Rhino and Grasshopper tutoring for landscape and design
Rhino and Grasshopper open up terrain modeling, fabrication, and parametric design, once you get past the learning curve. I use both on real projects and can help you get there faster.
Get past the learning curve
Rhino rewards people who understand its geometry. Grasshopper rewards people who understand data. Most frustration comes from missing one of those foundations, not from lack of effort.
Sessions start with what you're making, whether that's a studio model, a fabrication deadline, or a parametric idea you can't quite build, and fill in the fundamentals along the way.
$80/hour, billed only for time used · Online anywhere in the U.S. · In person in Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and RTP
What we can cover
Pick one, or bring whatever you're stuck on.
Terrain modeling
Building terrain from contours, survey, or GIS data, and editing it as the design changes.
Modeling fundamentals
Curves, surfaces, solids, meshes, and choosing the right one for the job.
Fabrication
Preparing site models for laser cutting and 3D printing.
Grasshopper basics
Components, lists, data trees, and how to read someone else's definition.
Parametric design
Patterns, paving, panels, and form-finding driven by parameters you control.
Analysis & diagrams
Sun and shade studies and turning models into clear diagrams and drawings.
Rhino & Grasshopper tutoring questions
I have a studio review coming up. Can you help me finish my model?
I can help you learn the techniques to build it efficiently and troubleshoot what's not working. The design and the model are still yours.
Do I need to learn Grasshopper?
Not always. Plenty of great work happens in Rhino alone. Grasshopper pays off when you're repeating tasks, testing variations, or working with data. We can talk about whether it fits your goals.
Which version of Rhino do you support?
Recent versions of Rhino and its built-in Grasshopper, on Windows or Mac.
Other tutoring topics
Surfaces, feature lines, grading, and sheet production for site design.
Learn moreClean drawing sets: layers, xrefs, viewports, blocks, and plotting.
Learn moreSite analysis, terrain and hydrology, and presentation-ready maps.
Learn moreGrading, construction documents, planting plans, and studio work.
Learn moreBook a Rhino & Grasshopper session
Bring your file and your question. We'll work through it together.