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Startist Society122: Getting Started in Surface Design with Bonnie ChristineWe’re ridiculously excited to share this week’s episode with you. Why? Because we got to sit down with none other than Bonnie Christine—surface pattern designer extraordinaire, business powerhouse, and one of the best online educators out there. Bonnie is a completely self-taught designer who has created at least 16 fabric collections for Art Gallery Fabrics, built a thriving business, and helped thousands of creatives turn their art into a career. Basically, she’s the definition of a Startist. In this week’s episode, we got to pick her brain on everything: How she got started in surface...2025-02-1843 min
Startist Society121: Online Courses Worth Your Time and MoneyThinking about taking an online course but not sure which ones are actually worth your time and money? We’ve taken a lot over the years—some amazing, some… not so much. In this episode, we break down the best online learning platforms, memberships, and in-depth courses that have truly helped us grow as artists and creative entrepreneurs. Be sure to listen until the end and hear about a special offer we have just for you! READ SHOW NOTES: https://startistsociety.com/immersion/ Sign up for Bonnie's Free Pattern Design Playbook Mini-Course Lea...2025-02-0524 min
Startist SocietySelling on Digital Marketplaces with Isabelle Gagnon WoodWe've spoken many times about how we met in an accountability group for Bonnie Christine's Surface Design Immersion course. Today, and in a few upcoming episodes, we want to introduce you to the other women in our group and tell their inspiring Startist stories. In our peer group, each of us had one or two main goals that we hope to accomplish with our creative careers, and we want to share what we've all been doing to reach those goals. We've interviewed quite a few experienced artists who have tons of products, licensing deals and courses, and...2023-03-0851 min