The Sketch masterclass
Sketch With Confidence So You Can See Your Design Ideas Clearly
| texas based illustration Studio
You’ve built a successful design career through skill, strategy, and the kind of expertise most clients never see.
You make high-level decisions all day long, and you’re good at it.
But when it comes to sketching the ideas in your head, the quick, simple kind of sketching that would make your design conversations easier, it still feels out of reach.
Not because you’re not creative.
Not because you’re not capable.
But because no one ever taught sketching in a way that feels simple, doable, or built for the pace of your design life.
The Sketch Masterclass gives you what you’ve been missing:
The clarity and confidence to sketch using perspective, anytime you need it.
Clarity In Perspective
Confident Quick Sketching
Communicate With Confidence
When You Can’t Sketch, Everything Feels HardeR…
Without the ability to sketch, everything depends on tech.
Ideas stay trapped in your mind.
Client conversations take longer than they should.
You find yourself describing concepts instead of showing them.
And deeper than that,
sketching is the part of design that brings you back to your creativity.
It’s supposed to feel natural, expressive, and simple and not intimidating.
When you can sketch, the entire design process feels lighter.
Clarity In Perspective
Perspective finally feels simple and usable.
Confident Quick Sketching
You can sketch fast, clearly, and without hesitation..
Communicate With Confidence
Your sketches support your ideas in any conversation
Most designers think they “should already know” how to sketch
But the truth is you were never taught in a way that fits the reality of running a design business.
I understand.
Juggling projects, guiding clients, managing a team, and trying to communicate ideas clearly without adding one more demanding skill to your plate.
You don’t have hours to practice.
But sketching would make your work smoother, faster, and more creative, if someone finally taught it in a simple, strategic way.
With 17 years of interior design experience, I’ve used sketching in my own firm to present ideas faster than relying solely on the computer.
3 professional degrees, a bachelor in interior design, a master in interior design, and a bachelor in art, plus over a decade of teaching designers, I know how to break this skill down using the 80/20 rule so you learn only what you actually need.
No perfection.
No judgment.
Just a strategic, perspective-based approach that helps you sketch what you see, quickly and confidently.
Introducingthe sketch masterclass
A self-paced, perspective-first sketching course that teaches you the exact skills you need to sketch confidently, quickly, clearly, and in a way that supports your design process.
What You’ll Learn Inside the Masterclass
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At the Bertrand Williams School, we treat sketching and drawing as two different skills, with sketching being a subset of drawing.
Sketching is loose, fast, and intentional.
When we sketch, we don’t use straight edges, computers, iPads, or anything designed to make the work look “perfect.” Sketching is how interior designers generate ideas, explore concepts, and let ideas flow freely on paper.That’s what this class is built around.
Drawing, on the other hand, is a different skill set. Drawing relies on tools that create straight, precise line work, rulers, drafting boards, and computers. It’s slower, more controlled, and typically used later in the design process, not during early idea generation.
Because of that distinction:
Drawing is not taught in the Sketch Masterclass
Only sketching is taught
No computer-aided work is included
All work is done by hand, on paper
The Sketch Masterclass is designed to help you build the foundational sketching skills needed to quickly capture interior design ideas, so you can sketch anything you’re thinking about without overthinking the process.
This class is about ideas first.
Clarity second.
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You’ll learn the basics of line work in a way that makes your sketch lines look intentional, expressive, and strong, so strong that you’ll actually love what you sketch.
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You’ll learn perspective in a simple, clear, designer-friendly way so you can finally sketch anything in perspective without second-guessing yourself.
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You’ll learn how to apply your new line work and perspective skills to sketching rooms and furniture in 3D, using a process that makes complex interiors feel straightforward.
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You’ll learn how to look at any room and instantly know whether it’s one-point or two-point perspective, so you can sketch it confidently, the way a professional interior designer would.
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You’ll also learn how to use a grid to sketch accurately to scale. Sketching on a grid gives you the ability to space plan in 3D, making your sketches both precise and practical for real client work.
IvestmentTHE SKETCH MASTERCLASS : 5 modules, ongoing community support, and feedback on your sketching work.
| DISCLAMIER |
The Sketch Masterclass is not a passive experience. Results come from consistent practice and active participation. Students who show up, complete the work, and stay committed will see improvement. Those who do not may not experience the same results.
STEPS TO GET STARTED
Enroll in the Course
Get immediate access to every lesson and the private community.
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Learn Perspective the Simple Way
Follow on-demand, step-by-step lessons created specifically for established interior designers.
NO. 2
Sketch Your Ideas Confidently
Use your new perspective skills anywhere, on site, in meetings, during concept development, or whenever inspiration appears.
NO. 3
Got questions?
FAQ’s
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No. This course is designed for interior designers who want to learn how to sketch for their design process, even if they’ve never sketched before.
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Yes. You can learn on your own schedule from anywhere
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Yes. You’ll join a private community where you can ask questions, share your sketches, and get feedback whenever you need it.
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Paper, a simple sketchbook, and a pen. A full supply list is included inside your student dashboard once you enroll.
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Yes. The course is created specifically for practicing interior designers, and the language, examples, and process are all based on real interior design work. If you’re not in the industry, parts of the course may feel unfamiliar or out of context.
we help established interior designers step out of digital overwhelm and, sketch their ideas with clarity, creativity, and confidence again.
About Shannin
At The Bertrand Williams School of Design Visualization, I help established designers reconnect with the creative part of their work.
The Sketch Masterclass is your first step into a sketching practice that feels intuitive, expressive, and true to the designer you’ve become.