The Path
Week of July 7, 2025
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In this issue:
πΏ This summerβs hottest trend? Logging off!
π§ 7 ways to sharpen your focus (and keep it)
π¨ Creative habits that take you from doom-scrolling to soul-soothing
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Blender Essentials - 3D Modelling Training Course
Beloved Skillshare teacher Daniel Scott brings a new expert on board to dive into Blender 3D! In this hands-on class, animator and artist Robin Ruud walks you through how to model objects, apply textures, light and render your scenes, and build the skills you need to create impressive, professional-looking work with Blender.
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Develop a Daily Creative Habit with Zen Doodle & Zentangle Inspired Art
Feeling scattered or stuck in a scroll? In this calming, creative class, Ridhi Rajpal guides you through simple, meditative drawing exercises to help you slow down, center your mind, and reconnect with your creativityβone line at a time. With 45 inviting prompts, itβs the perfect way to unplug, unwind, and make art a mindful daily ritual.
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Meet Zaneena Nabeel
A champion of mindful creativity, Zaneena Nabeel makes watercolor feel approachable, calming, and fun. Her monthly watercolor challenges are the perfect way to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with your creative sideβjust in time for World Watercolor Month.
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Swallows: A Free-Flow Watercolour Masterclass with Jane Davies
Jane Davies
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Self-Publish with Canva & Amazon KDP: Repurpose Your Repeat Pattern into a Journal
Weronika Salach
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βAlmost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutesβ¦
including you.β
β Anne Lamott, writer, activist and teacher
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For creative professionals, the line between βonβ and βoffβ can feel blurryβespecially when your phone doubles as your portfolio, inbox, and to-do list. As digital detoxes gain momentum, it's worth exploring how you might benefit from intentional breaksβnot just to rest, but to recharge your creative edge.
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Boundaries are part of the job: Flexibility is a giftβbut it only works if you protect your focus and energy with techβfree time.
- Less input = more output: Stepping away from the scroll clears mental clutter and makes space for original ideas to surface.
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Offline habits spark creativity: Whether itβs a walk, a sketchbook, or just sitting still, downtime isnβt wastedβitβs where inspiration often starts.
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In an alwaysβon world, making space for deep, focused work is the key to meaningful progress. Learn how to cut through distractions, reclaim your attention, and unlock your best creative output through intentional, concentrated effort.
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Hone in on what matters: Clearly define what βhighβimpact workβ youβll tackle each session to prioritize meaning over busyness.
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Guard your attention: Mute communication tools, disable notifications, turn off your phoneβdesignate 60β90β―minutes of uninterrupted focus.
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Use time blocks & breaks: Limit sessions to realistic timeframes, take cognitive βdeep breaksβ to rest, and review your progress to strengthen your focus muscle.
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When screen time stops, where do you start? There are no wrong answers. There are no rules. Itβs just about slowing down, letting go of expectations, andβmost importantlyβdisconnecting to reconnect (with yourself β€οΈ). Weβve rounded up some of our favorite ways to unplug and unwind, along with classes chosen to help you get started.
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Paint your way to calm by trading keystrokes for brushstrokes.
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Write down your thoughtsβno character limit required.
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Fill a sketchbook to do something for you, not just the views.
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JULY
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July 9 2:00 PM EST | 11:00 AM PST
Featured Teacher: Goodtype
Get ready to make your very own greeting cards! π
Join designers, Top Teachers, and co-owners of Goodtype, Katie Johnson and Ilana Griffo, as they walk you through how to ideate, sketch, design, and finish greeting cards for every occasionβall in Procreate. Live on YouTube, free to attend!
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Save 20% on the best classes from industry experts
Thereβs no better way to uplevel your skills or learn something new than with Skillshare. Keep the creativity flowing and enjoy an annual membership at a lower price!
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