A little over a year ago, I hesitated before enrolling in Bonnie Christine’s Immersion Course on surface pattern design. The investment felt huge—more than I had ever considered spending on an online course. It was easy to tell myself, I can figure this out on my own, and that’s exactly what I did… or at least, that’s what I tried to do.
The year before, I had decided against taking the course because of the price, convincing myself I could learn on my own and save the money. Fast forward one year later, and I had made no real progress toward my goal of designing my own fabrics for my sewing projects. That’s when I realized that trying to go it alone had only slowed me down. I needed structure, guidance, and community—and that’s exactly what Immersion provided.
More Than Just Learning Surface Pattern Design
I finally enrolled in Immersion 2024, and it turned out to be one of the best investments I’ve ever made—not just in my skills, but in my creative journey and career.
Yes, I learned how to create seamless patterns, work with industry-standard software, and bring my fabric design ideas to life. But the experience gave me so much more:
✔ Upleveled my Adobe Illustrator skills – Now, I use these skills in my web design business, creating more polished, beautiful websites for my clients.
✔ Gained deep industry knowledge – Understanding how to create and market patterns helped me approach my creative business in a whole new way.
✔ Found an incredible support network – I joined an “accountability pod” with five amazing artists, and we still meet every Monday on Zoom, sharing wins, challenges, and life beyond art.
✔ Discovered my passion for educating others – I saw how many creative entrepreneurs struggle with tech overwhelm when trying to establish an online presence, and I knew I could help.
I went into Immersion expecting to come out as a surface pattern designer (which I am doing!), but I also walked away with a bigger purpose—to educate and empower creatives to build their own websites and online brands. While I continue designing patterns and working toward my own fabric collections, I am also creating a course specifically for creative women entrepreneurs to help them establish their online presence without the stress or tech overwhelm.
You’re Invited to a Free Workshop!
If you’ve ever thought about turning your creativity into income, you don’t have to wait a year like I did!
I’m personally inviting you to join Bonnie Christine’s FREE Playbook Workshop:
Your Pattern Design Playbook: 7 Industry Secrets to Accelerate Your Success in Surface Pattern Design
When: February 10th – 19th
In this 4-part video series, Bonnie will be sharing:
✨ How to take your existing talents—painting, drawing, digital art—and transform them into marketable surface patterns
✨ The business side of creativity: finding your niche in the industry
✨ How to avoid creative burnout and stay inspired while building a sustainable career
Why This Workshop is Perfect for Artists Looking to Earn Income
If you’re an artist or creative looking for ways to earn income or increase your revenue streams, this workshop is the perfect starting point. The surface pattern design industry offers opportunities to:
- License your artwork for fabric, wallpaper, and home decor
- Create products featuring your own unique patterns
- Expand your creative business in new ways
Why I Keep Attending Bonnie’s Free Workshops
Before I ever joined Immersion, I attended Bonnie Christine’s free workshops for two years in a row. Every time, I walked away with new knowledge about the industry, Adobe Illustrator tips, and a deeper understanding of what it really takes to succeed as a surface pattern designer.
Even now, after enrolling in Immersion 2024, I still attend her free workshops—because there’s always something new to learn, whether it’s an industry insight, a technique, or a fresh perspective on design.
If you started the year hoping for more clarity, confidence, and real progress toward your goals, this free workshop could be the game-changer you’ve been looking for.
Join the Free Playbook Workshop!
Bonnie only offers this workshop once a year, so don’t miss it!
P.S. Know a fellow creative who might love this workshop? Forward this blog post to them so they can join us too!
