The Path
Week of January 19, 2026
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In this issue:
🎨 How to stop scrolling and start making—fast
👜 Meet the analog bag: the viral take-along trend you’ve got to try
🤝 This year’s hottest club is the art club and you’re on the guestlist
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Illustrate a Calendar That Sells on Etsy and Print-On-Demand with Procreate and Adobe Illustrator
Learn how to design and sell an illustrated calendar from start to finish. This step-by-step class walks you through planning your concept, creating monthly artwork in Procreate, and prepping your designs in Adobe Illustrator for Print-On-Demand. With clear, friendly guidance, you’ll turn your illustrations into a polished, functional product—perfect for makers curious about selling their work.
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Seeds of Inspiration: Prep Your Sketchbook to Avoid Creative Block
Break through creative blocks and reconnect with your sketchbook in this gentle, low-pressure class focused on playful preparation. You’ll learn simple ways to set up your sketchbook, spark inspiration, and create space for ideas to grow—without overthinking or perfection. Designed to help you log off and start making, this class is perfect for anyone looking to build a more relaxed, sustainable creative habit.
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Meet Edi Liang
Combining analytical thinking with creative storytelling, Edi Liang shows how video creation can turn ideas into action. With 5+ years of experience making YouTube videos, his classes make it easy to move from watching to doing—exploring storytelling techniques, sharpening skills, and actively creating engaging videos without needing a traditional creative background.
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“The real work of art is the life you’re living.”
— Agnes Martin, painter
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Endless scrolling may feel easy—but it rarely feels satisfying. This Medium essay introduces “the creator’s switch,” a mindset shift from consuming content to making something of your own. Grounded in psychology and everyday habits, it explains why even small acts of creation can be more energizing than scrolling—and how to build that habit over time. Key takeaways:
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- Consumption vs. creation: Scrolling delivers quick hits of stimulation, while creating builds deeper satisfaction and confidence.
- Start small You don’t need a big project—sketching or writing for 10 minutes is enough to flip the switch.
- Momentum over motivation: Consistent making makes it easier to choose creation again next time.
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If you’re looking for a tactile, on-the-go way to disconnect, this Real Simple piece explores the viral analog bag trend: a grab-and-go kit filled with screen-free activities that make logging off feel appealing. Think of it as a creativity survival pack for idle moments. Popular picks include:
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- Knitting tools and yarn
- Sketchbook and colored pencils
- Origami paper
- Miniature watercolor set
- A Polaroid camera
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Taking it one step further, art clubs bring creativity into shared spaces. This Good Trade feature highlights casual, come-as-you-are gatherings where people make something together—no experience required. Why we love it: |
- Making over scrolling: Art clubs give your hands (and brain) something to do besides scroll.
- Low pressure by design: No critiques, no skill barriers—just time set aside to make something.
- Built-in community: Creating alongside others makes it easier to show up, stay present, and keep going.
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2:00 pm EST / 11:00 am PST
Join Create, Chat, Chill, a live, low-pressure creative hang with artist and teacher Dylan Mierzwinski. Think of it as your very own art-club-style session: an hour to make, mingle, and recharge in good company—no agenda, no critiques, no pressure to be “productive.”
Bring whatever you’re working on (or just bring yourself). Paint, write, sketch, stitch, journal—or simply sit back, watch, and soak up the creative vibes alongside fellow makers.
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Make more—and save more—in 2026
Trade scrolling for creating and build a creative habit that sticks. Join Skillshare today and enjoy 20% off your annual membership.
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Offer expires 03/31/2026 at 11:59 PM UTC. After one year, your subscription will automatically renew at the full annual price. We will email you reminders prior to renewing. You may cancel at any time, effective at the end of the billing period.
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