Level 1 Garden Design Course in London. Classes run at Capel Manor College Regents Park Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 11 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll need basic maths and English to GCSE level or equivalent to enrol, and you must be 19 years old or over. No previous drawing or design experience is needed. You'll cover the fundamentals of garden design, from planning and layout to understanding plants and outdoor spaces.
Who this course is for
This short, introductory course is ideal for complete beginners, new to drawing. We offer this course in-person at a variety of our campuses, and there is an online-only option for those that may find online lessons easier to commit to.
Entry requirements
No previous experience is required but applicants need to have at least basic Maths and English to GCSE qualification (or equivalent) together with a good standard of literacy and numeracy. You must be aged 19 and over to enrol on this course.
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of garden design and how to apply them.
You'll practise basic drawing and design techniques for outdoor spaces.
You'll learn how to plan and lay out a garden design.
You'll develop an understanding of plants and how to use them in a design.
You'll study how to consider scale, proportion, and style in garden planning.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Regents Park Campus. Teaching is hands-on and practical, covering drawing and design work in class. Assessment is through coursework and design projects completed during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capel Manor College Regents Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Garden designer assistant. Support professional designers on residential and commercial projects.
Gardener. Maintain and develop private or public gardens.
Grounds maintenance operative. Care for parks, estates, and outdoor spaces.
Landscape gardener. Carry out planting and layout work to a designer's plan.
Garden centre advisor. Help customers choose plants and plan their gardens.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Garden Design. Develop your design skills further and take on more complex briefs.
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Horticulture. Build practical plant knowledge to support your design work.
Level 3 Diploma in Garden Design. A more advanced garden design qualification for those looking to work professionally in the field.
