[headline size=”small” align=”right”]Registration is closed for our June 2015 workshop.[/headline]
[headline size=”small” align=”right”]Please join us in The Textile Design Lab! [/headline]
[headline size=”medium” align=”left”]This is YOUR time[/headline]
Ready to learn exactly what buyers are looking for in the textile design marketplace? Looking for the ideal market to express your unique artistic style? The time is right for Mastering Your Market… a signature workshop from Pattern Observer.
Do you…
* want to understand the differences between textile design markets?
* find the market most suited to your style and preferences?
* prepare collections you can use to approach buyers and potential clients?
* get an insider’s perspective on developing concepts and using trends?
This high energy, hands-on workshop is for YOU!
[headline size=”medium” align=”left”]Learn from industry experts[/headline]
We’ve gathered experts in the apparel, home decor and quilting markets and invited them to join us for Mastering Your Market. You’ll get their insider’s perspective into what prints and patterns buyers are looking for season after season…but that’s not all. The Pattern Observer team of designers and artists will share the design techniques we use to develop innovative prints for clients such as P&B Textiles, RYU, Pendleton, Lucy Activewear, and more.
In the Mastering Your Market workshop you will…
* Discover where you fit in within this industry and find your “home”
* Expand your portfolio with three new collections you create
* Learn what makes each market unique and how buyers select patterns within each market.
* See how minor pattern updates make your work stand out in a big way
* Explore new artistic techniques and processes tailored to the needs of each market
* Learn to use trends in an authentic way inside each market
[testimonial img=”http://patternobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cathyhunt_2.jpg” who=”Cathy Hunt” url=”http://www.cathyhuntstudio.net/Cathy_Hunt___Art_for_License/Original_Art_for_License___Cathy_Hunt.html”]I recommend this course to anyone who is ready to work at the next level. I enjoyed that the info was not “newbie” stuff. The entire course was very motivating for me![/testimonial]
[headline size=”medium” align=”left”]The Mastering Your Market experience[/headline]
Join us for Mastering Your Market and together we’ll focus on each market within the textile design industry (apparel, home & quilting) over the course of six weeks. During each two week focus block, you’ll discover how to tailor your work to our focus market. At the end of each focus block, you’ll have a complete collection you can use to land a new job, sell to a client or market your services.
Mastering Your Market – Pro includes:
* Three in depth guides – one for each of the Apparel, Home Decor and Quilting Markets
* 17 design tutorials covering intermediate to advanced design topics in Photoshop, Illustrator and using traditional artistic techniques
* Eight Customer Briefs for the Apparel, Home Decor and Quilting Markets
* Our Pattern Collection Quick Start Guide and DIY Trend Guide
* An invitation to our exclusive “end of course” presentation webinar
* Two month access to WGSN Trend Services
* Two month access to our private workshop forum
* Our top trend recommendations for each market
* Our Quilt Market Guide
* Understanding Engineered Repeats and other advanced tutorials
* Weekly group chat sessions with Michelle
Upgrade to Mastering Your Market – Master and you’ll get all the great content and access of the Pro level PLUS personalized collection critiques by experts in the home, apparel and quilting markets. This level of personalized feedback is simply priceless!
[testimonial img=”http://patternobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Paris-Cafe-2-e1397517711262.jpg” who=”Lauren O’Kelley” url=”http://www.laurenokelley.com/”]MYM is an extremely fun, fast-paced client/expert driven class – it would be a great class for anyone in the industry – even seasoned professionals! After taking MYM I feel more comfortable at making decisions, which direction I want to go in – which best suits my style and how I want to continue to create artwork.[/testimonial]
The Mastering Your Market Toolbox Includes:
* Three in depth guides into the Apparel, Home Decor and Quilting Markets
* 17 design tutorials covering intermediate to advanced design tutorials in Photoshop, Illustrator and using traditional artistic techniques
* Eight Customer Briefs for the Apparel, Home Decor and Quilting Markets
* Our Pattern Collection Quick Start Guide and DIY Trend Guide
* Our top trend recommendations for each market
* Our Quilt Market Guide
* Understanding Engineered Repeats and other advanced tutorials
Community Access Includes:
* Two months access to our private workshop forum for feedback and artwork reviews
* Two months free access to WGSN Trend Services
* Weekly group chat sessions with Michelle
Expert Guidance Includes:
* Collection reviews from an expert in the home, apparel and quilting markets (3 personalized reviews per student).
[testimonial img=”http://patternobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/125x125_PO_Rollinger.jpg” who=”Marsha Rollinger” url=”http://www.equinoxart.com/”]I recommend this course to anyone looking to take a next step towards getting their textile art out there.[/testimonial]
[headline size=”medium” align=”left”]FAQ[/headline]
Will I personally get feedback on my work?
Mastering Your Market – Pro includes personalized feedback on your work through our forum and weekly chat sessions. If you want in depth collection critiques of your work from three of our participating experts, you’ll want to purchase Mastering Your Market – Master. This level of personalized expert feedback is a difference maker for your business, and is well worth the investment.
I’m concerned about the cost. Is this worth the investment?
YES! We created this workshop to help you get results in the textile design industry. Think of it this way…if you sell each pattern you create in this workshop you will earn around $4,500. Even if you only sell one pattern you will STILL EXCEED the price of the workshop – PLUS have the videos and lessons to keep with you for a lifetime!
Will I learn how to do repeats?
In this workshop we do not cover repeats, contracts, marketing or licensing. We cover these concepts in other workshops and within the Textile Design Lab.
Will I have access to The Textile Design Lab?
This workshop does not include the Textile Design Lab.
What if I discover that the workshop isn’t for me?
Your registration fee is fully refundable for seven days…no questions asked.
[headline size=”medium” align=”left”]This is YOUR time. Don’t wait.[/headline]
[headline size=”small” align=”right”]Registration is closed for our June 2015 workshop.[/headline]
[headline size=”small” align=”right”]Please join us in The Textile Design Lab! [/headline]
