Welcome to my class about making motifs and adding fun to your next pattern and illustration project.  This is a class for beginners curious about surface pattern design and illustration. Who would like to learn more  about surface pattern design. Making motifs is a simple class to get you started and help you to understand the process of making motifs and patterns. Take your designs to a professional level to show the world!

What is this class about?

• This class is about the importance of motifs in patterns and illustration design.


• What they are


• Teach you how to find inspiration.


• Learn different techniques on how to make motifs both handmade and digitally.


• Learn ways to present your design professionally and win clients and customers.

In class you will learn:

• What are motifs?


• How to brainstorm ideas for motifs


• Find inspiration for creating motifs.


• Learn different ways to draw motifs. From using art supplies to using procreate.


• Learn how to make motifs digital in photoshop


• Learn how to make a pattern in photoshop and procreate.


• Learn how to make a greeting card design.


• Finally, add professional touches. Learn how to use mock ups in photoshop and procreate.

What will you create in class?

• In class you will fill out a brain storm worksheet to generate ideas for your class project.


• You will draw motifs with art supplies or in procreate if you have an iPad.


• You will learn how to make your hand drawn motifs into digital motifs in photoshop


• You will make a pattern with the motifs you made, either in photoshop or procreate.


• Create a greeting card design from the patterns you made.


• Then you will make mock ups in photoshop or procreate.

Who is this class for?

This is a class for beginners curious about the world of surface pattern design and illustration. Professional pattern designers and illustrators are also welcome. You might just pick up some new tips to make motifs for new designs.

About me:

I am  a surface pattern designer and illustrator who has lived in different places around the world and is currently based in Sweden. My client work ranges from illustration for magazines, designing patterns for trend books and children’s products. I licence my work and have an online shop at my website Susse Collection. I have had years of experience working in the surface pattern industry. Working in-house for “design studios” and as a solo designer. Motifs have always been my starting point in creating my designs.