Join us October 22nd-24th, 2025
GET EARLY BIRD PRICINGThis is the industry event for surface designers who dare to dream bigger, create bolder, and lead the industry.
Together, we create more clarity and more possibility than we ever could alone.
Your surface design journey deserves momentum, but it can be hard to find when you’re working alone, unsure of your next step or where to focus your energy.
That’s why I created Surface Design Live 2025… a place for artists to gather, learn, and grow together. So you can move forward with confidence and the support you need to keep creating the work you were made to share.
Our Speakers
You’ll hear from leaders in licensing, print and pattern, and creative businesses who are deeply invested in your success.
Here's our 2025 speaker lineup:
Bonnie Christine
Keynote
Bonnie Christine
Founder & Owner
BRITTANY JEPSEN
Keynote - designing with purpose
The House That Lars Built
Founder & Creative Director
JEN OLMSTEAD
Keynote - Brand is the Moat
Tonic Site Shop
Website Designer & Brand Strategist
HELEN DEALTRY
Workshop - watercolor with me
Dealtry Designs
Painter / Textile Designer
ELIZABETH OLWEN
Workshop - old way vs new way: how the industry is shifting
Elizabeth Olwen
Print Pattern & Color Designer
ELYSE BREANNE
Workshop - Utilizing social media to promote your art business
Elyse Breanne Design
Digital Artist & Business Owner
MARGO TANTAU
Workshop - licensing trends: what buyers are asking for now
Tantau Studio & Windowsill Chats
Agent, Mentor & Creative
JENNY MORGAN
Workshop - pitching: i think i want an agent (or a client): What's next?
A Fresh Bunch
Founder/Creative Director
LILLA ROGERS
Workshop - how to be a wildly successful creative person
Lilla Rogers
Artist, Author, Former Agent
KRISSY MAST
Workshop - the art of the follow-up emails That keep doors open
Krissy Mast Art
Illustrator, Surface Pattern Designer, Educator
The State of Surface Design: What’s Hot, What’s Changing, and What’s Next
Surface Design Live 2025 is your front-row seat to the future of surface design.
Join us for a three-day virtual summit where global creatives, industry pioneers, and trendsetters reveal what’s driving surface design in 2025, and what’s next for 2026.
This is your chance to shape the future of your craft.
AND YOU'RE INVITED!
A 3-Day Virtual Conference
Wednesday Oct 22 6:00p - 7:00p ET
Opening night
Thursday Oct 23 10:00p - 5:00p ET
Learn and be inspired with keynotes and workshops
Friday Oct 24 10:00p - 5:00p ET
Learn and be inspired with keynotes and workshops
BE INSPIRED:
Hear from those who have found success in the surface design industry in a fun and inspiring atmosphere! Learn from both their triumphs and how they’ve overcome challenges. Get ready to set out confidently into a new phase of your journey as a professional creative!
BE CHALLENGED:
Expert sessions will challenge you to up your game in your art, personal goal-setting, and entrepreneurial endeavors. You’ll leave feeling confident in tackling new challenges and breaking free from your fears and overwhelm.
BE TRANSFORMED:
Actionable strategies for turning art into income will help you leave equipped with practical knowledge and tools you can apply immediately to your work. This includes understanding the business side of your creativity and streamlining your creative process.
The next 12 months in surface design are make-or-break.
DON'T JUST DREAM ABOUT YOUR FUTURE, DESIGN IT!
This is the one time this year when so many voices from across the surface design industry come together to pour into you.
Past Speakers
Our past speakers and workshop hosts:
AMY PORTERFIELD
Marketing Expert and Best Selling Author
CATCOQ
World Traveling Artist & Teacher
DIANE HILL
Chinoiserie and Botanical Artist
KATIE HUNT
Proof to Product - Business Strategist
JESS MILLER
Jess Miller Draws - Illustrator
LILLA ROGERS
Former Agent & Illustrator
SHELLY KIM
Letters by Shells - Illustrator
NICHOLAS WILTON
Art2Life - Creativity Coach
MORGAN HARPER NICHOLS
The Storyteller Co - Artist & Writer
GLO ATANMO
GloGraphics - Business Coach
JEHANE BODEN SPIERS
Textile Designer
LIZ KOHLER BROWN
Surface Pattern Designer
BäRBEL DRESSLER
Bear Bell Productions
LISSIE TEEHEE
Surface Pattern Designer
GENNA BLACKBURN
Surface Designer & Educator
MARGO TANTAU
Tantau Studio - Illustrator
SARAH WATTS
Surface Designer & Educator
SARAH SIMON
Watercolor Artist & Author
ALLEA GRUMMERT
Duett - Email Marketing
SHIRLEY FISHER
Artist & Painter
SARAH RAFFERTY
Atwater Designs - Cyanotype Artist
KRISTA COONS
Ceramic Artist
JESSICA SWIFT
Surface Pattern Designer
Jill Labieniec
Illustrator & Product Designer
Erin Kendal
Surface Designer & Educator
Kristin Cronic
Artist & Painter
EMILY MILLS
Illustrator
Our SCHEDULE
Opening Night
Wednesday, October 22nd 6:00-7:00pm ET
Keynotes | Hands-on Workshops
Thursday & Friday, October 23rd-24th 10:00am-5:00pm ET
Learn from an unparalleled lineup of artists, surface designers and creative entrepreneurs who have come to share their tried-and-true strategies that led to success in the industry.
Together, we create the beauty.
And that includes the future you’re building right now.
Hey there, I’m Bonnie!
Hi, I’m Bonnie!
I’m an artist, educator, and entrepreneur who built a thriving surface design career from the ground up — starting with an Etsy shop, a sketchbook, and ten seconds of courage.
I created Surface Design Live because I know what it’s like to chase big dreams in the margins of real life. Since 2009, I’ve taught over 80,000 students how to turn their creativity into sustainable, purpose-filled businesses — and this event is everything I wish I had when I was starting out.
This is for artists like you:
The ones ready to grow, ready to lead, and ready to do it together.
Let’s shape the future of surface design — with clarity, confidence, and community.
I can’t wait to share this experience with you.
With love,
Bonnie
🎟 Buy Your Virtual Ticket
(Regular Price: $497)
Join us October 22nd-24th, 2025
$497 $349
✔️ 3 days of immersive learning
✔️ Sessions teaching proven success strategies
✔️ Interactive and actionable workshops
✔️ Cutting-edge insights and industry trends
✔️ An unparalleled lineup of artists + designers
✔️ Replays available for one year
