The English Gardening School courses

...be awarded for satisfactory work. Class size is limited to 20, and the course takes place over 11 weeks as there is a break for half term....

...Suitable for: Designers Designers Many designers are familiar with designing on the flat, but a sloping or undulating site can cause them problems...

...under close supervision and can experiment by bringing in their own plans. Suitable for: All aspiring and working garden designers All aspiring and working...

...Well known for his modern approach to both hard landscaping and planting, Andrew will demonstrate how to plan a small space, taking the surrounding landscape...

...is performed by the contracting industry, giving you a sound understanding for compiling competitive cost quotations for design and build...

...You will learn how to set up a profitable design business. Suitable for: Established garden designers or those considering a career change Established...

...or on those provided by the School. Work will be done in pencil, graduating to ink and coloured pencils or pastels. Students will be expected to complete...

...how they approach each new commission. They will discuss what inspirational design influences they use and how they carry through their work from the first...

...Gillian Barlow will share her drawing and watercolour techniques, encouraging botanical painters to explore without fear the glories of autumn...

...An intensive course to develop and improve the drawing, painting and observational skills required for botanical painting. Suitable for: Beginners Beginners...

...this 4-day course uses step-by-step teaching methods designed to take the fear out of getting started. Time: 10.30am - 3.30pm Elaine Searle BA Hons is a graduate (Dist)...

...to draw up your own border plan. Includes an all-day visit to private gardens and students can return to the school for advice post-course....

...garden layout and planting in this iconic setting. The strong relationship between Great Dixter and The English Gardening School goes back for well over a decade...

...through the plants that they chose and why, describing how to group for best effect, what to plant with what for maximum growing potential and how to...

...Time: 10.30am - 3.30pm Sharon Melehi has been at the forefront of the world of flowers for 25 years. An international floral lecturer, formerly trained...

...still lingers outside you can capture the essence of Spring. Have fun learning fresh, uplifting ideas using seasonal colourful flowers, then take home your own creation...

...Our aim is to give you the confidence to plan and plant your garden and deal with problems such as weeds, pests and diseases. A hands-on workshop limited to 20 participants...

...the course will cover sourcing and selection of nursery stock; where and how to plant,staking and protection; irrigation, formative pruning and aftercare...

...card when it is due, unless payment is already received. Students paying by cheque will be contacted at the six-week deadline. shun the expensive and tasteless...

...Applicants will be invited to a group information session at the School with the Vice Principal, Simon Pyle, who explains each course in detail... Learn about: Garden Design...