Thank you so much Ashleigh for teaching us how to create a portfolio in a methodical and non-overwhelming manner – it’s been on my list of things to do for such a long time and I am delighted that over the course of the four weeks I was able to compile – and publish online! - my very first portfolio.  Your never-ending wisdom, patience and guidance were invaluable in this process, and I’m now confident I can continue creating engaging portfolios into the future.

Frances

This course not only helped me build a beautiful and cohesive portfolio, but it also gave me ideas for improving my website and planning next steps. What once felt overwhelming was broken down into manageable, actionable steps.

By the end of week three, my portfolio was ready to go. I didn’t just learn what to include and how to design it — I also learned how to organize my files so the process is smooth and efficient. And the last module is all about starting to sharing it: how to pitch your portfolio, showcase it on social media, and even present it effectively on Pinterest.

If you're feeling stuck or unsure where to begin, this course is exactly the support you need.

Astrid

Ashleigh is incredibly generous with her knowledge and feedback—she offers kind, thoughtful, and personalized guidance that truly helps you move forward.

What I appreciated most was how she broke this journey into clear, actionable steps and made the entire process easy to follow. Creating a portfolio finally felt doable—and even exciting!

For the first time ever, I’ve created a professional licensing portfolio geared toward the stationery and surface design industry. The tools and hacks she shared took away the overwhelm I’ve felt for years.

The content was not only helpful but also beautifully designed and easy to digest. If you’ve been thinking you are not ready and procrastinating on building your portfolio or stepping into the licensing world, this course is 100% for you!

Anastasia M

Both the content and the pacing are thoughtfully designed. While some parts require careful consideration and decision-making, the course is very manageable — especially if you’ve already created some designs. It helps you take the next step: building a professional and personal portfolio.

Ashleigh’s approach is hands-on and practical. You make progress every week, without feeling overwhelmed. One of the great things about this course is that you don’t need a huge number of designs to create a curated and cohesive portfolio. There’s plenty of flexibility — your portfolio can evolve over time, and you’re encouraged to update and refine it as you go

Ashleigh is approachable, open to all your questions, and genuinely wants to help you move forward.

Philo

She is very generous with her time, taking care to answer everyone’s questions in live Q&As or within the Discord community.

Her experience of building up her own successful surface design business means she has lots of knowledge about what works and she is very generous with sharing all of her advice and tips.

I particularly enjoyed seeing Ashleigh’s real life portfolio examples of what she created when starting out versus how she creates them now. She provided super feedback to members’ portfolios to help them improve and even provided some bonus content - thank you so much Ashleigh!

Rebecca

Ashleigh went above and beyond the classrooms' expectations. She was available to answer any questions, provided excellent templates and mockups, taught everything in bite-sized chunks that kept us organized and moving forward with no overwhelm.

She truly wanted us to be successful with creating a beautiful portfolio, but she also wanted to make sure we were prepared to move forward with marketing and pitching them after the class.

Vicki