About This Workshop

This is the first 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.

During this session, you’ll learn everything you need to know about Adobe Illustrator, how to gather inspiration, sketch and illustrate. I’ll walk you through the essential steps in my class: Intro to Surface Pattern Design, where you’ll learn how to choose a theme, sketch with ease, scan with best practices, illustrate and make repeating patterns. At the end of this workshop, you’ll have 3 repeating patterns designed from your very own sketches. The perfect beginning to a complete pattern collection! If you’re ready to start making beautiful motifs and patterns, this workshop is for you!

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 patterns from your sketches.

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 workshop 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.

Once the workshop begins, remember to check your inbox! Every few days, you’ll receive an email outlining which project step to complete next + bonus materials.

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 Friday, January 27th)

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

Phase 2 - Inspiration (Due Tuesday, January 31st)

Watch Lesson 12 (“Sketching & Inspiration”) from Intro to Surface Pattern Design
Read “Gathering Inspiration for a Pattern Collection” (to be posted during workshop)
Due: Submit an inspiration board, theme (i.e. spring gardening, camping in the mountains, etc) and 10 descriptive words that will support your pattern collection.

Phase 3 - Sketches (Due Saturday, February 4th)

Begin putting pen/pencil to paper.
Spend at least 15 minutes each day sketching out ideas.
Due: Submit a photo (or two) of your sketches. A collage or phone picture will work great for this!

Phase 4 - Sketches to Illustrations (Due Thursday, January 8th)

Watch Lessons 12-17 (Illustrating from Sketches Units) from Intro to Surface Pattern Design
Due: Submit 15 - 20 illustrated motifs from your sketches. You will use these to create your 3 patterns.

Phase 5 - Final Patterns (Due Tuesday, January 14th)

Watch Lessons 21-26 (Repeat patterns & next steps) from Intro to Surface Pattern Design

Due: Submit 3 repeating patterns created from your illustrated motifs.

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Illustrate from Sketches: Design 3 Patterns in 3 Weeks

Jan 24 - Feb 14

Illustrate from Sketches: Design 3 Patterns in 3 Weeks

Jan 24 - Feb 14

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