Indian Chinoiserie: A 4-Day Illustration & Pattern Design Masterclass
Learn to create your own elegant Chinoiserie artwork – from individual motifs to a finished seamless pattern.
This is not just about drawing elements, it’s about learning structure, balance and finishing techniques that make your work look polished and professional.
What You'll Learn
Module 1 :
HISTORY + FLORALS
Building a strong base for clean and balanced chinoiserie compositions.
- History & evolution of Chinoiserie
- Chinoiserie floral styles
- Drawing hero, secondary & filler flowers
- Petals, buds & florals illustrations
Module 2 :
BIRDS + BOTANICALS
Focus on depth, realism and refinement.
- Drawing Chinoiserie birds
- Leaves, branches & foliage
- Creating organic stems
- Connecting flowers, leaves & birds naturally
Module 3 :
COMPOSITION
Master structure and form and colour
- Understanding Chinoiserie composition
- Hero, supporting & filler element
- Movement & flow
- Creating a connected, story-led composition
Module 4 :
ARCHITECTURE + SEAMLESS PATTERN
Bring everything together into a final artwork.
- Drawing pagodas & architectural elements
- Understanding repeat patterns
- Creating a seamless repeat
- Connecting elements across the edges
- Final pattern refinement
- Export setting (print & digital)
Course Details
Duration: 8+ hours of live lessons
Format: Live lessons
Date: 10-13th September
Time: 12-2 PM
Access: Lifetime access to recordings
Bonus: Access to a WhatsApp group for questions and support
Tools Required
iPad
Apple Pencil
Procreate
Perfect For
- Digital artists
- Surface pattern designers
- Illustrators
- Procreate beginners
- Designers interested in chinoiserie pattern.
What You'll Create
By the end of the course, you will create:
- Stylised pagoda architectural
- Stylised florals, leafs, steam
- A detailed chinoiserie bird, cranes and filler elements
- A final composition presented on professional wallpapers, fashion, stationery mockups
What You Get
- 8+ hours of live lessons
- Step-by-step guidance for each illustration
- Lifetime access to recordings
- Access to a WhatsApp group for questions and support
