Garden Design Bristol Adult Learning

Description

A basic introduction to garden design by RHS medallist & property lawyer Jason Loh. Course content will include: design principles, site analysis, construction, water, planting design, horticulture and legal issues. By the end of the course, you can design your own garden with professional input.

What can students expect?

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An inspirational introduction to the creative & technical aspects of Garden Design.

With wide-ranging content, this course has something to offer everyone.

Here are some topics covered :

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<li>Design principles</li>
<li>Drawing and communication</li>
<li>Site analysis & surveys</li>
<li>Construction</li>
<li>Horticulture</li>
<li>Planting Design & Biodiversity</li>
<li>Water, irrigation and drainage</li>
<li>Maintenance</li>
<li>Legal issues</li>
</ul>

… finally, designing your own garden!
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Late starters allowed?

No later than Session 1, but please check with the tutor via the office staff first

Previous experience required?

No

What is the progression route?

Joining other gardening courses.

Are there any extra costs?

No.

Work set between sessions?

Yes, after the first session: approx. 1-2 hours per week.

What should students bring?

Preferred form of note-taking, 

A3 paper, 

pens & pencils (various thickness),

coloured pens & markers. 

Hand drawing & drafting for Sessions 1 to 3

Teaching method/style?

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- Power point presentations

- Practical drawing exercises

- Short film clips from the Internet

- Regular Q&A sessions

- Discussions with tutor and other students 

Books are also available to look at / purchase during sessions, and learners are provided with some notes to take home.
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Course Cancellations and Refunds

If we cancel your course

<ul>
<li>You will receive a full refund of course fees.</li>
<li>We are not responsible for any additional costs, such as materials already purchased.</li>
</ul>

If you cancel

<ul>
<li>7 days or more before the start date: refund minus a 20% administration fee.</li>
<li>Less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: no refund provided.</li>
<li>Enrolments are non-transferable. If you are unable to attend, you will not be able to send another person in your place.</li>
</ul>

Refund processing

<ul>
<li>Refunds for online or telephone enrolments will be made via the original payment method within 14 days of approval. </li>
<li>If you enrolled in the office, you will need to come in with your payment card to arrange a refund.</li>
</ul>

Transfers

<ul>
<li>7 days or more before the start date: transfer minus a 10% transfer fee.</li>
<li>Less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: no transfer provided.</li>
<li>All transfers are subject to availability.</li>
<li>Transfers between Language levels may be possible with less than 7 days notice, subject to availability.</li>
<li>Enrolments are non-transferable. If you are unable to attend, you will not be able to send another person in your place.</li>
<li>If we cancel your course, and you wish to transfer to another course this will be free of charge.</li>
</ul>

Illness and non-attendance

<ul>
<li>We recognise that illness and unforeseen circumstances may arise. However, please note that we are unable to offer refunds, credits, or transfers for missed sessions due to ill health or non-attendance.</li>
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