• This class is designed to give you the confidence and tools to take your creative vision from a simple sketch to a seamless repeat pattern, ready to be printed on fabric. Whether you want to create custom textiles for your creative business, design something special for your home or simply explore surface pattern design, this class will guide you every step of the way. This step-by-step class makes surface pattern design approachable, fun and rewarding for all skill levels.

I’m Bonnie Christine, a surface pattern designer and educator passionate about helping artists bring their creative ideas to life. I’ll walk you through how to turn a simple sketch into a professional quality repeating pattern and prepare it for fabric printing. I can’t wait to see the beautiful patterns you create and the sense of accomplishment you’ll feel once you hold your very own custom fabric in your hands!

Don't miss the BONUS lesson! To make the most of this class, be sure to download the FREE Fabric Printing Essentials Guide - it includes a step-by-step guide to ensure your designs print as you envision them PLUS the BONUS LESSON: How to Design Ribbon and Tape and Mock-Ups and Social Share Images to showcase your work! 

In This Class, You’ll Learn:

• How to turn your sketches into digital designs: Use Adobe Illustrator (download your free 7-day trial of Illustrator here) to digitize your ideas, no matter your experience level.
• How to polish your designs: Refine your artwork with easy-to-use tools to create professional-quality results.
• How to create a custom color palette: Choose and play with colors to bring your pattern designs to life.
• How to design a seamless repeating pattern: Learn the key technique for designing seamless, print-ready patterns.
• How to prepare your files for professional fabric printing: Get your files ready for printing and explore options to bring your designs to life.