Short Courses

In addition to our Diploma and Distance Learning options we offer a wide range of Short Courses aimed at both the enthusiastic amateur and the garden professional. Ranging from one to ten days and taught by renowned experts in their field, our courses reflect current trends in horticulture, design and botanical painting as well as providing ongoing professional development. Classes and workshops are kept small to ensure active participation and enjoyment for all levels. Our short courses are updated regularly.

Most days run from 10.30am to 3.30pm and include a light lunch.

The courses fall into four categories:

Short Courses Programme

February 2012
3	Wild about Gardening - NEW
9...	Designing with Plants

March 2012
1...	Gardening for Beginners - Basic Horticulture
14,15	Growing Vegetables
22	Planting through the Seasons
23	Keeping Hens and how to look after them - NEW
29	Planning and Planting for Continuous Colour - NEW

April 2012
16,17,18,19	First Steps in Botanical Painting

May 2012
2,3	Close-up Flower Photography
17,18	Natural History Painting - NEW

June 2012
13,14	Garden and Landscape Photography in Hampshire
20	Small Paintings on Vellum - NEW

Fees

On 1 and 2 day courses the full fee must be paid at the time of booking.

For courses of 3 days or more, a deposit of £250 secures the place, the balance of fees being due six weeks prior to the start of the course. For credit card bookings, the balance will be automatically charged to your card when it is due, unless payment is already received. Students paying by cheque will be contacted at the six-week deadline.

You may be eligible to borrow against vocational training courses - for details of Career Development Loans ring Freephone 0800 585 505 or visit www.lifelonglearning.co.uk.

We reserve the right to amend prices in the event of any alterations to VAT.

Cancellations or transfers are only possible up to a month before the start date, must be received in writing and will be subject to a £25 administration charge per course booked. The English Gardening School reserves the right to alter the timings, tutor, price or content of any course in response to matters beyond our control.