Course description
Introduction To Garden Design
This one week intensive full-time course is designed to give students a fascinating insight into the whole process of
garden design. The approach of this garden design course is practical with a combination of lectures
and workshops with advice on how to plan a functional layout and what
is involved in a site survey and analysis.
During this garden design course there will be an overview of influential garden styles and talks on the principles of garden design, planning garden layouts, the fundamentals of planting and hard landscaping materials. On this course, students will work to a given brief in order to design an example garden, after which they will then be shown how to create a planting plan which enhances the atmosphere of the garden. On the final afternoon there will be an informal review of the week’s work. Students will also be given an opportunity to meet some of the tutors from our vocational training courses- this will be a chance to have any questions answered if you are either enrolled, or thinking about enrolling on one of our courses.
Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is suitable for those with no prior experience of the subject who want an understanding of what the subject is about. Suitable for garden design students.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
On completion of this course students will achieve the prestigious KLC Certification.
Course Content
This course covers the following areas:
- Principles of Garden Design
- Measuring the Site and Analysing the Existing Garden
- Planning the Layout of the Garden and Garden Masterplans
- Fundamentals of Planting
- Visit to Wisley RHS Gardens to draw inspiration for your designs
- Overview of Garden Styles
- Hard Landscaping in the Garden
- Working to a Client Brief
- Small Garden Project
- Small Planting Project
- Thinking of a Career in Garden Design?
Expenses
The total cost of this course is: £687.50 (inc VAT) and includes all the materials required on drawing courses.
About provider
KLC School of Design
KLC School of Design is part of West Dean College of Arts and Conservation and specialises in teaching interior and garden design from short courses up to BA (Hons) both on site in our teaching studios at Chelsea Harbour, London...
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