Unleash your creativity and transform mark-making into stunning works of art through the world of fabric pattern design. Whether you’ve dreamed of creating your own textiles or simply want to explore new design techniques, this course will help you master the art of pattern-making for fabric.
This course will guide you through the fundamentals of fabric pattern design, from understanding seamless repeat and motif creation to learning about different types of repeats, such as half-drop and mirrored patterns. By the end, you’ll have the skills to design, refine, and produce your own unique patterns, ready to be applied to textiles.
Designed for both beginners and those with some experience in design or textiles, this course is perfect for anyone interested in fashion, interior design, or personal projects in fabric printing. No prior knowledge is required—just your imagination and a passion for design.
Throughout the course, you’ll engage in hands-on activities, starting with sketching and brainstorming ideas, followed by refining those concepts by hand. You’ll explore pattern repetition techniques, and preparing designs for digital fabric printing. Each session will offer a blend of theory and practice, leading you step-by-step toward creating your own pattern designs.
Ready to bring your fabric designs to life? Enroll today and begin your journey into the colourful and inspiring world of fabric pattern design!
***There is a materials charge payable to the tutor on the day. The materials charge will vary depending on the fabric you choose. Please see the ‘What to Bring’ section for more information. Also note that your fabric design will be sent off to a digital printers and will be delivered to you 2 weeks after the course. Postage is £4.50***
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all and provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors plus the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas and experiences. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
Arrive in time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning your session at the appointed time. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a homemade 2 course lunch. The main course will be delicious but don’t overdo it as the puds are usually worth waiting for! There will be a further afternoon break with the most wonderful cakes from Roots & Fruits Home Bakery, a North Yorkshire micro-bakery producing handmade bread and cakes. All food and refreshments are included in the price of the workshop.
Finish time is given as a target – there are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.
We aim for your day to be a real treat… of course you could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make it a day being looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
What you’ll need to bring with you
Please bring sources of inspiration. This should not be existing pattern designs but objects or imagery that you can use to draw inspiration from and generate your own unique pattern.
The Fabric cost is dependent on the type of fabric you would like you pattern translated onto. Please see a list below for pricing per Metre:
Basic Cotton - £16.50
Basic Poly (Polyester) - £16.50
Jersey (Polyester) - £17.99
Stretch Jersey (95% Polyester, 5% Spandex) - £19.99
Cotton Stretch Jersey (95% Cotton, 5% Spandex) - £21.99
100% Plain Cotton - £19.99
Poly Stretch (100% Polyester) - £19.99
Chiffon (Polyester) - £19.50
Georgette (Polyester) - £19.99
Satin (Polyester) - £20.99
Scuba Stretch (Polyester Lycra) - £20.99
Cotton Poplin - £21.99
Active Lycra (Recycled Polyester (78%) and Lycra (22%)) - £23.99
Cotton Tea Towel Fabric - £14.50
Cotton Drill - £23.99
Soft Canvas (Polyester) - £23.99
Cotton Fine Warp Satin - £24.99
Cotton Half Panama - £25.99
Organic Cotton Half Panama - £27.99
Cotton Linen - £25.99
Fleece (Polyester) - £25.99
Faux Linen (Polyester) - £25.99
Bull Denim - £28.99
Soft Velvet (Polyester) - £27.99
Feel free to make your decision on the day as payment can also be made by card.
