ONE DAY WORKSHOP

Unlock the power of pattern-making in Adobe Illustrator in this hands-on, one-day workshop with graphic designer and Illustrator specialist Paul Smith. Whether you’re a crafter, designer, or maker looking to bring your illustrations to life on textiles, packaging, or print-on-demand products, this class is for you.

You’ll learn how to create beautiful, seamless vector patterns from scratch, using both traditional techniques and Illustrator’s built-in pattern tools. From sketching motifs to building repeats and exporting professional artwork, you’ll walk away with a finished pattern (or two!) and the skills to keep creating.
Ideal for anyone with basic Illustrator experience – crafters, artists, illustrators, printmakers and Etsy sellers all welcome.

What we’ll cover:

• Types of repeat patterns (block, half-drop, mirror, etc.)
• Creating custom motifs from scratch
• Seamless pattern building by hand and using Illustrator’s Pattern Tool
• Tips for applying patterns to real products
• Exporting for print, digital, or print-on-demand

You’ll leave with:

• Your own seamless pattern(s)
• A digital toolkit of resources
• A clear process you can reuse again and again

Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

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TUTOR: PAUL SMITH

Paul Smith’s creative story began at an early age with him painstakingly learning to recreate punk logos onto his school bag at the end of the ’70’s until he could ink them from memory.

Along with dinosaurs, nature and wildlife, drawing in the form of pencil, ink and acrylic paint was always his first love. Technophobic by nature, until playing the first Tomb Raider game and being blown away by what was possible in this new digital world; he went off to study creative media in Amsterdam at the end of the 90’s and didn’t look back.

Well regarded and as friendly as a labrador, Paul is based in the UK, specialises in Logo Design, Brand Identity, Graphic Design and the delivery of printed materials. Despite an impressive national and international client roster, Paul remains a completely down-to-earth and easy guy to work with. Still completely besotted with Adobe Illustrator even after the 20+ year daily relationship they have.

VENUE: EXETER PHOENIX, DIGITAL WORKSHOP

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