“One of my favorite aspects of Bärbel's lessons is the combination of hand-drawn and digital techniques. In the course you learn how to develop the discipline to hone your motifs and build a strong foundation for your patterns.

I would recommend Repertoire to anyone wanting to take their work to the next level. I have noticed significant improvement in structure, flow and layering of my work since taking the course.”

- India Brown, USA

“Before Repertoire I was only creating patterns digitally, and while I was able to create a seamless repeat, my designs didn't look particularly interesting, let alone professional. Having explored and recreated historical styles, I now have a personal "library" (repertoire!) of layouts and designs to choose from that I know will look professional.

As a matter of fact, one of  the designs I created during Repertoire, has made it to the top 100 in one of Spoonflower's challenges, and I'm just getting ready to pitch to companies!”

~ Gaia Azzaroli, Italy

"Before taking Repertoire I was creating very simple designs without really knowing where to start. My patterns lacked clear structure and direction.

Now I feel that I'm creating more complex and well-structured patterns. I've gained a better understanding of different design styles and am learning to apply them while adding my own style."

~ Isabelle De Ligne, Australia

“It isn't just the end result of the patterns I'm creating that I'm happy with. Repertoire gave me the framework to study and analyse the historical patterns and designs I love, meaning I can now create my own take on them, very much in my own style. I also now have a much richer and more fulfilling creative process.”

~ Louise Browne, UK

"There is so much information to take in that I now feel more confident going forward with client requests for design work. Since taking this course, I have had 3 of my designs chosen as top picks by trend analysts as well as a fabric company for printing.

 I am much more confident with my design work and feel that I can  tackle any project or design request with confidence."

~ Lisette Niemand, UK

"I aspired to be able to create intricate patterns but it felt overwhelming. During Repertoire, the overwhelm started to fade with each step of the course. Seeing how each pattern is broken down and explained was extremely helpful.

Repertoire has given me the ability to design beautiful patterns that look more sophisticated and has gotten me noticed by companies!"

~ Ali Poulson, USA

"Before Repertoire I knew how to put a pattern together but had no idea how to create anything more complex than a scattered repeat. I was longing to create more complex patterns.

Repertoire taught me SO much. I feel confident creating any style of pattern now, and I credit it with helping me to find my signature style as I created so much while following the course."

~ Katie Beardsley, UK

“Hand drawing was a real challenge. I’ve been working digitally for so long that I almost forgot what it felt like to draw on paper. But Bärbel’s drawing classes changed that.

She helped me slow down, observe, and reconnect with the basics. It wasn’t just about technique. it was about finding joy in the process again. I didn’t expect it, but picking up a pencil brought back a spark I didn’t know I’d lost.”

~ Monique Beaudin, Canada

"I had the technical skills to create a repeating pattern, but mostly created conversationals and was missing the broadness and depth to create really good designs and collections. Now I create many different types of patterns, from simple dots and line patterns to the more complex Damask, Mughal Boteh and Renaissance Foliage. The most exciting thing is knowing what they are. Being able to look at a pattern and have an idea of what type it is. It makes you feel clever - a more informed designer."

~ Jane Harbison, Australia

"I feel like I have so many resources at my disposal now. I can (and do) access the lessons regularly. My mind has been opened up to so many new sources of ideas, inspiration and design tools. I love when another artist or designer says, "how did you do that?"

~ Wendy Digel, USA

" I love that this class is more like a college art class where you learn so much more than just how to make a pattern. This is the best class to take if you want to take your patterns to the next level. It teaches how to make your art stand out rather than looking like everything else that's out there."

~ Kim Sharp-Leyba, USA

"I mostly created basic repeats or half drop repeats in Photoshop using my digitized watercolors before, and had zero knowledge about using Adobe Illustrator. But even though Repertoire is not for Illustrator newbies like I was, I took the risk and now I can use it to create my favorite patterns, like  trailing florals."

~ Kata Maraczi, Hungary

"Through Repertoire, I learned not only how to create patterns properly, but also a spectra of different types of patterns. I learned how to plan a repeat instead of just trying to put a bunch of motifs together in Illustrator.

Now I truly feel that I can design any type of pattern and I understand the different structures.”

~ Karen Gomes, India

“Repertoire helped me make a portfolio I am truly proud of and gain the confidence to start pitching. I feel truly like an educated expert in pattern design now. "

~ Mairin Kareli, USA

“I've learned so much about constructing successful patterns from Repertoire, and gotten a lot of helpful and encouraging feedback from the community. I now feel my portfolio is robust and very reflective of who I am as an artist, and I am proud to show it to prospective clients for licensing opportunities.”

~ Katherine Moffat, Canada

“Repertoire isn't just about acquiring skills; it's about pushing yourself creatively.  The course may require time management and dedication, but the rewards –  growth, confidence, and a fulfilling creative outlet – are absolutely worth it."

~ Katia Galante, Italy

“My designs have improved significantly and I even got two commission jobs, one for acanthus scrolls and one for an Indian Floral wallpaper. I am in the process of compiling my portfolio to start reaching out to companies for licensing and I wouldn't have gotten the confidence to do so without Bärbel's help and seeing improvement in my designs."

~ Sampada Phadke, Canada

"The techniques that we learn are just awesome! This is something I could never achieve on my own. I’ve managed to create a solid body of work that I am confident to send out to companies and I’ve started to pitch to wallpaper companies.”

~ Joke Seys, Belgium

"The Repertoire course has been an enriching experience for me, expanding my knowledge of patterns. The content is endlessly fascinating and has truly transformed the way I perceive patterns.
I’ve also learned some great techniques for preparing my sketches better, have improved my sketching skills, enabling me to create more refined designs. I've also gained the confidence to explore and create patterns in different styles by following the step-by-step instructions provided.”

~ Ilka Zuijderland Varnes, USA

 “My favourite things about Repertoire are the well structured lessons, video tutorials and an international community of like-minded designers. It has helped build the confidence to refine my patterns and I’ve started my own fabric company!”

~ Susan Standen, Australia

"Before joining Repertoire I only created 2-3 basic pattern types in Adobe Illustrator. As I learned to interpret historical styles by reinventing and mixing up elements in my way, I can now transform them easily to create something new. This is "creative freedom". Now I am able to create the most intricate historical patterns.”

~ Agnes Onody, Luxembourg