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Real-world Software Training for Emerging Commercial Artists
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XDN 101: Photoshop for T-shirts MASTERY
TURN YOUR
DESIGN INTO A
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About the Class
XDN 101 : Photoshop for T-Shirts Mastery
Level: BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE
Learn the Top 5 skills used in real print-ready artwork for t-shirts.
In this 2-day online workshop, Ryan Medeiros shows you how to design print-ready artwork for both one-color and multi-color t-shirts with proven industry methods
This in-person video demo workshop with Ryan Medeiros breaks down the real-world formula for Photoshop artwork for t-shirts that will take you from amateur to pro.
Turn your artwork into selling t-shirts with these quick and professional photoshop methods that work the first time.
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What you'll learn
✔ Top 5 skills for creating Photoshop Art that will work 100% of the time for screen printing t-shirts.
✔ The key decisions that shape using and placing fonts for visual impact and style including distressing the fonts.
✔ Selecting and editing images using “Smart Objects” advance filters and for “non-destructive” design methods
✔ Real-world examples of final artwork for print-ready artwork in Photoshop
Who's this for
Designers who want to move beyond just playing around in Photoshop and turn their designs into sellable products.
Artists who feel stuck copying other people’s styles and want to level up
Anyone who wants to design t-shirts that gather attention and work for home-based and professional screen printing
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XDN 101: Photoshop for T-Shirts Mastery
Next Weekend Class:
June 21 & 22
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
30-min break
OPTION 1
Join two four-hour Saturday Zoom sessions on creating professional t-shirt artwork in Photoshop. Includes 14-day access to video tutorials, templates, and example files. Also features one optional mid-week open lab and a takeaway PDF with shortcuts and key tips for future reference.
OPTION 2
Includes two four-hour Saturday Zoom sessions on creating pro t-shirt artwork in Photoshop, one mid-week open lab, and 14-day access to class materials. Get one-on-one coaching via messaging for 7 days after class and receive PDF guides with shortcuts and key takeaways for ongoing reference.
MEET YOUR TEACHER
Ryan Medeiros is a seasoned educator with over twenty years of experience in teaching design software. Formerly the Executive Director of the School of Interaction & UI/UX Design from 2014 to 2019, Ryan brings a wealth of expertise to his role as an adjunct professor. He currently instructs in UX and Motion Graphics, alongside teaching screen printing at the esteemed Berkeley Art Studio, part of UCB. Ryan is dedicated to shaping the future of design by imparting his knowledge and passion for merging design, technology, and storytelling to inspire the next generation of creative innovators.
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New Classes Coming Soon!
Our next round of courses is in the works—and they’re all about turning your creativity into standout products.
XDN 102
ADVANCED ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR FOR T-SHIRTS
JULY 2025
Craft Your Canvas: Join us this July for XDN 102: Advanced Adobe Illustrator for T-Shirts, a dynamic two-day online Zoom class. Dive deep into vector illustration with over 45 minutes of tutorial videos, featuring hands-on assignments for creating vibrant two-color vector art designs. Perfect for intermediate and advanced users, explore advanced techniques including the Pen Tool for precise illustrations, vectorizing hand-made artwork, and enhancing photos with cutting-edge autotrace and vector cleanup tools. Get ready to unleash your creativity and master the art of crafting original designs for apparel and beyond.
XDN 205
THE T-SHIRT CONCEPT-TO-CASH BLUEPRINT
THIS FALL
From Idea to Income: XDN 205 The T-Shirt Concept-to-Cash Blueprint is your launchpad for turning t-shirt ideas into real revenue. In this two-day online Zoom class, coming Fall 2025, you’ll follow our all-new Five-Step Process to take your concept from sketch to storefront—covering everything from design and color separation to marketing and launching on a print-on-demand platform.
Perfect for creatives ready to turn passion into profit, the course includes over 45 minutes of exclusive tutorial videos, a hands-on assignment to create a two-color vector design with print-ready separations, and clear, step-by-step guidance for getting your first product online and for sale. Whether you're an artist, designer, or aspiring entrepreneur, this class equips you with the tools, process, and confidence to start your own t-shirt brand—without inventory, upfront costs, or guesswork.
The COURSE I TOOK with RYAN led to MY FIRST T-SHIRT DESIGN FOR MY BAND. WE’re already sold out!
SIMON ALCORA, STUDENT
IT ALL BEGINS WITH AN IDEA
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IT ALL BEGINS WITH AN IDEA ✦
