![]() You can get a free 30-day trial by going to and following the directions. ![]() Please download Sketch-up Pro to your computer before the class. While the web-based SketchUp Free is a popular option, this class will use SketchUp Pro, which includes some useful advanced features and is available for a free 30-day trial. ![]() This class will teach you the basics of using SketchUp for furniture design, including drawing a table as a sample project. SketchUp is one of the most popular, user-friendly, and powerful CAD programs available and is great for modeling furniture designs, as it can generate a 3D drawing with several perspectives, and can produce exploded views, which are a great help in planning construction and assembly. While an old-fashioned pencil sketch still has its place, computer-aided design (CAD) software can produce high-quality 3D drawings with ease and will greatly expand your design capabilities. Jesper Oster will lead you through the basics of using the SketchUp modeling tool to visualize and plan furniture, cabinetry, and more.ĭesigning your woodworking projects in advance is not only critical to making efficient use of time and materials, but will enable you to visualize your ideas and consider scale, proportion, and construction details-before you cut. Want to make your projects even better? Sketch them up first!
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