Cursus Design EN • Drafting and design learning program
This program introduces you to the essentials of furniture design. This curriculum consists of a series of complimentary courses that build upon one another. Registering for the cursus gives you access to the 4 courses at a reduced price.
Avantages du Cursus Design
- LEARNING PROCESS: You build your skills and ease in the workshop through a progressive and comprehensive learning process.
- DISCOUNT: You receive a 160 $ discount on the total price of courses purchased individually.
- INSTALLMENT PAYMENT: You can access an installment payment for your registration. You will be offered this option in the final stages of the online purchase process. However, if you purchase the cursus shortly before the start of the first course, payment by instalments may be limited or unavailable.
- VIN D’HONNEUR AND TRAINING CERTIFICATE: At the end of your cursus, ÉÉAM will hold a vin d’honneur to mark the completion of your program and give you your training certificate.
- ASSISTED OPEN SHOP DETAILS: Once you’ve completed the Cursus, it is possible to rent access to our computer room to put into practice your new skills in SketchUp and LayOut.
Prerequisites for the cursus
Level 1 course – No prerequisites
Number of sessions
7 sessions
Training duration
42 hours
Cost
990 $ + txs
Installment payment
Winter cursus schedule
Le dessin EN
Sunday Febuary 8th 2026, 9 AM to 4 PM
La modélisation EN
Sunday Febuary 15th and 22th and March 1rst 2026, 9 AM to 4 PM
La conception EN
Sunday March 8th 2026, 9 AM to 4 PM
Le sur mesure EN
Sunday March 15th and 22th 2026, 9 AM to 4 PM
Register now for the Winter session of Cursus Design EN. Places are limited!
TRAINING PLAN
- Equipment used in this program
- Techniques and concepts taught in this program
- Materials and equipment provided
- Equipment to bring
- Drawing tools: pencil, sharpener, eraser, ruler and square
- Isometric paper
- Computer
- SketchUp software
- LayOut software
- Sketchbook or paper
- Moodboards
- Modeling tools: xacto knife, scissors, glue, etc.
Le dessin EN • Introduction to technical drawing for furniture
- Spatial understanding of a 3-D object
- Taking measurements
- Drafting standards, orthogonal views and drawing techniques
La modélisation EN • 3D drafting and layout on the computer
- 3D modeling on SketchUp
- Creation of project plans on LayOut
La conception EN • Developping a furniture design
- Basic design techniques
- Using a moodboard
- Creating a project plan and drawings
Le sur mesure EN • Designing built-in storage
- Techniques for spatial planning and design
- Considering the specifics and installation requirements of an existing space
- Using a moodboard
- Drafting technical drawings and assembling plans
- Creating a maquette
- Materials and tools needed to carry out exercises and/or projects
- Course notebook
If you have your own drawing kit, feel free to bring it with you.
Have you already taken one or more courses in the ÉÉAM program?
Would you like to register for the cursus, but have already taken one or more of the ÉÉAM program courses in the past? Unfortunately, you must register individually for the courses you have not taken, and pay the full price.
The Cursus Design EN (42 hours) is still an introduction to woodworking, compared to the technical college program, which is the learning and practice of the trade over a minimum duration of 3 years (1 965 hours).
Participants
Unless otherwise specified, ÉÉAM general public courses are only open to people 18 years of age and older.
As openness and inclusion are essential values for the ÉÉAM, the school strives to accommodate everyone who is interested in cabinetmaking. If you live with a functional limitation and have questions regarding your ability to attend training, please contact us to discuss.
