Interior Design Courses San Francisco

Unfortunately, no classes in-person in San Francisco have spots left, but 8 classes live online are available.

Introduction to Interior Design

New York School of Interior Design

Interior design projects may involve totally new construction or the renovation, modernization, or refurbishment of an existing facility, space, or room. This course is intended for people who are considering a career in interior design. It provides a broad introduction to the profession and an overview of the education and requisite skills. The emphasis of this course is residential, a branch of interior design that typically includes specialties...

Monday Oct 9th, 6–8pm Eastern Time

 (6 sessions)

$690

6 sessions

The Business Side of Design

New York School of Interior Design

Whether you want to run your own business or to work for a design firm, this course will further you on your journey toward becoming an interior design professional.  In this course, you will gain insight into all aspects of life as an interior designer. We will review in broad strokes what transpires from the moment a project commences until the finished work is photographed. Topics covered include setting clients' expectations, creating...

Tuesday Oct 31st, 6–8pm Eastern Time

 (6 sessions)

$690

6 sessions

Certificate in Applied Color for Designers

New York School of Interior Design

Certificate in Applied Color for Design combines CE804: The Art of Choosing Paint Color, 805: Creating a Successful Color Scheme and 806: Transform an Existing Space with Color, to form a unified series of three online workshops that give meaningful insight into how professional interior designers use color along with underlying design principles to develop color schemes that make an impact. Distilled from tried-and-true NYSID courses that have...

Thursday Nov 2nd, 4–7pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$500

3 sessions

Styling Interiors for Photoshoot

New York School of Interior Design

In this workshop, interiors photographer Robin Del Pino Ferries will discuss tips for preparing interiors, with special attention to residential, for a photographic shoot. This lecture course will cover different approaches to styling, what to bring to the shoot, and how to use the objects and furniture in a space to your best advantage and to suit your photographic needs. 

Wednesday Nov 15th, 2–4pm Eastern Time

Transform an Existing Space with Color

New York School of Interior Design

Discover how to turn a space that is less than optimal into an inviting oasis. This course provides students with a practical method to assess and improve an existing interior by applying a new color palette. Learn why and how specific colors can affect an environment and create a desired mood. The relationship between light and color will be addressed. Students work in class to develop a transformative color solution using a before and after approach...

Thursday Oct 19th, 4–7pm Eastern Time

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Designer Essentials: Creating a Textiles Scheme

New York School of Interior Design

In this interactive course, learn how to assemble a color-coordinated collection of fabrics, rugs and trimmings. Explore natural and man-made fibers and a variety of textile construction from printed fabrics to hand knotted rugs. Experiment with mixing patterns, textures and colors to create a rich interior environment. Learn how to choose an appropriate upholstery fabric as well as fabrics for window treatments. During this course students are...

Tuesday Nov 7th, 6–8pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$185

3 sessions

Creating a Successful Color Scheme

New York School of Interior Design

A successful color scheme will pull together the look and feel of a space. This course goes beyond paint and walks you through effective and unique methods for creating a perfect scheme of colors, patterns, and surfaces. Color relationships and the psychology of color are examined. Using a variety of NYSID supplied paint, fabric, and surface swatches, students work in class to develop a mood board. How do the LIVE VIA ZOOM online courses work?...

Thursday Oct 5th, 4–7pm Eastern Time

A Guide to Upholstered Furniture

New York School of Interior Design

Upholstered furniture is a major component in decorating, and one of the most important elements of comfortable living. This course examines all aspects of upholstered furniture as an integral part of an interior. Learn the components of upholstered seating and how famous interior designers have combined these features to create classic styles. Examine the inner workings of upholstered furniture to see how the construction impacts comfort and longevity....

Tuesday Nov 28th, 6–8pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$185

3 sessions

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LEED Green Associate v4 2-Day

Everblue Training Institute @ 5555 Shellmound St, San Francisco, CA 94608

Our LEED Green Associate Exam Prep provides a high-level overview of green building design, construction, and operations. With our exam prep packages and study aids, you will learn about the LEED Rating Systems and LEED Certification process. Let us provide you with the structure and motivation to pass your LEED Green Associate exam! Course Materials We include all study aids with our exam prep packages. That includes: Course Guide 8 LEED Credit...

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$699

2 sessions

Fundamentals of Interior Design

UC Berkeley Extension @ 160 Spear St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Explore the world of residential and commercial interior design in this introductory course. Gain exposure to resources, design theory, history, vocabulary and the process of design. For those contemplating registering for the certificate, this course provides a good overview of future coursework. This course is appropriate for personal enrichment; no previous training is required.

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$565

7 sessions

Inside Views of Design

UC Berkeley Extension @ 160 Spear St, San Francisco, CA 94105

This exclusive afternoon seminar introduces you to three leading California architects and designers. As you visit them in their San Francisco studios, you will come to appreciate their talent in producing creative, functional and inspiring environments. Led by acclaimed design and architecture book author Diane Dorrans Saeks, the tour commences at the studio of Gary Hutton Design. The firm was founded in 1980; the Gary Hutton Furniture Collection...

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Design Communication II

UC Berkeley Extension @ 160 Spear St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Learn to translate 2-D floor plans into 3-D space using axonometric drawing and one- and two-point perspective techniques, part two of a three-course manual drawing series. Exercises expand your ability to then use these basic perspective principles to sketch concepts and communicate them rapidly and vividly. In addition, you learn how to make 2-D drawings more convincing using shading and texture techniques by using a range of black and white and...

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$750

9 sessions

Interior Finishes and Materials

UC Berkeley Extension @ 160 Spear St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Learn how to use finishes and materials appropriately for interior applications. Study how materials are installed and how they transition into one another. Understand the substructure on which they are applied and how to specify materials properly. Activities include lectures and panel discussions by product representatives. Field trips to showrooms and manufacturing facilities expand your resource base. Prerequisites Design Communication II ARCH...

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$925

17 sessions

The Art and Craft of Design

UC Berkeley Extension

Fine decorative arts and skilled craftsmanship remain essential elements in today's interiors and architecture. Acclaimed design and architecture book author and editor Diane Dorrans Saeks leads this inspirational and informational afternoon of private visits to the studios of three of San Francisco's most admired talents. We will visit three design studios/ workshops/ in San Francisco and view and learn the skills and talents and arts of leading...

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