Garden Design Courses
Whether you are looking to improve your skills, develop a new interest or gain qualifications, the Garden Design curriculum at The Colchester Adult Community College may have the right course for you. All of the courses listed below have been designed and are delivered by Karen Chamberlain who brings together her professional garden design knowledge and tutoring skills to guide and inspire adult learners. (course images)
Garden Design: An Introduction 
An introduction to the key elements of garden design that can be employed to revitalise a garden without having to produce a drawing.
| Course Code |
No. of sessions |
Dates (Tuesdays) |
Time |
Cost |
| NWM2B16 |
5 |
23.9 – 21.10.08 |
12.15 -2.15pm |
£28.00 |
| NWM2C20 |
5 |
23.9 – 21.10.08 |
7-9pm |
£28.00 |
| NWM2B17 |
5 |
4.11 – 2.12.08 |
12.15 -2.15pm |
£28.00 |
| NWM2C21 |
5 |
4.11 – 2.12.08 |
7-9pm |
£28.00 |
Garden Design: Planning a New Layout
For those students who have completed the Introduction course and would now like to develop practical skills in garden design; from surveying to plan drawing.
| Course Code |
No. of sessions |
Dates
(Tuesdays) |
Time |
Cost |
| NWM2B47 |
10 |
20.1 – 31.3.09 |
12.15–2.15pm |
£62.00 |
| NWM2C44 |
10 |
20.1 - 31.3.09 |
7-9pm |
£62.00 |
Garden Design: Right Plant, Right Place
A planting design course for those who wish to understand the process of selecting and grouping plants to their best effect.
| Course Code |
No. of sessions |
Dates
(Tuesdays) |
Time |
Cost |
| NWM2B75 |
10 |
21.4 – 30.6.09 |
12.15–2.15pm |
£62.00 |
| NWM2C72 |
10 |
21.4 – 30.6.09 |
7-9pm |
£62.00 |
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Creative Craft - Garden Design
A nationally recognised, first level accreditation in garden design. The course is delivered in 3 modules focusing on drawing skills, developing ideas creatively and the design process, culminating in a portfolio of work (including a design project) which will be assessed in order to gain accreditation.
| Course Code |
No. of sessions |
Dates
(Wednesdays) |
Time |
Cost |
| NWM3B14 |
30 |
24.9.08 – 1.7.09 |
12.15–2.15pm |
£183.00 |
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