Landscape Design: Intro Classes & Workshops


March

This is the class for plant-lovers eager to up their game! Learn the terminology and basic botanical nomenclature that will help you recognize and describe key differences in common plants.
263BOT308EO 03/13 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Bucuvalas
ONLINE

Study three pioneering women designers—Beatrix Farrand, Marian Coffin, and Ellen Shipman—who shaped America's tastes in the early 20th century. We'll focus on gardens that showcase Farrand's knack for innovation and infallible eye for design, Coffin's use of contrasts in color, more...
263LAN287O 03/16 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Capps Sarathy
ONLINE

April

Gain an introduction to the terminology, concepts, and basic principles of landscape design through lectures and simple two-dimensional exercises. This course is recommended for students with little or no background in design who want to design for their own home more...
264LAN100AO 04/11 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Tryba
ONLINE

This is the class for plant-lovers eager to up their game! Learn the terminology and basic botanical nomenclature that will help you recognize and describe key differences in common plants.
264BOT308AO 04/12 Su 10:00am-12:00pm Sparreo
ONLINE

Gain an understanding of the principles of pollination and learn how to create landscapes that attract a diversity of pollinators. In this class, you'll review pollinator ecology and the varied types of pollinators in the northeast region; explore native plant more...
264HRT125O 04/16 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

Precise field measurement is the crucial first step in landscape design. Learn how to properly use automatic levels, tapes, and survey instruments. Topics will include accurately measuring distances, differences in elevation, and angles. Dress for the weather.
264LAN340A 04/17 Fr 11:00am-2:00pm Gillman
NYBG

Native landscape design takes conventional landscape design to another level-providing ecological support and increasing ecosystem health. In this class, you'll learn ecological landscape design principles that incorporate regional native plants, resulting in healthier ecosystems as well as improved benefits for more...
264LAN134O 04/29 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

May

Graphics are essential in developing and communicating your ideas. Practice various graphic techniques on a range of materials and equipment and learn how to organize and render landscape plans on paper for optimal presentation to clients. Homework is required.
264LAN311A 05/06 We 5:00pm-8:00pm Poccia
NYBG

This is the class for plant-lovers eager to up their game! Learn the terminology and basic botanical nomenclature that will help you recognize and describe key differences in common plants.
264BOT308BO 05/27 We 10:00am-12:00pm Bucuvalas
ONLINE

Fundamentally change the way you view natural landscapes by learning about the complex factors that inform which plants grow in what combinations. Understanding how and why these plant communities form will help you design beautiful landscapes that are more resilient, more...
264HRT353ABL 05/28 Th 6:00pm-7:30pm Schuler
BLENDED

Gain an introduction to the terminology, concepts, and basic principles of landscape design through lectures and simple two-dimensional exercises. This course is recommended for students with little or no background in design who want to design for their own home more...
264LAN100BO 05/30 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Tryba
ONLINE

Explore theories, traditions, and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present, through visual presentations, assigned readings, projects, and classroom discussion.
264LAN301AO 05/30 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Merritt
ONLINE

July

This is the class for plant-lovers eager to up their game! Learn the terminology and basic botanical nomenclature that will help you recognize and describe key differences in common plants.
271BOT308CO 07/27 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Holmes
ONLINE

August

Graphics are essential in developing and communicating your ideas. Practice various graphic techniques on a range of materials and equipment and learn how to organize and render landscape plans on paper for optimal presentation to clients. Homework is required.
271LAN311BBL 08/03 Mo 10:00am-1:00pm Poccia
BLENDED

Gain an introduction to the terminology, concepts, and basic principles of landscape design through lectures and simple two-dimensional exercises. This course is recommended for students with little or no background in design who want to design for their own home more...
271LAN100CO 08/05 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Beyers
ONLINE

This is the class for plant-lovers eager to up their game! Learn the terminology and basic botanical nomenclature that will help you recognize and describe key differences in common plants.
271BOT308DO 08/14 Fr 10:00am-12:00pm Bucuvalas
ONLINE

September

Learn the various tools and applications of this software package for landscape designers. Topics include: developing base plans from surveys, techniques for quick estimates, and utilizing the online plant database. Basic computer skills and PC laptop required.
271LAN427 09/10 Th 5:00pm-8:00pm Poccia
NYBG

Gain an introduction to the terminology, concepts, and basic principles of landscape design through lectures and simple two-dimensional exercises. This course is recommended for students with little or no background in design who want to design for their own home more...
271LAN100DO 09/15 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Beyers
ONLINE

Fundamentally change the way you view natural landscapes by learning about the complex factors that inform which plants grow in what combinations. Understanding how and why these plant communities form will help you design beautiful landscapes that are more resilient, more...
271HRT353BBL 09/16 We 6:00pm-7:30pm Schuler
BLENDED

Precise field measurement is the crucial first step in landscape design. Learn how to properly use automatic levels, tapes, and survey instruments. Topics will include accurately measuring distances, differences in elevation, and angles. Dress for the weather.
271LAN340B 09/18 Fr 10:00am-1:00pm Gillman
NYBG

Survey photographs from dozens of eye-catching gardens to discover how to combine different plant species using the basic criteria of form, color, texture, and height. We will discuss how seasonality, a garden's location, and a plant's native habitat should all more...
271LAN234O 09/26 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Johnsen
ONLINE

Explore theories, traditions, and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present, through visual presentations, assigned readings, projects, and classroom discussion.
271LAN301BO 09/28 Mo 10:00am-1:00pm Capps Sarathy
ONLINE