Need help navigating through life after getting laid off from your job or as you approach retirement? Join Anne La Follette, former corporate Vice President, who reinvented herself in her late 50s after getting laid off from a job she loved. Becoming a successful creative entrepreneur from scratch was no easy feat. Anne brings her “can do” attitude and warm heart to support you in achieving your creative dreams at any age. Tune in for practical, step by step advice, whether you’re just dipping your toes into the entrepreneurial waters or you’ve got an established creative business that needs some “spark”. Welcome the The Creative Business Spark podcast where: It’s Never Too Late To Create®.
SHOW NOTES: Kathleen was so scared of the technology that she almost never started. She loves her gadgets, but Adobe Illustrator felt like a wall. Fast forward and her fabric designs have sold at farmers markets as tablecloths, napkins, and bundles for quilters and sewists. In this episode I share the three reasons she went from frozen to selling, and why, if you've ever dreamed of seeing your designs on fabric, you may be closer than you think. This one is for you if you've told yourself you're too old, too behind, or just not tech savvy enough to learn Adobe Illustrator. 👉 What You'll Learn: Why you don't need to be tech savvy to create beautiful, sellable patterns The small slice of Adobe Illustrator that actually matters (and how much you can safely ignore) Why trying to learn alone keeps so many women stuck, and what changes everything How a small, supportive community makes the hard parts feel doable The one goal to aim for first, instead of mastering the whole program ➡️ Important Links: Join the waitlist for the Fall cohort of Doodles Coaching Week: https://members.artwithanne.com/doodles Connect with me: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annelafolletteart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annelafolletteart/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnneLaFollette1 Which of the three reasons landed most for you, and what's the one small step you'll take this week? You know where to find me. Let me know.
SHOW NOTES: If you've ever looked at your own doodles and quietly decided they aren't good enough, this episode is for you. I share the story of learning tennis with the "wrong hand" and the years I spent believing I simply wasn't talented, until I saw what was actually going on. It's the same thing so many creative women do with their art. Let me walk you through three truths that could completely change what you see when you look at your own work, and I reveal the one learnable skill that actually stands between a simple doodle and a design someone would happily buy. What You’ll Learn: Why Talent Is Never the Real Issue: How comparing your starting point to someone else's years of practice creates a setup that was never fair to begin with . Embracing Imperfection: Why buyers are tired of generic, machine-perfect art and are actively craving authentic, hand-drawn work with personality and soul . The Missing Bridge: The single learnable technical skill—creating seamless repeating patterns in Adobe Illustrator—that turns single doodles into products people love to buy . Real Stories of Success: How women like Pauline, Kyle, and Maria transformed past doubts into thriving creative endeavors, from local post office sales to custom linen dress collections . Resources & Links Mentioned: FREE EBOOK: Craft a Career You Love in Surface Pattern Design – Discover all the different ways you can turn simple doodles into fabric, stationery, wallpaper, and products you can wear, gift, and sell! Connect With Me: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annelafolletteart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annelafolletteart/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnneLaFollette1
SHOW NOTES: How long have you been whispering the word someday ? Someday when you have more time, someday when things finally settle down, or someday when you feel just a little bit more creative, confident, or "ready" ? If you are tired of putting your creative dreams on the back burner, this episode is your gentle wake-up call to turn that distant someday into today . I’m sharing three simple, powerful mindset shifts that will help you stop postponing the creative journey that keeps tugging at your heart . We are breaking down the tech barriers, shifting away from creative procrastination, and giving you permission to claim a creative outlet right now—not in some far-off, perfectly organized future . 👉 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: ✨ Shift #1: Why your next step is already available to you, and how to stop believing you "aren't cut out for this" just because a fast tutorial overwhelmed you in the past . ✨ Shift #2: The ultimate software relief: why you do not need to master every single tool in Adobe Illustrator, and the one foundational skill that unlocks everything . ✨ Shift #3: Giving yourself permission to reclaim a part of yourself now, whether you want to build a business, earn extra income, or simply create for the pure joy of it . ✨ Your Next Step: How to peek through the door and start imagining what your own next chapter could look like with a no-pressure, inspiring resource . 📚 FREE RESOURCE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ready to take your very first step without any pressure? Download my free e-book, Craft a Career You Love in Surface Pattern Design . Inside, you’ll discover how women just like you are turning simple doodles into gorgeous designs, products, and meaningful third acts . 👉 Click here to download your free copy: https://members.artwithanne.com/ebook 📌 CONNECT WITH ME: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annelafolletteart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annelafolletteart/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnneLaFollette1
SHOW NOTES: If you’ve ever opened Adobe Illustrator only to immediately want to close your laptop in sheer panic — this episode is for you . I’m breaking down the incredible momentum from our most recent Doodles cohort to share exactly what 158 creative women just proved about conquering tech anxiety . Learning digital pattern design doesn't have to feel like climbing Mount Everest in flip-flops . This isn't about mastering every complex tool or menu overnight . It’s about showing up steady, putting on your blinders, and letting a step-by-step framework turn your hand-drawn sketches into real, beautifully repeating pattern designs . 👉 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: ✨ Why powerful design software doesn’t have to mean impossible software—and how to stop drinking from the tech fire hose . ✨ The ultimate secret to building immediate creative confidence by focusing on one single outcome at a time . ✨ How the right guide simplifies the path, helping you manage the technical fluff so your creative decisions can finally take center stage . ✨ Why fear loves isolation—and how stepping into a community of like-minded women turns hesitation into contagious momentum . ✨ Your next step: how to secure your early bird seat for our upcoming September Doodles Coaching Week and turn your Doodles into Dollars. ➡️ SAVE YOUR SEAT FOR DOODLES COACHING WEEK: members.artwithanne.com/doodles 📌 CONNECT WITH ME: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annelafolletteart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annelafolletteart/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnneLaFollette1
SHOW NOTES: If you have been waiting for someone to hand you a permission slip to finally say yes to your creative dreams, consider this episode your official sign. I’m pulling back the curtain on a quiet morning in my garden to share why choosing to invest time, energy, and resources into your own creativity is never a betrayal of your family—in fact, it is one of the most powerful, lasting generational gifts you could ever give to them . This isn’t about navigating a skill gap; it’s about overcoming the crushing wave of creative guilt that tells us our passions are just "silly little hobbies" . It’s time to break free from the narrative of endless sacrifice and discover the three permissions you need to give yourself to step out of the shadows and build something with your own name on it . 👉 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: ✨ Why the deep pull you feel toward sketching, crafting, or designing isn't frivolous—it is a legitimate creative calling that deserves real time and space . ✨ Inspiring, real-life stories of students like Alice—a mother of seven, grandmother of 24, and great-grandmother of three—who finally chose to step through the wall of tech intimidation . ✨ How academic research proves that everyday creative engagement is a vital component of your cognitive health, emotional well-being, and daily purpose in midlife . ✨ The surprising data from Harvard showing that modeling your own ambition and pursuing personal goals is one of the most powerful legacies you can pass down to your children . ✨ Your next step: how to claim your space in the summer cohort of the Pattern Design Academy for nine weeks of live coaching and structured support . ➡️ ENROLL IN THE PATTERN DESIGN ACADEMY : members.artwithanne.com/enroll 📌 CONNECT WITH ME : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annelafolletteart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annelafolletteart/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnneLaFollette1
SHOW NOTES: If you have ever stood in your favorite fabric store or scrolled endlessly online looking for the perfect print, only to leave empty-handed because it simply didn't exist—this episode is for you. I am pulling back the curtain on a beautiful secret: if you have spent years or decades choosing fabrics for quilts, garments, or sewing projects, you already think exactly like a professional surface pattern designer. This isn't about starting from scratch or spending years in design school . It's about recognizing the master-level design decisions you are already making every single day, overcoming the fear of the computer screen, and learning the one final digital skill needed to put your own unique art onto fabric that is entirely yours . 👉 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: ✨ Why your everyday mental checklist at the fabric cutting table is actually sophisticated, high-level designer thinking ✨ Real stories of quilters and makers like Marie and Vicki who transformed decades of textile passion into digital design success ✨ The truth about the workflow: why designing your own fabric actually begins with your hands, sketchbooks, and simple everyday doodles—not a computer screen ✨ How cognitive and educational research proves your lifelong spatial reasoning and textile experience will help you absorb this new skill incredibly fast ✨ Your next step: how to join an incredible community of women for our beginner-friendly Doodles Coaching Week that starts on June 22nd ➡️ JOIN THE DOODLES COACHING WEEK : members.artwithanne.com/doodles 📌 CONNECT WITH ME : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annelafolletteart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annelafolletteart/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnneLaFollette1
SHOW NOTES: If opening Adobe Illustrator makes your chest tighten, your palms sweaty, or your mind spin with overwhelm—this episode is for you. I’m pulling back the curtain on my own terrifying experience being thrown into a French immersion school as an eight-year-old child to share exactly why learning digital design feels just like learning a brand-new language. This isn’t about mastering 100% of a complex software program in a single week . It’s about showing up steady, giving yourself grace, and using a simple learning strategy to conquer tech intimidation so you can successfully build your very first beautiful repeating pattern. 👉 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: ✨ Why learning Adobe Illustrator feels like a foreign language—and why a literal headache is actually proof your brain is working exactly as it should ✨ The ultimate secret to breaking through the tech wall by separating the process from the art itself ✨ Real-life stories of students like Asha and Anna who went from total intimidation to confidently creating beautiful artwork for products ✨ The active role that rest and memory consolidation play in unlocking your tech skills ✨ Your next step: Join the upcoming Doodles Coaching Week for a structured, step-by-step path designed specifically for absolute beginners ➡️ JOIN THE DOODLES COACHING WEEK: 🎉 https://members.artwithanne.com/doodles-yt 📌 CONNECT WITH ME: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annelafolletteart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annelafolletteart/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnneLaFollette1
SHOW NOTES: If you've ever whispered to yourself that you're too old to start something creative, this episode is for you — and I'm not letting you off the hook that easily. I'm sharing my own story of being laid off in my late 50s, and how one box of art supplies from my husband Tom completely changed the direction of this phase of my life. Then I'm backing it all up with real research: three undeniable, data-backed reasons why your window isn't closing. It never was. And it's been waiting for you all along. 👉 What You'll Learn: Why every single year you've lived is a competitive advantage — and what the research actually says about women in their 50s, 60s, and beyond who pursue creative and entrepreneurial paths How the life experience you've accumulated gives you pattern recognition, emotional resilience, and wisdom that no younger competitor can buy, shortcut, or manufacture Why going it alone is one of the biggest obstacles women face — and what the data says about the power of community and support in making creative dreams real The stories of two of my students, both named Allison — one pushed out of corporate life, one stepping back into herself after years as a caregiver — and what finally made the difference for both of them How to find the one small yes you can say today to start building real momentum toward your creative dream ➡️ Important Links: From Doodles to Dollars Coaching Week — Kicks off June 22nd. Early bird pricing just $37. members.artwithanne.com/doodles Connect with me: Facebook: Anne LaFollette Art Instagram: @annelafolletteart YouTube: AnneLaFollette1 What's the creative dream you've been quietly sitting on — and what's one small step you could take this week to move toward it?
SHOW NOTES: As a child, she was told to stick to “crafty things”. Fast forward to now. She’s retired and just landed her first fabric licensing deal. Here's exactly how she did it, and how you can too. The rise of AI-generated art has done something unexpected: it's made your hand-drawn designs more valuable than ever. In this episode, I'm sharing the story of my student Debby McLaughlin — a retired software project manager who was told as a child to stick with "crafty things" — and what happened when she decided, in her mid-50s, to find out if that teacher had been right. Spoiler: she wasn't. Debby just landed her first licensing contract, and her first collection Morgana is now available through her creative business, Cat Spring Art. Her story is proof that the doors are more real than you know — and that your imperfect, human-made designs are exactly what the market wants right now. 🎯 What You'll Learn: 👉 Why the rise of AI-generated art is actually good news for artists who draw by hand — and what major fabric manufacturers are now requiring of their licensed designers 👉 The critical difference between licensing and outright sale, and why understanding this before you say yes could change the entire trajectory of your creative income 👉 How Debby went from "not creative enough" to landing a licensing contract with The Textile District — and the one decision that made all the difference 👉 Why Adobe Illustrator (yes, also called "AI") is the bridge between the art you're already making and the income you haven't earned yet 👉 Why you don't need talent, art school, or a polished portfolio to get started — you need the right steps, in the right order, with someone walking beside you 📌 Important Links: Free Guide — How to Craft a Career (or Side Hustle) in Surface Pattern Design → https://members.artwithanne.com/ebook Join the Doodles Coaching Week Waitlist → https://members.artwithanne.com/doodles 📲 Connect with me: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annelafolletteart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annelafolletteart/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnneLaFollette1
SHOW NOTES: If the constant noise around artificial intelligence has you feeling behind, overwhelmed, or like you’ve already missed the boat — this episode is for you. I’m pulling back the curtain on the urgency trap I fell into myself and sharing exactly why creative women like us are more ready for AI than we think. This isn’t about learning 30 tools in 30 days. It’s about showing up steady, getting clear on who you are, and letting AI handle the work that drains you so you have more time for the work that lights you up. 👉 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: ✨ Why the urgency around AI is manufactured — and what actually works instead ✨ The one mistake most people make when they first open Claude or ChatGPT (and how to fix it) ✨ Why context is your secret weapon — and the skill that transfers to every tool, forever ✨ How creative women are using AI to make time, not art — and why that distinction matters ✨ Your first real step: the free Creative DNA guide that gives AI the context it needs to become your best virtual assistant ➡️ GRAB YOUR FREE CREATIVE DNA GUIDE: members.artwithanne.com/dna 📌 CONNECT WITH ME: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annelafolletteart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annelafolletteart/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnneLaFollette1
Show Notes: In this episode, I'm getting honest about something that's hard to admit. Recently, I paid for an in-person mastermind meeting, registered to attend, and I didn't go. Why is this relevant? Last week, 241 women did the same thing to Doodles Coaching Week. Whether you showed up or not, this episode is for every woman who has ever registered for something with real intention and quietly let herself off the hook. I'm sharing the 3 real reasons creative women don't show up for themselves — and one very concrete next step to start breaking that pattern for good. 👉 What You'll Learn: The Busyness Costume: Why "I'm too busy" is almost never about time — and what it's really disguising beneath the surface. The Old Wound: How decades of being told your creativity isn't worth prioritizing shows up in the quietest, most self-sabotaging ways. The Fear Underneath: Why we avoid the things that matter most to us — and what it means when showing up feels terrifying. The Real Numbers: What 450 registrations and 209 attendees actually reveals about how creative women treat their own growth. The Concrete Next Step: How to close the gap between the woman who signs up and the woman who follows through — starting with your Doodles design and a piece of real fabric. ➡️ Important Links: A special creative bundle for you: The Doodles Replays + Your First Fabric Mini-Course bundled together. It's just $197. Click the link below for details. 👉 members.artwithanne.com/fabric Connect with me: Facebook: Anne LaFollette Art Instagram: @annelafolletteart YouTube: AnneLaFollette1
SHOW NOTES: In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my From Doodles to Dollars® Coaching Week to show you exactly how to transform a simple sketch into a professional, repeating pattern. Whether you want to design your own fabric for quilting, create unique wrapping paper, or explore new income streams, I break down the process into simple "baby steps" using Adobe Illustrator. I share my personal journey of reinventing myself in my 60s and explain why you don't need art school or expensive tech to start your own creative business. 👉 What You'll Learn: The 3 Golden Rules : My specific method for ensuring your patterns tile perfectly every single time with no awkward gaps or overlaps. Tech Without the Headache : Exactly which three tools you need to get started and how to access a free trial of Adobe Illustrator. Vector Magic : How to turn a black-and-white doodle into a professional, colorized vector design. 7 Ways to Monetize : A breakdown of real-world opportunities to earn income from your designs, including licensing and print-on-demand. High-Touch Support : How the live troubleshooting sessions work, where I can open your specific file on screen to help you fix any mistakes. ➡️ Important Links: Join the From Doodles to Dollars Coaching Week Secure your spot for our upcoming session running April 13 through April 24. This is your final week to join us for just $37! 👉 members.artwithanne.com/doodles Connect with me: Facebook: Anne LaFollette Art Instagram: @annelafolletteart YouTube : AnneLaFollette1 What part of the "Doodles to Dollars" process are you most excited to master during the coaching week?
Show Notes: A watercolor artist in a 40-person Swedish village used one new skill to turn a single thistle painting into pillows, tea towels, tote bags — and a line of linen dresses. Maria Ahl-Zanier is a watercolor artist living in a tiny village in southern Sweden. She had a thriving creative business — originals, handcrafted products, in-person classes. Then she learned to create repeating patterns. In this episode, I share Maria's journey and the three realities that became possible once she learned how to create repeating pattern designs. If you're a watercolor artist who has ever wondered whether surface pattern design might work for you, lean in! 🔑 In This Episode You’ll Learn Why watercolor artists make such a natural leap into pattern design — and what's really holding them back The one mistake artists make when they first try to bring their work into Illustrator (and how Maria avoided it) How a single thistle painting became pillows, tea towels, tote bags, and a line of linen dresses Why learning the steps first — with simple doodles — is what makes everything else possible The unexpected doors that opened for Maria once she expanded beyond originals (including a royal commission) Links & Resources: Join the Doodles Coaching Week. Get your $10 Early Bird Ticket HERE . ⏰ Important Dates: Early bird price ($10) ends: Saturday, April 4 Regular price ($37) begins: Sunday, April 5 Welcome Party: Sunday evening, April 12 DCW begins: Monday, April 13 Let’s Connect! Instagram: @annelafolletteart Website: https://www.annelafolletteart.com/ Facebook: Anne LaFollette Art
SHOW NOTES: Why does the From Doodles to Dollars® Coaching Week cost just $10? I get real about the intentional philosophy behind the price — and what's actually waiting for you inside. If you've ever wondered whether a $10 course can really be worth your time, this episode is for you. 🔑 In This Episode You’ll Learn The honest question one student emailed me about the $10 price — and my full answer What's actually included in From Doodles to Dollars® Coaching Week (hint: it's not a PDF and nothing else) Why I've made the very intentional decision to keep this training this accessible What happens inside the community during the five days — and why the homework is everyone's favorite part The real question to ask yourself before you decide ⏰ Important Dates: Early bird price ($10) ends: Saturday, April 4 Regular price ($37) begins: Sunday, April 5 Welcome Party: Sunday evening, April 12 DCW begins: Monday, April 13 Links & Resources: Join the Doodles Coaching Week. Get your $10 Early Bird Ticket HERE . Let’s Connect! Instagram: @annelafolletteart Website: https://www.annelafolletteart.com/ Facebook: Anne LaFollette Art
Show Notes: Have you ever stood in a fabric store aisle and thought — why can't I ever find exactly what I need? In this episode, I'm sharing the story of a season when I nearly walked away from my creative business entirely — and the one skill that changed everything. We'll talk about the social media treadmill that exhausts so many creative entrepreneurs, the myth that more products equals more income, and the moment I realized that doing one thing really well will always outperform doing everything halfway. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, scattered, or like all your effort just isn't adding up — this one's for you. 🔑 In This Episode You’ll Learn The "social media treadmill" and why more content doesn't equal more income What happened when I stopped trying to be everywhere and focused on what actually worked Why a curated product line at a craft fair outperformed everything I had online The fabric dream — how quilters and sewists can finally design the prints they've always wished existed The one foundational skill that unlocks fabric, gift wrap, licensing, craft fair income, and more Links & Resources: Join the Doodles Coaching Week. Get your $10 Early Bird Ticket HERE . Some of these are affiliate links. I only recommend tools I personally use and love. Let’s Connect! Instagram: @annelafolletteart Website: https://www.annelafolletteart.com/ Facebook: Anne LaFollette Art
SHOW NOTES Kyle Young sold over $1,000 in products at a church craft fair in just three hours — and she'd only recently started exploring surface pattern design. In this episode, Anne walks through seven real ways creative women are earning income from their simple doodles, featuring nine students from her community who are doing it right now. Whether you're drawn to print-on-demand, licensing, craft fairs, teaching, or something you haven't even considered yet, this episode will show you what's possible. 🔑 In This Episode You’ll Learn The 7 income paths available to surface pattern designers (and why most women combine more than one) How Debby McLaughlin went from software project manager to licensed designer with The Textile District Why your imperfect, hand-drawn style is exactly what buyers are looking for right now The subscription and commission models that most creatives overlook, and shouldn't What all 7 paths have in common (hint: they all start with one simple doodle) Links & Resources: Join the Doodles Coaching Week. Get your $10 Early Bird Ticket HERE . Download Anne's free ebook: Craft a Career You Love in Surface Pattern Design Join The Doodles Digest HERE for weekly creative inspiration. My Tools & Resources Page Adobe Illustrator Free Trial Kajabi Ecamm Live Some of these are affiliate links. I only recommend tools I personally use and love. Let’s Connect! Instagram: @annelafolletteart Website: https://www.annelafolletteart.com/ Facebook: Anne LaFollette Art
SHOW NOTES: Did you wonder why you received so many emails during Bonnie Christine's Immersion launch? Today I'm pulling back the curtain on affiliate marketing. What it is, how I approach it, and why it can become an important part of your creative business. I break affiliate marketing into three simple buckets and share exactly how I think about recommending tools and programs to my community. Whether you're curious about affiliate marketing for your own business or just want to know why you got so many emails, this episode is for you. 🔑 In This Episode You’ll Learn What affiliate marketing is Why it can become an important part of your creative business Three main types of affiliate marketing, and Why your email list is the foundation of everything Links & Resources: My Tools & Resources Page Adobe Illustrator Free Trial Kajabi Ecamm Live These are my affiliate links. I only recommend tools I personally use and love. Let’s Connect! Instagram: @annelafolletteart Website: https://www.annelafolletteart.com/ Facebook: Anne LaFollette Art
SHOW NOTES What's really standing between you and the creative life you want? It's not your age, your talent, or your tech skills — it's a collection of lies you've been carrying around for years. In this episode, let’s gets honest about the five mindset traps that keep creative women stuck. I share the moment I almost let fear win after getting laid off, and I’ll give you permission to throw those old stories in the trash. It’s spring cleaning for the mind! 🔑 In This Episode You’ll Learn: The 5 lies that keep creative women (especially over 50) from pursuing new skills My personal story of getting laid off and being terrified to open Adobe Illustrator Why imposter syndrome is lying to you about your abilities The truth about age and experience being your super power, not a limitation A simple spring cleaning exercise to let go of the belief that's holding you back most Links & Resources: Don’t miss Bonnie’s Immersion program. It’s only offered once a year. Click HERE to enroll through my affiliate link. Click HERE to watch the unboxing video where I show you the A-MA-ING course materials you’ll receive. Note : I'm a proud affiliate partner for Bonnie's Immersion course. That means I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you, if you enroll through my link. Let’s Connect! Instagram: @annelafolletteart Website: https://www.annelafolletteart.com/ Facebook: Anne LaFollette Art
Show Notes. This year marks my eighth year blocking off my calendar for Bonnie Christine's Surface Design Immersion program, but this year feels completely different. Bonnie has reimagined her signature program from the ground up, and I'm excited to tell you this new approach is exactly what we need right now. In this special podcast episode, I share why this course matters so much—not just for learning surface pattern design, but for reclaiming tangible creativity in our increasingly digital world. UNBOXING VIDEO! Head over to my YouTube channel to watch the video where I unbox the two gorgeous packages that you receive when you enroll. The materials inside are A-MAZ-ING! What You'll Learn in This Episode The Full Circle Philosophy Why Bonnie recorded this new version of Immersion from her garden How the "hands to computer to hands" approach creates meaningful work Understanding the complete creative cycle from inspiration to physical products What's Changed in Immersion 2026 The new documentary-style teaching format Less screen time, more hands-on creation How the course meets the moment we're living in right now Why Surface Pattern Design Matters Now The beautiful return to analog creativity happening globally How our life experience becomes our creative superpower (especially for women over 50) Why hand-crafted design will be more valuable than ever Important Links Click HERE to enroll through my affiliate link Click HERE to watch the unboxing video! * I'm a proud affiliate partner for Bonnie's Immersion course. That means I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you, if you enroll through my link.
SHOW NOTES: Eight years ago, I discovered Bonnie Christine and surface pattern design—and it changed everything. Today I'm inviting you to join Bonnie's free Print & Pattern Revival workshop (Feb 11-16) where she'll teach you how to create seamless repeating patterns and understand how the surface design industry really works. No experience needed—just a pencil and paper. This workshop is perfect whether you've grabbed my surface pattern design ebook or my Doodles workbook and want to go deeper, or you're completely new to pattern design. Learn from the GOAT herself! 🔑 In This Episode You’ll Learn: My discovery story : finding Bonnie 8 years ago Why I call Bonnie Christine the GOAT in surface pattern design education What makes this free workshop different (video lessons + live sessions) The workshop schedule and what you'll learn each day How to register (it's completely free and you can sign up HERE . Links & Resources: Register for Print & Pattern Revival (FREE workshop Feb 11-16): From Doodles to Dollars® Workbook ($10) The Doodles Digest Newsletter (free) Let’s Connect! Instagram: @annelafolletteart Website: https://www.annelafolletteart.com/ Facebook: Anne LaFollette Art This episode mentions Bonnie Christine's Immersion course. Anne is an affiliate partner, which means she may earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you choose to enroll through her link.
