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Bonnie’s course has equipped me and given me the belief that I can, and that there is room for an Elena Wilken collection of fabrics out there on store shelves, and on sewists' tables. I am thankful beyond words, thankful for all the research time it saves, and for a teacher that shares her knowledge and the tools for us to succeed so freely. It has been such a game changer for me ...
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Meet Nancy Noreth
There are a few experiences in my career as an illustrator and surface pattern designer that I can consider life changing. One of those experiences is coming across Bonnie Christine.
As an artist I have come across many workshops and courses but not all have been as valuable as Bonnie's...
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Meet Gennifer March Schimenti
When I think of the Immersion Course, I think of the word transformation. After taking the course, I went from dreaming to doing! With Bonnie’s help, my business G. March Design has become a reality.
My journey began quite a few years before this...
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Meet Tessie Snow
After being a stay at home mom for 16 years I was searching for a creative business of my own. I wanted one that would enable me to be home with my family, create a solid income and also express my creativity.
When I discovered Bonnie’s courses, I honestly felt like my mind was going to explode...
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Cecily Rochelle McCraw
Bonnie’s positivity and voice helped to reignite my passion and love of art, and that’s everything to me. I have successfully found my inner joy and self-respect again. And I can’t wait to put that newfound self-love into my art!
Valerie Flaim
Bonnie and her team made the impossible seem possible! The step-by-step process made it so much easier and I was able to create over 150 patterns. I was able to go over the videos and search for almost every situation I had encountered and when I was unable to find an answer, all of the wonderful guides and experts were available to help.
Asha Menghrajani
The course and membership is a wholesome program, a full package that builds your technical, creative, and business skill. What I love most is it gave me confidence, validated me as a professional artist, and allowed me space to express my creativity.
"The best part of the Immersion Course for me is Bonnie’s teaching and the support from the experts and guides."
I benefited greatly from other people's questions and answers in the community. I have learned to use Adobe Illustrator to create artwork and patterns, which has been a game changer. Since my Immersion course, I launched my Spoonflower shop and, recently, my own e-commerce website. This year, I look forward to learning all the online business skills, creating more art and designs, and growing my business!
Jun Shu
"I have learned a new skill that is going to be life-changing."
Before participating in Immersion I was feeling uninspired and unsure of how to grow my business. Learning how to create my own surface pattern designs has given me so many new opportunities to expand and a new outlet for creative ideas.
Sara Hood
"The Immersion Course got me hired at an in-house design job!"
From the moment I got Bonnie's free surface design guide I knew with all of my heart that I needed to take this course. I was shocked at the price, but I realized I had never invested myself in such a way before.
After Immersion, I was able to quit my government job of 5 years and got a job as an in-house designer that almost doubled my family's income. I have been licensed with a dream brand and I am slowly working to be able to create a sustainable business.
Jackie Mendoza
LEANNE LONGWILL
It has flattened out the learning curve for me. This course was, by far, the most complete, informative one that I've had!
Tiffany Rice
Immersion taught me so many ways that I could show up as a fashion and design creative. It really spoke to my entrepreneurial spirit.
Karissa Schulten
[Immersion] has taken the guesswork out of building a business and given me a roadmap to build upon.
JULIET VAN DER HEIJDEN
I have gained a huge amount of confidence in my artistic abilities and was recently heard to describe myself as an artist!
Dora Cuenca
"I finally decided I couldn’t do it all. I didn’t want to teach myself Illustrator ... I wanted to learn from someone and Bonnie’s teaching style and her dedication to educating others in the world of surface design and being their biggest cheerleader made it a no brainer."
erin mcgovern
"This course is well-paced and embraces you the entire way. You always feel supported and validated by Bonnie, her team, and your fellow members. It is a fantastic experience. Within minutes of the first lesson, I knew I had made the right investment."
Meghann Rader
"Putting yourself out there is a scary thing, but within a month of taking Bonnie's class I had learned Adobe Illustrator and created my first fabric collection. But most important of all, I had confidence in myself and my abilities."
Meet Carissa Bordeleau
Before I started my journey with surface pattern design, I was painting, illustrating, and trying to find my ultimate creative outlet. I explored surface design through some of Bonnie’s other lessons and was motivated to learn more of Bonnie’s best practices.
The price of the Immersion Course held me back the first year, but it was well worth it once I took the course. I’ve acquired advanced Illustrator skills and cherish the supportive Immersion community. . .
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Meet Vivi Furlong
The main reason I took the course was to be able to learn how to license my designs and at the same time launch myself into creating patterns.
After taking Immersion, I not only created 3 collections of my own, but I also made a collection with my 10-year-old daughter. I made 2 portfolios, I launched two lines of planners, sketchbooks, and notebooks, and I began to feel very confident and started pitching.
I got two wall decor licenses and . . .
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I actually studied surface pattern design for my degree in 1990; however, there were very few job opportunities for me in those days. I felt unprepared and overwhelmed, so I embarked on another career but always, always hankered after creating textiles and surface patterns.
Two children and thirty years of marriage later, I pursued my desire and joined the Immersion Course. I completely LOVED every minute of it. The course made me believe I can do this and acquire the necessary skills to pursue this career . . .
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Meet Ilka Zuijderland Varnes
I love how much I learned through the program. I was blown away by how much I learned in Illustrator, and every lesson was so full of new information.
Before I started with Surface Pattern Design, I was working as a Graphic Designer for a tourism company for the last 12 years. When Covid hit, I was furloughed and because I wasn’t content anymore with my job, I took the opportunity to change my focus and learn more about surface pattern design.
When I joined Immersion, everything started to make sense regarding how to build your business . . .
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Taili
The passion and energy coming from the group make me feel so at home and welcomed!
Tanya J. de Wet
With each interaction across the Immersion Course, the comments, the community & the team's correspondence, I felt heard, valued, and respected by my peers and role models.
Jane | Just Jane Arts
Immersion was a big investment in myself, but it was so worth it! It made me more confident as an artist and showed me all these other opportunities that I didn't know existed before.
Denise Burdett
I never realized that I had the determination it took to succeed and learn so much. I am soaking it all in like a sponge and want more!
"The Immersion Course inspired me to be creative again. "
...I would encourage anybody that is on the fence about joining to invest in yourself and your journey of learning and growing. You are worth it.”
Suyin McCaskill
read more →"Bonnie & my classmates have given me confidence, support and initiative to add surface pattern design to my income streams. "
I enrolled in Immersion with no art training, no experience using Illustrator and a preconceived notion that I couldn’t draw. I’ve learned more in a year than a lifetime. The way I do business and view myself as an artist has changed completely.
Nancy Scott
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"The best part of Immersion was getting an inside look at Bonnie's collection building process."
After taking Immersion, I successfully started including Surface Design as a part of my branding packages for my brand design clients. Bonnie also help me gain the confidence to build an educational component to my business and share knowledge from my life as a designer and creative.
Larimie "Xhico" Garcia
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Stephanie Roche
My 4 year degree in Studio Art doesn't even come close to what I have learned with Bonnie.
Zhay Smith
One of the best parts of Immersion is the community, there are kind people from all walks of life who cheer you on and support you all along the way.
Debby Lightman Casher
It is surreal to see my dreams coming true. Something I never thought possible was made possible by believing in myself & trusting in Bonnie's program.
Tiffany Rice
Immersion taught me so many ways that I could show up as a fashion and design creative. It really spoke to my entrepreneurial spirit.
Rebecca Smith
Immersion was so immersive and comprehensive. It felt like a college course, but in my most favorite subject and with no pressure or finals!
Jessie Hobbs
Taking Immersion has been the single best investment I've made in my business! . . . My only regret was not finding this course earlier.
Genna Blackburn
After Immersion 2020, I put a website and portfolio together, started pitching to clients, and signed three licensing contracts within the year!
Student Stories of Success
Mable Tan
I love Bonnie's light and positivity and the Immersion community. Her realness and honesty keep me moving forward and allow me to dream big dreams. I'm still in touch with people that I took the Immersion course with in 2018.
Angela Naomi
Immersion broke down the steps necessary to get me on the right path to my dream job. Before Immersion, I felt really lost and didn't know where to start to get to where I wanted to be. Now I feel like I can clearly see my path, know what I have to do within each step, and have realistic goals I'm working on.
Tess Belke
Immersion opened up a whole new world and showed me a new way that I can use my creative skills to not only feel creatively fulfilled again but also earn an income in a way that suits my current lifestyle.
"Surface pattern designing is not my expertise, but taking the Immersion course and participating in Flourish has been life-altering!"
My personal ‘immersion’ was more with the wealth of resources and the feeling of community! There is a focus on beauty and optimism, and an essence of grace and ease that will allow you to find the stillness you need to access your own, personal creativity, talents, and potential.
Mikell Youell Worley
"I love the way Bonnie talks and affirms my creative mind and heart. "
Before Immersion, my creative ambition was desolate from Covid. Bonnie showing up as herself brought me to life and pushed me into a new purpose.
Since Immersion 2022, I have filled sketchbooks with my heart’s desire, debuted my new knowledge and skills at my day job, and found new meaning as a creative. This year, I hope to bring all those sketches to life and further develop the skills to connect with other creatives and make all our hope and dreams come to life.
Caitlin Laura Martucci
"Immersion was an amazing class."
Bonnie didn’t assume I knew anything, so she didn’t skip any steps or rush through parts of AI and surface pattern design. Her lessons were not only produced at a top-notch professional level but the support available to answer any question I had throughout the class was unbelievable.
Thank you Bonnie for taking me on this journey into the world of surface pattern design. It has been worth every penny!"
Jennifer Knight
Josie Adams
Bonnie has been with me every step of the way. She is so supportive, and without her guidance, I'm not certain I would be where I am today in my business. I am so excited to be making money doing what I love, and I can't wait to see where this journey takes me!
Patty Basemi
"I have learned more in this course than I did in a whole year in college studying graphic design. Immersion literally changed everything for me."
darlene brink
If you have had a dream of seeing your artwork on products, I would encourage you to take Immersion. You would truly be getting more than what you ever imagined.
Ready to move from DREAMING to DOING?
Create income from your artwork with a hobby that you love. Hello, side hustle!
Design a life and career that gives you time, location and financial freedom. Hello, full time designer!
You’re in the right place.
I'm ready, Let's go!
Rosa Veliky
To someone on the fence about taking this course ... if the thought of it lights you up or makes you nervous, do it. You’re worth this and so much more.
Isabel Wilder
Taking Immersion has opened a door to a world of possibilities that I did not know existed. It has shifted my mind to move my business forward and helped me to have bigger goals.
Anna Petrie
The Immersion Course opened the door to surface design, a better understanding of my own creativity, and how I can use it in the world for my own continued happiness and growth.
Stacie Green
Bonnie is kind-hearted and generous and that is evident in the course material.
"The greatest takeaway from Immersion was seeing myself as an artist and breathing more life into that part of who I am. "
I also made some great friendships in Immersion. I still love connecting with them on social media, cheering one another on, and connecting over real-life topics that transcend design
Aubrey Tate
" I had an itch to re-establish my creative roots, but was not sure where to start... "
I was initially hesitant as I didn't have Illustrator experience, and it was a big investment, but hearing Bonnie's story and the success of so many others like me pushed me to take the leap. And I am SO beyond glad I did! Since taking Immersion, I have made 100's of patterns, including created 3-solid collections I feel super jazzed about. I've also turned my designs into real products that are successfully selling through my Etsy shop.
Brittany Wronka
"I stumbled upon Bonnie’s classes and it was a completely eye opener!"
I researched about the Surface design and it was never heard of in India. I came across Immersion course and was convinced this would be great idea to start... I bought the course on my birthday as gift for myself and I am so happy I did!
Jackie Mendoza
"Before joining Immersion I was worried I’d be taking yet another course and won’t see results. Of course, this is not the case!"
As soon as I started the course I could tell this was different. It had practical steps and mindset hacks that were helping me progress. The best part of the Immersion course was really Bonnie almost literally holding our hands through each step as well as the hands on support from the awesome team.
Nasreen Hassan
" I had no clue how to make patterns digitally or how to get my patterns from paper to repeat seamlessly digitally."
Taking Immersion helped me learn exactly that... In Immersion I not only loved Bonnie's systematic and thorough teaching style but also having the community of like minded students as well as the possibility to go through the course at my own pace.
Ali Baecker
"After taking the course I felt confident and secure to start pitching ..."
The best part of the course how supportive was Bonnie's team and also to be part of a wonderful community. I have always felt the SPD community is so open and friendly.
Laura Hernandez
Mandy McMaster
When taking Immersion I felt nurtured and supported by the community and Bonnie's team ... I truly consider myself an artist and surface pattern designer now.
Cheryl Steffen
I would highly recommend the Immersion Course to anyone wanting to learn Illustrator and create surface patterns. There are so many pathways to take with these skills and having the lessons available to reference even after the course is over has been worth every penny.
Lissie Teehee
I want to tell everyone, you can do this too. Being able to lean in to the experience of industry leaders like Bonnie is truly priceless. Being able to take your creativity and make a living with it is priceless.
Accomplish Your Biggest Dreams
Do one small thing every day. When big dreams seem overwhelming, begin reaching towards them by doing just one small thing each day. At the end of a week, a month and a year you will have made giant leaps towards accomplishing them. These will be the steps that will lead you to living your dream!
ALL IT TAKES IS 10 SECONDS OF COURAGE.
You are strong. You are worthy.
I'm here to guide you the entire way.
I'm Bonnie Christine.
ARTIST // PATTERN DESIGNER // TEACHER
Thanks for joining me on this journey. I can't wait to help you to craft a career you love!
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