10 Classes to Sign Up For on MasterClass While You’re Stuck Inside

published Apr 2, 2020
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Like many people right now, you might be struggling to fill your newfound free time at home. Aside from completing home reno projects and getting a jumpstart on spring cleaning, one of the best things you can do to make the most of your time indoors is learn a new skill or two. If you’re curious where to start, allow us to suggest MasterClass, which offers a wide range of over 80 educational classes for all skill levels taught by “the masters.” Right now, MasterClass is running a sale: two annual memberships for $180 (basically a buy one, get one free deal). We’ve rounded up a few we’re going to try—here’s to hoping we’ll all come out of this as the next Helen Mirren. 

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Shonda Rhimes Teaches Writing for Television

Who wouldn’t want a chance to learn from the woman responsible for “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Scandal”, and more of our favorite shows? In this screenwriting class, Rhimes takes you through 30 lessons, covering character creation,  pilot writing, pitching, and standing out in the writers’ room. 

Watch: Shonda Rhimes Teaches Writing for Television

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Alice Waters Teaches the Art of Home Cooking

There’s a strong chance cooking has become one of the highlights of your day and your most noteworthy weekend activity. Polish your cooking skills with Alice Waters’ Art of Home Cooking class. It’s not everyday you get to learn from a James Beard award-winning chef right from the comfort of your kitchen.  

Watch: Alice Waters Teaches the Art of Home Cooking

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Kelly Wearstler Teaches Interior Design

If all this time at home has you itching to redecorate, there’s no better use of your time than to take award-winning designer Kelly Wearstler’s class on interior design. Learn how to choose colors, materials, and textures for your home that tell a story. 

Watch: Kelly Wearstler Teaches Interior Design

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Lynnette Marrero & Ryan Chetiyawardana Teach Mixology

If cooking isn’t quite your thing, perhaps cocktails are. In this mixology class, James Beard honoree Lynnette Marrero and owner of the world’s best bar, Ryan Chetiyawardana, teach the essentials of cocktail making. From developing your palate to building your home bar, this class will give you all the knowledge you need to become the at-home bartender of your dreams. 

Watch: Lynnette Marrero & Ryan Chetiyawardana Teach Mixology

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Margaret Atwood Teaches Creative Writing

Calling all bookworms! If you loved Margaret Atwood’s classic novel “The Handmaid’s Tale”, you need to take her first-ever online writing class. Atwood teaches how she crafts compelling stories and outlines the creative process for developing ideas into novels. If you’ve ever had a spark of an idea, but weren’t sure how to build it out, this is the perfect class to get your writing started. 

Watch: Margaret Atwood Teaches Creative Writing

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Misty Copeland Teaches Ballet Technique & Artistry

Exercise your body and your mind with one of the world’s most influential dancers, Misty Copeland. This class on ballet and movement not only demonstrates techniques, but also focuses on owning your movement—and who you are. It’s a great option if you’re trying to find new ways to stay active indoors.

Watch: Misty Copeland Teaches Ballet Technique & Artistry

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Annie Leibovitz Teaches Photography

You don’t need a fancy camera to be a fabulous photographer. Whether you’ve got an iPhone or a DSLR, Annie Leibovitz’s photography class will give you the skills you need to take a stunning photograph. The first woman to be named chief photographer at Rolling Stone, Lebovitz teaches that it’s not fancy gear that makes for great photography; it’s the story.

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Helen Mirren Teaches Acting

Who wouldn’t jump at the chance to take a class from the queen of acting herself? We’ve loved Helen Mirren since her Academy Award-winning performance in “The Queen”, and now we can all learn a few of her techniques. In this acting class, Mirren shares techniques she’s learned through the course of her career, like finding your character and breaking down a script. 

Watch: Helen Mirren Teaches Acting

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Sara Blakely Teaches Self-Made Entrepreneurship

Have a hobby you want to make a career? A side hustle that you now have more time to devote to? Whatever entrepreneurial pursuit you’re considering, this class with Spanx founder Sara Blakely will most definitely light some fire within you. Blakely will teach you how to open doors and close deals with her customer-first approach to prototyping and building brand awareness. 

Watch: Sara Blakely Teaches Self-Made Entrepreneurship

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Dominique Ansel Teaches French Pastry Fundamentals

We can’t think of a better time to take up baking than when you’re stuck at home. Get fancy with James Beard award-winning pastry chef, Dominique Ansel. In this pastry class, Ansel teaches essential techniques for making the perfect French pastries. From mini madeleines to Swiss mini meringues, we’re certain this class will satisfy your sweet tooth. 

Watch: Dominique Ansel Teaches French Pastry Fundamentals