Autumn 2025: Architectural Model Making

Course outline

This 5-day placement offers students a hands-on introduction to architectural modelmaking within a professional workshop environment. Participants will gain insight into the creative and technical processes behind physical models used in architecture and design, including the design and development of digital 3D models to produce 3D printed components.

• Introduction to modelmaking tools, materials, and safety procedures
• Observation and support in the construction of scaled architectural models
• Hands-on practice with basic cutting, assembling, and finishing techniques
• Introduction to digital fabrication, including file preparation for 3D printing
• Assisted operation of 3D printers to produce model components
• Understanding how traditional and digital methods integrate in professional workflows

Timings

This workshop will start daily at 10am and finish at approximately 5pm.

Transferable Skills and Future Careers

All of our workshops give you a valuable chance to develop a range of transferable skills. This is a great workshop for anyone who is interested in learning some of the skills required for careers in: Jewellery Making, Product Design, Fashion Design, Conservation, Costume Making and Fabrication. (to name a few)

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible to apply you will need to be  16 – 19 years old during the dates of the workshop.

You should be creative and have an interest in the careers listed above, or similar areas. You should also have good hand-eye co-ordination.

In your application you should demonstrate a passion for working with your hands.

You must be able to attend every day of the workshop.

Please be sure that you have read our Eligibility Criteria and Applications section at the bottom of the Workshop page before applying.

Course Funding

Our workshops are fully-funded by generous sponsors.  Places are limited, therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

There are only 2 places available on this workshop. If the workshop becomes oversubscribed, we will close the application process early.