We will consider stand-alone water features and how these can be placed to bring the sound of running water into seating areas. Rain gardens will be described and discussed, and how to use surface water in the garden to create beautiful features and practical installations to aid irrigation and natural dispersal/ infiltration. This will include looking at bioswales as a designed habitat feature.
Ponds will be discussed, methods of construction and ways to keep them topped up and healthy. We will also discuss the placement of ponds in the garden. We will also touch on natural swimming ponds and consider how these are kept clear.
The day is very much focused on the aesthetics and practicalities when working with water as a designer; a softer, more natural approach will be encouraged, considering our place in a shared ecological habitat.
Included
- some tracing and sketch paper (A3)
What students need to bring
- If considering a particular site/ garden, it would be helpful to bring a plan of the space (drawn to scale), perhaps also some aerial photos of the site (Google Earth).
- Paper/ tracing paper if you have any
- Inspirational images of water to discuss/ work with, e.g. on paper from magazines/ newspapers or digitally on your phone, or as a collection of water/garden/landscape images on a Pinterest board (or similar).
- Pens/ pencils/ coloured pencils to draw and render sketches
Available to buy
Available from shop:
- Paper and drawing materials
Additional information
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Student registration: 9.15am-9.30am
Course teaching: 9.30am-5pm
Morning session: 9.30am-1pm
Lunch break: 1pm-2pm (lunch included)
Afternoon session: 2pm-5pm
Teaching finishes: 5pm
