Design Your Own Garden

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Course code: SLJ4

An opportunity to improve and refresh your garden with support and help from a professional garden designer. Learn how to redesign your own plot, beginning with basic principles and going on to look at paving, ponds and other garden features.

when: From 15 Jan 2027 to 12 Feb 2027
Friday 10:00-15:00 3 weeks
Tutor: Jason Loh

where

location to be advised

fees

full fee for this course £155.00, concession fee £95.00

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

Design Your Own Garden – an opportunity to improve and refresh your garden with help from a professional garden designer. You will need a garden on which to base your design

What can students expect?

Expect a supportive atmosphere where your ideas will be encouraged, discussed and, if appropriate, refined. You will be introduced to new concepts, new materials and new garden styles.

The aim is to enable learners to survey their own garden and make a basic landscape plan. 

The course is aimed at homeowners who wish to improve their own gardens; it is not intended for professional designers.

Late starters allowed?

No

Previous experience required?

No, but it is important that participants have a garden, or part of a garden, to work on during the sessions.

What is the progression route?

After completing their design, many students decide to take the ‘choosing plants for your borders’ course. This enables them to make informed choices about the plants they could use to finish their gardens.

Are there any extra costs?

The cost of several sheets of tracing paper is included in the course cost.

You may choose to buy pencils and a pair of compasses from the tutor

Work set between sessions?

No, but students who wish to carry on with their plans at home are welcome to do so.

What should students bring?

A tablespoon of soil from their garden.

Photographs of their plot – it helps if a couple are printed out. 

Their completed garden survey, however basic it might seem. 

A pencil and note pad, and a pair of compasses

A packed lunch

Teaching method/style?

Tutor presentation and explanation

Learners will be encouraged to share their experiences of their gardens.

Learners will learn through discussions with the tutor and other students, and will be shown a variety of landscaping materials.

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>
</ul>