Classes
Read on to learn more about the classes I teach to discover which might be best for you!
Create Patterns Inspired by Nature
School: Domestika.org
Mode: Online / Asynchronous / Self-Paced
Commitment: 2-5 hours
Who it’s for: This course is for folks with some experience using Photoshop but who want to know more about my personal methods for creating patterns inspired by nature.
Notes from the instructor: This course is a great, low-commitment place to start for the beginner, or a place for intermediate surface designers to learn some new techniques and skills.
Digital Surface Design Certificate
School: Lasell University
Mode: Online / Asynchronous/ Weekly Due Dates
Commitment: 14 weeks
Who it’s for: This class is perfect for professionals in the design or fashion industries who want to learn more about surface pattern design to apply to their current role or to help them transition into a surface design position. It also is a perfect fit for current or recent fashion design or marketing students looking to specialize or add skills to make them more valuable during their job search.
Notes from the instructor: This course is packed with information I wish I knew going into surface design straight out of design school. These days anyone can learn how to make patterns, but it’s the industry specific information I share in this certificate course that will make you valuable to an employer in the apparel, home decor and similar industries as an in-house surface designer, CAD artist or colorist.
Learn more and sign up on lasell's website.
Surface Pattern Design: Introduction
School: Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Ed.
Mode: Online / Asynchronous / Weekly Due Dates
Commitment: 6 weeks
Who it’s for: This course is for someone who wants to use their creative juices to make patterns. Maybe you’ve seen other people doing it and you want to know how it’s done… maybe you want to learn some new methods and play with your style.
Notes from the instructor: Get started here! If you’re new to surface design, this class is the place to begin with making repeating patterns by hand, and in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. By working through multiple methods you will learn what works best for you and your style. Students will leave with multiple pattern designs.
Learn more and sign up on the Rhode Island School of Design CE’s Website.
Surface Pattern Design: From Concept to Market
School: Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Ed.
Mode: Online / Asynchronous / Weekly Due Dates
Commitment: 6 weeks
Who it’s for: If you already have gotten your feet wet learning to make patterns, and you want to know how to monetize your new skills, this class is the place!
Notes from the instructor: In this class I take you through my trend research process, how to be inspired rather than copy, building a print collection and your body of work, industry standards and pricing of your work. Students will leave with their own professional lead sheet to present to art directors, two print collections, insider info I’ve spent twenty years gathering, and a personalized plan to move forward!
Learn more and sign up on the Rhode Island School of Design CE’s Website.
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