A BRAND NEW COURSE BY INKYGOODNESS
Design It Make It
Sell It!
An 8-week immersive course designed to help you turn your art into a thriving product-based business!
STARTS MONDAY 5TH MAY
Ready to start your maker-seller journey? Let's go!
WHAT'S THE SCOOP
Design It, Make It, Sell It!
We've been crafting something really special behind the scenes, and it’s finally time to let you in on it!
Say hello to Design It, Make It, Sell It! – our brand new 8-week immersive course, designed with you in mind.
If you’ve been dreaming about turning your art into a thriving product-based business, this is your moment. Whether it's prints, pins, zines, apparel or something totally unique – this course will guide you through every step of the journey, from idea to creation to confident selling.
We created this course especially for illustrators and artists who are ready to turn their creativity into products – and profit – with purpose, passion, and a plan!
ALL THIS & MORE!
What’s included:
Whether you're dreaming of selling prints and original art, designing your own apparel, launching a range of pin badges, stationery or merch – or all of the above – this course will give you the tools, strategies and insider tips to do it with confidence.
- 8 weeks of high impact creative development for artists & illustrators
- Dive into branding, product design, licensing, selling, wholesale & more!
- Creative challenges, Q&As + industry trend reports
- Exclusive Masterclasses with leading illustrators artists & makers
3 -Months Inclusive access to Inkygoodness Collective
- Mini Briefs + mock up templates
- Workshops & Feedback Sessions on pricing & product ladders
- Bonus workshop on how to build and launch your first online shop
- Delivered online, via Zoom - all sessions are recorded.
Design It, Make It, Sell It! Runs 5th May - 27th June.
Choose your Creative Path
Two ways to take part. Same course. Same tools. Same transformation.
Whether you love live sessions and real-time feedback or prefer to learn independently, you can now choose the version that fits your flow!
Option 1: Join the Live Cohort
Next cohort starts Monday 5th May
This is the full creative experience—with live calls, peer connection, accountability and personal feedback at your fingers tips!
- Weekly live Zoom sessions with our course leader and guest mentors
- Real-time feedback on your ideas, products and pricing
- Access to our private community space to connect, share wins and ask questions
- Bonus workshops and mini-challenges to keep you moving
- 12 months access to all core course content and recordings
Best for: Artists and illustrators who thrive in a group, love live support, and want that extra push to build and launch with confidence.
Option 2: Go Self-Paced
Start any time, learn on your own terms.
Get instant access to the full course content and build your product range at a pace that works for you!
- 6 modules of expert-led content
- Actionable video lessons, templates and resources
- Downloadable workbooks to help you stay on track
- Optional community support + occasional live drop-ins
- 12 months access from the day you start —no deadlines, no pressure
Best for: Creatives who prefer flexibility, want to dip in and out, or like to learn solo.
Our Instructors
Emmy Lupin
Emmy Smith is the illustrator behind Emmy Lupin Studio, based in Nottingham. Taking an unconventional route into illustration, she originally studied advertising and spent five years working in design agencies before pivoting her career to pursue her creative passion. Now, she runs Emmy Lupin Studio full-time, bringing her vibrant, hand-drawn world to life.
Her work is bold, expressive, and unapologetically playful—capturing life through a female lens. With a rich use of pattern, bright colors, and a storytelling approach, she creates illustrations that are fun, relatable, and empowering.
Emmy joins for a masterclass 'Sketch to Shop: Launching Your Illustration Brand' on Thursday 8th May @ 2.30pm BST.
Mélanie Johnsson
Mélanie (Mel) Johnsson is a French illustrator and graphic designer based in Margate, UK. Since 2014, she’s worked with a range of brands—from homeware and fashion to editorial—while championing sustainable, joy-driven projects that align with her values.
Outside of work, Mel is a mum to two young daughters (born in 2021 and 2024) and fills her time with painting, baking, reading, and early sunrise runs. She’s a long-time vegetarian with a love for matcha, cheese, sea animals, and adrenaline-fuelled adventures like skydiving and kitesurfing.
Mélanie presents her masterclass 'Inspired Stationery: Creating Joyful, Purpose-Driven Paper Goods' on Thursday 5th June @ 7.30pm BST.
Marie Chanteur
Located in Aspudden, Stockholm, Wobbly Studio is an art brand and a workshop created and run by Marie Chanteur. Her bold and colorful work is all about embracing the mundane, poking fun at our imperfections and not taking ourselves too seriously. Wobbly Studio creates happy objects to lighten up and add fun to our homes.
After 8 years as a print designer in the fashion industry, Marie embarked on a new journey as a self-taught ceramicist. Through ceramics, she continues to channel her passion for prints, using clay pieces as a fresh canvas for her illustrations and patterns.
Marie joins us for a masterclass on 'Playful Process: Exploring Creativity & Ceramics' on Wednesday 28th May @ 6pm BST.
Laura Barnes
Laura Barnes is a textile designer and illustrator based in South East London, known for her bold use of color and pattern to create uplifting, joy-filled designs.
Inspired by nature, travel, and life’s simple pleasures - dog walks, farmers’ markets, alfresco dinners, and the scent of tomatoes on the vine - her work radiates warmth and optimism. Her bold and expressive color palette is influenced by travels to India, Morocco, and Mexico, resulting in dopamine-rich designs that feel both nostalgic and contemporary. Her work has been featured in The Guardian, Country Living, Gardens Illustrated and BBC Good Food.
Laura presents her masterclass 'Pattern to Profit: Wholesale, Surface Design & Selling Prints' on Thursday 22nd May @ 10.30am BST.
Lisa Hassell
With 20+ years in the industry, Lisa Hassell is a creative powerhouse—part artist agent, part coach, and 100% dedicated to helping illustrators thrive. As the founder of Inkygoodness and Inkygoodness Collective, she’s built a global community where artists connect, grow, and gain confidence.
Passionate, driven, and refreshingly authentic, Lisa knows firsthand the struggles of imposter syndrome and setbacks—but her empathy and expertise make her the ultimate mentor for emerging talent. If you’re an artist ready to level up, Lisa’s got your back!
Lisa is your host and mentor for 'Design It, Make It, Sell It!' and will deliver live classes every week!
What We Will Cover
Live classes will be delivered on Zoom every week, alternating between Wednesday's @ 10.30am BST and Thursday's at 6pm BST. Masterclass dates vary.
Attend Live or Watch the Replays
Prefer to learn in your own pace? Opt for our self paced course at the check out
✓ Define your Unique Artistic Style and Stand out in the Market
✓ Identify your Ideal Customers and Where to Sell your Work
✓ Insights on the Power of Storytelling in your Brand
✓ Creative Briefs & Mini Challenges
✓ Exercises, Weekly Discussion & Breakout Rooms
✓ Maker Masterclasses + Q&A’s with Leading Industry Pro's
✓ Downloadable Resources
✓ Feedback, Advice & Strategies to Grow Your Creative Business
Early Bird Bonus:
Creative Deep Dive: Mid-Course Critique Session
Get access to an exclusive, small-group feedback session halfway through the course — just for early enrollees! This live session is your chance to share your product concepts, ask questions, and get tailored, constructive feedback from your mentors. We’ll help you refine your designs, troubleshoot any roadblocks, and boost your confidence before launch.
Offer available to artists enrolled in our live cohort only. Add to your basket at the check out!
Spaces are limited — secure your spot early!
Choose how you want to pay
Pay in Full or Choose our Payment Plan
PAY IN FULL
£349
Save £100
Doors Close Sunday 27th April @ 22:00 BST
PAYMENT PLAN
£449
(£179 + Two Equal Payments of £135)
Doors Close Sunday 27th April @ 22:00 BST