Workshop: Interpreting Trends for Print
Learn to turn next season's trends into beautiful print designs.
What will I learn?
Learn to interpret trends to create industry-standard designs in this online interactive course. From idea generation to mastering motifs, pattern creation to honing your unique designs, this course is perfect for anyone who wants to solidify their knowledge or get started. Our trend expert, Catherine Wise, will teach you all the best tips and tricks, as well as crucial knowledge, so you can add trend-driven designs to your portfolio. What will I learn: ✨ Session 1 - Mastering the process ✨ ➜ Learn the best sources of trend info (paid & free) ➜ Choose from key trends for Spring/Summer 26 ➜ Generate research to inspire your print direction ➜ Create your own mood board ✨ Session 2 - Idea generation & motif creation ✨ ➜ Generate ideas for multiple prints from your mood board ➜ Refine & develop these ideas into motifs ➜ Start to think about the composition of elements ✨ Session 3 & 4 - Working on your designs ✨ ➜ Use Photoshop to quickly create & edit repeats ➜ Create print variations & colourways ➜ Come away with a range of portfolio-ready prints We will share our secret weapon in Photoshop for super easy repeats. You’ll also be able to work on your designs while making the most of our expert tutor’s assistance. Catherine is there to help you if you get stuck or if something isn’t behaving the way it should, as well as to provide advice and feedback on your work. By the end of this course, you’ll be creating beautiful trend-driven prints. About our courses: 4️⃣ 4 sessions over 4 weeks 🧑🎓 Small groups of maximum 6 learners 🙋♀️Practical and interactive, so cameras and mics on, and ask as many questions as you like!! 🎥 No frantic note-taking here - all sessions are recorded for you to watch back 💬 Access to a dedicated forum for you to share your work, get help from your tutor and get to know your fellow learners 🌍 Open to learners worldwide - a good understanding of spoken English is required 🏅 Certificate to say you have attended a C4F course 🎓 10% Student/Grad discount - use code STUDENTGRAD10 at checkout ⚠️ You will need a valid full or trial version of Adobe Photoshop for the course duration
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Learner Agreement - By booking onto any of our services, you agree to the following guidelines. These are in place to ensure a positive, professional and enjoyable learning experience for everyone involved. *Learning requirements You will need the full app version of our training platform, Hurdle, which we will provide access to. You will also need a valid full or trial version of CLO or Adobe software for the duration of your learning. Please refer to our FAQs for minimum system requirements for each software. For CLO training, a three button mouse is essential. Apple Magic Mouse and Wacom tablets are not suitable. We also recommend using a second screen, such as a monitor or tablet, to support viewing demonstrations. A stable internet connection is required. *Professional conduct We ask all learners to treat tutors and fellow learners with respect and professionalism. Please be mindful of how much space you take up in discussions so that everyone has the opportunity to participate. *Attendance and participation Learners are expected to attend sessions punctually and be ready to learn. If you are unable to attend a session, please notify your tutor as soon as possible. For group sessions, missing more than two sessions without prior notice or a valid reason may affect eligibility for a certificate of completion. Our group courses and masterclasses are interactive and adapt to the needs of the learners present. This means pace and content may vary depending on questions and the level of hands-on practice required. We prioritise understanding and confidence over speed, and while every course is designed to meet its intended learning outcomes, not all advertised topics may be fully covered within live sessions. *Cancellations and rescheduling If you need to cancel a booking, please do so at least one week before your session. For tuition sessions, we’re happy to reschedule if you give at least 48 hours’ notice. For group sessions and masterclasses, please note that rescheduling isn’t available once booked. *Delivery and adaptation By joining our learning sessions, you acknowledge that live training may adapt based on group needs and engagement levels. Our focus is on ensuring every learner feels supported, confident and equipped to apply what they’ve learned. Thank you for being part of our learning community. We are committed to delivering an enjoyable, collaborative and genuinely valuable learning experience.