Creating Repeat Patterns With Procreate

In this special digital art workshop Mel will be showing you how to create a range of repeat patterns, using the app Procreate on the iPad.

This 6hr workshop is perfect for beginners with a basic knowledge of Procreate, who are looking to push their skills within this powerful app.
Repeat patterns can be a wonderful way to venture into creating designs for surface pattern print onto fabric (such as clothing, cushions, tea towels and much more) or even greetings cards and stationery. Imaging designing your own wrapping paper?

Procreate is like having a complete art studio at your fingertips and can be used to create anything from sketches and compositional drawings through to rich digital paintings and illustrations. It’s also the perfect companion for when you have limited time and space to work with traditional methods, plus you can take it anywhere!

My workshop will encourage you to experiment, play and make mistakes, as this will help you learn to create and edit using this amazing app, whilst avoiding the overwhelm of trying to master too many new things.
The first half of the day will focus on getting to grips with some of the basics of Procreate that will be essential for creating repeat patterns, like using layers and selection tools.

We will then proceed to look at a number of simple ways to create a basic repeat pattern.

After a short lunch break we will delve into fun experimentation, looking at ways to enhance your repeat patterns with colour and texture, and at the end of the day you will leave with A4 print outs of your designs, along with your own digital creations saved on your iPad, ready for whatever you may plan to do with them next.

Workshop Requirements:
• You must bring along you own fully charged iPad and compatible iPencil. Please note that third-party styluses may not supported by Procreate, so please check your pencil’s compatibility before the workshop.
• You must ensure that you have the Procreate app installed on your iPad ready to begin your workshop session and that it successfully opens on your ipad. If you don’t have it already, Procreate can be downloaded through the Apple Store (currently costing £12.99).
• Please feel free to bring along a couple of pieces of your own existing artwork or textures, that you might like to experiment with. I will also supply some hand painted textures that can be used during the workshop.

Please note:
• If you prefer to use an iPad rest, support or stand please bring this with you to the session. Similarly, if you wish to work with a glove or screen protector, please bring these along. As these are down to personal preference, they won’t be supplied for the workshop.
• iPad’s and their accessories are expensive items and although the workshop size is limited to a small group, you are reminded to please keep your equipment safe and within sight at all times.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available during short comfort breaks throughout the session, allowing for a quick stretch and break from your screen. There will be also be a short lunch break in the middle of the class, so feel free to bring lunch with you.
You will be welcome to print out A4 copies of your experimentations and creations to take home.

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available during short comfort breaks throughout the session, allowing for a quick stretch and break from your screen. There will be also be a short lunch break in the middle of the class, so feel free to bring lunch with you.

You will be welcome to print out A4 copies of your experimentations and creations to take home.

About Mel Langton:

I’m a designer and illustrator who works in Procreate as part of my professional art practice, using it to create much of my commissioned illustration work. I also love to create artwork using traditional methods but believe that digital artwork can be a wonderful way to experiment, play, plan, enhance and compliment that work.

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29 August 2026 – Full Day – Mel Langton: Creating Repeat Patterns With Procreate