Introduction to Garden Design with Katie Donaldson

Ref: D1D42058

Location: London
£160

Places available

About this course

\u8203?\u8203?Whether you just want to gain a better appreciation of designing gardens for your own garden projects or are thinking about studying further, this practical day provides a compelling, comprehensive and most enjoyable introduction to the subject.\u8203?

Course Description

Even with the prevalence of design in today’s media, confusion surrounds even some of the most basic principles.

Whether you just want to gain a better appreciation of the subject for your own garden projects or are thinking about studying further, this practical day provides a compelling, comprehensive and most enjoyable introduction.

The syllabus includes:

  • Principles of design
  • Practical planning
  • How to choose a style
  • Fundamentals of successful planting
  • First steps to creating a masterplan?

Course Materials

Included

??All materials for this course are included in the course fee.?

What students need to bring

??Coloured pencils and pens, if you have them?

Available to buy

A variety of art and craft materials are available from the Garden's Gatehouse Shop.

Timetable

Student registration: 10.30am - 11am
Course teaching: 11am – 5.15pm 
Morning session: 11am - 1pm
Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5.15pm (15 minute break, 3.30pm–3.45pm)
Teaching finishes: 5.15pm  
 

General Information

Tutors

Katie Donaldson

Before setting up her own studio, Katie was the lead designer for Pollyanna Wilkinson and a designer for the award-winning Matt Keightley.

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