08/31/2026
Project Design Drafting Estimation 1
Putting together a project that meets the expectations of you or your client from a dream concept can be challenging for a beginner.
Material selection, hardware, construction methods, purpose, and aesthetic have to be considered from the beginning.
Starting with sketches can be a good way to dial in a design. It does require the ability to stay semi-detached from a design so it can be changed as needed.
This class will address the beginning process of a project design, how to draw a project to scale in a plan and elevation format, and begin the selection of the best materials and hardware for the project.
We will draw a couple of simple projects. The first project drawing will be the same for everyone, so we can learn the fundamentals together. The second project will be something each student individually selects, but will be kept small and simple. We will be using an "architect scale" to reduce the actual size of a project to fit on a piece of paper. We will be measuring, and drawing in feet, inches, and standard construction fractions: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, etc.
Once a drawing is complete (based on initial selected materials), we will estimate the materials, hardware, and cost.
There will be no materials or equipment required by the student for this class. If you require reading glasses or a calculator to do basic imperial measurement calculations, you will want to bring that with you. If you have a favorite type of pencil, you will want to bring that as well.
First class will start Tuesday September 15th, 1pm and another class at 6pm. This class will probably continue for three consecutive Tuesdays, depending on the needs of the students.
Please text me with any questions or thoughts 253-732-8458.
