Don’t let the complexities of a necklace chain stop you from making jewelry that is totally your own creation. Learn how to make silver chains in Intermediate Chain Making with Bonnie Heras. Bonnie has been crafting metal jewelry, by hand, for over 14 years. In this intermediate class she’ll teach you the art of making basic chains.

Setting stones and bezeling can take your rings from simple to spectacular. Bonnie Heras guides you, step-by-step, through the ring making process in Intermediate Bezel Setting for Jewelry Making. Bonnie spent years studying metal arts and jewelry design and in this intermediate-level class she’ll show you how to make a basic silver ring.

Shooting the images, selecting and adjusting images, and establishing a workflow is half the battle. All that streamlining can go to waste if your process for interfacing with clients for feedback and delivery is inefficient. Learn how Jared Platt interfaces with his clients on his wedding, portrait and commercial images, and build solid client relationships of your own.

Interaction design defines the relationship between people and the product they use, from computers to mobile apps and beyond. In this introductory class, industry expert Jamal Nichols will explain what Interaction Design is and how to incorporate it into your work to create more meaningful experiences. Designers tend to focus on how things look, when the focus should equally be on how things work.

Anne Geddes is the world’s foremost baby photographer — a beloved cultural icon known for her iconic, playful images of newborns. Join us for a never-before-seen behind-the-scenes look at the making of an Anne Geddes calendar. This unique event is a rare opportunity to watch Anne at work. Inside the Studio with Anne Geddes gives you an inside look at her practice and process as she creates three wholly new images. You’ll watch Anne as she photographs individual children, all in her one-of-a-kind, signature style. Anne creates images that are iconic, award winning, internationally acclaimed, and beloved the world over. Don't miss the exciting opportunity to be inspired by a true master.

Working from home is a great way to minimize costs, but it can be challenging to deal with the inevitable space and light limitations and it can feel awkward to explain to clients. In Inside the Home Studio, Tony Corbell will help you address the logistical and practical challenges of working from home.

Women want to feel as beautiful as Sue Bryce makes them look in her portraits. Join this award winning photographer as she teaches you the tools of the trade for modern glamour photography. Watch real shoots as Sue shows you step-by-step how to celebrate the timeless beauty of women.

Mistakes are an unavoidable part of learning process. In the photography, before you are comfortable with your camera, before you know the light and composition, you will make some mistakes. But as in any other area, some mistakes in photography are more common than the others, and knowing those, can help you overcome them faster, and, hopefully learn from them. In this class I gathered my top 12 mistakes. The ones I encountered most often, while I was learning photography or saw made by others. By the end of this class you will know about most common mistakes and how to deal with them.

Infographics are an effective way to provide a visual representation of information. In this beginner-friendly class, Jason Hoppe will take you through image-making techniques in Illustrator to use when building Infographics.

Your layout choices dictate what the viewer reads – you set the priorities on the page and your design guides the reader through it. In Adobe® InDesign Typesetting: Design a Restaurant Menu, Michael Stinson will help you master the concepts of organization and prioritization.

Couples want to capture their commitment to each other in high-quality, creatively shot photographs. They also expect their bliss to appear natural and evocative. Photographers who are trying to build their engagement photography portfolio need to be able to juggle both technical and creative expectations. Pye Jirsa’s Incredible Engagement Photography will teach students how to strike this balance with basic equipment.

Breaking into any marketplace is no small feat, and the changeable nature of the Internet makes setting up a trusted e-commerce platform doubly difficult. Building a reliable brand image can feel like an endless procession of attempts to fortify against any possible breach of trust, an exhausting proposition for a small business owner. Join Kiffanie Stahle for insider tips that will increase customer trust in your enterprise. You’ll learn that privacy policies and terms of conditions don’t have to be dense and disingenuous. You can craft accessible, concise language that establishes your relationship of transparency and trust with a potential customer from the start - and protects you from a legal standpoint.

Every portrait tells a story, and every photographer has the ability to capture that story. CreativeLive is excited to bring you Brandon Stanton, photographer and founder of the popular blog Humans of New York. Join Brandon as he shares what he has learned from the thousands of people he's interviewed and how they have shaped his storytelling.

Chase Jarvis is an award winning photographer who has helped create campaigns for some of the world’s most well-known brands. In this In Focus, Chase will discuss his start as a photographer and how he confronted the challenges along his journey. He’ll directly address the questions photographers are afraid to ask about the photo industry or about starting your photography business.

As a photojournalist, how much do we engage with our subject? Is there a time to get involved? 

Adam Senatori has shot campaigns for some of the largest brands including General Electric, Icelandair, OFF! And LA Tourism. A self-taught photographer, he has established his professional career working in aviation, travel and photography. Join CreativeLive as we hear Adam speak about his unique journey from pilot to photographer and how he discovered his voice in a competitive world. He’ll share how he finds his inspiration as a landscape and aerial photographer, taking in life as it revolves around him. He’ll also discuss his creative inspirations and how he has learned to be more spontaneous and less structured in his professional life.

This course is part of the Learn a Language Bundle. We all know learning a new language can be a daunting prospect. It’s hard to identify where to start, what elements of speech to focus on, and how to get organized. The fear of making mistakes can be particularly crippling, preventing us from leaving our comfort zones and talking to native speakers. Matthew Youlden is a world-wide famous polyglot from Babbel language. He speaks 14 different languages, and has the belief that these anxieties can be turned into a toolkit for learning a language quickly. Once we’ve set aside the fear of failure, we can jump right in to putting our new skills to the test - because conversations in a new language leads to fluency. Join Matthew to develop a cohesive plan for learning your new language. In this class, you’ll learn to improve your language skills fast.

Improvisational quilting invites you to experiment with unexpected textures, designs, and colors. Learn about this playful quilting technique and sew along with Cheryl Arkison as she creates a completely improvised quilt top in Improv Quilting Basics

There's a common misconception that artists have a monopoly on creativity… But the very act of making waves - no matter the career - is a creative one. The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show is an exploration of creativity, self-discovery, entrepreneurship, hard-earned lessons, and so much more. Chase sits down with the world's top creators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders and unpacks actionable, valuable insights to help you live your dreams in career, hobby, and life.

Hand lettering is a widely sought after skill – adding it to your arsenal of tools is sure to impress clients and help you land more work. Learn how to make attention-grabbing letterforms in Illustrative Stylings: Lettering and More with Photoshop with Chris Piascik.

This class will teach you how to draw characters as a way to develop stories. Instructor Mary Jane Begin is an award-winning illustrator and author of children’s picture books, a Rhode Island School of Design graduate and professor in the Illustration Department. Mary Jane explains the importance of narrative in all creative fields, and how to develop them.

Learn the fundamentals of icon design, and how to create icons in the software program Sketch. You'll also learn how animation can enhance your icons, and see how it's done with a little bit of code. Peter will cover the basic principles of icon design and show you his process. He'll guide you step-by-step as he works in Sketch to execute icons. He also explains what SVG files are and when to use them. Peter will show you the benefits of adding animation to icons with CSS code, and tips for adding unexpected movement to your graphics.

New writers routinely have trouble finding steady work, but it doesn’t have to be such a struggle. Put yourself on a path to long-term success and learn how to thrive in the freelance workforce in How to Write a Blog Post That Drives Traffic with Darren Murph.

Spend more time behind the camera and less time in front of your computer! Chris Knight shows you his top 5 techniques for working faster in Adobe® Photoshop®. Make the software work for you by learning key shortcuts, how to create actions, non-destructive editing, clipping masks, and utilizing blend modes. Having a vast understanding of the tools within this program and how you can shoot with your workflow in mind can have you sharing your images almost as fast as you can click the shutter.