The KLC School of Design delivers courses in a professional, friendly and stimulating environment.
Workshop elements take place in a private palace apartment with spectacular views across the formal gardens. Practical elements are held in the 20th century garden, which was formerly the apprentices' garden.
KLC's workshop programme is listed below but for more details please visit the KLC website >
Part-time Diploma in Garden Design
The KLC Diploma in Garden Design is an in-depth, career-orientated course designed to be accessible and inspirational with the emphasis on providing a sound practical knowledge of the subject combined with all the key skills needed for a career in garden design.
The carefully constructed linear programme is designed around a series of challenging and varied design projects allowing students to put newly acquired knowledge into practice and build up their skills and confidence as they progress through the course. These projects form the basis of the all-important graduate portfolio.
The course is overseen by Annie Guilfoyle, Director of Garden Design Courses and an award-winning designer and RHS Chelsea Flower Show Silver Medal winner. Juliet Sargeant MSGD, Chair of the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) will be leading the next start date in April.
Next start date: Mon 06 Jan 2014 to Tue 25 Nov 2014
Part-time Introduction to Garden Design
This inspiring part-time course is ideal for anyone looking for a really thorough, practical introduction to garden design, whether for a specific project or just for their own interest.
Our practising professional designers will take students chronologically through the process of a garden design project – from setting the brief and the principles of garden design through to selecting plants and materials. Students will attend the course every Friday for ten weeks. While it is not directly aimed at those looking to gain a professional qualification and work in the industry, it could also provide a valuable first step for anyone considering more in depth study.
Next start date: Fri 20 Sep 2013 to Fri 22 Nov 2013
Following start dates:
Fri 17 Jan 2014 to Fri 21 Mar 2014
Thu 24 Apr 2014 to Thu 26 Jun 2014
One Week Introduction to Garden Design
Intensive introduction for students wanting an overview of the subject for their own garden projects or for students considering a career in this area.
During the week students will be given a fascinating insight into the whole process of garden design. The approach is practical with a combination of lectures and workshops with advice on how to plan a functional layout and what is involved in a site survey and analysis.
Next start date: Mon 02 Sep 2013 to Fri 06 Sep 2013
Following start date: Mon 31 Mar 2014 to Fri 04 Apr 2013
Experience Garden Design
This one day course provides the perfect concise introduction to the world of garden design. Even with the prevalence of design in today’s media, confusion surrounds even some of the most basic principles. Whether you just want to gain a better appreciation of the subject for your own garden projects, or are thinking about studying further, this practical day provides a compelling, comprehensive and most enjoyable introduction.
Next start date: Fri 09 May 2014
Making the most of your small town garden
Creating a well-thought out small town garden can be as challenging as designing a large outdoor space. This workshop will show you how to create a simple geometric design for a small garden.
Through exercises, talks and discussion, you will be shown how to capitalise on the constraints of a small space and how to play up its distinctive characteristics. There will also be an analysis of a selection of materials, so that by the end of the day students will have the confidence to put together a competent scheme for a small town garden.
Next start date: Fri 20 Jun 2014
The All Year Garden
This one day course will enable students to plan a garden that is visually interesting through all the seasons of the year.
Students will discover the importance of structure in the garden and how this will give their garden a long season of interest. The workshop will also demonstrate how form and texture are vital ingredients in a planting scheme and show how to choose plants that create seasonal splashes of colour and scent in each season of the year.
Next start date: Fri 28 Jun 2013
Following start date: Fri 27 Jun 2014
