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TAROT DESIGN & PUBLISHING MASTERCLASS

Created by Lindsay D. Williams — contemporary artist, educator, and creator of the internationally published Desert Illuminations Tarot. This masterclass walks students through the entire process of creating a tarot or oracle deck from intuitive concept development to production workflows, printing, packaging, and publishing strategy.

Students will learn the methods behind Lindsay’s internationally published decks, including Desert Illuminations Tarot, Desert Illuminations Oracle, and The Illuminated Deck of Holy Souls, while gaining the clarity, structure, and confidence needed to bring their own visionary deck into the world.

Enrollment is intentionally limited to five students per session to allow for focused mentorship and guidance throughout the deck development process.

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This program is intentionally limited to five students are accepted per session to allow for focused mentorship.

Early access subscribers will receive the first opportunity to claim a seat.

Tiered access • Payment plans available

✺ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ✺

This course is intentionally designed to minimize noise, pressure, and urgency.

Students are encouraged to work slowly, thoughtfully, and in alignment with their own creative rhythms.

  • No. Many students begin with only a loose concept or artistic direction. The program guides you through the process of developing a clear deck concept, structure, and creative framework through prompts and exercises.

  • The Aetherium Academy is delivered through eight structured digital workbook modules. Each module includes guided prompts, exercises, and instruction designed to help you actively develop your deck as you move through the curriculum.

    Mentorship and critique sessions are included depending on the tier selected.

  • Students receive lifetime access to the course materials and any future updates to the curriculum.

  • Each session is intentionally limited to five students to allow for focused guidance and meaningful feedback throughout the program.

  • All tiers include the full Aetherium Academy curriculum.

    Creator’s Circle includes guided critique and feedback sessions with Lindsay.

    VIP Mentorship includes private 1:1 mentorship sessions and a personalized publishing roadmap for your deck.

  • Mentorship sessions included in Creator’s Circle and VIP tiers must be scheduled within 90 days of enrollment. Unused sessions expire after this period.

  • Yes. Payment plans are available for all tiers during the enrollment period.

  • Due to the digital nature of the program and the limited session size, all sales are final and refunds are not offered. Please review the program description carefully before enrolling.

  • Yes. The program is delivered online and students from anywhere in the world are welcome to participate.

  • The goal of the program is to provide the structure and professional framework needed to move your deck forward with clarity and confidence. Students often continue developing their decks after completing the modules while using the system provided in the course.

  • No. While the course provides guidance on publishing pathways and industry considerations, securing a publishing contract depends on many factors outside the scope of the program.

Accessibility & Accommodations

The Aetherium Academy is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive learning experience.

This course does not include live instruction or real-time support beyond what is outlined in each enrollment tier.

This course is self-paced and primarily text-based, which allows students to engage with the material in ways that best support their individual needs.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to access the course materials, you are welcome to contact us at:
etoile.illuminare.enterprises@gmail.com

Please note:

  • Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis

  • Not all accommodations may be possible

  • Please allow 2–3 business days for a response

Accommodation requests should be submitted prior to or shortly after enrollment whenever possible.

By enrolling in this course, you acknowledge that you are purchasing access to digital educational materials and agree to the terms outlined above. All material is subject to copyright laws.