Introduction to Garden Design with Katie Donaldson

Ref: D1D43156

Location: London
£175

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​

Timetable

Student registration: 10am- 10.30am
Course teaching: 10.30am-4.30pm 
Morning session: 10.30am-1pm
Lunch break: 1pm-2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon session: 2pm-4.30pm (optional 15 minute break)
Teaching finishes: 4.30pm  
 

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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