Grow your skills and make beautiful art in Adobe Illustrator
A membership that fully supports you with self-paced courses, community, and twice-monthly live calls.
“My first challenge win on Minted was for a pattern I created using the techniques I learned from your course. Your ability to teach and vast knowledge of Illustrator is unmatched!”
- Cavell Ferguson, Artist & Designer
Tour the Community with Laura!
I’ll give you a behind-the-scenes look around the community spaces to learn about our Zoom calls and all the great learning resources you’ll find to help you on your Illustrator journey!
Courses Tour
Since this video, I’ve added Learn the Pen Tool, and Exploring Color Creativity in Illustrator.
Want to see more?
What’s Inside the Membership:
Self-Paced Courses
7 amazing courses (a $700 value), including the Heart of Illustrator, are perfect for learning Illustrator from the start or boosting your skills.
Live Zoom Q&A with Laura
Twice monthly, join me for live Q&A and special demonstrations. I open my client files and share my best tips! You can always share a file with me or submit your questions in advance if you can’t attend. Click here to watch a live session recording!
Searchable Replay Library
Members get access to all past session recordings. The library includes sessions on tools and techniques, new features, draw-along exercises, and much more. Just type a term in the search box to find a tutorial and learn something new.
A Community of Learners
Stand-alone courses can feel static, and cohort courses may not fit your schedule. I’ve created a flexible learning community that’s here for you when you need a boost on your Illustrator art-making journey.
“For the first time, Illustrator is making sense to me on a deeper level"
- SaraH Benna, Textile designer
Next Zoom Dates
Calligraphic Brushes
Hand-lettering in Illustrator
Making a Repeating Texture
Text to Vector AI in Illustrator
Recent Topics
I meet with members to answer questions, give special demos, and keep you motivated. Too busy to attend? Post your question, and I’ll cover it in the Q&A.
Members, please check the Circle community for the current schedule and to RSVP.
Choose Your Plan
Flexible subscriptions to fit your needs - save when you subscribe for longer!
Monthly
$30/month
Give it a try & tune up your skills!
Quarterly
$24/month
3 months for $72
SAVE 20%
Annual
$20/month
A year for $240
SAVE 34%
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"After struggling too long to learn Illustrator on my own, I joined, and WOW, I'm glad I did!"
Laura’s Heart of Illustrator course was just what I needed to get started, and then I moved on to her amazing pattern course. She teaches us so many tips and tricks that make life easier! Without Laura’s teaching and support, I wouldn’t have made it across the finish line into surface pattern design. Now, I am selling my designs on Spoonflower, and I am so happy to be here!
Tia Battiston, pattern designer
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"I learned so many new things in the first few lessons and knew I was in the right place!"
The Illustrator and design/surface design skills I learned, troubleshooting tips, and ways to work smarter, not harder, far exceed anything I have ever experienced. I cannot believe how much better I am holistically just two months in, and I cannot wait to see what else I learn! Thank you for such an amazing program, Laura!
Brittany Gilliard, illustrator and surface pattern designer
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"I'm more inspired and motivated after taking Laura's courses."
My experience in the fashion field has been as the head designer for Florence Eiseman, children's clothing. Fabrics and prints have always been the first inspirational step for my design process. I found Laura and cannot begin to express how her courses have helped me. I’m developing prints using Adobe Illustrator, with the hope that I can in turn, inspire other fashion designers.
Teri Larson, pattern designer
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“Best money I've ever spent.’’
“Just wanted to take a second to tell you what an amazing instructor you are and how helpful this course has been to me. Best money I've ever spent.’’
Mark Stook, design engineer, woodworker
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“I can’t recommend Laura’s teaching enough. She goes into such depth, but always at a pace you can absorb."
The Recolor Tool is a real game-changer for me in surface pattern design. I can easily control color changes and see a myriad of options. Without Laura’s great tutorials I would be missing out on 85% of the tool’s functions. I’m so glad I’ve taken the course.”
Sandi Maxwell, surface designer
Which one are you?
I’m all about Photoshop, never really ‘got’ Illustrator.
I love self-paced learning, but I need guidance too.
I feel like I make progress, only to forget how I did something later.
I’m tired of searching YouTube for answers.
I can’t keep up with the updates, the mobile apps… there’s too much!
Why does Illustrator have to be so complicated? What am I missing?
I hear you! I geek out over Illustrator daily, and I know that it can be complicated :-).
But when you work with me, I’m here to break it down so you can understand the ‘why’ behind everything we do. And, if you have a question, ask me in the community forum. I provide consistent engagement that keeps you motivated.
With membership, you have a library of resources at your fingertips. Just type in the search bar and results are broken down by course lessons, zoom calls, and comments. You’ll feel less frustration and have more breakthroughs. You know, that jump-for-joy feeling when you finally ‘get’ it.
“This is the most I have ever done in Illustrator. I am feeling more comfortable. Thank you!! This is awesome.”
- Rita Patel, Artist & Textile Designer
Included: Self-Paced Courses
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The Heart of Illustrator
Your foundation for learning Illustrator. Perfect for beginners and anyone who wants a fresh start!
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Illustrator Artistry
The first mini-course of the series is here! Learn how to use Bitmap Tiffs to add gorgeous texture to your vector art.
1 hour
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Art Brush Workflows
Imagine your linework more organic and less illustrator-y. Creative projects and free brushes included.
3 hours
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Recolor Artwork
The secret weapon for surface designers – an instant color palette generator right inside Illustrator.
1.5 hours
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Pattern Power
Understand the Pattern Editing Mode feature and let your creativity shine. A truly comprehensive course.
3 hours
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Learn the Pen Tool
A step-by-step process for developing Pen Tool skills with a series of drawing projects in Adobe Illustrator.
1.75 hours
Questions?
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Actually, both! The Heart of Illustrator course is perfect for beginners (or a basic skills refresh), and the other courses assume you are at the intermediate level. The live sessions cater to all skill levels, depending on Laura’s topic and member questions.
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This is a subscription-based membership. You will have access to the courses, live and recorded zoom calls, and the community for the length of your subscription plan. You will be charged on a recurring basis (monthly, quarterly, or annually, depending on which plan you choose) until you cancel. You may cancel the automatic renewal of your subscription at any time via your account management page in Circle.
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Monthly and Quarterly subscriptions are non-refundable. You may cancel the automatic renewal at any time from your account page, and maintain your access for the remainder of your subscription period. Annual subscriptions are refundable up to 30 days from the date of purchase. No refunds on annual plans are given after 30 days.
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Yes! you can change your subscription plan inside your account at any time. If you need to take a break, you can cancel and resubscribe later without losing your member profile.
