Rachael is the author of Pattern Pulse, an Australian guide to a range of artists working in the field of creating art designed to be turned into products. Her own designs have been picked up by a range of well known brands including Spotlight and Spoonflower. We have designed this workshop for you to spend time creating a range of fun watercolour designs on paper and then working one on one with Rachel to get them print ready before uploading and choosing the products you would like them turned into.
*Please note that the products are ordered online and delivered to you after the workshop - you will need to pay for the products that you order in addition to our workshop fee.
Rachael starts your learning experience by guiding you through a range of watercolour painting exercises in her signature style of loose colourful motifs. She will discuss which kinds of designs work best for a repeat pattern and help you to choose the best ones to move to product. Rachael is a wealth of information when it comes to the Australian design industry and can answer any questions you might have around getting started.
After finishing a number of works over the 2 days, Rachael will take you step by step though the process of getting your artwork print ready for a surface such as giftware. This process is done on the computer and orders placed are paid by you at the time of ordering. Delivery times are outside of our control, but we will try to help you to get items in time for Christmas.
INCLUDED IN THIS WORKSHOP
A range of fun watercolour techniques to create beautiful designs and patterns ready for print. This is primarily a fun watercolour workshop that anyone can participate in regardless of what level of art you are at.
A general guide to how the Australian design industry operates and tips for those wanting to get started in creating their own products
Knowledge around Pattern repeats vs placement prints
Creating analogue repeats and what this means
Scanning, resolution and preparing your files for print
Using the Photo app on your laptop, phone or Ipad
MATERIALS
All art materials are supplied.
OPTIONAL
Your laptop or ipad (if you would like to work along with Rachael when she does the digital demonstration)
LOCATION
The Royal QLD Art Society (RQAS) 25 Broadbeach Blvd, Broadbeach
The workshop is upstairs however there is a lift if required.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
Please note that Artable does not provide refunds for workshops under any circumstances. If you provide more than 7 days notice, you can apply for a credit to another workshop. Check our refunds page for further details and COVID-19 related policies.
Please note that if a workshop is sold out a sold out sign will appear on the listing and you will be unable to book in. If a workshop does not have the number or spots that you require, a note will pop up saying 'out of stock'.
LUNCH
There are several options in walking distance and a fridge on site if you'd prefer to bring your own.
PARKING
You can park in the surrounding streets or in the carpark behind the venue. Please allow time for parking as it is very busy around RQAS at the moment. Do not park on the grass behind RQAS or you will get a parking ticket.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
From time to time, we have to cancel workshops for reasons well outside of our control. We try very hard to limit this. Artable will give you a confirmation 21 days in advance. Please make sure that you book accommodation that is flexible if you are travelling to us and we recommend travel insurance.
Location:
RQAS 25 Broadbeach Blvd, Broadbeach 4218 QLD
