BUILD A CAREER AS A
Surface Pattern Designer
and find the art & joy of seeing your artwork on fabric, stationery, home decor and more.
Join over 75,000 students I've helped!
"I can’t recommend it enough."
"It is a very comprehensive and detailed course. Outstanding course for the price. You have access to resources, Q&A videos, quick tips, etc…It covers photoshop, procreate and illustrator, very clear explanations, reliable info and brilliant tips. Mel answers all your questions, she is very effective, smart and talented. "
-Â Be
"Being part of Mel's Community Hub has been amazing"
"From the start, I felt welcomed by a group of like-minded people. The support here is just fantastic.
Mel is always around, super kind, and incredibly helpful. Whether you need advice, feedback, or even a tutorial she is there ready to help."
- Ayleen
"I've grown so much as a designer"
"I started this course with no expectations other than improving my digital skills and possibly lean how to turn those skills into another outlet for my creativity. Little did I know how much this would inspire new work, challenge what I thought I already knew and extend into a wide range of creative opportunities."
-Â Henriata
Learn to Run a Creative Business
A collection of mini-courses aimed at teaching you the business side of being an artist.
The Business of Surface Pattern Design
Nurture your creative dreams by learning how to set up your creative business for success. This is a short self-paced course designed to help you turn your patterns into a thriving business.
"I highly recommend this course if you are considering going into this field! Mel gives a great overview of Surface Design and lots of practical advice. I will also say the course is nicely designed and very well organized!" - Linda Warner Constantino
Notion for Pattern Designers
Plan, Organise, & Manage Your Pattern Collections!
Discover the immense potential and seamless functionality of Notion for planning, organising, and designing pattern collections.
"I learned so much. Notion was intimidating me but now I feel more confident that I can use it productively. So appreciated this class. Thanks so much!" -Â Donna Sweeney
Notion for Artists
Managing & Streamlining your Art Career
This course empowers you to efficiently manage your art files, client interactions, licenses, and royalties, freeing up more time for what truly matters—creating art.
Master your Illustration and Pattern Design Skills
A collection of mini-courses aimed at teaching you the creative side of being an artist.
Create Geometric Patterns using Procreate® on the iPad
Learn how to create a number of simple geometric patterns using Procreate® on the iPad. Â
Find your Signature Style as an Artist & Stand Out!
Are you ready to stand out as an artist? Learn how to develop your signature style in just 2 weeks!
Learn my secrets to developing your style and licensing more art with my easy-to-follow simple steps.
Master Pattern Designs like a Pro
Do you often wonder why some pattern designs work and some don’t?
In this class, I’m going to show you my top 3. That’s right…just 3. I promise you if you implement just these 3 strategies into your designs, you’ll take them to the next level.Â
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Join my Community!
Join our supportive and inspiring online community for surface pattern designers of all levels! Connect with fellow artists who understand your passion, gain valuable mentorship and industry-leading resources to elevate your skills, and find the guidance you need to thrive in your pattern design journey, from beginner to established professional. Feel encouraged and supported every step of the way as you create, connect, and grow within our vibrant community.
This is what you'll get:
âś“Â Â Tutorials to help you build your creative and technical skills.
âś“Â Support & encouragement from Mel and fellow creatives
✓  Challenges designed to push you forward
âś“Â Â Walkthroughs of Mel's process to creating patterns
âś“Â Â Live meetups and q & a's
âś“Â Â Constructive critique
âś“Â Â and so, so, so much more...
So very pleased I registered for this course, it exceeded my expectations.
A fabulous tutor delivering a brilliant course on all facets of surface pattern design, along with high quality downloadable resources. I now feel I can develop my art into a further income stream. Thank you so much Mel for sharing so generously your knowledge and expertise.
- Gill
I have learnt a lot, thank you Mel!
This course is full of very useful advice, from pattern making techniques in 3 (!) different software, building collections, developing your style and career, and the business side of SPD, which is full of resources so hard to find! Mel's style of teaching is very clear, friendly, and motivating. The exercises are leading you step by step, from the beginning, where you create your motifs, to the final pattern collection. I have learnt a lot, thank you Mel!
- Dana
This course was amazing and far exceeded my expectations.
Definitely one of the best courses I've ever taken. The information was very comprehensive and thorough. If you follow along and stay on track with the assignments each week, you will be ready to open your Spoonflower shop by the end of the course!
- Michelle
Nice to meet you!
Hi! I’m Mel, an illustrator and surface pattern designer from Wellington New Zealand. I work with clients all over the world illustrating children's picture books and licensing surface pattern designs. One of my passions is passing on my own knowledge and insight to help other creatives who are on a similar journey.
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4 ESSENTIAL STEPS TO GROW YOUR SURFACE PATTERN DESIGN CAREER (NOW)
Nurture your creative dreams by learning how to setup your creative surface pattern design business for success.
