Nov 2 + Dec 1 – Intro to Design I + II

Have you ever completed a project only to realize that the finished product looked nothing like you had envisioned it would? Do you have a mind full of design ideas, but no clue how to make them a reality? Have you been known to sit with an IKEA catalogue in quiet contemplation?  If any of these are true, our two-part Introduction to Design workshop series is for you! Participants are invited to bring their ideas for a small personal project – a piece of furniture, for example – and will plan their projects from start to finish with the guidance of DIY enthusiast and architectural graduate Laura McMurran. Participants are welcome to register for either one or both workshops, although attending both workshops is recommended to see your project from start to finish.


Introduction to Design I: Design Basics and Starting Your Project

In the first workshop of this two-part series, participants will learn the principles of design and how to apply them to their own personal project. Using drawing exercises and simple design tools, Laura will make the process of project design fun and accessible for those with little or no design experience. Using the inspiration images brought in, Laura will teach participants how to analyze and reverse engineer the designs in order to apply the techniques to your own design. Participants will leave with the tools to get you started on your design and complete plans for their own project.

Following Intro to Design I, Laura will hold a Design Drop-In at the VTL. Participants are invited to come by to have their designs reviewed, to have any questions answered and to receive feedback with Laura free-of-charge, on a first-come, first-served basis on November 9th from 10:00am-2:00pm.

Facilitator: Laura McMurran

When: Saturday, November 2nd, 1:00-3:00pm

Where: Community Room, Vancouver Public Library-Kensington Branch (1428 Cedar Cottage Mews)

Cost: VTL Members: $30 for Design I Only | $50 for both Design I & Design II

Non-Members: $40 for Design I Only | $65 for both Design I & Design II

What to Bring: Pen, pencil with eraser, ruler, one to three ideas of items you would like to design (chair, table, etc), and images from magazines, Pinterest, etc of designs and styles you like (on your phone is fine). All other materials will be provided.

Questions? E-mail: manager [at] vancouvertoollibrary [dot] com

Advance registration is required. Participants may register for one or both workshops. Please pre-pay and sign up through the PayPal button below or come into the shop to register. Refunds are available up to 48 hours before the workshop begins. VTL members must present their member cards on the day of the workshop to be eligible for the member rate.

Workshop Registrants: Please include your email address in the PayPal form! This is how we’ll contact you with any workshop updates and to confirm your registration. Note that VTL Members will be required to present their member cards at the workshop.

VTL Member

Non-Member


Introduction to Design II: Designing Your Project; Materials and Connections

In the second workshop of our two-part Design series, DIY enthusiast and architectural graduate, Laura McMurran, will introduce students to the many available choices of connections, joints, fastening and attaching techniques, basic structural needs, building materials, finishes, qualities and their associated general costs. Participants from Design I will acquire the information and knowledge required to complete their design and can then move on to the construction stage of their project.

Following Intro to Design I, Laura will hold a Design Drop-In at the VTL. Participants are invited to come by to have their designs reviewed, to have any questions answered and to receive feedback with Laura free-of-charge, on a first-come, first-served basis on November 9th from 10:00am-2:00pm.

Facilitator: Laura McMurran

When: Sunday, December 1st, 1:00-3:00pm

Where: Community Room, Vancouver Public Library-Kensington Branch (1428 Cedar Cottage Mews)

Cost: VTL Members: $30 for Design II Only | $50 for both Design I and Design II

Non-Members: $40 for Design II Only | $65 for both Design I and Design II

What to Bring: Pen, pencil with eraser, ruler, your design plan (if you attended Design I), and images from magazines, Pinterest, etc of designs and styles you like (on your phone is fine). All other materials will be provided.

Questions? E-mail: manager [at] vancouvertoollibrary [dot] com

Advance registration is required. Participants may register for one or both workshops. Please pre-pay and sign up through the PayPal button below or come into the shop to register. Refunds are available up to 48 hours before the workshop begins. VTL members must present their member cards on the day of the workshop to be eligible for the member rate.

Workshop Registrants: Please include your email address in the PayPal form! This is how we’ll contact you with any workshop updates and to confirm your registration. Note that VTL Members will be required to present their member cards at the workshop.

VTL Member

Non-Member