The Japanese Garden

This 6-module course provides an in-depth exploration of the Japanese garden. It shows you how to create an authentic Japanese garden in harmony with your home and lifestyle. The course explores philosophical and spiritual aspects of Japanese garden design, before moving on to look at the practical creation of such a garden. It also looks at ways of introducing Japanese features and concepts into Western gardens to create an harmonious fusion of East and West. Includes course book, The Modern Japanese Garden.

Subjects covered include:

• planning and design of the Japanese garden;
• underlying philosophies;
• meaning and design;
• spirituality in the Eastern garden;
• healing and harmony; creating your own Japanese garden;
• Chinese influences;
• Japanese principles in the Western garden.

Whether your goal is to create your own Japanese garden or to learn more about this area for your own pleasure, this course is an ideal starting point.

why choose us?

Our tutorial support is second-to-none! As with all Learning Curve courses, The Japanese Garden includes full tutorial support from an experienced and enthusiastic tutor. Students are assigned a personal tutor at the beginning of their course who will work with them all the way through. Tutors can be contacted at any time by e-mail if students have questions or problems or would simply like a chat about their studies. The course includes six tutor marked assignments, during which you will have the opportunity to design authentic Japanese garden features and planting areas.

Students have up to three years to complete this course, allowing them to work through the modules at their own pace. On average, however, it takes students around 6 - 8 months to complete the course, based on 2 - 3 hours study time per week.

Enrol Online - Only £250.75!

Product: The Japanese Garden

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spreading the cost of your course

You can spread the cost of your course using our instalment plan. Pay only the deposit when you enrol and spread the rest of the course fee over 6 months. There is a £20 administration fee if you choose this option.

Total instalment price: £270.75; deposit - £55; six monthly instalments - £35.96 each. You will only be charged the deposit when you enrol.