"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

"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

“I really feel that pattern designing has become my new superpower. I have used what I've learned in Repertoire to take my designing up many levels, and I've started to see my own interpretations of the historical styles expressed quite spontaneously."

~ Katherine Moffat, Canada

“I learned so much about the mechanics of building more complex patterns, and the fascinating history behind them.  I especially loved the drawing tutorials, as it was real hands-on learning that I could put into practice straight away.

During Repertoire I created my very first portfolio, and that portfolio got me my first client contract! It's a huge start to my career, and I owe it all to Bärbel and her amazing Repertoire course"

~ Anna Black, Portugal

“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

"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 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

" 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 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 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

"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

 “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