Online Course Schedules

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  Hot Markets for Your Art Part A

  Self-Paced
  Build a professional portfolio to sell art in 5 of the most lucrative markets:

  • bolt fabric
  • home décor
  • children’s books
  • wall art
  • gift

  Self-paced, start anytime If you want to learn exactly what to put into your artwork to make killer portfolio pieces while staying true to your style and taste, this course is for you. Graduates of this course have gone on to win work from clients such as Hallmark, Robert Kaufman Fabrics, Oopsy Daisy, Uppercase Magazine, West Elm, Midwest CBK, and more. It is industry learning that works in the real world. This comprehensive course includes access to videos of Lilla Rogers reviewing over 500 pieces of art, and you will have full access until December 31, 2019!

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  Hot Markets For Your Art Part B

  Self-Paced
  Build a professional portfolio to sell art in 5 of the most lucrative markets:

  • stationery
  • baby/children’s apparel & décor
  • scrapbooking
  • editorial (magazines)
  • party paper

  Self-paced, start anytime Make Art That Sells is a unique combination of a professional portfolio builder and an ultimate insider’s guide to making art that sells. Graduates of this course have gone on to win work from clients such as Midwest CBK, Demdaco, Paperchase, John Lewis, Galison, Madison Park Greetings, Dot & Bo, Land of Nod, Quarry Books, and more. It is industry learning that works in the real world. This comprehensive course includes access to videos of Lilla Rogers reviewing over 500 pieces of art and you will have full access until December 31, 2019!

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  Lilla’s Art Recipes: Drawing Faces

  Self-Paced
  Fall in love with drawing in this brand-new course! Learn to draw faces in this fun new course with Lilla Rogers!

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  Creating Collections for Home Décor

  Self-Paced
  Build a comprehensive, professional and winning home décor pitch presentation, with the guidance of top art agent Lilla Rogers and leading art director Margo Tantau. Self-paced, start anytime If you want to learn exactly what to put into your artwork to make a killer home décor collection while staying true to your style and taste, this course is for you. Graduates of this course have gone on to win work from clients such as Anthropologie, Robert Kaufman Fabrics, Oopsy Daisy, West Elm, Midwest CBK, and more. It is industry learning that works in the real world. This comprehensive course includes access to videos of Lilla Rogers reviewing over 500 pieces of art, and you will have full access until December 31, 2019! This course provides the skills and knowledge to fill a huge gap in the lucrative home decor market – for artists who can conceptualize and pitch full product collections. By showing art directors that you can do this, you put yourself ahead of the game and stand out from other artists as a commercial professional. Not only are they more likely to buy your work, they are likely to buy MORE of your work – perhaps even your entire collection. 

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• September 30, 2019

  Home Décor Plus

  Live
  Build your portfolio! Get the latest trends!

  Build a comprehensive, professional and winning home décor pitch presentation, with the guidance of top art agent Lilla Rogers and leading creative director Margo Tantau.

  • Home Décor PLUS features the MATS teachers you know and love - creative director Margo Tantau and of course top art agent, Lilla Rogers - with all new content
  • In this course, you’ll tackle a brand new trend board to create exciting new portfolio pieces or content to get you the work you want
  • You’ll have the opportunity to try out new styles, develop your own personal style, and broaden your portfolio range
  • And, as ever, you’ll get plenty of insider tips and advice from industry experts to help you to succeed in your chosen market.

  

  Imagine seeing your work on cool products like these from Lilla's artists!

  Interested? Scroll down for more information! *USD values are approximate

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• October 28, 2019

  Editorial: Illustrating for magazines and more (Oct 2019)

  Live
  Get work in this cool and lucrative market! Please note: there are no places available on the Editorial Live course taking place in May.  Due to popular demand, we may run a further Editorial Live in late 2019: please join the wait list if you would like to be notified if and when the course goes on sale. Would you love to see your work in magazines like this spread from Lilla's artist Anne Bentley? Let us show you how! Lilla Rogers is not only renowned art agent but has many years’ experience as a professional illustrator. In this course she’ll be sharing her wisdom, expertise and top tips from her decades-long editorial and agenting career. In this four-week live course, you’ll find out how to get work in this cool and lucrative market, whether you have previous experience or not; what to show on your website or Instagram to get magazine work, how to come up with concepts in your own style, and much more. Plus every week Lilla will review several pieces of work LIVE so that you can comment, ask questions and learn what art directors are looking for when they review portfolios - and how you can get the work you want.

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