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.
CLASS TWO
Bidding a website for a client – even if you don’t know how to build one yet.
CLASS THREE
How to Stay Creative When You Are Feeling Stressed.
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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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