If you're considering watching this class, you're probably a surface pattern designer looking for ways to improve your workflow and productivity.
You're usually bursting with ideas and have a library of motifs ready to be turned into beautiful patterns; but sometimes, maybe after you've made your hero pattern, you're finding it difficult to create coordinating or blender patterns. Where to start? How to arrange the motifs?
Wouldn't it be great if we could start creating a pattern collection in just minutes,that would give us many different choices of layouts to pick from?
That is why I created this class. Here I will teach you:
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<li>what are symbols and how they work</li>
<li>how to create and save a library of symbols (including symbols for your backgrounds)</li>
<li>how to create and use actions to speed up your work</li>
<li>how to set up randomly and manually arranged pattern templates</li>
<li>how to use scripts to create random layouts of motifs</li>
<li>how to randomly rotate, flip and shrink your motifs</li>
<li>how to make pattern tiles</li>
<li>how to export to upload on POD sites like Spoonflower</li>
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By the end of this class you will have not only a library of templates to get you started, but you will have acquired the skills and knowledge to make more symbols and templates of your own.
Furthermore, you will be able to apply your new skills to many other projects too.
I've also included 2 bonus lessons for you and an Adobe Illustrator Template File you can download which includes the layouts I show you how to create during the class and 27 color palettes, just in case you need a little color inspiration!
This class is for you if you have already the knowledge of how to make a repeat pattern and at least a basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, but better still if you are at an intermediate level.
If you would like to learn more about the most common pattern repeats I'd suggest you take a look at my other class: <a href="https://skl.sh/3gL34gf" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The 9 Most Common Surface Pattern Repeats and How To Create Them</a> where I teach how to create the most common pattern repeats starting from the simple square repeats.
And if you are having problems with your repeats you can check my other class: <a href="https://skl.sh/3hObO4N" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Most Common Mistakes When Creating a Repeat Pattern and How To Fix Them </a>
For this class you will only need Adobe Illustrator and some motifs you have already made into vectors. Don't worry of you don't know how to draw, geometric motifs like triangles and stars or very simple doodles will work too!
To download the script I mention in the class click <a href="http://vectorboom.com/load/tips/techniques/how_to_distribute_shapes_within_another_shape_in_illustrator/16-1-0-470" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>
My LINKS:
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<li>My <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KatiaGalanteArt" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> where I post about my the latest news, blogs, pattern collections...</li>
<li>My Newsletter: I'd like to invite you to join my mailing list to stay updated with the latest news, blog posts and receive free resources. <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5ead200182272f0026fb4a4e" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">SIGN UP HERE</a></li>
<li>Instagram @katia_galante_art. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katia_galante_art/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">FOLLOW ME.</a></li>
<li>Also please remember to click on the FOLLOW button here on Skillshare to be notified of upcoming classes and news.</li>
<li>Plus check out my <a href="https://www.skillshare.com/profile/Katia-Galante/6776237" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">PROFILE PAGE</a> to learn more about all my other classes here on Skillshare. I've organized them into categories for you :-)</li>
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Class Introduction

Class Project

Before We Start

Symbols   How They Work and How to Make Them

Symbols For the Background

Actions   How to Use and Make Them

The Templates   Manual Arrangment

The Templates   Manual Arrangment part 2

The Templates   Manual Arrangment part 3

The Templates   Manual Arrangment part 4

The Templates   Manual Arrangment part 5

The Templates   Make the Collection

Download the Scripts

The Template   Random Arrangement

Make the pattern   Manually Arranged Motifs

Make the pattern   Randomly Arranged Motifs

Export The Patterns

Bonus Lesson 1   Fill a Letter

Bonus Lesson 2   Check the Repeat

Final Thoughts

Pattern Templates for CC.ai

Pattern Templates.ai

Pattern Templates.ait

The Magic of Symbols: Create Pattern Collections in Minutes

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