These courses have been designed with industry creatives and recent graduates in mind, offering a unique insight into the textile design industry and practical instruction on how to improve your skills. Anyone with a creative soul and the drive to improve their technique will find these online classes inspiring and valuable.

No, not for the drawing and painting lessons. We’ve designed these classes specifically for everyone from beginner to advanced skill levels. The classes take you through techniques that you can practice, develop and ultimately incorporate into your design practice.  If you have never used photoshop before, then we suggest you start with our Beginners course for Surface pattern design.

- A computer with Photoshop installed and a scanner (or you could outsource your scanning if you dont have one at home)

- You will also need access to the internet to view your classes, as they are available through a members only hub.

- A printer might also be helpful to print out supporting resources.

- A3 size, 200gsm or heavier paper.  

- Gouache paint in Alizarin Crimson, Winsor Red,  Winsor Green, Winsor Blue, Primary Yellow, Orange Lake Light, Jet Black and Permanent White

- small round brushes (4 or 6) and a 10.  

The course will be shared on a platform that you will have unlimited access to once purchased.

Please be aware that any work you create from this course may resemble other students work. Please read our copyright notice for further details.

The courses will be held in a members only hub. You will have access to them from anywhere and anytime by using a unique login and password. 

ou will be given access to a private Facebook group where you can post all of your work-related questions. Once a week a designer will reply and provide feedback. 

For any problems relating to your account or video access, email us at [email protected]. 

In the studio we use Wacom Intuos Pro Small instead of mice. We find it offers much greater control!  

As an Adobe Photoshop user you’d know that there is always more to learn. We’ve put together all of our best tips and techniques to help you design your final print in Photoshop. From fast and efficient ways to change the colour of your design, to how to use layer effects, it’s all about getting your design looking its best. Then we’ll help you dot those i's and cross those t’s so that it’s all ready to send off for production.

We get it, roses are scary. But you’re not alone. Many of our new student are intimidated by this particular flower and often report at the start that their work turns out ‘wobbly’ or ‘just not quite right’. And we say, of course it does – this species of flower is really intricately detailed in nature. Don’t worry though, that’s exactly why we’re here. We really hold your hand during the sketching stage, and we show you how to really ‘look’ at a rose and interpret it for textiles. You’ll be amazed at the difference it makes to your designs.

Not at all. We understand these paintings might look very complicated. But we don’t throw you in the deep end – you get to see how these are done every step of the way. When you understand how we break it down, you won’t feel so intimidated by the complexity, because it’s really much simpler than it looks. And remember, we don’t expect you to paint exactly like instructor and master painter, Zoom, after one viewing. Like anything it takes practice to perfect.

The truth is you don’t have to learn. But our question to you is, why wouldn’t you? Besides mastering the art of one of the most on-trend prints at the moment (50s inspired rose floral prints are everywhere), learning to paint with gouache helps you create a range of new design and attract a wider range of jobs, from high-end fashion to clients with lower budgets (as it’s screen printable). And with its layered application and strong, clean colour definition, it’s simply a stunning style.

Yes, this courses covers it all. You’ll start from the very beginning — learning how to look at a real rose and how it grows — then we’ll guide you through sketching it in a very edited way, specific to surface pattern or fabric design. After that, we focus on getting it on screen so you can create a beautiful rose print design that’s ready for production. It’s no wonder that this is one of our most popular courses.

You sure can. Roses are very specific, but the skills you learn here are transferrable to all styles of flowers. Once you know how to ‘look’ at a flower and break down its elements for design, you can use those same techniques for any flower. Plus, you can tackle them with confidence knowing that if you can take on the challenge of a rose, you can take on any flower.

Not at all. Although we’re sure that you’ll be keen to jump right in and devour it as soon as you can, our courses are designed so that you can take them at your own pace to suit your life. That includes going back and re-watching the videos again and again until you’re 100% confident that you’ve got the skills down pat. In this game it’s all about practice, practice, practice, and we empower you to do exactly that.

Simple answer – no. After all, this isn’t high school – nobody’s forcing you to be here. You’re here because you want to learn. We treat you like a grown up and give you the freedom to find your own way through your learning journey. Besides, stress and creativity don’t go hand in hand, so we wouldn’t do that to you.

You sure will. It’s the least we could do to recognise you for all your hard work. Plus, we know sometimes a piece of paper makes it easier to tell future employers exactly what you’ve been up to. So we supply an industry-recognized certification, signed by your instructors and Longina Phillips herself. With Longina Phillips Designs studio known the world over, the hiring staff at any fashion brand will understand the calibre of the lessons you’ve learned, recognising that you’ve been trained in just the right skills for the industry.

We have a few options to make it affordable for you. Firstly, we have an art kit available to buy at Eckersley’s costing $337.15. While that might sound like a lot, keep in mind that these are professional quality products. They’re exactly the materials you can expect to be using making professional commercial products. That said, you don’t need to start out with the absolute best (although we do recommend getting the best you can buy). Thaklon brushes are inexpensive (approximately $6 to $20), and you can grab a box of gouache paints at most good discount novelty stores. We do use 10 specific colours, but you should be able to easily match or make these with cheaper kits.

We don't want you to ever regret this course purchase. If, after 30 days, you do not feel you received enough value from your investment, you can apply for a full refund. See further details in our Happiness Guarantee below.

Our students come from all over the world, but the platform we house our courses on does not allow for multiple currencies. So we had to pick just one currency for payments. As the US dollar is the most commonly used, we’ve chosen that as the easiest for everyone. So while yes, we are Australians, we offer our courses in USD as it is more widely used than AUD.

We’re sure you probably will. If you’re ever unsure about something, feel free to ask questions anytime in the comments section of the course module. Usually it’s our creative director that answers. And don’t forget our Facebook group, where you can connect with other print designers. Chances are they may have the same kind of question or even know the answer. You can also post photos of your work here, too. It’s a safe place to share it — our students are incredibly supportive of each other.

It may be. Tax deductible expenses vary depending on the country you live in so it’s important to check with your national tax office. In Australia, you may be able to claim a deduction for self-education or, if you’re self-employed, you may be able to claim it as an expense if it’s directly related to your current income stream. Always make sure you seek professional advice and check with your accountant.