Hone your Craft at Home with Online Classes

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 14:46
Posted by Christine Ernest in category Business of Craft, Projects & Tutorials

crafting at the computer For many it is difficult to find the time to further your business knowledge to aide your crafty inspirations. If you’re like me, your free time fluctuates week to week making it almost impossible to commit to a concrete schedule. Or maybe your surrounding area doesn’t offer classes that interest you. You might even be more of a visual learner and want to learn new skills at your own pace.

If you face any of these scenarios then online classes might be for you. Here’s a round-up of some online crafty business classes you can find on the internet – after the jump:

How To Give Good Blog from Indie Biz Chicks
What it is: Tips on how to get your blogging skills in tip-top shape with audio and a workbook.
Price: on sale for $5 until Friday, Feb. 12 (afterwards, $14.95)

Wire Wrapping Techniques from The DIY Lounge
What it is: Video tutorial and downloadable resources on jewelry making involving the technique of wire wrapping.
Price: $19

Indie Business
What it is: Gain advice from three experienced businesswoman/artisans on how to be successful with your small business. Taught through a private blog and three live chats.
Price: $75

My Creative Classroom
What it is: Video tutorials on everything from scrapbooking to knitting.
Price: varies per class

Twitter For Your Crafty Business from CraftyPod
What it is: Learn how to use Twitter to benefit your business taught through podcasts, video and forum discussions.
Price: $30

Did I miss a class? Are there other online resources we should know about? Please share by leaving a comment below.

Photo: Christine Ernest

About Christine Ernest

Christine Ernest is Hello Craft’s Communication Director. She does a good amount behind-the-scenes work like organizing the Hello Craft blog content, sending out press releases and formatting the page you are reading right now. In her free time Christine documents her thrift finds and crafty endeavors on her Tumblr, thinks about pulling out her Brother knitting machine and crochets one too many granny squares. Her DIY hero is her mother, who is handy with both a chainsaw and a sewing machine. To contact Christine, please email christine[at]hellocraft[dot]com and follow her on twitter: @cernest

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