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Could Garden Design Become Your Next Career?

 

Join Duncan Heather and Hannah Smith for a free live, online Q&A exploring what it's really like to train and work as a garden designer.

Join the Free Q&A

 

We’ll send a joining link, a few helpful emails before and after the event, and you can unsubscribe at any time. Phone number is optional - we’ll only use this to send a reminder before the live Q&A - no sales calls.

  • Live Online

  • Ask your own questions

  • No obligation

  • Free to attend

 

What we'll cover, 

  • What garden designers actually do
  • Course structure and workload
  • Software, planting and technical skills
  • Building a portfolio
  • Running a design business
  • Honest advice about the industry
  • Live audience questions

Next live session

Tuesday 1st September, 2:00pm - 3:00pm (UK time) 

No pressure, no obligation - just honest insight into the garden design industry and training pathway.

Thinking about a career change - but not sure if this is the right one?

This session is designed for you if:

  • you are considering a creative career change
  • love gardens but don’t know where to start
  • want to understand the reality of the profession
  • are comparing garden design courses
  • are wondering whether you’re “creative enough”
  • want honest insight into the industry
Join the Q&A and we can help you understand the industry and answer your questions live throughout the session.

What we'll cover

1. The Reality of the Industry

What garden designers actually do - projects, clients, fees, and day-to-day work.

2. Could You Do This?

The skills, mindset, and personality traits that make a successful designer.

3. How Designers Think

A walk-through of a real project - so you can experience the design process first-hand.

4. Your Next Step

Clear, unbiased guidance on the different routes into garden design - and what might suit you.

Why we run this workshop 

Choosing a new career is a big decision.

Many people are excited by garden design - but are unsure whether it’s the right path for them.

This free Q&A is designed to give you honest insight into the industry, the realities of training, and the different routes into professional garden design before committing to a full course.

Many of our students begin the course with no formal design or horticultural training.

Workshop Details

  • Next session: Tuesday 1st September 2pm-3pm BST
  • Duration: 1 hour (live, online)
  • Format: Interactive session + Q&A
  • Price: Free 

Reserve Your Place

Ready to find out if this could be your next career?

In just two hours, you’ll have a clear understanding of what it takes to become a garden designer - and whether it’s a path you want to pursue.

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Instant access - no download required.

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