# Event Details - **Event Name**: Confident Sketching – Part 1: Record - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 10:15 am – Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Explore the fundamentals of sketching to quickly record spaces, ideas, and compositions - perfect for interior designers at any levelAbout this EventConfident Sketching – Part 1: Record is a hands-on workshop designed to help interior designers build essential drawing skills. This session focuses on observation and recording, teaching you how to quickly sketch spaces, shapes, and compositions with confidence. Through guided exercises, you'll learn to loosen up, embrace imperfection, and use sketching as a tool for research and exploration.EVENT PROGRAMMEThe session begins with warm-up exercises to help you loosen up and overcome any fear of sketching. You’ll then work through a series of structured activities, including still life studies, perspective exercises, and tonal sketching to develop your ability to record spaces and objects accurately and efficiently. The afternoon session focuses on applying these skills in real-world settings, with quick thumbnails, detailed studies, and a longer sketch to consolidate everything you’ve learned.A lesson plan, template booklet, and location guide will be provided as a handout upon registration at the event.WHAT TO EXPECTEngaging exercises designed to boost confidence in sketching.Techniques to quickly record spaces and forms with clarity.Introduction to perspective, composition, and tonal studies.Hands-on practice in an inspiring setting with expert guidance.WHAT YOU WILL LEAVE WITHA solid foundation in sketching for visual communication.A structured approach to observing and simplifying what you see.A workbook with exercises for continued development.Sketches that you can immediately apply to your interior design work.WHO SHOULD ATTENDInterior designers looking to improve their sketching skills.Students or professionals wanting to develop hand-drawing techniques.Anyone interested in exploring sketching as a creative tool.No prior experience is required—this is a beginner-friendly workshop!WHAT TO BRINGA3 hardback spiral sketchbook (or your own equivalent)Suggested drawing materials:Fine liner pens (0.1 and 0.5)Pencils (various weights)EraserTUTOR BIOGRAPHIESCharles LeonCharles Leon is an award-winning interior designer, educator, author, and Past President of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID), with over 30 years of experience in the industry. As the founder of Leon Black Design, Charles has worked on high-profile projects ranging from luxury hotels to high-end residential interiors. He is a passionate advocate for creative thinking through drawing, frequently lecturing on design, creativity, and visual communication. His expertise in freehand sketching and conceptual development makes him an engaging and insightful tutor, helping designers build confidence in their hand-drawn ideas. Charles has published various sketch journals which you can view and purchase through his website: www.charlesleon.uk/bookLester BennettLester Bennett is a highly respected interior designer with a career spanning over four decades with many awards. A former President of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID), Lester has played a key role in shaping professional design standards in the UK. With a background that has focused largely on bespoke residential and residential development, but has also encompassed product, retail, commercial and industrial design, he brings a deep understanding of spatial design, perspective, and architectural sketching. His ability to simplify complex drawing techniques makes him a sought-after mentor for designers looking to improve their sketching skills.ABOUT THE VENUEThe Victorian & Albert Museum in London is the world’s largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts, and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.7 million objects. It was founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.Digital Map https://www.vam.ac.uk/features/digitalmapADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThis workshop is not a prerequisite for Part 2, but it provides a valuable foundation for those who wish to attend both sessions. To attend Part 2, which takes place on Wednesday 2nd September 2026, please book here.Limited spaces available, book early to secure your place!If this event is fully booked, please join the waiting list. If you are no longer able to attend, please inform the office so that we can give your spot to someone else.The advertised price does not include VAT and lunch is not included.This event is in-person and is equivalent to 6 hours of structured CPDBIID member rate is open to Registered Interior Designers, Associate members, Provisional Associate members, Student members, Affiliate members, Retired members, Dual International members, and Registered Design Practice employees. Go to the to secure your promo code to add at the Eventbrite Checkout. This is a member benefit, please do not share the code with non-members.If you have any queries, please email the office at info@biid.org.uk or call 020 7628 0255.By booking a ticket to this event you are agreeing to the BIID event terms and conditions - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/confident-sketching-part-1-record/100001992761651744 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, nonprofit, literary-art, crafts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours 15 minutes - Location: Victoria & Albert Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50.4, max: 50.4, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Victoria & Albert Museum - **lat**: 51.4949409 - **long**: -0.1846011 - **full address**: Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Confident Sketching – Part 1: Record - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f7b3aa973887e89cfe152b64a7b48fda79aa79c1c7a2e42e61829a4bcd2be6a9-rimg-w1200-h777-dcc0c0c0-gmir.jpg?v=1783360963 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Confident Sketching - Part 1: Record being held? - **A:** Confident Sketching - Part 1: Record takes place on Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 10:15 am to Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Confident Sketching - Part 1: Record? - **A:** Confident Sketching - Part 1: Record is organized by British Institute of Interior Design. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Confident Sketching - Part 1: Record is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Confident Sketching - Part 1: Record sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Confident Sketching – Part 1: Record", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f7b3aa973887e89cfe152b64a7b48fda79aa79c1c7a2e42e61829a4bcd2be6a9-rimg-w1200-h777-dcc0c0c0-gmir.jpg?v=1783360963", "startDate": "2026-07-15", "endDate": "2026-07-15", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/confident-sketching-part-1-record/100001992761651744", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Victoria & Albert Museum", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Cromwell Road", "postalCode": "SW7 2RL", "addressLocality": "London", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.4949409", "longitude": "-0.1846011" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Explore the fundamentals of sketching to quickly record spaces, ideas, and compositions - perfect for interior designers at any level", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-31", "availabilityEnds": "2026-07-15", "validFrom": "2026-08-31", "lowPrice": "50.40", "highPrice": "50.40", "price": "50.40", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/confident-sketching-part-1-record/100001992761651744" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-31", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-31", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/confident-sketching-part-1-record/100001992761651744", "price": "50.40", "name": "Standard (BIID members use promo code)" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "British Institute of Interior Design", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/british-institute-of-interior-design/17613155", "description": " The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) is the pre-eminent professional organisation for interior designers in the UK. Our growing membership represents both the commercial and residential sectors, in the UK and abroad.\r\nOur Mission:\r\nThe British Institute of Interior Design is committed to encouraging and supporting creativity and competence in the field of interior design through facilitating best practice, practical professional support, development opportunities and education.\r\nOur Standards: \r\nIn addition to rigorous entry requirements which assess training, experience and professionalism, we require our members to continue their professional development throughout their career to ensure their continued expertise in design process, practice and regulatory matters.\r\nThe British Institute of Interior Design is the only professional organisation for interior designers which has been granted the prestigious and rare accolade of Institute status by the Minister of State as the pre-eminent body in its field.\r\nHistory:\r\nThe organisation was founded in 1965 as the Interior Decorators and Designers Association (IDDA). In 2001, the IDDA was amalgamated with the globally recognised International Interior Design Association UK Chapter (IIDA), to form the British Interior Design Association (BIDA). The Secretary of State recognised the BIDA as the pre-eminent body in the field in 2009 and granted Institute status so it became the British Institute of Interior Design.\r\nOutreach: \r\nThe British Institute of Interior Design is a member of the Construction Industry Council (CIC), the All Parliamentary Design and Innovation Group (APDIG), the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI), the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) and the Creative Industries Federation.\r\n " } ] } ] ```