About this class

In this class you will learn how to design your own wallpaper inspired by nature, print your design with print-on-demand company Contrado and install the wallpaper in your own home!

I will guide you through every step, from drawing by hand out in nature, to making inky marks using natural objects, to digitally drawing motifs in Procreate, then building the repeat pattern and adding digital textures in Adobe Illustrator.

Finally I will show you how to send your pattern to print on wallpaper with Contrado, then demonstrate the step-by-step process to hang the wallpaper in your home for a complete makeover!

Who this class is for

Experienced pattern designers and beginners welcome

Use this class for

Levelling up your applied pattern projects
See your design on wallpaper
Step into interiors!
Please note - if you are not allowed to wallpaper your home, you could print on removable wallpaper or even fabric.
You could use the pattern as a digital wallpaper for your phone or tablet
Or just as a great addition to your pattern portfolio.

Why you should join!

I am an artist, illustrator and pattern designer with over ten years experience creating artworks from public art to museum installations and textile design for interiors and homewares.

I am very happy to be a Top Teacher here on Skillshare as I love encouraging others to discover new ways to be creative and to broaden your own perspective of your creative practice.

If you would like to get inspired, learn new ways to explore illustration and discover the world of pattern design then come and get involved!

You will need:

For the pattern design process you will need:

A smartphone / camera (for gathering inspiration)
An iPad or tablet with Procreate and Apple Pencil or stylus
OR
Pen and paper (for drawing our motifs)
Adobe Illustrator (to build the pattern)
Adobe InDesign (to create a moodboard - optional)

For the wallpaper install you will need:

Your printed wallpaper (I use Contrado)
Installation instructions (from the company you printed the wallpaper with - see mine as a PDF in Resources)
Wallpaper paste and mixing basin
Wallpaper pasting brush
Wallpaper smoothing brush
Wallpaper roller
Scissors
Pencil
Masking tape
Spirit Level

Don’t be a stranger! Say hello at:

Instagram @ellieshipman
Illustration and pattern at ellieshipman.com
Public art at eleanorshipman.com

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Upload your projects, comment and message me with your questions and leave a review with your feedback!

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you in the class!

Yulia Sejdi

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