Garden History - An Introduction

Vocational qualification

In Cambridge

£ 90 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Cambridge

  • Duration

    4 Days

This short course is an initial introduction to whet the appetite for more in depth interest/study. The four evening sessions will be based on discussion punctuated with visual aids, including publications, slides and maps/plans. The course will consider garden/landscape design and its influences through British history with reference to the international scene, religion, politics and the.

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Location

Start date

Cambridge (Cambridgeshire )
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Cambridgeshire, CB2 8PE

Start date

On request

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Garden History - An Introduction

Your Course
This short course is an initial introduction to whet the appetite for more in depth interest/study.
The four evening sessions will be based on discussion punctuated with visual aids, including publications, slides and maps/plans
The course will consider garden/landscape design and its influences through British history with reference to the international scene, religion, politics and the aristocracy.
The two visits (Saturdays 10am - 4pm) will include garden visits to museums or galleries, dependent on the time of year and relevant current exhibitions.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course you will have had the opportunity to:
· Receive the background research guidance to investigate further a garden, designer or project
· Learn to understand the influences that have shaped the garden landscape.
Your Tutor
Lee Steele has studied Commercial Horticulature at Oaklands, Hertfordshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture. She subsequently worked in garden design and garden centre management and recently concluded her Garden History Diploma with the University of Cambridge Further Education Programe. She also designs gardens and researches garden history projects.
Day and time: Thursday 7-9pm
Start date: 4 Feb
Number of sessions: 4
Tuition fees: £90
Method of payment: Fees for short courses (10 weeks or less) to be paid in full at enrolment and for long courses (12 weeks or more) fees of 50% can be paid at enrolment plus 50% as a cheque. Course places cannot be reserved without receipt of both payments.
Half term:
Please note that there are no classes during half term Monday 15th - Friday 19th February 2010 unless otherwise stated.

Garden History - An Introduction

£ 90 + VAT