Learn with me
I love teaching people what I know about surface design!
Join me for my in-person or online classes where I share my knowledge about turning your ideas into repeat patterns.
My current learning opportunities are:
Monthly watercolour classes at A Place to Create
One-on-one mentoring either in person (Brisbane) or via Zoom
I am also available to travel to teach a group of artists if they have a special interest in learning about Surface Pattern Design.
Simply reach out to me to arrange a learning day where I can teach you about:
Scanning and digitizing your work
how to use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
advise on industry topics such as licensing
Upcoming Events
PAINTING TO PATTERN
We are bringing our ever popular Painting to Pattern Art Retreat back to Brisbane for one weekend only!
🎨Painting to Pattern Brisbane Retreat tickets are now LIVE - Grab Your EARLYBIRD Tickets NOW!🔥
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL – Save $45 for two weeks only!
Are you ready to play with colour, create beautiful seamless patterns and discover your own unique artistic style? Come join me, Georgina Forbes and the fabulous Rachael King for a weekend of art, patterns, painting, fun and inspiration at our Painting to Pattern Art Retreat in Brisbane!
When & Where:
QLD Spinners & Weavers – 12 Payne St, Auchenflower, QLD 4066
📅 Sat 22 – Sun 23 August 2026
⏰ 8:45am – 4:00pm each day
☕ Morning tea, lunch and all-day coffee & tea facilities
Grab your EARLY BIRD ticket here: https://lordydordie.com/pages/painting-to-pattern-in-person
For a limited time, you can grab your spot at $450 AUD (normally $495). 👉 ⏰ Hurry! Offer ends Tuesday, 14 April at midnight AEST.
This retreat is perfect for all levels, especially beginners. By the end of the retreat, you’ll leave with fresh skills, new ideas and your own collection of repeatable patterns ready to take into the world! This isn’t just any art workshop, it’s a creative adventure, where you will:
Dive into Winsor & Newton Watercolours (yes, the good stuff!) and experiment with painting like a pro.
Learn the secrets of surface pattern design: motif development, balance, contrast, repeat patterns and layout design.
Explore amazing colour palettes and find inspiration to ignite your creative soul.
Capture and digitise your artwork to turn it into repeatable designs for your own use on textiles, products, stationery and more.
Get personalised guidance from two Australian Artists who are as passionate about your creativity as you are.
Why You’ll Love It:
Learn & Play: Over 12 hours of guided, hands-on workshops.
All Materials Supplied: But feel free to BYO your favourites!
Creative Community: Meet amazing like-minded creatives, share ideas, and leave inspired.
Relax & Recharge: Nestled in leafy Auchenflower, a beautiful spot to immerse yourself in art.
💌 Grab your EARLYBIRD spot and let’s make some pattern magic together!
GRAB YOUR EARLYBIRD TICKET HERE
BIG SPLASH - Winsor & Newton 2026
The Big Splash Winsor & Newton Watercolour Workshop is an exclusive creative experience designed for those who want to learn from some of the most inspiring and talented watercolour artists in Australia. Dive into the vibrant world of underwater art as you paint a captivating seahorse gliding through a colourful coral-garden habitat, using premium Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolours. Guided step-by-step by a professional artist, you’ll create your own stunning A3 masterpiece, mastering essential techniques including wet-in-wet washes, lifting, expressive mark-making, and expert colour mixing with a beautifully curated palette of five marine-inspired hues plus two complementary tones. Perfect for beginners to intermediate artists, this workshop requires no drawing experience, your seahorse outline comes lightly pre-printed on luxurious Fabriano Artistico 100% cotton watercolour paper, allowing you to relax, explore your creativity, and focus entirely on painting.
BIG SPLASH - Winsor & Newton 2026
The Big Splash Winsor & Newton Watercolour Workshop is an exclusive creative experience designed for those who want to learn from some of the most inspiring and talented watercolour artists in Australia. Dive into the vibrant world of underwater art as you paint a captivating seahorse gliding through a colourful coral-garden habitat, using premium Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolours. Guided step-by-step by a professional artist, you’ll create your own stunning A3 masterpiece, mastering essential techniques including wet-in-wet washes, lifting, expressive mark-making, and expert colour mixing with a beautifully curated palette of five marine-inspired hues plus two complementary tones. Perfect for beginners to intermediate artists, this workshop requires no drawing experience, your seahorse outline comes lightly pre-printed on luxurious Fabriano Artistico 100% cotton watercolour paper, allowing you to relax, explore your creativity, and focus entirely on painting.
Paper to Product 2 day workshop
Imagine your artwork coming to life on a gorgeous throw rug, socks, earrings, dress, boxer shorts, shirts, mugs and more?! You could be handing out your own signature giftware this Christmas to your family and friends and also learning how to get started in creating your own line of creative products all designed by you. Join Rachael King for an informative 2-day workshop that covers how you can take your art from paper to product (products not included, please see notes in description). ALL MATERIALS SUPPLIED.
