2023 BLACK FRIDAY FREE CLASSES

Three cool classes for you to celebrate the coming holiday season.

Come and join us, no fee, no registration, no spam.

3 Full Classes for You!

Bidding a website for a client – even if you don’t know how to build one yet.

How to Stay Creative When You Are Feeling Stressed.

CLASS ONE

Designing and laying out a set of postcards for marketing.

We will be using Photoshop to create a set of postcards for sending to designers and brands.
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Friday, November 24, 2023
10 AM Pacific

CLASS TWO

Bidding a website for a client – even if you don’t know how to build one yet.

Expanding your skills and abilities is expanding your income possibilities.
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Friday, November 24, 2023
DUE to Tech Issues Moved to:
1 PM Pacific

CLASS THREE

How to Stay Creative When You Are Feeling Stressed.

Lots of stress these days. And stress can create a very uncreative environment. Here are some suggestions for staying creative and expelling as much stress as possible.
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Friday, November 24,
2 PM Pacific

War of Art, Steven Pressfield

You Are a Badass, Jen Sincero

Choose Yourself, James Altucher

Show Your Work, Austin Kleon

Steal Like an Artist,  Austin Kleon

Creative Calling, Chase Jarvis

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