Learn to design seamless repeat patterns in Adobe Illustrator, from scratch and at your own pace.
Pattern Camp with Jessica Swift
Pattern Camp is a self-paced online course that teaches you how to design seamless repeat patterns using Adobe Illustrator — even if you've never opened the program before. From setting up your workspace to building complete pattern collections, the course walks you through every step with clear, beginner-friendly video lessons taught by a working artist with nearly two decades of professional experience.
Beyond the technical skills, Pattern Camp is about finding your creative voice. You'll develop a personal style, build a sustainable art-making habit, and come away with original patterns that can live on fabric, wallpaper, stationery, and more. The course includes access to a private community of fellow pattern lovers for support, feed...
Outcomes
- Use Adobe Illustrator to create digital artwork
- Design seamless repeat patterns from scratch
- Build a consistent creative habit and style
- Create art ready for fabric, wallpaper, or stationery
- Connect with fellow creatives for support and feedback
What's included?
Video Lessons
Step-by-step Illustrator walkthroughs covering everything from beginner basics to building complete seamless repeat patterns.
Workflow Tips & Tricks
Real-world guidance from a professional artist with nearly two decades of Illustrator and pattern design experience.
Private Community Access
Ask questions, share your work, and get feedback from fellow pattern-loving creatives.
Instant Lifetime Access
Jump in whenever you're ready and revisit all lessons as many times as you need — no expiration date.
Bonus: Intro to Adobe Illustrator
A primer video to help you get familiar with the program before diving into lessons.
Bonus: Intro to Procreate for iPad
Get started drawing on your iPad with guidance on the basics of Procreate or Adobe Fresco.
Invite to Future Live Sessions
Opportunity to join upcoming live sessions at an alumni rate (upgrade available).
Who is this for?
- Complete beginners with no Illustrator or pattern design experience
- Artists who want to turn their creativity into repeat pattern designs
- Creatives interested in licensing art for fabric, stationery, or home goods
- Anyone who's tried learning Illustrator on their own and gotten stuck
About the creator
Jessica Swift
Founder of Jessica Swift Design | Artist, Surface Pattern Designer & Author | Art as a Tool for Radical Self-Care
I'm an artist, surface pattern designer, fabric designer, and author based in Portland, OR. I started my creative business at 23 — self-taught in nearly everything I do — and have spent nearly two decades building a practice rooted in color, joy, and...
