🎨 Painting to Pattern – LIVE Online Workshop + Replay 🎨
✨ This time our Painting to Pattern Retreat will be hosted LIVE on Zoom on Sunday 19th October from 9am to 4pm AEST ✨
Since launching Painting to Pattern in 2023, we’ve had creatives from all over the world asking, “Will there be an online version?” — and now the answer is YES! 🌟 This one-day LIVE Painting to Pattern online retreat workshop is designed for passionate creatives of all levels who are ready to take their art to the next stage without needing complicated software. Whether you’re a beginner or a small business owner looking to explore surface pattern design, this course will inspire you to create patterns with confidence and joy.
Led by two colour-loving artists and surface pattern designers, Georgie Forbes (Lordy Dordie) and Rachael King, you’ll......
✨ Discover your unique artistic style and build confidence in your creative voice
🎨 Learn key surface pattern design techniques in a beginner-friendly way
🖌 Experiment with watercolours & acrylic paint pens to bring your motifs to life
🌈 Explore colour palettes that inspire and energise your work
🌺 Master the fundamentals of motif development, balance, and contrast for seamless patterns
📐 Hand-create repeat patterns using analogue methods (grid, half-drop, scatter, and more)
💻 Learn tried-and-true, simple, and cost-effective methods to capture and digitise your artwork — no expensive software required
🛠 Discover workflow hacks to clean up and prepare your designs for print-on-demand products, portfolios, and licensing submissions
🌍 Be inspired by guest speakers sharing real-world insights in art, design, products and digital printing
✨ Gain practical tips to turn your creative play into professional opportunities
💬 Connect with a supportive global community of like-minded creatives
And yes — if you can’t join us live, the replay is included so you can learn at your own pace.
📅 Sunday 19 October 2025
🕘 Doors open 8:30 AM for a 9:00 AM sharp start (AEST)
⏰ Finish at 4:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
🌟 Add Even More to Your Experience - Your ticket is packed with value, but you can also choose from exciting add-ons to make the most of your Painting to Pattern journey.
🌟 Add-Ons:
VIP Pattern Chat Group – $149 AUD - Take your Painting to Pattern experience even further with our exclusive 90-minute VIP Pattern Chat:
When: Choose from two dates — Sunday 2 November (2pm, 4pm AEST) or Monday 3 November (8:30am, 10:30am AEST) 2025
What’s included: A cosy, small group Zoom session (numbers capped so everyone gets attention).
Personalised feedback: Bring along your pattern work from the workshop and receive direct feedback from both Georgie & Rachael. Show 1–3 patterns and receive personalised feedback + professional tips from Georgie & Rachael.
Deep dive: Ask your burning questions about pattern design, licensing, or next steps in your creative journey.
Connection: Share and learn alongside other like-minded creatives in an encouraging, supportive space.
This is your chance to go beyond the live class — to refine your work, gain clarity, and get personalised guidance that’s tailored just for you. 👉 Spots are strictly limited to 5 students per group — reserve yours now!
Motif Starter Pack – $19 AUD (Printable PDF)
Jumpstart your pattern journey with this creative launchpad! The Motif Starter Pack includes vibrant, hand-drawn motifs by Georgie (Lordy Dordie) & Rachael King — ready to cut, trace, or paint over.
✨ You’ll get:
A curated sheet of motifs (perfect for beginners)
Step-by-step analogue repeat guide
Endless ways to remix & create unique designs
Perfect for beginners or seasoned creatives looking for a fun warm-up — all for just $19!
Plus, all students receive FREE:
Painting to Pattern Student Workbook (PDF)
Course Materials (PDF)
Access to the private online "Painting to Pattern Facebook Group" – Connect, share patterns and extend your learning in a supportive community (FREE)
✨ Don’t miss this chance to paint, play and turn your art into repeat patterns — with professional guidance, creative inspiration and a global surface pattern design community by your side.
Ticket Options
Standard Ticket $199 AUD
Get full access to the one-day LIVE online workshop on Sunday 19th October + replay recording so you can rewatch anytime.
👉 Lock in your ticket today and create patterns with us LIVE!
Replay-Only Ticket – $129 AUD
Can’t join us live? No worries — grab the replay and learn at your own pace. The replay link will be sent to you Wednesday 22 October via email.
👉 Perfect for international students or anyone with a busy schedule!
Meet your retreat hosts
Georgie Forbes of Lordy Dordie
Rachael King of Rachael King Designs
Georgie is a colourful Australian Artist, Surface Pattern Designer and the Head Honcho of creative business Lordy Dordie.
Georgie's designs are packed with contrasting but harmonious, vibrant colour combinations, abstract shapes, quirky and fun florals. Georgie strives to convey a positive, joyful and happy message in her art. Georgie's Lordy Dordie pattern designs have appeared in successful collaborations both in Australia and internationally. Follow Georgie on Instagram @lordydordie
Rachael is an colourful Australian Surface Designer, Author and Creative.
Rachael is drawn to bright, saturated colour in mostly floral themes that reflect living in Queensland. Rachael is a keen learner, mentor and passionate advocate of artists in the Surface Design industry. Rachael's books, Pattern Pulse 1 & 2, is a passion project that celebrates the world of Surface Design and the amazing Australian Artists working in that space. Follow Rachael in Instagram @rachaeldoesdesign
TESTIMONIALS
Lidia - attended Sunshine Coast 2025 P2P RETREAT
Hi Rachael and Georgie,
I wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed the weekend workshop in Noosa. It was so good to meet people who are working in the industry. There was a really positive energy and I felt like it helped me focus on what my next steps would be. I think that having guest speakers in was informative. It gave us an insight from different points of view and linked different aspects of the industry together. I also found it helpful to get a list of businesses that offered different services. Thanks again for a wonderful weekend and all your valuable knowledge and experience you shared with us!
Corrina H - attended Gold Coast 2024 P2P RETREAT
"Attending the Painting to Pattern" retreat was such a wonderful experience. I felt so welcomed and I learned so much with lots of hands on experience. It was just the push I needed to build my confidence and step out more in my creative journey. Rachael and Georgie were such fun and encouraging. I left feeling that yes I can be apart of this creative world. "
Fran & Emma - attended NOOSA 2025 P2P RETREAT
Omg… what an amazingly, creatively filling weekend. Thank you both soooooo very much for sharing your time, knowledge and years of learnings with us to provide us with the tools, understanding and hope for the opportunities that are available in this colorful world.
Thank you for taking the time away from your families to gift to us this wonderful experience, truly grateful.
Katrina - attended BRISBANE 2023 P2P Retreat
You two really are such a wonderful team and it’s women like you that help other women who have a spark .. find it again and believe in themselves and what they are capable of. I think I can confidently say that on behalf of every single woman that held space in that room over the weekend :) we all got so much more out of it than words can describe 💞
Rebecca - attended BRISBANE 2023 P2P Retreat
"I am writing to you both to thank you for the inspiring, extremely informative, and for me, lightbulb couple of days, that, with the content you covered, has absolutely propelled me to achieve my goal of 2023 and that was to learn how to digitise my art and get it to print. "
Karina - attended Brisbane 2023 P2P Retreat
"I just wanted to say the biggest Thank you to you both. Such an amazing group, both of you sharing your knowledge and experiences, and just the whole weekend felt like the biggest creative hug that I’ve been needing. So Thank you, I feel like I’m getting “me” back, and that has honestly all started since the weekend. "
We hope to see you on 19th October 2025!
Ticket Options
Standard Ticket $199 AUD
Get full access to the one-day LIVE online workshop + replay recording so you can rewatch anytime.
👉 Lock in your ticket today and create patterns with us LIVE!
Replay-Only Ticket – $129 AUD
Can’t join us live? No worries — grab the replay and learn at your own pace.
👉 Perfect for international students or anyone with a busy schedule!
P2P LIVE FAQ's
Full refund available if you cancel up to 7 days before the live session.
Cancellations made less than 7 days before the event are non-refundable, but you’ll still receive full access to the replay.
If for any reason we need to cancel or reschedule, you’ll be offered a full refund or the option to attend the rescheduled class.
Your ticket is for personal use only, so the recording can’t be shared or redistributed. But please share your artwork from the course on social media — we love seeing what you create! 🌈 Please use hashtag #paintingtopattern
All levels are welcome! Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned artist, you’ll walk away with new skills and ideas. We break everything down step-by-step, so no one gets left behind.
No worries at all! The session will be recorded and everyone who books a ticket will receive access to the replay. You can watch it anytime, anywhere — perfect if you’re in a different time zone or something pops up on the day. The replay will be added to the online course platform on Wednesday 22 October 2025.
You can download the full Materials List straight from your order page. All you’ll need are some basic art supplies, paper and your creativity! ✨ Don’t worry if you don’t have fancy or high-end brands — any standard supplies will work beautifully.
Not at all! You just need access to Zoom (on a computer, tablet or phone) and a good internet connection. We’ll send you a direct Zoom link on purchase of your ticket — no complicated registration steps.
Yes! There will be a live Q&A during the session, and we encourage you to ask away. If you’re watching the replay, you can always email us afterwards with questions hello@paintingtopattern.com
You’ll have a full 12 months of access from the date it’s released (22 October 2025) — plenty of time to rewatch, pause, and revisit at your own pace.
Your ticket gives you access to the live class on Zoom, the 30-day replay, and all the course materials (templates, guides, and juicy extras we’ve created to help you along the way). You’ll also get to hear from inspiring guest speakers who work in the industry.
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