SketchUp Foundations:
2-Day In-Person Intensive (Center City Philly)

What you’ll be able to do in 2 days

By the end of SketchUp Foundations, you’ll be able to:

• Set up SketchUp Pro and customize your workspace to support real projects

• Use core tools (Line, Rectangle, Arc, Push/Pull, Offset, Move, Tape Measure) with confidence

• Create and edit accurate 3D models

• Use Groups + Components to model efficiently and stay organized

• Organize visibility using Tags

• Use styles, scenes, and navigation tools to present your work clearly

• Model from photos using Matched Photo

• Import 2D drawings and turn them into full 3D models

• Speed up your workflow with SketchUp extensions

• Understand how tools like Enscape create photorealistic visuals

• Learn my Behind the Build process: how I created the renderings + how I approach large-scale design (including current Flower Show entrance-garden work)

The goal is to build foundations that make SketchUp feel easier, faster, and more reliable.

Day 1 breakdown

Day 1 – Build a Strong SketchUp Foundation

• Set up SketchUp Pro and customize your workspace

• Learn essential drawing tools (Line, Rectangle, Arc, and more)

• Create and edit 3D models using Push/Pull, Offset, and Move

• Master Groups and Components for efficient, organized modeling

• Use styles, scenes, and navigation tools to present your work

• Intro to LayOut for creating professional drawings and documents

Day 2 breakdown

Day 2 – Apply Techniques + Optimize Your Workflow

• Model directly from photos using the Matched Photo tool

• Import 2D drawings and turn them into full 3D models

• Organize your designs with Tags for clean visibility control

• Apply interior modeling techniques for detailed spaces and finishes

• Speed up your process with SketchUp extensions

• Explore how tools like Enscape create photorealistic visuals

• Behind the Build: my rendering workflow + large-scale design process

• Wrap up with live Q&A to reinforce key concepts and workflows