Beginning SketchUp for Woodworkers
Instructor: Jerry Beaudry
Class Cost: $135.00
Class Size: 18
Classes: 5
Dates:
Monday, June 4
Tuesday, June 5
Monday, June 11
Monday, June 18
Monday, June 25
All SDFWA members are eligible to register for this class.
SDFWA members do not need to be Members of the Shop to take this class as no work will be conducted in the power tool area of the shop.
Jerry Beaudry will bring the world of computer modeling to a level that you can understand. This class is designed for the person that has not used SketchUp before or was totally lost trying to self-teach using the program. SketchUp, like a lot of software programs, can do many operations, far more than you could ever learn in a short time. This class will focus on the Basic and intermediate steps needed so you can design a piece of furniture or cabinetry. More importantly Jerry will show you how to use the various tools and help you to be more comfortable using the program so you can experiment without fear!
Class will cover:
- Getting started and creating your personal work template in the program.
- Introducing the native tools.
- Creating components and groups. 4. Downloading new tools, (extensions) from the internet such as "Cut List" that do not come with the free download of SketchUp and how to use them.
Attendee must provide:
- Laptop (MS Windows is preferred, Mac is allowed)
- Mouse
- SketchUp Free Version loaded before class starts
Most laptops will run Sketch-Up. Additionally, a mouse is required.
There is absolutely no reason to purchase the pro version until after you learn the "free" version.
2018 version is required for the class.
The instructor will use the PC with Microsoft Windows as a reference for lectures and demonstrations.
Attention Mac Users! Please understand the instructor will be using a PC and is not well versed on the different shortcuts for Mac.