This course introduces students to essential skills in visual communication for interior design. Over six weeks, participants will learn the basics of hand sketching, floor plan drawing, rendering techniques, and color theory—highlighting the development of a personal design voice. Through weekly lectures, guided studio exercises, and group critiques, students will learn to turn design ideas into expressive drawings and layouts. The course ends with students creating a small portfolio that features floor plans, rendered perspectives, and color studies, preparing them for future design projects or more advanced study—no prior drawing or design experience required.*
KEY INFO
November 1, 8, 15, 22, December 6, 13 (2025)
Or January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14 (2026)
Saturdays 2-5pm
6 sessions
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 29th
MADE RITTENHOUSE: 1719 Chestnut St, Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
PROJECTS + OBJECTIVES
Hand perspective sketching
Floor plan drawing
Rendering techniques
Color theory
Develop your personal design voice
Create your own design portfolio
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES
9×12” sketchbook or larger
Graph/dot grid paper pad
Pencils (2H, HB, 2B), pens, erasers
Architectural scale & ruler
Markers (grays + assorted colors)
Colored pencils
Tape measure
Optional supplies include: Magazines such as Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and House Beautiful for inspiration.
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This course introduces students to essential skills in visual communication for interior design. Over six weeks, participants will learn the basics of hand sketching, floor plan drawing, rendering techniques, and color theory—highlighting the development of a personal design voice. Through weekly lectures, guided studio exercises, and group critiques, students will learn to turn design ideas into expressive drawings and layouts. The course ends with students creating a small portfolio that features floor plans, rendered perspectives, and color studies, preparing them for future design projects or more advanced study—no prior drawing or design experience required.*
KEY INFO
November 1, 8, 15, 22, December 6, 13 (2025)
Or January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14 (2026)
Saturdays 2-5pm
6 sessions
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 29th
MADE RITTENHOUSE: 1719 Chestnut St, Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
PROJECTS + OBJECTIVES
Hand perspective sketching
Floor plan drawing
Rendering techniques
Color theory
Develop your personal design voice
Create your own design portfolio
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES
9×12” sketchbook or larger
Graph/dot grid paper pad
Pencils (2H, HB, 2B), pens, erasers
Architectural scale & ruler
Markers (grays + assorted colors)
Colored pencils
Tape measure
Optional supplies include: Magazines such as Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and House Beautiful for inspiration.
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