{"product_id":"introduction-to-garden-design","title":"Introduction to Garden Design","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo you have ideas for your garden but struggle to know how to turn them into a successful design?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis practical and highly visual two-day course introduces the essential principles of garden design, helping you understand how to organise and shape outdoor space with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLed by former architect, experienced tutor and Garden Designer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crowbothamgardendesign.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCatriona Rowbotham\u003c\/a\u003e, with assistance from award winning Garden Designer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penelopehillsmith.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePenelope Hill Smith\u003c\/a\u003e, and lecture from award winning Garden Designer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/richardmiers.com\/\"\u003eRichard Miers\u003c\/a\u003e, the course focuses on the fundamentals of designing garden space. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations and hand drawn exercises, students will learn how to analyse a site, work with scale drawings, and create balanced and functional garden layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking from a typical London garden plan, students will develop their own design brief and produce a final concept plan over the two days. The emphasis throughout is on understanding space, proportion and layout rather than planting design, making this an ideal introduction for complete beginners as well as keen gardeners who wish to understand the principles behind successful garden design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopics covered include:\u003cbr\u003e– Understanding different garden styles\u003cbr\u003e– Setting a design brief\u003cbr\u003e– Basic surveying methods\u003cbr\u003e– Drawing plans to scale\u003cbr\u003e– Analysing soil and aspect\u003cbr\u003e– Using grids and geometry in garden design\u003cbr\u003e– Solid and void design principles\u003cbr\u003e– Practical space planning\u003cbr\u003e– Path and patio sizing\u003cbr\u003e– Defining spaces with materials and structure\u003cbr\u003e– Focal points, sculpture, lighting and water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will work through a series of guided practical exercises using tracing paper, grids, and scaled plans, with individual support from the tutors throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the course, you will have developed a clear understanding of the design process and produced your own conceptual garden layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this course for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHomeowners planning their own garden and wanting professional guidance\u003cbr\u003ePeople considering a career change into garden design\u003cbr\u003eProspective diploma students wanting a taste of EGS teaching\u003cbr\u003eAnyone interested in testing whether garden design is for them before committing to longer-term study\u003cbr\u003eKeen gardeners looking to better understand layout, structure, and planting design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat will you learn?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the two days, you will be introduced to the key principles of garden design, including:\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding space, scale, and proportion\u003cbr\u003eAnalysing a garden site\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping a design concept\u003cbr\u003eOrganising garden layouts and circulation\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction to drawing plans to scale\u003cbr\u003eExploring how planting and structure work together in a successful garden\u003cbr\u003eThe course combines practical design exercises with tutor demonstrations and group discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat will you take away?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy the end of the course, you will leave with:\u003cbr\u003eA completed conceptual garden design drawing\u003cbr\u003eGreater confidence in understanding the garden design process\u003cbr\u003ePractical design techniques that can be applied to your own projects\u003cbr\u003eCourse notes and workbook materials to support your continued learning\u003cbr\u003eA clearer understanding of whether further garden design study is right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy take this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis course is designed to be both inspiring and practical — giving you a realistic insight into garden design in an approachable and supportive environment.\u003cbr\u003eFor some, it is the first step towards a professional career in design; for others, it is an opportunity to look at their own garden with fresh eyes and new confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaces limited to 24.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse notes are included and a light lunch is provided each day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"English Gardening School","offers":[{"title":"Single Ticket","offer_id":58484181172607,"sku":"TS-9cc3bc54ff5202d93f8c32d9b49764ec","price":690.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9637\/6191\/files\/IMG_2753_eb4bbccd-9e62-4dba-8dca-cd2bb980baf1.jpg?v=1788354647","url":"https:\/\/englishgardeningschool.co.uk\/products\/introduction-to-garden-design","provider":"The English Gardening School","version":"1.0","type":"link"}