Learn SketchUp in a fun and supportive community with our self-paced online course
Over 6 modules you will be provided with step-by-step, practical lessons delivered via videos and PDF worksheets to take you from complete beginner to SketchUp expert.
1: The Basics
In Module 1 you will learn:
how to navigate and move around in SketchUp
about the most commonly used tools
how to use the 3D Warehouse (this will blow your mind!)
how to draw your own basic 3D models
2: Creating 2D Floor Plans
In Module 2 you will learn:
how to set up and arrange your model correctly from the start
3 different ways of creating a floor plan (drawing from measurements, importing a PDF/JPEG or importing a CAD/DWG file
how to create your own floor plan of a house you’re designing
how to work with multi-level houses
3. Space planning + colour
In Module 3 you will learn:
how to furnish and space plan your 2D model
how to move and scale 2D objects
how to apply textures and materials to your model (e.g. custom flooring textures)
how to space plan a kitchen, bathroom and joinery (millwork)
how to add dimensions and export your floor plan in PDF
4: Creating your 3D model
In Module 4 you will learn:
how to turn the 2D floor plan in to a 3D home by creating walls, doors, windows, skirting and architraves (moulding)
how to add more custom textures to bring your model to life
how to add a ceiling to your model
5: Joinery (millwork) design
In Module 5 you will learn:
how to design custom joinery (millwork) from scratch - e.g. kitchen, laundry and mudroom
how to create custom door profiles for your kitchens and joinery (millwork)
how to create your own custom knobs, fixtures and handles
6: Furniture, styling and finishing your model
In Module 6 you will learn:
how to finish the bathroom designs
how to place fixtures and fittings at the correct heights
how to apply custom wall paper and window dressings
how to add furniture, accessories, artwork and other finishing touches
You also get these bonuses…
I am all about creating serious value for you within this course. In addition to the core content you will also get:
Free access to: The Renovation Project Tracker
Free access to: The Space Planning and Measurements Cheat Sheet
Free Bonus Trainings:
SketchUp for iPad
Rendering in SketchUp with Ambient Occlusion
How to create an animated walk through of your model
Basic landscape design and adding a roof to your model (external house design)
How to measure your home
How to create an animated walk through of your model
and more…
Access to our private student Facebook group where you will be able to interact with other students, seek advice on your designs and get your specific questions answered.
Access to 1 to 1 email support from our team if you need it (most people don’t, but it’s there if you need it 😃)
Lifetime access to the course - so you can learn at your own pace and come back any time you wish to refresh your skills.
FREE upgrades to all future versions of the course that we make (i.e. as features of the software change over time).
Bonus content and surprises (but I'm not telling you about those otherwise they wouldn't be surprises, would they??! 😋😉).
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Claire
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Hi, I'm Clare!
I'm an interior designer, educator and Mum of 3 boys.
I have a PhD in Business and worked in the corporate world for many years before starting my interior design business in 2013.
After working as an interior designer 1:1 with clients for many years I morphed my business in 2019 to an online education platform that helps other design professionals start and grow their business.
And since 2019 my business has grown enormously and now makes multiple 7 figures + per year via the sales of my online courses and business templates for designers.
SketchUp is the one piece of software that I used every single day in my design business to create drawings to guide client projects.
And over the 10+ years of using SketchUp I've learned so much about how to create and present my drawings.
I created this course because I wish it had been around when I had first started learning SketchUp. It would have saved me hundreds of hours of searching YouTube videos and making lots of mistakes, rather than doing the stuff I loved (creating my designs!).
This course has been made to help design professionals and enthusiasts learn SketchUp quickly and correctly so they can get up and running with it as fast as possible.
But this isn’t just any old boring online course - we have lots of fun along the way via surprise bonuses and content. And you will also be joining 7928+ students who are learning SketchUp alongside you.
Stop trying to figure it out on your own and come join our friendly community.
I can't wait to meet you on the inside of the course.
Clare :)
Dr Clare Le Roy - Director of The Little Design Corner
What students are saying…
Is this course the right fit for you?
This course is for you if:
You are a designer, architect, builder, cabinet maker or other design or build professional who wants to create professional 2D and 3D designs and presentations for your clients
You want to learn how to create custom 2D and 3D models that you can use with builders, trades, clients or even just to show your family! :)
You are a home renovator or remodeller and want to save money on design fees by playing around with designs yourself.
You don't have time to piece together your SketchUp training by watching YouTube videos and want someone to teach you a proven step by step system.
You have some time to put towards the course content and activities.
You want to have fun while you’re learning 🥳
This course is NOT for you if:
You want one on one training. This is a self-directed online learning course (although we offer you heaps of support via our student Facebook group and email support if you need it).
You have no time to put towards the course work.
You are not interested in design.
You don't like having fun 😅