10 Free Classes You Can Take from Your Couch

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Have you ever wished you could build a rustic wooden table, or brew a refreshing IPA or paint a thought-provoking piece of artwork?


Well, thanks to the internet, all your wishes can come true. With online courses, anyone can become an instant expert on just about anything – or at least obtain enough information to fake


it in front of their friends. Here are 10 free classes that don’t require an admissions essay.


Members only Crash courses: Quick introductions to a new skill that can be completed in a single afternoon


What is Woodworking? A Total Beginner’s Guide


Offered by: Woodworking for Mere Mortals


Duration: 13-minute intro and plenty of other videos


What you’ll learn: Remember that birdhouse you built in shop class decades ago? Well, that high-level craftsmanship doesn’t just disappear! While nailing down all the tools you need to begin


woodworking may seem like a daunting task, watching these videos can be Step 1 in building your new hobby.


Succulent Terrarium 101


Offered by: The Sill


Duration: Four-part course


What you’ll learn: Having a green thumb is not a prerequisite. The Sill, a popular plant-delivery service, provides a little background on botany, along with step-by-step instructions and a


few tips about building a tiny succulent sanctuary. The site offers a starter kit to purchase, or you can use the tools you learn and pick out all you need at your local nursery.