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Design Museum Academy Adult Workshop

Workshop: Architectural Drawing

Learn drawing techniques to build up your skills in capturing different details and views of architecture and the spirit of place on paper, inspired by the iconic Design Museum building.

What to expect

Join artist and teacher Wilson Yau for an outdoor session exploring architectural drawing. Learn how to use pencils and pens through a range of short tasks and drawing exercises, culminating in a final piece.

By the end of the workshop, you will have created a small portfolio of experimental and finished drawings and discovered more about the history and architecture of the Design Museum.

Learning outcomes:

  • Improve observation skills and improve confidence in drawing

  • Learn techniques to capture the details and context of a building

  • Experiment with different drawing techniques using pen and pencil and understand how they can deliver unexpected results and further your drawing abilities

  • Increase your knowledge about the history and architecture of the Design Museum building and the local area

Please note:

  • This workshop is suitable for beginners or those with more experience wanting to refresh their drawing skills

  • Capacity is limited, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment

  • All equipment, materials and light refreshments will be provided

  • This workshop is suitable for adults 18+

  • The morning and afternoon workshops are independent sessions with the same content taught in each, so please book the one you'd like to attend

Image credit: Luke Hayes

Image credit: Matthew Kaltenborn

the Design Museum building. Image credit: Hufton + Crow

Image credit: Matthew Kaltenborn

Design Museum interior

Image credit: Matthew Kaltenborn

Design Museum interior. Image credit: Rob Harris

Facilitator

Wilson Yau

Wilson is an artist and educator who specialises in teaching architectural drawing and history and has an MA in Design and Art in Education. For over 15 years, he has led creative workshops at other leading museums and at schools and community groups, including RIBA and the Zaha Hadid Foundation. Yau uses drawing to explore the urban environment and believes drawing is a powerful tool in visual literacy and wellbeing.

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Booking information

Adult: £52
Early bird adult: £47

Student: £47
Early bird Student: £42

Members*: £41

*Please note that this benefit only applies to the cardholding Member’s children and not those of additional guests.

Early bird tickets are available until Friday 20 June.

Check out the Design Museum Academy refunds and cancellations policy here.

The morning and afternoon workshops are independent sessions with the same content taught in each. Please book the one you'd like to attend via the link below.

Additional Information

  • Please note that this workshop is for participants over 18 years old, and the content and complexity have been tailored accordingly
  • If you would like to let us know about any access requirements, including neurodiversity, there is the option to notify us at the ticket checkout
  • If you would like to have 1:1 support for this workshop, you are welcome to bring a companion to support you on your project, at no extra cost. To request a companion spot, please email DMAcademy@designmuseum.org with your booking information
  • This session has a capacity of 20 participants, led by one facilitator
  • If you have any questions, please contact DMAcademy@designmuseum.org

Background image by Matthew Kaltenborn.