About This Workshop

This is the third workshop in a 5 part series. The series builds on each other, taking the student from concept to pattern, pattern to collection, and collection to portfolio. While students have opportunity to take the entire series, you are not required to.

Join me to learn how to create 3 focal point patterns in 3 weeks! During this session, you’ll learn everything you need to know about Adobe Illustrator, how to gather inspiration, illustrate and make beautiful patterns. I’ll walk you through the essential steps of both of my classes: Intro to Surface Pattern Design & Watercolor for Surface Pattern Design. You’ll learn how to create repeating patterns, and specifically how to create *show stopper* focal point prints.

This workshop will teach you the importance of creating focal point prints and leave you with 3 all new hero prints, perfect for rounding out a collection.

If you’d like to join the entire 5 part series, we’d love to have you! Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned pro, this 5 part series will be engaging as it prompts you to create new work and advance your career in pattern design. You’ll get lots of feedback on your work + any questions answered along the way.

Workshops included in this 5-part series:

If you’re ready to commit to pattern design and enhance your career, this is the series for YOU. Don’t forget, each workshop has a limited number of spots available, so don’t delay if you want to join!

What You’ll Get:

Guided Experience: I will personally guide you through this workshop to help you successfully complete 3 focal patterns from your designs.

Feedback: Each student will receive personalized 1-on-1 feedback from me throughout the process.

Bonus Materials: Each workshop includes special articles, tips and advice that are only available to session students (not included in the regular class).

Availability! I’ll be available through the workshop forum to help with any questions you have along the way.

Intimate Learning Environment: Because this workshop is limited to 50 students, we will all experience it together and support one another along the way!

Private Facebook Group: You’ll be invited to join my workshop student’s private Facebook group for ongoing support and feedback.

>> PRIZES for THIS workshop:

One top student will be chosen to receive a Skillshare Premium Membership for 1 year.
EVERY student who successfully completes this workshop will receive a Pattern Design certificate from Skillshare to show their completion.

>> PRIZES for the 5 part series *Students must enroll and participate in all 5 workshops to be eligible.

3 top students for the workshop series will receive:

a 30 minute Skype portfolio review & industry chat with me
A year of Skillshare Premium Membership
A 1 year membership to the Roost Tribe
A copy of my 12 Teachings that Make my Business Thrive eBook

How It Works

Join the session today to claim your spot. Remember, the workshop is only open to 50 students!

Make sure you’re enrolled in Intro to Surface Pattern Design and Watercolor for Surface Pattern Design.
Once the workshop begins, remember to check your inbox! Every few days, you’ll receive an email outlining which project step to complete next.

Share your project phases in the class project gallery according to the session timeline below.

Keep an eye out for feedback and be sure to provide support and encouragement to your classmates, as well. The best learning experience on Skillshare is collaborative!

Upload your final three patterns to the project gallery to successfully complete the session and receive your certificate.

Timeline

Phase 1 - Background/Fundamentals (Due Thursday, March 23rd)

Refresh: watch Lessons 1-11 (Intro Unit) from Intro to Surface Pattern Design
Familiarize yourself with Illustrator’s essential tools and setup your custom work space
Due: Introduce yourself on the community board

Phase 2 - Inspiration (Due Tuesday, March 28th)

Watch Lesson 12 (“Sketching & Inspiration”) from Intro to Surface Pattern Design
Read “Gathering Inspiration for a Pattern Collection” (will be posted during workshop)
Begin to gather inspiration for your patterns - decide whether you’ll be working from sketches, photos or watercolor painting, or a mixture of them all.
Due: Submit an inspiration board, theme topic and 10 descriptive you’ll use as a reference for your patterns.

Phase 3 - Beginning Designs (Due Sunday, April 2nd)

Refresh: Watch Lessons 1-2 from Watercolor for Surface Pattern Design
Watch Lessons 12 from Intro to Surface Pattern Design
Read “Designing a Focal Point Print for a Collection” (will be posted during class)
Begin designing through sketching, taking photographs and/or painting for your collection.
Due: Submit a photo (or two) of your preliminary designs (sketches/photos/paintings). A phone picture or collage would work great for this.

Phase 4 - Design to Illustrations (Due Thursday April 6th)

Refresh: Watch Lessons 13-20 (Illustrating from sketches & photographs) from Intro to Surface Pattern Design
Refresh: Watch Lessons 3-9 from Watercolor for Surface Pattern Design
Begin illustrating your designs.
Due: Submit 5-10 illustrate motifs for each pattern (for a total of 15-30).

Phase 5 - Final Focal Point Prints (Due Tuesday April 11th)

Refresh: Watch Lessons 21-25 (Designing Patterns) from Intro to Surface Pattern Design
Refresh: Watch Lessons 10-11 from Watercolor for Surface Pattern Design
Begin designing and building your 3 focal point patterns.
Due: submit your 3 pattern

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Designing Focal Point Prints: Design 3 Patterns in 3 Weeks

Mar 21 - Apr 11

Designing Focal Point Prints: Design 3 Patterns in 3 Weeks

Mar 21 - Apr 11

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