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New! Laura Coyle Automatic Patterns Workshop
Want patterns that automatically update in Adobe Illustrator CS4 or CS5? Then you want Automatic Patterns with Laura Coyle.
This self-paced workshop will show you how to reposition, edit and recolor elements within your patterns, then watch them automatically update on your artboard. Your creativity will be freed from the usual methods of dragging art into the swatches panel! If you’ve already upgraded to Adobe Illustrator CS6, this workshop is compatible and offers a pattern editing method that compliments what you can do in the CS6 Pattern Mode.
Experience the functionality of the templates right away by working with a collection of Laura’s original design elements.
Tailored to the needs of pattern designers, the lessons guide you through the process of uploading for repeat pattern prints at Spoonflower as well as exporting pattern papers for your web portfolio or digital crafting projects.
Laura will talk about this exciting class during a live video chat.
When: Wednesday, Aug 8th at 9pm EDT
Where: ReneeTV
If you’re curious or have questions about the class or would simply like to bounce a few questions about this class off of Laura, please stop by.
You can learn more about Automatic Patterns at http://www.reneepearson.com/classes/autopatterns.php.
I can’t make the video chat but I was wondering about using this class info in Illustrator CS6? Would the techniques translate? THANKS
You can use the templates and all the class instruction in CS6 — the technique does not make use of the Pattern Making mode in CS6 though. There is an FAQ on the class info page that addresses this: http://www.reneepearson.com/classes/autopatterns.php and the recording of the chat will be available to watch after the chat. Thanks!