HELEN TAYLOR GARDEN DESIGN - MASTER CLASS

Helen Taylor will be running a design master class, an “Introduction to the principles of garden and planting design” on Tuesday 30th November 2021 from 9.30am to 5.00pm at the Art School, Manor Cottage, Manor House Ilkley, LS29 9DT.

The course is designed for those with an interest in gardens, plants and design, or those with RHS Horticulture qualifications who would like to gain some knowledge of garden and planting design. If there is sufficient interest, a longer 6-week course may be offered in the new year.

Cost: £100 (concession £50). Please contact helen@helentaylorgardendesign.co.uk to book a place.

The full itinerary of this ‘Taster day’ is:

9.30 - 11.30am Arrival, introductions

Principles of garden design. An introduction to scale and proportion; shape of spaces; focal points and enclosure. Illustrated with classic and contemporary examples.

11.00 - 11.15 am Coffee

11.15 - 1.00pm Design project to introduce the site survey, the design brief and design process. Group discussions

1.00 - 1.30 pm Lunch break

1.30 - 3.00 pm Planting styles and themes. Illustrated with classic and contemporary examples

3.00 - 3.15 pm Afternoon tea

3.15 - 5.00pm Planting design project. Group discussion

Example of a sketch presentation planting plan for the new flower bed at Ilkley Riverside Park.