In this class I’m going to take you through the fundamentals of surface pattern design, the way I do it.  There are many Surface Design classes on Skillshare, but in this class you'll discover my secrets of how I go about creating patterns that go on to be licensed for use on fabric, gift wrap and a whole range of products.  My goal is to help you achieve your dreams of becoming a surface pattern designer.

You’ll learn the basics of how to create a pattern in Adobe Illustrator using hand drawn sketches.

You will learn:

Moodboarding & colour selection
Sketching ideas
Transforming those sketches in Adobe Illustrator
Basic repeating pattern
Requirements:

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop (optional)
Sketchpad
Drawing Pen
Pencil
Eraser
Scanner (or camera)
Resources:

Brushes Guide (download PDF)
Moodboard Template (download Illustrator file)

More info - https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Surface-Pattern-Design-Fundamentals/1287644782