I'm an artist, surface pattern + fabric designer, author, mama, and online teacher in Portland, OR. I believe in the power of art-making as a tool for radical self-care. I help people feel a little bit brighter and a little bit less alone through the art and products I make, the words I write, and the classes I teach. Come join 18k+ people in my colorful, uplifting world!
Pattern Camp registration is OPEN! π
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Hi Reader! I'm so excited to share that the next session of Pattern Camp is coming up next weekend, April 12-13th, and registration is now officially open! π Not only is registration open, but there's a special $247 earlybird registration price today and tomorrow. Yeehaw! The price will increase to $347 on Saturday, April 5th. βGet all the course details right here!β I fell in love with Adobe Illustrator nearly 2 decades ago, and it's my absolute favorite design program. Faaaaaavorite! I've designed hundreds upon hundreds of patterns in Illustrator and have tons of tips and tricks to share about working in Illustrator and about design patterns. Pattern Camp is an immersive online course that happens over the course of one focused weekend β it's where creative learning meets fast-paced fun, and your pattern design dreams start to come to fruition. FAST! I know learning a new computer program and new skills can feel intimidating, but in Pattern Camp I'll be holding your hand and walking you through everything step by step from the very beginning. At the end of the course you'll emerge with the skills (and confidence!) to start creating your own repeat patterns in Illustrator. And it just might happen faster than you think possible! (I see it happen during every single time I host a live Pattern Camp weekend β students surprise themselves with how much they can learn in a short amount of time. This could be you!)
β You can work through the lessons at your own pace β the course is easily adaptable to fit your schedule, your lifestyle, and the time you have available. You'll have ongoing access to the lessons, so whether you work through the lessons in 2 days or 30 or 365, you'll have plenty of time to practice and to get your questions answered in our private Pattern Camp community. You'll be able to interact with other Pattern Campers, make friends, and share your designs and questions when it's convenient for you. I'll be on-hand live and in real time for the entire weekend, answering questions as they come up β to help you keep moving forward instead of getting stuck, frustrated, and giving up. (We've all been there, am I right?) By the end of Pattern Camp, youβll: π₯ Turn your simple doodles into usable, editable designs π₯ Know how to create a variety of types of digital repeating patterns π₯ Have the confidence and skills to know how to use Adobe Illustrator successfully and efficiently π₯ Be part of a supportive, creative community π₯ Be officially obsessed with designing patterns! Quick details:
There's also a bonus Illustrator Primer video waiting for you in the classroom if you're new to the program and want to get a head start, along with a Procreate Primer video for the iPad and some other helpful resources. You can also join the community and start getting to know people before we begin. (Because creative friends are the best kind of friends!)
β A student in my last Pattern Camp class said "This feeling of accomplishment is no joke! So exciting!" and I couldn't agree more. Every time I test a pattern I've made and it works and repeats seamlessly, I get the same rush of excitement now as I did when I first learned to design repeats almost 20 years ago. I want that for you, too!! If this feels like a fit for you, I hope you'll join me! It's going to be the most awesome weekend filled with color, pattern, laughter, learning, and FUN. I'd love to have you there! β ppsβ Not interested in Pattern Camp? No problem at all! Just click here to snooze emails from me about the course, but stay on the list for other good stuff. :) β WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING: AMAZING!!! Cannot thank Jess enough for her ability to make the student feel listened to and valued. Easy to understand instructions. Broken down into very manageable sections with each follow on section building on the last. β Elena B
Before I took Pattern Camp, I was at a loss as to how to move forward in Adobe Illustrator. I couldn't seem to get past the bumps I was encountering along the way, making it difficult to stay motivated. This course is well worth the time and effort it takes to learn how to make a pattern design, and you meet so many wonderful people along the way. The community of everyone involved really provides the encouragement I needed to help me achieve my goals. β Kim L
"I took Pattern Camp once before, and in addition to Jessβs phenomenal teaching skills, it is a PARTY. Connections and fun (as well as hard work, which I am so ready for) await!" β Affra G
I loved Camp so much I signed on for the encore. Canβt wait to get back to Illustrator tomorrow. I have been so intimidated by Illustrator for so long, which has held me back from moving toward my goals. But you made it so understandable and accessible the last two days that I cannot wait to get back at it in the morning. I spent the evening drawing more motifs because I can now see patterns in my mind that need to get out and onto some surfaces! β Tammy G
"Exactly the class I was looking for, the presentation is so clear and made a daunting process easily understandable." β Jill P
"I'm a beginner in Illustrator and I was able to make my first pattern design. Thanks!!" β Paola L
"I am so surprised by all the possibilities that are coming out of those initial sketches! Thank you for teaching us this truly magical process!" β Jen W β LET'S BE FRIENDS ON IG!
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βJessica Swift.
I'm an artist, surface pattern + fabric designer, author, mama, and online teacher in Portland, OR. I believe in the power of art-making as a tool for radical self-care. I help people feel a little bit brighter and a little bit less alone through the art and products I make, the words I write, and the classes I teach. Come join 18k+ people in my colorful, uplifting world!
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