Design Museum Academy Adult Workshop
Workshop: Architectural Drawing
Explore 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 and its surroundings.
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
This workshop is for participants aged 18 and over, and the content has been designed with adult learners in mind
If there’s anything we can do to help you participate, whether it’s around mobility, sensory access, mental health, communication preferences, or anything else, you’re welcome to share this with us at ticket checkout. This is entirely optional, and you can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with
You're welcome to bring a companion if you'd benefit from 1:1 support during the workshop. Companion places are free – please email the team at DMAcademy@designmuseum.org with your Booking information so we can reserve your spot
This session is led by one facilitator and includes up to 20 participants
If you have any questions or would prefer to chat to someone directly, get in touch with us via DMAcademy@designmuseum.org. We’ll do what we can to best support you
Background image by Matthew Kaltenborn.