"BASE": a Course Which Teaches All the Basic Techniques You Need to Implement Sketching in Your Interior Design Practice

Professional Interior Drawing Online Training for Designers & Interior Design Students

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(Level: Beginner to Advanced Foundations)


This course is beginner-friendly and designed to support your growth from fundamentals to confident sketching.


  • It is a self-paced online program, allowing you to learn at your own pace, delivered in an anasynchronous format, so you can study anytime, anywhere, all you need is internet connection.
  • Whether you are starting from scratch or returning to sketching after years of work, BASE will guide you through the essential techniques and beyond -- all the way to confident, professional interior drawings.
  • Supports both Metric & Imperial systems. No matter where you are from -- whether you work in inches or centimeters -- this course is tailored for both measurement systems.


Your instructor, Olga Sorokina, is an award-winning interior designer, sketch artist, author of the internationally acclaimed book "THE SKETCH. Interior Design Drawing", and an experienced educator who has been teaching interior sketching for over a decade.


"Bringing sketching back into interior design"

- Olga Sorokina, founder of schoolofsketching.com





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PROGRAM (PART I)









+ Bonus Lessons (See full course curriculum below)

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WHAT'S INSIDE THE COURSE


BASE is not just a course — it’s a complete learning system designed to equip interior designers, architects, and visual thinkers with the fundamental skills of expressive interior sketching.

Structured as a progressive program, it’s already been recommended by professors and adopted in university classrooms around the world. And still, it remains deeply personal and practical — built by a designer, for designers.


Sections of the course:

  • Free Preview: Lesson & Materials

Begin with a full sample lesson and get a real feel for the method, rhythm, and inspiration before you join.


  • Getting Started: Welcome & Marker Basics

You’ll receive a warm welcome into the course — and a solid introduction to working with markers. Even if you’ve never used them before, this section will give you the confidence to begin.


  • Part I – Foundations: The 5 Core Interior Drawing Lessons

These are the pillars of the BASE method. You’ll develop your understanding of scale, perspective, composition, and depth — skills that will stay with you throughout your design career.


  • Part II – Beyond the Basics: Bonus Lessons & Extra Exercises

Refine your visual voice with creative exercises, bonus tutorials, and expressive sketching techniques that invite freedom and exploration.


  • Perspective Essentials or Interior Sketching

Perspective is not just technical — it’s the secret to building believable, immersive spaces. This section breaks it down in a way that’s simple, smart, and immediately applicable.


  • Theoretical Background

Here we go deeper. With theory from my book "The SKETCH. Interior Design Drawing", articles and resources, you’ll gain the intellectual tools to see, think, and draw like a visual storyteller.




Preview the Course

Access a Sample Warm-Up Lesson Below by Clicking the Preview Button:

Course Curriculum



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WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR


This course is designed for:

  • Interior designers who want to elevate their presentations and communicate their ideas clearly and beautifully.
  • Interior design students looking to strengthen their portfolio and impress future clients or employers.
  • Architects who want to quickly visualize and express spatial concepts by hand.
  • Creative professionals transitioning into interior design and looking to gain a solid sketching foundation.
  • Aspiring sketch artists who want to build a freelance career offering interior sketch commissions.
  • Creatives who wants to finally understand perspective, proportions, and coloring techniques – and stop feeling lost every time they open their sketchbook.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your drawing confidence, this course will give you the structure, guidance, and professional techniques to draw with confidence and purpose.


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Invest in your growth as a designer.

Save hours of trial and error -- gain skills that will serve you throughout your design career.



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MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS COURSE

To get the most out of the training and achieve high-quality sketching results, you’ll need the following materials. I’ve also included sample links from Amazon for your convenience.


1. Markers and Paper

  • Alcohol-based markers such as Copic, Molotow, Winsor & Newton Promarker, Zig, Chartpak, Stylefile, or TOUCH (any professional marker brand will work). More on it below.
  • Marker paper, size A4 or Letter (at least 70g/m2): This lightweight paper helps preserve your markers’ pigment and makes blending easier. Example: Canson marker PAD

Tip: Regular paper will also work for practice.


2. Grey Markers

  • At least three shades of gray:

Examples:

Here is a nice Copic grey set of 5 + liner: Copic Sketch Alcohol Marker 5 Colors + Multiliner SP Set, Sketching Grays

Set of 6 from W&N: Winsor & Newton ProMarker Set, 6 Count, Neutral Tones


3. Coloured Markers

  • At minimum, please prepare these 5 essential colours:
    • Beige, Sand, or Light Brown. Example: Potato Brown (TOUCH)
    • Dark Brown or Chocolate
    • Olive
    • Deep Red
    • Deep Blue

Example: Here is a nice set I like: Copic Marker 12 Piece Set - Architecture Colours


4. Highlighting Tools


5. Linework Tools

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MASTER PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR DRAWING WITH MARKERS FROM SCRATCH


If you’ve ever wanted to create confident interior sketches, you’re in the right place! In my online course BASE, I’ll guide you step-by-step through mastering top-level marker techniques, helping you elevate your sketches to a professional standard. But that's not all – I’m going to gently push you and challenge you so that you can achieve your highest level of potential.

Whether you’re a seasoned designer or an aspiring sketch artist, this online course will empower you to create professional, impactful interior drawings that stand out.

Imagine confidently sketching in front of clients, knowing you have the skills to bring their vision to life with one drawing. Ready to elevate your sketching game?


READY TO SKETCH WITH PURPOSE, PRECISION, AND JOY?

Whether you’re a design student, an emerging professional, or an established designer looking to reconnect with the hand-drawing process — BASE was created for you.

This course will teach you not only how to draw, but how to truly see space — and express it with clarity, emotion, and elegance.

Course Preview -- Part I Highlights (1 Minute Video)

A brief overview of the drawings you will be able to create after completing the first module of the course


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BEFORE & AFTER: STUDENT WORK SAMPLES

Drawings completed by BASE students before and after going through the full training



READY TO SKETCH WITH CONFIDENCE?

Join hundreds of designers around the world who’ve transformed the way they communicate ideas through sketching. Whether you’re a beginner or already practicing interior design, this course will give you the tools, structure, and inspiration you need to draw faster, better, and with more purpose.

Enroll now and bring your interiors to life — one sketch at a time.

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STUDENT PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS

A selection of drawings completed by BASE participants during the course


What Interior Designers Say About the Course?

Review by Heather -- Interior Designer & Sketch Artist from London, UK


I am blessed to have purchased your video course!

"Olga, I love your art and am blessed to have purchased your course. Your talent is amazing! This is an excellent course — definitely worth checking out!"

- Rebecca Robinson, interior designer, Tennessee, Instagram

What an amazing course! Thank you Olga!

"These lessons were possibly the best part of the week!
As a designer I learned how to sketch at school but unfortunately never really developed the skill… So Olga's course was a great way to brush up on the principles of perspective and along the way I also picked up a whole suitcase of tricks on how to make my sketches look really professional!
The course is fun, easy to follow, extremely well organised and after each lesson I felt like I made a whole lot of progress! And the price is so reasonable!"

- Nadezhda Alexander, interior designer, London, Instagram


It is some of the best money I’ve ever spent!

"Some time ago I stumbled upon Olga’s profile on Instagram. I was instantly taken by her ability to make design ideas come to life with her vivid and detailed sketches. Unfortunately I don’t speak Russian, so when her sketch course came in English I didn’t hesitate to sign up for it.
It is some of the best money I’ve ever spent. Olga is a splendid educator, and I am so pleased with the results I get.
The lessons are well structured, easy to follow, and you will quickly get nice results. She really loves sketching, and her passion goes into her teaching so you can’t help to get smitten by her enthusiasm. I know, that my sketching skills are not yet close to Olga’s level, but I will satisfy for less, and by the help of Olga and her online course, I know, I will get there.
I hope she will develop more of her courses in English, so I can continue evolving my sketching skills. If you would like to develop or improve your sketching skills I can only say, that by Olga’s help you can’t avoid improving your sketching."

- Betina Mølvang, interior designer, Copenhagen, Instagram


"Olga's courses are amazing! She is the best teacher on sketching I met so far (and I met quite a few). I think we are blessed to learn from a real master of sketching!"

- Katerina Guliaeva, interior designer, Florida, New York Design School Student, BFA Program for Interior Design, Instagram

"I SO enjoyed the tutorials of the course! I had so much fun, I love how my sketches look now! Your course is amazing! So excited to enroll in PRO as well."

- Heather Viljoen, interior designer, London, Instagram

Lessons from the course are so interesting!

"This is an excellent course! Lessons from BASE are so interesting and visual. Perspective drawing and colouring interiors with markers became easy for me after this course. I found Olga on her YouTube and was soooo happy to learn from her!"

- Jameela Bintook, interior design student, India

Amazing courses!

"I made BASE and PRO courses with Olga and I want to give her all the best compliments! The content is amazing and very good work she did with her courses!"

- Fabrizio Govoni, interior designer, Estonia

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CAN YOU RELATE?

  • Are you struggling with perspective drawing, or unsure how to bring your interior design ideas to life on paper?
  • Have you watched countless YouTube tutorials, yet still feel something is missing in your sketches?
  • Do you wish you could confidently draw interior spaces to communicate your design vision — whether to clients, collaborators, or for your diploma project?

Whether you’re just starting your design journey or looking to enhance your skills, this course is here to guide you.

BASE is a comprehensive online program designed for interior designers, architects, and students who want to master interior sketching — from the very beginning.

If you’ve ever doubted your talent or felt like sketching wasn’t “for you,” this course will show you otherwise. No prior experience required — just curiosity, commitment, and a creative spark.

In this step-by-step training, led by award-winning interior designer and sketching educator Olga Sorokina, you’ll learn how to:

  • Build strong foundations in perspective drawing
  • Use markers like a pro to bring depth and texture to your work
  • Create expressive, professional-level sketches — even if you’ve never drawn before
  • Communicate your interior design concepts with clarity and impact
  • Elevate your portfolio and stand out in your field

This course is beginner-friendly, asynchronous, and takes approximately 1–3 months to complete. You can start anytime, anywhere — all you need is an internet connection.

Hundreds of interior designers, students, and architects from around the world have already transformed their drawing skills through this program — gaining confidence, mastering perspective and marker technique, and even beginning to take on professional sketching commissions.

If your goal is to draw like a designer, present your work beautifully, and communicate your creative ideas with confidence — this is where you start.


Join BASE today and start building the creative skill that will serve you for a lifetime!

Take the first step toward mastering interior sketching — and bring your design ideas to life on paper, with precision, depth, and emotion.

Enroll today and begin your transformation!




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"Sketching is a fundamental skill for interior designers and architects -- it allows us to quickly translate ideas from our imagination onto paper, bridging the gap between concept and reality."

- Olga Sorokina


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THE STORY BEHIND THIS COURSE:

FROM LIVE CLASSES TO A TOP-RATED ONLINE PROGRAM


This course was developed and refined through years of live interior sketching workshops taught by Olga Sorokina.

Each lesson was tested in real classrooms with real interior designers — making the method both effective and inspiring.

Now, this experience is available to you online — from anywhere, on any device, with just an internet connection.


Below are photos from Olga’s live sketching workshops.


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HOW YOUR DRAWING SKILLS WILL TRANSFORM AFTER THIS COURSE


Through this step-by-step online program, complete with follow-along video tutorials, you will build a strong foundation in Interior Sketching with Markers and Perspective Drawing for Interior Design — all in just 1 to 3 months.

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Confidently sketch interior spaces using 1-point and 2-point perspective
  • Draw furniture and objects to scale with accuracy
  • Understand and apply the principles of composition in interior sketching
  • Master light, shading, and tonal values to create depth and realism
  • Learn the fundamentals of coloring interiors with markers
  • Develop strong marker techniques — from blending to layering
  • Render a variety of interior textures such as velvet, wood, and metal
  • Gain insight into the professional workflow of a sketch artist
  • Learn practical strategies for finding clients as a beginner in the field

This course will not only build your drawing skills — it will elevate your confidence and open new opportunities in your interior design practice.


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"This new skill can open the door to an entirely new career -- as an interior sketch artist, creating commissioned drawings for clients around the world."

- Olga Sorokina



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Always had a passion for interior design ever since you were little?

Still find that you have a love and passion for remodeling and decorating?

Love to learn drawing to create something fun and imaginary?


My classes are not only for interior designers or architects; a novice person can take the courses.

I can tell you that about 60% of my students who go through my online courses are indeed either interior designers or architects but the other 40% are Creatives from all walks of life with different backgrounds. Almost all of my students, according to my stats, are complete beginners not only in interior sketching but in drawing in general.

You do not need academic knowledge of interior design or architecture in order to take my classes, though it is an advantage.

Some of my customers apply perspective drawing skills in the interior design practice; some of them become sketch artists and draw commissions for architecture and interior design companies, and some of my students learn sketching just to boost their creativity and have more fun and inspiration in their lives.

What I have noticed, is that some of my students decided to pivot in their professional lives and became sketch artists after taking my classes, so they apply these new skills and change their careers.

Perspective drawing and interior sketching is my passion, and I believe that my courses will help you define your direction.

- Olga Sorokina


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CERTIFICATE

Upon completion of this online course, you will receive a Certificate of Graduation


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Enroll today to start fulfilling your dream

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Your Instructor


Olga Sorokina (English)
Olga Sorokina (English)

Olga Sorokina is an artist who teaches.

She is the author of the book "The SKETCH. Interior Design Drawing".

It is available on Amazon and is included in the interior design program of Denver University, USA.

Olga has been teaching interior sketching and perspective drawing both in-person and online since December 2014.

There are more than 10K+ people enrolled in her online courses and free perspective drawing challenge.

She runs a blog on interior drawing and creativity, which is read by 17K+ creatives per month.

Olga speaks at summits and online events on interior design/architecture/creativity topics. Among her recent speaking gigs are:

  • ArchiMentors Summit, October 2020
  • Sketchbook Revival, April 2020
  • Sketching Retreat, November 2022

She has received numerous international prizes for both interior design and architecture projects:

  • «IDEA! restaurant», best restaurant project, 2008 (winner)
  • Russian Design, bar project, 2009 (shortlist, exhibition in Moscow)
  • "It's Liquid," "Architecture" nomination, International Ecology Centre project, 2014 (winner)
  • "Archi Graphic Art" Contest by S. Tchoban, 2017 LINK (shortlist)

Olga worked as a sketch artist with:

  • Ralph Lauren Home,
  • Sochi Olympics,
  • Studio Seilern Architects, London,
  • Yves Delorme, Paris
  • Denizen (#1 lifestyle magazine in New Zealand),
  • Rikke Gudnitz, royal fashion designer, Copenhagen

Olga is a founder of Online School of Sketching Ltd, with a range of online courses on interior and fashion sketching.

Her graduates live all across the globe: USA, Canada, Europe, Russia, South Africa, UK, UAE, India, China, Japan, etc.

They have achieved their drawing goals. For some, it is to make an excellent client presentation with beautiful hand drawings, for another to become confident in sketching and quickly reflect their ideas. A lot of id students take her courses to draw for their interior diploma projects. Some of Olga's students become professional sketch artists and make a living out of it. Some graduates even start teaching interior sketching in their communities.

Olga holds a MA (Master of Arts degree) in Interior Design. Olga studied interior design at the Saint-Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design.

Currently, Olga lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with her husband and son.

Website: schoolofsketching.com

Instagram: @schoolofsketching

YouTube: schoolofsketching


MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

If you are new to my Online School of Sketching, this short video is a great place to start.

You will get a glimpse into my teaching approach, learn more about my background, and see how I guide designers to sketch with clarity, confidence, and joy.

Meet Your Instructor

If you are new to my Online School of Sketching, this short video is a great place to start. You will get a glimpse into my teaching approach, learn more about my background, and see how I guide designers to sketch with clarity, confidence, and joy.



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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish. I can tell you that usually, it takes 4 to 6 weeks for my students to accomplish all the drawings from the course.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What kind of materials do I need for the lessons?
In a nutshell, you will need markers and paper. Please check the detailed description above. In this blog article, I also address this question: https://schoolofsketching.com/blog-in-english/markers
I live in Europe and I can see that the price for me is higher. Why?
In Europe, they add European TAX on top automatically on all online transactions by law. There is a direct PayPal option available, just contact me here: https://schoolofsketching.com/contact-me TAX percentage, which is calculated based on the EU country, is automatically added on top of the original course price when you buy this course from this page.
I still have a question, how can I ask it?
You are welcome, please complete this form on my website: https://schoolofsketching.com/contact-me or email at [email protected] Usually, you get the answer within 48 hours.
Can I pay for the online course with PayPal?
Yes, PayPal is accepted. Simply email me at [email protected] might you prefer this payment option.

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