow instructions offered in bite-sized lessons. I love how she builds on the skills she's teaching throughout the lessons." - Lindsay Hale

"Absolutely loved Lisa’s classes –every single lesson! Lisa is an amazing teacher, incredibly generous with her knowledge, skills, and all those little tricks that make a big difference. She explains everything so clearly, making sure each lesson, no matter how short, is packed with valuable insights." - Lena Docherty

Dream big, but start small! If you feel stuck, distracted, or overwhelmed, this class is your roadmap to getting back on track. Learn how to break big goals into small, achievable steps, master the art of setting boundaries, and make an actionable success map to keep you moving forward.

Bonnie Christine is a surface pattern designer, artist, and educator passionate about helping others turn their creative dreams into reality. A self-taught designer, she knows firsthand the challenges of starting from scratch—and the joy of building a thriving creative career.

"Bonnie is such an inspiration and gives great tips on how to focus and commit to your BIG dreams. My biggest takeaway from this course is that consistent daily effort leads to steady progress. This course pairs perfectly with Bonnie's roadmap to surface design course on Skillshare and her pattern playbook." - Melissa

"This class came at the perfect time for me! I’ve been struggling to find motivation, time, and structure to reach my creative goals, often feeling overwhelmed by everything I should be doing. These lessons taught me to shift my perspective, focus on the step right in front of me, and stay consistent." - Rita Cuppari

"This mini-lesson was exactly what I needed to reignite my drive and refocus on my business!" - Kimberly Pate

Want to paint beautiful art without all the stress? Sounds impossible, but Jane Davies will show you how using her signature free-flow watercolor style! This class dives into wet-on-wet watercolor techniques to help you create soft, expressive paintings—starting with an adorable pair of lovebirds. With an easygoing, no-pressure approach, it’s perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.

Jane Davies is an internationally recognized watercolor artist known for her unique free-flow painting technique—creating stunning pet portraits and wildlife art without traditional brushstrokes. Based in the beautiful South Downs National Park, England, she has spent over 20 years refining her craft and sharing her passion with students worldwide.

"As always, Ms Davies take us on a journey. This time, it's a pair of lovely snuggling lovebirds. Perfect for a romantic painting. Thank you Ms Davies! " - Eve Laforest

"I don't know how Jane does it. She takes what looks like a really difficult painting and uses her magic to make it simple enough for beginners like me to produce something that they are proud of." - Nicky Underwood Booth

"Jane is a wonderful teacher and artist and is a big reason why I keep my Skillshare subscription. With each class I learn something new. Her approach to watercolor gives me the confidence to continue painting and exploring." - Kris B

Every great drawing starts with a single line. In this deep-dive course, Brent Eviston teaches you how to create expressive, dynamic line work that captures form, emotion, and movement. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, this class will help you develop a stronger personal drawing style and bring your sketches to life.

Brent Eviston is a master drawing instructor whose passion for teaching matches his love for the art itself. With over 20 years of experience teaching in studios, schools, and museums, he has developed some of the most effective methods for learning to draw. His award-winning Art & Science of Drawing series has enrolled over half a million students worldwide, making him one of the most sought-after drawing educators today.

"In a perfect world, everyone would have Brent Eviston as their teacher. Thanks to Skillshare, however, at least he's there as a video. Best teacher ever!" - Back to Basics

"Thank you, Brent! I had a brilliant experience with this course - the instructor's deep observations of the processes involved in learning, expressing, and experiencing growth come through so clearly, as does his love for drawing and appreciation of students." - Jo

"Brent is an excellent teacher with such a huge knowledge and understanding of students to know how to teach, it's amazing." - Karen Clark

Thinking about getting into 3D design? This beginner-friendly course teaches you how to sculpt a cute robot in Nomad Sculpt and bring it into Blender for lighting, rendering, and final touches.

If you’ve ever wanted to explore 3D workflows but found Blender intimidating, Dave Reed’s step-by-step breakdown makes it easy to follow along.

Dave Reed is a 2D & 3D illustrator and digital creator with a passion for making complex design tools accessible to all. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in NYC, Dave specializes in bringing characters and environments to life through both illustration and 3D modeling.

"His classes were easy to soak in the information and pacing is perfect. I'll definitely be taking more of Dave's classes." - Adonis Padua

"Dear Dave, I want to express my heartfelt thanks for the "Nomad Sculpt" course. Your extremely pleasant manner of speaking, combined with your calmness and competence, has created a fantastic learning atmosphere." - Anita Steinberger

That’s a wrap on our top class picks for April! We can’t wait to see what you create. Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone, experiment with new styles, and take on fresh creative challenges—you never know where they might lead!