Choose from our array of garden walks, demonstrations or short courses and workshops suitable for all levels.
Courses and workshops
If you are keen for a more in-depth look into specific areas of gardening or a type of plant, our courses and workshops have got it covered. They will improve existing skills and enable you to pick up some useful new tips and techniques.
The majority require little or no prior knowledge and guidance on the level is given in the downloadable leaflet. Some will involve spending time outside so please come prepared to walk in the garden.
Long courses running at Harlow Carr
The following courses are running in the academic year 2011/2012:
- RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture (delivered by Craven College)
36 Wednesdays: 9.30am-3.30pm
Start date: 8 September
Course fee: Contact Craven College for details
This one year modular course is suitable for the keen amateur or professional. It is an excellent introduction to a wide range of horticultural topics, ranging from understanding plant propagation to the production of outdoor vegetables and fruit. The course is assessed at the end by written exams.
Students will be enrolled with Craven College, to whom fees will be payable. Application forms and further information are available from Craven College, High Street, Skipton, BD23 1JY. Tel 01756 791411.
Email: enquiries@craven-college.ac.uk
- City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Garden Design (delivered by Craven College)
30 Thursdays: 9.00-12.00pm
Start date: 30 September
Course fee: Contact Craven College for details
This one year beginner’s course offers students an excellent introduction to the creative skills needed to design gardens. Students will undertake three separate design projects throughout the year (including the possibility of designing part of their own garden), and will also produce a portfolio of work which experiments with creative drawing and design techniques.
Students will be enrolled with Craven College, to whom fees will be payable. Application forms and further information are available from Craven College, High Street, Skipton, BD23 1JY. Tel 01756 791411.
Email: enquiries@craven-college.ac.uk
- Certificate in Garden Art and Design (delivered by Leeds Met University)
20 Mondays: 10.00am-4.00pm
Start date: 12 September
End date: 30 April
Course fee: £630
This comprehensive course, which has no entry requirements, offers both the amateur and aspiring professional a foundation in all aspects of the art and science of garden design. Successful completion of the course will lead to the Certificate in Garden Art & Design (60 credits) awarded by Leeds Metropolitan University and will enable students to progress onto the Certificate Higher Education in Garden Design.
Students will be enrolled with Leeds Met University, to whom fees will be payable. Application forms and further information are available from Rebecca Burland, Admissions Administrator Tel 0113 8121717.
- Certificate in Higher Education in Garden Art and Design (delivered by Leeds Met University)
10 Mondays: 10.00am-4.00pm
Start date: 4 April
End date: 18 July
Course fee: £612
THIS COURSE IS STILL RECRUITING NEW STUDENTS
- Students who have successfully completed the Certificate in Garden Art and Design, and wish to take their studies further, can enrol on this course. We also welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications, or equivalent prior experience. Successful completion of this course will lead to the Certificate in Higher Education in Garden Art and Design awarded by Leeds Metropolitan University, giving students an additional 60 credits.
Students will be enrolled with Leeds Met University, to whom fees will be payable. Application forms and further information are available from Rebecca Burland, Admissions Administrator. Tel 0113 8121717.
Further information
Download the 2012 guide to courses and workshops being held at Harlow Carr