Build your first pattern collection from zero to portfolio in 8 weeks (or self-pace).
Immerse yourself in a transformative experience as you follow step-by-step guidance to master vector repeat pattern creation in budget-friendly Affinity Designer. Set free your creativity on the iPad with a tool as potent as any premium program—without straining your wallet.
The templates designed by Delores will blow your mind!
This will take you into both Personas of Affinity Designer so you can do pixel based art too!
Have you always wanted to create repeat patterns, but couldn't justify an expensive monthly subscription for Adobe products?
Are you eager to dive into repeat patterns using Affinity Designer,
but unsure where to start?
Prepare to be amazed!
Welcome to the immersive Mastering Surface Pattern Design with Affinity Designer series! I am so excited to teach this because Affinity Designer has become my go-to for most of my illustration and design work, but is ALWAYS my No.1 Go-To for creating repeat patterns. If you're an artist, illustrator, laser or blade cutting machine crafter, graphic designer, or simply passionate about creating stunning visuals, my courses are designed to help you take a deep dive into your creativity using Affinity Designer.
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About This Masterclass
A beginner-to-pro step-by-step journey to creating your first full pattern collection — from drawing simple motifs to building advanced repeats, layered designs, and export workflows for licensing.
Curriculum Outline
Week 1–2: Affinity basics + drawing core motifs
Week 3–4: Seamless repeats & power-pack templates
Week 5–6: Layered bouquet builds + workflow hacks
Week 7–8: Exporting for print-on-demand & licensing prep
What’s Included & Bonuses
All price plans include the 15+ lessons, core 12 templates, replays, community support.
Live Cohorts also get:
8 live weekly Q&A calls
BONUS 1: Pattern Power Pack 2 (Affinity template toolkit)
BONUS 2: Sunlit Petals & Greens (72 botanical elements)
(If you miss the live cohort you can still join the waitlist for the next round)
Evergreen only includes the core lessons & core templates — no Q&As, no bonuses.
See the Full Curriculum!
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*NEW* AD 78 - Building Strong Collections that Feel Cohesive and Intentional
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*NEW* AD 55 How Symbols in Affinity Designer Power Surface Pattern Design
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*NEW* AD 071 - Understanding Essential Pattern Repeat Layouts
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*NEW* AD 68 - Fundamentals of Vector Drawing - 2026
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- Intro to AD 68 - Fundamentals of Vector Drawing (1:46)
- Lesson 1 Creating Simple Flowers with Shape Tools (9:05)
- Lesson 2 Adding Stems, Leaves, and Layered Details (7:46)
- Lesson 3 Using the Pen Tool with Confidence (9:12)
- Lesson 4 Editing and Continuing Shapes Smoothly (7:33)
- Lesson 5 Sculpting and Shaping More Efficiently (8:57)
- Lesson 6 Building Variety and Organizing Assets (6:10)
- Lesson 7 Wrap Up and Closing Thoughts (1:10)
AD 60 Boolean Operations and Shape Builder Overview
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AD 36 - The Command Controller in Affinity Designer
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Checkpoint #2
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Supplementary Information and Resources
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*NEW* AD 072 - Design Essentials Blender Prints in AD
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AD 41 - Color Foundations in Affinity Designer
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Using Global Colors
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Pixel vs. Vector Art
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AD 19 - Folk Art Reflected Repeat Butterfly with a Reusable Symbol Template
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- Intro to AD19 Folk Art Reflected Repeat Butterfly with a Reusable Symbol Template (0:53)
- Lesson 1 Inspiration, Examples and Overview (9:20)
- Lesson 2 Reflection Template and Rough Sketch (7:45)
- Lesson 3 Creating Vector Assets and Filling (12:30)
- Lesson 4 Adding Decorative Details with Clipping Masks (8:42)
- Lesson 5 Filling Out and Perfecting the Layout (8:30)
- Lesson 6 Final Touches and Making the Pattern (5:32)
- Lesson 7 Closing Thoughts and Mockups (0:40)
REVIEW: Module 1 from Affinity Designer Foundations - Welcome and Foundations
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*Updated* AD 80 - Stroke Profile in AD for Pattern Design
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- Intro to AD21 Stroke Profiles in Affinity Designer (1:18)
- Lesson 1 Overview and Stroke Profile Examples (10:27)
- Lesson 2 Ogee Inspired Design Planning (11:42)
- Lesson 3 Creating Leaves, Stems and Petals (8:35)
- Lesson 4 The Assymetrical Central Elements (7:19)
- Lesson 5 Layering with Texture for Interest (10:42)
- Lesson 6 Adjusting the Pattern Components (9:50)
- Lesson 7 Closing Thoughts and Mockups (0:57)
*Updated* AD 22 - Full Drop with Double Reflection Simple Tile
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- Intro to AD22 Tile Patterns with Double Reflection Template (0:46)
- Lesson 1 lnspiration, Examples and Overview (5:46)
- Lesson 2 Understanding the Template Layout (8:30)
- Lesson 3 Creating Motifs with Stroke Profiles (8:22)
- Lesson 4 Reflection Boundaries and Symmetry (8:37)
- Lesson 5 Adding Texture and Other Refinements (8:44)
- Lesson 6 The Result and Planning Your Next Design (5:39)
- Lesson 7 Wrap Up, Mock Ups and Closing Thoughts (0:37)
*Updated* AD 26 - Reflected Repeat Ogee Template - Alternating Butterflies
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- Intro to AD 26 Ogee Butterfly Repeat in Affinity Designer with Alternating Corners (0:59)
- Lesson 1 Overview and Project Details (6:26)
- Lesson 2 Planning Using the Pixel Sketch (8:10)
- Lesson 3 Alternate Butterfly Shape (7:07)
- Lesson 4 Adding Texture and Adjusting (9:13)
- Lesson 5 Finish, Export and Test (7:23)
- Lesson 6 Closing Thoughts and Mockups (0:52)
*Updated* AD 39 - Succulent Vector Drawing Efficiency Techniques
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- Intro to Vector Succulent Drawing for Pattern Design (0:52)
- Lesson 1 Planning the Initial Tracing for Outline (6:38)
- Lesson 2 Expanding, Combining and Filling the Motif (7:26)
- Lesson 3 More Variety by Adding Alternatives (5:15)
- Lesson 4 Building the Repeat a Asset Variations (9:00)
- Lesson 5 Refining the Pattern with Backgrounds (7:45)
- Lesson 6 Closing Thoughts and Last Looks (0:31)
AD 25 - Create Efficient Double Reflection Full-Drop Tiles
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- Intro to AD 25 Advanced Double Reflection in Affinity Designer (1:10)
- Lesson 1 Planning Your Double Reflected Repeat (7:32)
- Lesson 2 Stroke Profiles for Leaves and Stems (8:03)
- Lesson 3 Stroke Profiles for Creating Flower Petals (6:33)
- Lesson 4 Filling the Pattern with Assets and Color (7:54)
- Lesson 5 Details for Finalizing the Pattern (9:23)
- Lesson 6 Closing Thoughts and Mock Ups (0:46)
AD 29 - True Vector Texture Background and Fill Assets
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- Intro for AD 29 Create True Vector Texture Patterns (0:50)
- Lesson 1 Initial Pattern Creation and Exporting from Procreate (7:38)
- Lesson 2 Using the Vector Converter iPad App (7:14)
- Lesson 3 Setting Tracings Up in Affinity Designer (8:45)
- Lesson 4 Create Textures from Scratch in Affinity Designer (10:00)
- Lesson 5 Uses for Your Vector Patterns (5:21)
- Lesson 6 Closing Thoughts Examples and Wrap Up (0:41)
- Importance and Other Uses for Seamless Textures
AD 32 - Complex Reflected Scallop Repeat Pattern
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- Intro to AD 32 Complex Scallop Reflected Pattern with Alternating Reflection (0:49)
- Lesson 1 Overview and Inspiration (13:08)
- Lesson 2 Detailed Planning and Starting the Template (9:07)
- Lesson 3 Reflections and Filling Out the Pattern (8:08)
- Lesson 4 Details and Dimension with Line Work (7:01)
- Lesson 5 Alternating Strip of Contrasting Scallops (4:35)
- Lesson 6 Closing Thoughts and Mockups (0:45)
AD 35 - Translucent Modern Floral Pattern
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- Intro Translucent Modern Floral with Texture (1:45)
- Lesson 1 Inspiration, Overview and Starting (6:59)
- Lesson 2 Leaves, Blend Modes and Overlapping (8:04)
- Lesson 3 Pixel Persona and Texture Additions (21:29)
- Lesson 4 Texture Overlay for Finishing the Design (7:49)
- Lesson 5 Upload to Spoonflower and Mockups (5:02)
Embrace Your Creativity
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Exporting Scales from Affinity Designer
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AD 59 - Power Duplication and Transform Origin Point
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REVIEW: Module 6 from ADF - Creating Seamless Repeat Patterns in Affinity Designer
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Welcome to the Template Club - Instructions Approx 10-15 minutes each
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- #1 - Template Club - Full Drop Instructions (13:43)
- #2 - Template Club - Full Drop with Reflection (10:10)
- #3 - Template Club - Half Drop with Reflection (9:40)
- #4 - Template Club - Full Drop with Double Reflection (10:09)
- #5 - Template Club - Ogee Full Drop with Reflection (11:53)
- #6 - Template Club - Full Drop Reflected Scallop (10:12)
- #7 - Template Club - Scarf 4 Quadrant Repeat with Reflection (15:40)
- #8 - Template Club - Half Brick Repeat Hearts in Affinity Designer (10:00)
- #9 - Template Club - Diamond Repeat in Affinity Designer (9:02)
- #10 Template Club - Creating a Border Print in Affinity Designer (11:58)
- #11 - Complex Ogee (11:53)
- #12 - Stripes (7:13)
- #13 - Full Drop with Circles (8:49)
- #14 - Full Drop with Lines Variant Template (7:14)
- #15 - Rotational Reflected Full Drop (8:48)
- #16 - Full Drop Circles 3x3 (5:46)
- #17 - Repeating Chevron (6:01)
- #18 - Half Drop Symbol in Symbol (9:26)
- #19 - Double Symbol within Symbol (10:37)
- #20 Double Symbol within Symbol (8:35)
- #21 - Triple Symbol Layout Ideas (11:33)
- #22 - Full Drop with Double Reflection Diagonal Diamonds by Delores.aftemplate (12:25)
- #24 - Trailing Floral Sub 6 Motifs (11:53)
- #23 - Full Drop Circle Quadrant Variant (7:22)
Live Call Replays
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- 1. Pattern Builder's Hub Replay - Meet and Greet and Q & A - July 7, 2026
- 2. Pattern Builder’s Hub Replay – Irregular Stripes, Recolouring Motifs and Working with Symbols – July 15, 2026
- 3.Pattern Builder’s Hub Replay – Affinity Tools, Repeat Templates and Pattern Troubleshooting – July 22, 2026
- 4. Pattern Builder’s Hub Replay – Creating Seamless Textures and Working Through Creative Blocks – August 5, 2026
- 5. Pattern Builder’s Hub Replay – Repeat Textures, Vector Workflows and Pattern Q&A – August 12, 2026
LEGACY: AD 11 Fundamentals of Vector Drawing
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- Intro to AD 11 Fundamentals of Vector Drawing (2:27)
- AD 11 Lesson 1 Overview and Working with Shapes (11:21)
- AD 11 Lesson 2 Using Shapes to Create Varied Leaves (10:50)
- AD 11 Lesson 3 Using the Pen Tool along with Subtract (11:43)
- AD 11 Lesson 4 Using Strokes to Create Pretty Petals (12:05)
- AD 11 Lesson 5 Ideas to Alter Motifs to Make More Assets (10:47)
- AD 11 Lesson 6 Wrap Up and Mock Ups (3:03)
LEGACY: Original 2024 Mastering Surface Pattern Design with AD
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- Intro to Affinity Designer (4:02)
- Lesson 1 The Gallery and Setting Up a New Document (8:10)
- Lesson 2 Basic Tools and Panel Info (13:46)
- Lesson 3 Using and Adjusting Vector Shapes (11:39)
- Lesson 4 Adding Interest Using the Pencil Tool (9:30)
- Lesson 5 Duplicating, Adjusting, and Exporting (7:35)
- Lesson 6 Planning, Exporting and Testing (10:20)
- Lesson 7 Closing Thoughts and Mockups (2:01)
Live Cohort Bonuses
(Note: These templates and assets are only available free when you join the 8-week live cohort,
which only happens once a year.)
Pattern Power Pack 2
- 7 advanced templates with automations (20-24 + 2 surprise templates)
- Only 5 of the templates are in the membership; the additional 9 will remain as an exclusive bonus or separate paid product elsewhere
- even if you are a member currently, you will find something new!
Worth at least $174.93 - sold seperately usually $24.99
Sunlit Petals & Greens
- 102 individual botanical elements for Affinity Designer
- Make your process more efficient with elements that are pre-made
- These are fully editable vectors which you can layer, mix and match, and personalize in every way!
value $32.00 when sold seperately
Next Live Round Waitlist
🚪 Doors Are Closed for July’s Cohort
But you can join the waitlist for the next 8-week live session 2026!
I’ll email you the moment enrollment re-opens—plus any early-bird perks.
📚 Evergreen Access: Learn at Your Own Pace
No deadlines, no live calls—just you, the on-demand curriculum, and lifetime access to every lesson and update.
💸 Evergreen Pricing
$297 one-time
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4 × $75/mo (slightly higher total)
What you get:
- ✅ 15+ step-by-step video lessons
- ✅ basic repeat-pattern templates & workflow shortcuts
- ✅ All past Q&A recordings for inspiration
- ✅ Private community forum for feedback & accountability
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✅ Lifetime access (incl. future updates)
FAQs
Q. What if I can’t make the live calls?
A. All live Q&A sessions are recorded and added to your account within 48 hours. You have lifetime access to watch on your schedule. (Note live calls are only included in the live cohort not the evergreen self-paced course)
Q. I’m already a Thriving Artist Membership subscriber—should I still join?
A. Your membership gives you access to hundreds of classes, including some earlier pattern-design lessons. But this Masterclass is a curated, step-by-step roadmap (with updated demos, cohort support, live Q&A, and exclusive Template Power Pack 2) that you won’t find inside membership. If you want a clear, guided path to a market-ready pattern collection, this is the fastest, most focused way to go.
Q. I only want the extra templates—can I buy Template Power Pack 2 separately?
A. Yes! If you don’t need the full Masterclass you can purchase Template Power Pack 2 on its own in the Artist Resources section. Early-bird and full-price cohort members get it free—but you can grab it anytime as a standalone add-on.
Q. How long will I have access to the course materials?
A. Lifetime access to all videos, templates, and resources—plus any future minor updates. You can revisit at any time to refresh your skills or re-export your patterns.