Design Workshops
(Evenings)

Next intake: March 17, 2026

Intro to Interior Design

Step into the world of interior design and bring your creative vision to life. Whether you're dreaming of a new career or just want to take your personal design projects to the next level, this course is the perfect starting point for exploring the essentials of residential interior design. You’ll explore the fundamentals of design principles and styles, learn how to plan spaces effectively, and discover how to communicate your ideas with confidence. From kitchens to bathrooms, materials to sample boards, you'll gain hands-on experience that takes your ideas from concept to client-ready presentation. No prior experience required—just your passion for design and a desire to learn.

What you'll learn
in this workshop

By the end of this course, you’ll have the foundational skills and confidence to bring your design ideas to life. You'll understand the design process from start to finish and learn how to communicate your creative vision through professional tools and techniques.

Design Foundations

Understand and apply core design principles
Identify and work with a variety of interior design styles
Create functional and beautiful spaces through basic space planning

Design Process & Communication

Navigate the full design process from idea to execution
Clearly communicate your vision using sketches, boards, and presentations
Develop and present digital sample boards that showcase your design ideas

Practical Application

Design kitchens and bathrooms with practical knowledge
Choose the right finishes and materials for any project
Collaborate effectively with suppliers and vendors

Course Delivery

In-person

Next Start Date

March 17, 2026

Class Time

6-8pm, Tue & Thurs

Course Length

6 weeks (Total 24 hours)

Tuition

$495 (CAD) tax incl.

Meet your
Instructor

Ray Elias

Instructor

Ray Elias is a Senior Program Manager who began his career in Interior Design, specializing in hospitality, commercial, and institutional developments, including university and military facilities. This foundation naturally propelled him into project management and real estate development, where he has successfully led complex projects from conceptualization to construction across diverse international markets. With decades of hands-on practice in design development, construction management, and real estate, Ray brings a wealth of practical expertise and a rich, real-world perspective to our students.

Course
Information

Materials you will need

3-Ring Binder
Tracing paper (pad of 44 sheets – 22.8 cm x 30.4 cm
Pad of graph paper (8.5” x 11”, with ¼” squares)
White Sketch paper (no larger than 8.5” x 11”)
Tape (may use green tape or masking tape)
Mechanical Pencil, HB and 2H lead
Staedtler White Vinyl Block Eraser
Black ink pens (3), fine, medium & heavy thickness (0.1 mm, 0.5 mm and 1.0 mm)
Colour pencils
Drawing paper or sketchbook
Graphite pencils
Pencil crayons
Lined paper or notebook
¼” graph paper

Testimonials

The pacing of units/topics taught were good and understandable.
It was a fun and relaxed atmosphere, and I looked forward to going to class every week. We went on an inspiring field trip, which helped us apply some of the skills we learned. Donna is very kind and a great teacher!
I really enjoyed this class and learned a lot. Donna was a great teacher, helped us to stay engaged in the material and help us learn important and relevant content.
I enjoyed learning about the principles of design and doing project 2 about elements and principles of design. I learnt a lot of design choices and what makes good functional design.
The mood board assignment was very helpful, as we had to critically think about what we wanted to include on it and make our choices based on what we had learned in the course so far.

Future Course Dates

Upcoming classes for 2025:

January 20, 2026
March 17, 2026
May 12, 2026

Make time for your creativity.

Join our evening design workshops and gain hands-on experience in high-demand creative fields—without leaving your day job. Perfect for professionals, upskillers, and career changers.

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Design Workshops
(Evenings)

Next intake: March 17, 2026

Intro to Interior Design