The best step-by step online course
for aspiring Surface Pattern Designers.
Be Notified First When Enrollment Opens.
The Pattern Design Academy®
is the most comprehensive program
for creating, perfecting & selling your artwork
in the surface design industry.
Discover exactly how to create beautiful illustrations and repeating patterns using the magic of Adobe Illustrator...
And how to sell your designs as fabric, wrapping paper, wall paper and hundreds of other products.
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Who is this for?
You're ready to...
- put YOUR DESIGNS on fabric or stationery
- build a CREATIVE BUSINESS
- gain INDUSTRY SKILLS
- share your gifts WITH THE WORLD
- gain TIME, LOCATION and MONEY freedom
Whether you're...
- a retired professional who finally has time to lean into your creativity and monetize your art and doodles.
- mom with kids at home who's always been creative but knows that now is the perfect time to gain validation and the empowerment that comes from getting your artwork out into the world
- a multi-passionate creative who's still in a 9 to 5 job but knows in your heart of hearts that having a viable creative business ready to soar when you retire is your true goal
- a successful entrepreneur who's ready to expand your creative business into surface design and loves a step by step framework to follow
Get the tools, inspiration, & unparalleled support on your journey to creating & selling your artwork successfully with The Pattern Design Academy®.
You're in the right place to create and monetize your unique art.
By the end of this program,
you will...
- Master Adobe Illustrator like a boss and are able to leverage these new skills in ways that few others can.
- Creat beautiful repeating patterns across a full spectrum of design types from geometrics to tossed, layered and more.
- Add complex patterns that SHOWCASE YOU... as a artist.
- Finalize a portfolio.
- Hone in on your unique style and lean into WHAT YOU LOVE to design most.
- Decide on the product types and industries that are best for your designs .
- Finalize a business strategy to ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS.
- Craft a compelling roadmap that gives you the EXACT STEPS to follow.
- Be SALES READY to make your first pitch.
Don't take my word for it...
Listen to what Academy® graduates have to say.
Click the volume buttons to turn on the sound.
"I was afraid of Illustrator and said help! You were so patient with me."
"I said do something for me and I'm elated because this is what I always wanted to do."
"Not a day goes by without me remembering those first lessons
with you."
The Pattern Design Academy®
Enables you to:
- Transform your artwork into beautiful and valuable designs that people are eager to buy.
- Develop a body of work that expands your reach and increases sales.
- Create stunning collections that are perfectly balanced and showcase your design skills.
- Manage your presence online so that you have a footprint you control that doesn't rely on anyone's algorithm.
- Create unique gifts...including pajama sets for the whole family based on your art!
This is the perfect program for you if...
You've always dreamed of putting your art and designs on products, but don't know where to start.
8 Core Pillars
that take you from beginning Illustrator skills to creating a complete portfolio of work.
MASTERING ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
Learning Adobe Illustrator is the first step in opening the doors of opportunity for you in the surface design industry. Let me take you by the hand, one step at a time, as we master this program together.
WORKFLOW
& COLOR
Developing a consistent and dependable approach to your design work is critical to your long-term success. The use of color is fundamental to your art. We'll dive deep into both of these topics in this module.
ALL ABOUT
MOTIFS
Do you love to draw by hand? Or do you prefer to draw straight in the computer? We'll explore both methods as well as how to use drawing aids such as a tablet, iPad and apps like Procreate to create beautiful motifs.
PATTERN
FUNDAMENTALS
Ready to jump into pattern design? We'll start with the fundamentals of what makes a good design. We'll also dive into how to identify the most common mistakes and how to fix them. Sherlock Holmes, anyone?
ADVANCED
TECHNIQUES
You're ready to expand your design skills with more complex design types. We'll create geometrics, diagonals, tossed patterns, layered patterns, and even designs with background textures.
DESIGNING
IN COLLECTIONS
Designing in collections is next on your surface design journey. Expanding your skills from "one-off" designs to designs that work within a cohesive collection provides you with more opportunities to showcase your unique style.
BUSINESS
PART 1
The Academy is not only about learning Adobe Illustrator. In these last two business modules, you'll learn how to set up your creative business for success. We'll start with strategy first and then develop a unique roadmap for you to follow to achieve your goals.
BUSINESS
PART 2
What are the keys to success as a surface pattern designer? How do you select the best path forward that's true to your values and meets your financial objectives. As we wrap up the Academy together, you'll determine the path that's right for you.
Check out the amazing line-up of bonuses
With your purchase of the Academy® program,
you get these bonuses.
Co-Working Sessions & Q&As
Join your class cohort twice a week inside a private, members-only Facebook group. Get your questions answered so that you can move forward with clarity. Connect with a supportive, global community of like-minded creatives. This is a safe place where students find and develop new life-long friendships.
STEP-BY-STEP DEMOS
I love to look "under the hood" at your work so that I can show you step by step what you need to do next to complete your design or fix a mistake. These demos are one of the most popular parts of the Academy program! Send me your file and I'll demonstrate live exactly what you need to do next.
HOT SEATS
Apply for a laser coaching session. These sessions are an opportunity to dive into a specific issue you're struggling with. Everyone gains valuable insights from these coaching sessions. We'll get to the root of the issue and get you back on track. You won't stay stuck and will be able to move forward with confidence.
Five, count them, FIVE Master Trainings!...
These bonuses have received such rave reviews that,
yay for you, we're keeping them!
Drawing the
Beauty of Nature
with Mindy Lighthipe
Think you can't draw? Think again. Mindy has been teaching drawing for years and encourages us all to remember: drawing is an acquired skill, just like learning to walk. In this amazing bonus, you'll explore the versatility of creating graceful flowing lines using the crow quill pen. Mindy is an acclaimed Natural Science Illustrator with a proven teaching approach that delivers incredible results for her students.
Color with Coolors
with Jamie Beronja
Do you love color but can't always figure out the right color palette to use in your work? If that sounds like you, this bonus is the answer. Jamie is an accomplished graphic designer with years of experience working with color. She shares her secrets for how to create beautiful color palettes using an app called: Coolors. Jamie includes helpful worksheets for you to use to find the exact right color combination.
From Originals
to Retail FUN
with Tash Pristas
Tash, an ink and watercolor artist living on Kodiak Island in Alaska, is full of practical ideas around merchandising. Do you have a pile of original artwork that you've created in the past? Wanna learn how to leverage those pieces and merchandise them successfully? In this wonderful bonus, Tash shares her best practices from years of experience doing just that. You'll learn all her tips and tricks while she infuses FUN along the way.
From Watercolor to a Dress
with Maria Ahl-Zanier
Watercolor anyone? Learn step by step how Maria takes one of her oversized original watercolor pieces, brings it into Adobe Illustrator to create a repeating pattern with it, and then works with a fabric manufacturer to turn it into a beautiful linen dress. She now has an entire new line of business: linen dresses!
Quilting 101 for Surface Pattern Designers
with Ally Ryde
Where are my quilters? You're going to LOVE this bonus where quilter Ally Ryde shows you the ins and out of quilt making. Have you ever walked into a fabric store, looked around and couldn't find designs you needed for your newest quilt? Ally's got you covered. Learn the important nuances of fabric designs specifically for quilts.
More Student Testimonials
"You will not find a more likeable, knowledgeable or trustworthy instructor/mentor.
-Vicki Harding-Wakeen
"A kind, warm community where ideas are exchanged. You opened a new creative door for me."
-Elizabeth Panting
"The Academy program exceeded my expectations. Thank you for your patience and for sharing so much wisdom."
-Stephie Thomas
Unique Features
LIVETIME ACCESS
When you join the ACADEMY program, you gain lifetime access to the course you purchased. This means you can revisit the course on your own as often as you like. The course you purchased will remain in your member library for easy access.
24/7 ACCESS
Join an amazing community of students from all around the globe. You'll be surrounded by support and encouragement as you share your challenges and your WINS. You'll make new lifelong friends, valuable connections and expand your network.
GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Your questions get answered! If you get stuck, we do LIVE demos with your work to help you move forward. This is where the magic happens and it feels like we are in the same room together. Anne's level of accessibility is unparalleled.
NEVER FEEL LOST
Accomplish your goals faster with this step-by-step proven method. Each Module builds upon the next and Anne's constant guidance and unparalleled access sets you up for long-term success.
LEARN YOUR WAY
Everyone learns differently. The ACADEMY contains material offered in a variety of ways to support how you learn best. Videos, cheat sheets, step-by-step guides, practice files, closed captioning, and transcripts.
RISK FREE - NO HOOPS!
Invest 100% risk free. The 7-day "no questions asked" guarantee is our way of giving you a no fault option. Just send an email before the guarantee expires. There are no hoops to jump through.
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Ready for
The Pattern Design Academy?
I can't wait...
Creating products with my own designs on them has literally changed my life.
I've experienced first hand the heart break and trauma of losing one's job. I got laid off, totally unexpectedly, at the age of 55 from a company I loved and thought I'd work at forever.
But I emerged from that experience and reinvented myself because you know what? I'm not dead yet and I have a lot to offer this world. And so do you.
If you've always dreamed of putting your own designs on fabric, or having your own stationery line complete with gift cards and wrapping paper, or you're ready to build or grow a creative business, you owe it to yourself to explore what your life as a surface designer looks like.
Come experience first hand the empowerment, validation, and talent you have within you - and take real, tangible steps to share your art and bring joy to hundreds of customers all over the world.
Join us! I'm confident that this journey will be completely and utterly life changing for you.
xo,
Anne
