Architecture Studio: A Drawing & Sketching Workshop

Architects use a special way of drawing to communicate their design ideas.  It’s technical, well-organized and artistic!  We'll learn the different drawing types used by architects, like maps of a building (floor plans!), side views (elevations!), cross sections, and even how to make buildings look 3D (perspectives!).

This class is not just about drawing- it’s a chance to learn more about architecture and how buildings are designed.  We will look at real life examples of buildings, examine their materials, patterns, structure, form and proportions.  This will give learners inspiration and help bridge the drawing concept to an actual building.

Learners will draw along with the teacher as she gives a tutorial, offering advice according to whatever skill levels the students are at- from beginner to more advanced.  This class is ongoing and learners can join at any time. Each week focuses on one or two drawing types (views), and repeating often, using different buildings for inspiration, in order for students to continue practicing architectural drawing techniques in various forms.  

This class is perfect for kids who want to learn about architecture, and who love to draw, design and creatively problem-solve! For beginners as well as students who have some experience.


Week 1: Mapping it out - Floor plans

Week 2: Elevations all around 

Week 3: Elevations and Sections - inside and out 

Week 4: Plans and Sections - similar but different

Week 5: Site Plan - a building in nature

Week 6: One Point Perspective

Week 7: Interior Perspective - design your own room

Week 8: Two-point perspective - city scene 

Week 9: City skyline elevation model

Week 10: Underground city section

Week 11: Designing hexagon plans

Week 12: Architecture details