Studio Design in SketchUp Free with Kat Kramer Adair

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Thanks for everyone who checked in with us at Helios Live! Here are some resources you can check out while I get the online tutorial up.

Log into SketchUp: www.sketchup.com
Download Kat’s SketchUp Shortcuts
The UNLISTED video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jd47cbHmL6w

You can search the 3D Warehouse for some of my models under TrainerKatKramer, and you can also search for the 40” Bullseye Crate by searching Bullseye Crate. I’ll add the other sizes in the coming weeks.

Some older tutorials I created for Google in 2014 (older version of SketchUp, but still relevant):

I’m currently creating the tutorials…stay tuned!

In this Fusing Friday, join Helios contributor Kat Kramer Adair as she demonstrates how she uses the free CAD (Computer Aided Design) program, SketchUp, to design studio furniture and arrange her glass art workspace.  

3D Model of Cutting Table

3D Model of Cutting Table

Trimble’s SketchUp is a 3D drawing program that’s used by woodworkers, professional architects, interior designers, hobbyists, and engineers.  If you’ve ever watched some of the more popular shows on HGTV, you’ve seen home improvement professionals such as Joanna Gaines use SketchUp to create beautiful and functional spaces.  

With several different subscriptions available, Trimble offers a free version that’s web-based…all you need is a computer and an internet connection to get started.

In addition to using SketchUp for strip platter construction and other glass projects, Kat developed and taught the SketchUp for Woodworking program at Austin Community College in the Building Construction Trades department.  

New to 3D modeling?  The 3D Warehouse offers millions of free models that you can import directly into your scene, such as IKEA furniture, office furniture, and kitchen cabinetry.  You can also use virtual “paint” and materials to personalize your space, and even apply sketchy “Styles” to make your models look hand-drawn.  And for this special Fusing Friday, Kat has created some Bullseye crates and glass-specific tools that you can use to design your studio.

It’s a preview of an upcoming online class, but Kat will provide a tutorial and models that you can use after the session to try SketchUp for yourself!  The sturdy table we’ll be designing in this Helios Online session can be affordably built using standard framing lumber and plywood, deck screws, and battery-operated or standard power tools (circular saw/miter saw and power drill).