Learning about design, like learning how to cook, should be useful, practical, and fun. Work alongside John and Matthew in our Calgary studio to learn the practical realities of good house design. We use the same demonstration teaching model as a cooking school to get you started using sketch paper, architectural scales, and our exclusive design templates to complete a series of design activities. Our workshops are informative, entertaining and open to everyone. No experience is necessary and all you need is a desire to learn about good design. We’ll take care of the rest.
Upcoming Workshops
Kitchen Design Workshop 1
May 26, 2012; 9:30am – 12:30pm – SPACE AVAILABLE
$125.00
The kitchen is at the heart of every home. It should be an efficient place to work and a great place to socialize with family and friends. Learn how to design a great kitchen in this three hour hands-on workshop. You will complete a series of design activities that cover the fundamental principles of how best to locate a kitchen in the house, lay-out the work surfaces, storage, cabinetry, and appliances. The goal is to learn how to create a kitchen that is designed for both culinary efficiency and family enjoyment. Learn More
Furniture Layout Workshop
May 26, 2012; 1:30pm – 4:30pm – SPACE AVAILABLE
$125.00
Good furniture placement is the foundation of a well-designed room. An effective furniture layout should effortlessly accommodate your functional needs while seamlessly integrating with the size, geometry, and orientation of the space in which it’s located. Learn how to design great furniture plans in this three hour hands-on workshop. You will work through a series of design activities that introduce the fundamentals for organizing living, dining, and bedroom furniture layouts. The goal is to learn how to create elegant, efficient, and functional furniture groupings that complement their surroundings. Learn More
Kitchen Design Workshop 2
Workshop will be scheduled fall 2012 – Please check back soon
$125.00
NEW WORKSHOP A well-designed kitchen is both functional and efficient. Go to the next level in our kitchen workshop series and learn the details of millwork and storage component design through a series of hands-on design exercises. This is an intermediate level workshop for those who have already completed Kitchen Design Workshop 1. Learn More
Outdoor Living + Landscape Design
Workshop will be scheduled fall 2012 – Please check back soon
$125.00
NEW WORKSHOP A well-designed exterior living space should be furnished like an outdoor room and integrate well into the surrounding landscape. Decks, terraces and planted areas should work together to create a unified composition. Learn how to create a beautiful, sustainable exterior space for our prairie climate in this three hour hands-on workshop.
Bathroom Design Workshop
Workshop will be scheduled fall 2012 – Please check back soon
$125.00
Bathrooms are the most intimate spaces in a home. They should combine quiet simplicity with a practical layout and plenty of storage. Learn how to design great master en-suites, family bathrooms, and powder rooms in this three hour hands-on workshop. You will work through a series of design activities that introduce the fundamental principles of good bathroom design. The goal is to learn how to properly locate the various bathrooms in a house to balance privacy and accessibility as well as how to efficiently layout the cabinetry and fixtures for maximum benefit and ease of use.
Green Design Workshop
Workshop will be scheduled fall 2012 – Please check back soon
$125.00
Environmentally sustainable design is no longer just an option. Every choice you make should help to minimize the size of your home’s ecological footprint. Learn how to design a more practically sustainable home in this three hour hands-on workshop. You will complete a series of design exercises based on the LEED for Homes certification program. The goal is to learn how to apply the fundamental principles of green design to make more sustainable material choices and minimize water consumption, energy usage, and greenhouse gas emissions without sacrificing livability.
How To Register
Register now and start learning how to apply the lessons of good residential design to your life.
- On-Line – Place your course selection in the shopping cart and proceed to check out.
- In-Person – Visit us at 202 2212 4 St. SW. Weekdays 8:30-5:00, Saturdays 10:00-5:00.
- Phone – Call (403) 229-4330 weekdays 8:30-5:00, Saturday 10:00-5:00 (MDT).
- Email – Email register@slowhomestudio.com and we’ll respond within 1 business day.
