I'm returning for Immersion 2022 as a part of the support team!

Last year, I was a part of Bonnie Christine’s Surface Pattern Design Immersion support team (a.k.a. Love Squad), and it was one of the most rewarding, awesome experiences of my career to date.

Affiliate Posts, Online EducationMelissa LeeFebruary 15, 2022immersion course, surface pattern design immersion, bonnie christineComment

It's that time of year again...

Yaaaassss! It's that time of year when my mentor, Bonnie Christine, puts on her awesome FREE workshop!

Affiliate Posts, Online EducationMelissa LeeFebruary 2, 2022immersion course, surface pattern design immersion, bonnie christine, online education, online coursesComment

I'm going on a mini fabric design tour!

Back in early December, I did a Q&A presentation at my wonderful local quilt shop, High Sierra Quilters, on how I became a fabric designer for Riley Blake Designs…

Fabric, About Me, Riley Blake DesignsMelissa LeeJanuary 30, 2022riley blake designs, fabric design, fabric shops, fabric collection, harmony, surface pattern design, pattern design, design tourComment

Introducing Harmony: My very first fabric collection!

My fabric collection, Harmony, from Riley Blake Designs, is available in local and online stores now!

Fabric, Riley Blake DesignsMelissa LeeOctober 20, 2021fabric design, fabric shops, fabric, harmony, surface design, surface pattern design, pattern design, fabric collection, sewingComment

At last, a pattern design class!

Oh my gosh, okay. SO. I'm really excited to announce my new class.

Skillshare, Online EducationMelissa LeeOctober 18, 2021skillshare, new class, pattern design, surface pattern design, online courses, online educationComment

New Skillshare Class + Workshop

Come check out the new Skillshare Workshop my class is featured in: Character Design Bootcamp: Draw Unique, Expressive Characters at Any Skill Level

Skillshare, Online EducationMelissa LeeJuly 15, 2021skillshare, new class, online courses, online education, character design, skillshare workshops, announcementComment

I have some thoughts on investing in courses...

A very kind follower on instagram DM-ed me the other day to ask about the Surface Design Immersion Course that I've been promoting.

Affiliate Posts, Online EducationMelissa LeeFebruary 22, 2021immersion 2021, immersion course, surface pattern design immersion, online courses, online educationComment

Surface Design Immersion 2021

I have some really exciting news!

Online Education, Affiliate PostsMelissa LeeFebruary 8, 2021immersion course, surface pattern design immersion, immersion 2021, bonnie christine, surface pattern design, surface design Comments

New Class!

My new class, Create a Hand-Carved Stamp From Scratch: Tools and Best Practices, is finally live on Skillshare!

Skillshare, Online EducationMelissa LeeOctober 21, 2020skillshare, online education, stamps, stamp making, hand-carved stampsComment

My Fall Quilt Market Experience...Eight Months Later

Firstly, I hope everyone’s continuing to stay safe and well.

Fabric, TravelMelissa LeeJune 16, 2020quilt market, convention, fabric convention, surface pattern design, quilting, sewing, fabric, design, fabric design, travel, houston Comments

I want to be clear...

I’ve been outspoken on my personal social media and I’ve shared resources and info about what’s happening in my Instagram stories, but…

Melissa LeeJune 9, 2020blm, black lives matter, police brutality Comment

Last day to enroll in the Immersion Course!

Some people (and by some, I mean me) are always a little late to the party (err, everything).

Affiliate Posts, Online Education, SkillshareMelissa LeeFebruary 25, 2020immersion course, skillshare, surface pattern design immersion, surface pattern design, pattern design, online education, art schoolComment

Enter to win a year of Skillshare premium membership!

Today, I want to share something that has nothing to do with my teaching and everything to do with why I am the artist I am today...

Online Education, SkillshareMelissa LeeFebruary 18, 2020immersion course, surface pattern design immersion, surface pattern design, illustrator, adobe illustrator, online education, skillshareComment

Holy wow, this is my fourteenth (14th) class :O

Melissa LeeFebruary 12, 2020

[Etta James voice] Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaat laaaaaast....my latest class is here!

Today’s the day, folks!

Melissa LeeAugust 23, 2019

Holy Cannoli, Y'all

So…I made Top Teacher on Skillshare.

SkillshareMelissa LeeMay 8, 2019skillshare, announcement, online education, teachingComment

This Is It! Enrollment Is Closing Tonight For An Entire Year

Some people (and by some, I mean me) are always a little late to the party (err, everything).

Online EducationMelissa LeeFebruary 26, 2019surface pattern design immersion, surface pattern design, design, design school, bonnie christine, immersion course Comment

Creative Checklist

I live by lists and I love having a detailed plan of attack for the big goals in my life.

Online EducationMelissa LeeFebruary 22, 2019surface pattern design immersion, immersion course, bonnie christine, creative checklist, lists, design, creative living, career advice Comment

*SIGH*

I'm going to Quilt Market (the big trade show for the fabric industry) in October…

About MeMelissa LeeFebruary 21, 2019self-doubt, nerves, quilt market, surface pattern design, fabric Comments

The Teacher Who Changed My Life

Today I have something really special to share with you: one of the biggest influences on my life and the secret to my success. So go grab yourself the drink of your choice and settle in.

Online EducationMelissa LeeFebruary 19, 2019surface pattern design, surface pattern design immersion, bonnie christine, immersion course, design, design schoolComment