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Sunday 19th October 2025

🎨 Painting to Pattern LIVE Online Retreat 🎨 replay now available for purchase


A one-day creative workshop which was held on Sunday 19 October 2025, where participants painted, played and transformed their art into seamless repeat patterns. The event was hosted LIVE on Zoom, with a replay available to watch and create at your own pace — perfect for beginners and creatives wanting to explore the world of surface pattern design. 🎨✨

Grab the REPLAY here!
REPLAY ONLY P2P TICKET $129 AUD Replay access (no live attendance). Learn at your own pace.
MOTIF PACK Starter Pack - $19 Vibrant, hand-drawn motifs by Georgie & Rachael — ready to cut, trace, or paint over✨
🌟 ADD ON: VIP Pattern Chat – Small Group Mentoring Join Georgie & Rachael for a 90-minute small-group Zoom session (choose Nov 2 or 3, 2025). Get personalised feedback, answers to your pattern questions, and connect with fellow creatives in a supportive space. The perfect next step to deepen your Painting to Pattern journey! 🎨✨
🌟 ADD ON: Motif Starter Pack – $19 (Printable PDF) Kickstart your pattern journey with vibrant, hand-drawn motifs by Georgie (Lordy Dordie) & Rachael King. Cut, trace, or paint over them, follow the step-by-step guide, and start creating unique repeats today — perfect for beginners or as a fun creative warm-up!

SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER

Painting to Pattern LIVE ONLINE Art Retreat

Since launching Painting to Pattern in 2023, we’ve had creatives from all over the world asking, “Will there be an online version?” — and now the answer is YES! 🌟This one-day LIVE Painting to Pattern online retreat workshop is designed for passionate creatives of all levels who are ready to take their art to the next stage without needing complicated software. Whether you’re a beginner or a small business owner looking to explore surface pattern design, this course will inspire you to create patterns with confidence and joy. Led by two colour-loving artists and surface pattern designers, Georgie Forbes (Lordy Dordie) and Rachael King, you’ll...

✨ Discover your unique artistic style and build confidence in your creative voice
🎨 Learn key surface pattern design techniques in a beginner-friendly way
🖌 Experiment with watercolours & acrylic paint pens to bring your motifs to life
🌈 Explore colour palettes that inspire and energise your work
🌺 Master the fundamentals of motif development, balance, and contrast for seamless patterns
📐 Hand-create repeat patterns using analogue methods (grid, half-drop, scatter, and more)
💻 Learn tried-and-true, simple, and cost-effective methods to capture and digitise your artwork — no expensive software required
🛠 Discover workflow hacks to clean up and prepare your designs for print-on-demand products, portfolios, and licensing submissions
🌍 Be inspired by guest speakers sharing real-world insights in art, design, products and digital printing
✨ Gain practical tips to turn your creative play into professional opportunities
💬 Connect with a supportive global community of like-minded creatives

✨ Don’t miss this chance to paint, play and turn your art into repeat patterns — with professional guidance, creative inspiration and a global surface pattern design community by your side.

REPLAY IS AVAILABLE NOW FOR PURCHASE:

Painting to Pattern LIVE replay

📅 LIVE was held via ZOOM on Sunday 19 October 2025

🌟 Add Even More to Your Experience - Your ticket is packed with value, but you can also choose from exciting add-ons to make the most of your Painting to Pattern journey.


Plus, all students receive FREE:

Painting to Pattern Student Workbook (PDF)
Course Materials (PDF)
Access to the private online "Painting to Pattern Facebook Group" where you can connect, share patterns and extend your learning in a supportive community (FREE)

ADD ON +

VIP Pattern Chat Group – $149 AUD

VIP Pattern Chat Group – $149 AUD
Take your Painting to Pattern experience even further with our exclusive 90-minute VIP Pattern Chat:

When: Choose from two dates — Sunday 2 November (2pm, 4pm AEST) or Monday 3 November (8:30am, 10:30am AEST) 2025

  • What’s included: A cosy, small group Zoom session (numbers capped so everyone gets attention).
  • Personalised feedback: Bring along your pattern work from the workshop and receive direct feedback from both Georgie & Rachael. Show 1–3 patterns and receive personalised feedback + professional tips.
  • Deep dive: Ask your burning questions about pattern design, licensing, or next steps in your creative journey.
  • Connection: Share and learn alongside other like-minded creatives in an encouraging, supportive space.

This is your chance to go beyond the live class — to refine your work, gain clarity, and get personalised guidance that’s tailored just for you. 👉 Spots are strictly limited to 5 students per group — reserve yours now!

Book your Pattern chat here $149

+ ADD ON:

Motif Starter Pack – $19 AUD (Printable PDF)

Motif Starter Pack – $19 AUD (Printable PDF)

Jumpstart your pattern journey with this creative launchpad! The Motif Starter Pack includes vibrant, hand-drawn motifs by Georgie (Lordy Dordie) & Rachael King — ready to cut, trace, or paint over.

✨ You’ll receive:
- A curated sheet of motifs (perfect for beginners)
- Step-by-step analogue repeat guide
- Endless ways to remix & create unique designs

Perfect for beginners or seasoned creatives looking for a fun warm-up — all for just $19!

Grab the Motif Starter Pack $19

Rachael King & Georgie Forbes welcome you to our "Painting to Pattern" Art Retreats

Georgina Forbes

Georgie is a colourful Australian Artist, Surface Pattern Designer and the Head Honcho of creative business Lordy Dordie.

Georgie's designs are packed with contrasting but harmonious, vibrant colour combinations, abstract shapes, quirky and fun florals. Georgie strives to convey a positive, joyful and happy message in her art. Georgie's Lordy Dordie pattern designs have appeared in successful collaborations both in Australia and internationally. Follow Georgie on Instagram @lordydordie

Rachael King

Rachael is an colourful Australian Surface Designer, Author and Creative.

Rachael is drawn to bright, saturated colour in mostly floral themes that reflect living in Queensland. Rachael is a keen learner, mentor and passionate advocate of artists in the Surface Design industry. Rachaels books, Pattern Pulse 1 & 2, is a passion project that celebrates the world of Surface Design and the amazing Australian Artists working in that space. Follow Rachael in Instagram @rachaeldoesdesign

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Testimonials

  • Hi Rachael and Georgie, I wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed the weekend workshop in Noosa.  It was so good to meet people who are working in the industry.   There was a really positive energy and I felt like it helped me focus on what my next steps would be.  I think that having guest speakers in was informative.  It gave us an insight from different points of view and linked different aspects of the industry together.  I also found it helpful to get a list of businesses that offered different services. Thanks again for a wonderful weekend and all your valuable knowledge and experience you shared with us!

    Lidia - ATTENDED Sunshine Coast 2025 P2P RETREAT

  • Rachael and Georgie were the perfect pair of hosts for the Painting to Pattern workshop. Their skills complemented each other perfectly, creating such a well-rounded and insightful course on surface pattern design. Georgie’s knowledge of product development and building her brand was invaluable, while Rachael’s expertise in technology and seamlessly piecing together patterns was incredible to watch and learn from—not to mention their gorgeous artistic talent!   I’ve come home feeling like everything has clicked—I finally get it! I now understand how to quickly create a pattern, and I’m seeing so many new design possibilities that never even occurred to me before.   On top of that, the group of women who attended, along with Rachael and Georgie, were so supportive. The energy and vibe of the group made the experience even more special. Such a fantastic workshop—thank you both!

    Laura - ATTENDED Sunshine Coast 2025 P2P RETREAT

  • "Attending the Painting to Pattern" retreat was such a wonderful experience. I felt so welcomed and I learned so much with lots of hands on experience. It was just the push I needed to build my confidence and step out more in my creative journey. Rachael and Georgie were such fun and encouraging. I left feeling that yes I can be apart of this creative world. "

    Corrina H - attended Gold Coast 2024

  • "The ‘Paint to Pattern’ Art Retreat hosted by Georgina Forbes and Rachael King was such a lovely, relaxing event. The process from pattern to paper was demonstrated clearly and we were given multiple opportunities to put it into practice. While digitising the pattern is a big learning curve it was explained well and very beginner friendly. Georgie and Rachael are both fantastic teachers! They answered all of our questions, gave demonstrations, shared tips and tricks, and were genuinely friendly and approachable. The guest speakers were also amazing sharing their processes and insight into the industry. If you are thinking about this course, do it. You won’t regret it!"

    Emily S - ATTENDED GOLD Coast 2024 P2P RETREAT

  • Omg… what an amazingly, creatively filling weekend. Thank you both soooooo very much for sharing your time, knowledge and years of learnings with us to provide us with the tools, understanding and hope for the opportunities that are available in this colorful world. Thank you for taking the time away from your families to gift to us this wonderful experience, truly grateful.

    Fran & Emma - ATTENDED NOOSA 2025 P2P RETREAT

  • Rachael and Georgie were the perfect pair of hosts for the Painting to Pattern workshop. Their skills complemented each other perfectly, creating such a well-rounded and insightful course on surface pattern design. Georgie’s knowledge of product development and building her brand was invaluable, while Rachael’s expertise in technology and seamlessly piecing together patterns was incredible to watch and learn from—not to mention their gorgeous artistic talent!   I’ve come home feeling like everything has clicked—I finally get it! I now understand how to quickly create a pattern, and I’m seeing so many new design possibilities that never even occurred to me before.   On top of that, the group of women who attended, along with Rachael and Georgie, were so supportive. The energy and vibe of the group made the experience even more special. Such a fantastic workshop—thank you both!

    Laura - ATTENDED NOOSA 2025 P2P RETREAT

  • You two really are such a wonderful team and it’s women like you that help other women who have a spark .. find it again and believe in themselves and what they are capable of. I think I can confidently say that on behalf of every single woman that held space in that room over the weekend :) we all got so much more out of it than words can describe 💞

    Katrina -  ATTENDED BRISBANE 2023 P2P RETREAT

  • "I am writing to you both to thank you for the inspiring, extremely informative, and for me, lightbulb couple of days, that, with the content you covered, has absolutely propelled me to achieve my goal of 2023 and that was to learn how to digitise my art and get it to print. "

    Rebecca - attended Brisbane 2023 p2p Retreat

  • "I just wanted to say the biggest Thank you to you both. Such an amazing group, both of you sharing your knowledge and experiences, and just the whole weekend felt like the biggest creative hug that I’ve been needing. So Thank you, I feel like I’m getting “me” back, and that has honestly all started since the weekend. "

    Karina - attended Brisbane 2023 p2p Retreat

  • Hello Rachael and Georgie, I just wanted to say thank you for a fabulous retreat! It was fantastic being surrounded by so many creative and talented people and I have come away from it feeling very inspired.  Feedback - I thought the guest speakers were very interesting especially Ellie. She has inspired me to rethink my direction a little and to look at a bigger picture. I also really enjoyed your painting demonstration at the end. It was very interesting to watch.   The goodies we received were also very generous - thank you.

    Lauren C.

  • "Show off incredible feedback from your customers"

    John Doe