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Reward their curiosity. Reward your creativity.
Skillshare is where hundreds of thousands of people go to learn new skills, rekindle creative passions, and engage in active self-discovery alongside the world's best creative community. Teaching on Skillshare means you join a welcoming, talented, and highly engaged group of creatives who share their expertise, inspiration, and creative gifts, and earn as a result of it.
Depending on the topic, classes can be evergreen and timeless and continue to drive earnings for years to come. Top-earning teachers make $100,000+.
Earn Money
"Teaching on Skillshare gives me the financial flexibility to take on only the work I’m most passionate about."
Tabitha Park
Skillshare Teacher
Build Your Community
"Itʼs been so rewarding to be a part of this supportive community while strengthening my personal voice and freelance practice along the way."
Mimi Chao
Skillshare Teacher
Inspire Creativity
"Thereʼs nothing better than seeing my passion for a subject spark creativity in others."
Ira Marcks
Skillshare Teacher
Teaching on Skillshare helped Mary Kate see her work in a whole new way, and inspire members all over the world.
Meet Mary Kate McDevitt, Hand Lettering Artist & Skillshare Teacher
How Teaching Works
Apply to Teach
Your first step is to create an account and let us know what you're excited to teach. Be as specific as possible and reference our Content Guidelines when making your plan!
Create Your Class
You've planned, now it's time to film. When you're done, publish your class with our easy class upload tool.
Engage and Earn
Now that your class is out in the world, stay engaged! Give feedback on student projects and build your community. Teachers who qualify for royalties are paid monthly.
Why Students Love Skillshare Teachers
Over the past three years, the teachers on Skillshare have done far more than teach techniques—they've helped me build confidence, curiosity, and the courage to explore my own artistic voice. Their generosity, encouragement, and authenticity have shaped not just how I make art, but how I see myself as an artist.
As I've begun pursuing my own work more independently and selling my art, I may be less visible in class projects than I once was—but that's actually a testament to what Skillshare gave me. The foundation, inspiration, and sense of belonging I found here made that growth possible. I remain deeply connected to the community, continue taking classes and leaving reviews, and plan to stay a member because the teachers and students are truly special.
– Diana V
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