The English Gardening School courses

...Students will be set a design brief and are expected to complete weekly set work in their own time (approximately 1-2 days per week). Our certificate...

...This course covers the principles and formula for allowing extra calculation for heights of retaining walls, numbers of steps and calculating quantities...

...workshop will be invaluable to all aspiring and working garden designers. Subjects covered will include axonometric drawing, colour rendering...

...and on the second day will look at planting, colour and seasonal effects. Students will be sent a list of drawing materials to be brought with...

...Learn how to prepare specifications and contract documents for use in client discussions, budgetary approval, appointing contractors and giving best value for money...

...garden designers or those considering a career change Ideal for established garden designers or those considering a career change, you will learn how...

...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...

...An inspirational and cutting-edge day, not to be missed by any keen garden owner or designer. Time: 10.30am - 3...

...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...

...The Highgrove Florilegium and private collections worldwide...

...through the professional process of planning: utilising space; choosing appropriate styles and materials; hard landscaping; designing with plants and...

...are being prepared for the open season. Time: (10.00am - 4.00pm)...

...maximum growing potential and how to make the most of seasonal changes. Suitable for: Designer who wants to improve plant groupings, either to draw...

...Aimed at helping you give your home a Christmas makeover, we look at table decorations, wall and door swags, and simple but sensational gift wrapping...

...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...

...An intensive course to give the novice gardener the confidence and skill to create and maintain a healthy garden. Learn how plants work and what they...

...pests and diseases and remedial pruning; selecting species and cultivars both conifers and broadleaved trees. An informative day not to be missed...

...supermarket offerings. This three day course covers all that you need to know about making a small kitchen garden area, including how to prepare the...

...and identification * Trees and arboriculture * Choosing and using plants for structure and form * Hard landscaping – an introduction * Practice management... Learn about: Garden Design...