Chicago Botanic Garden Spring 2019

Garden Design Certificate of Merit Program Any individual may register for a certificate program course as long as the prerequisite(s) noted in the course description have been met. Principles of Garden Design Apply knowledge and skills developed in previous design courses to understand spatial properties of landscape materials and their application to design principles. Discover the components of three-dimensional spaces and how they can refine your concept design plans and construction-level drawings. Prerequisites: Graphics, Introduction to Professional Practice. PGL 2 and GDC requirement Tony Wasemann, ASLA, senior landscape designer, Scott Byron & Co. $449.20/$562 | Classroom 4, Learning Center 8 Wednesdays, April 3 – May 22, 6:30 – 9 p.m. and Linnaeus Room, Regenstein Center 2 Saturdays, April 6 & 27, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. New! Perennial Planting Design Discover how to transform a landscape with perennials. Focus on the selection, design, and installation of herbaceous perennials in the midwestern landscape. Apply the principles of garden design, including combinations, season- al color, and layout, to enhance your overall garden design. Prerequisite: Previous garden design coursework or experience recommend- ed. The School’s CEUs=15 hours GDC elective Julie Sajtar, senior associate, Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects $279.20/$349 | Classroom 4, Learning Center 6 Tuesdays, April 2 – May 7, 6:30 – 9 p.m. New! Master Class: Enhance Your Plan Graphics A well-developed professional landscape plan is the best tool for portraying your design concept to clients. Bring a completed design plan to work on during class. Focus on elevat- ing, strengthening, and enhancing your plan to create the best product for presentation. Prerequisite: Previous garden design graph- ics coursework or experience. The School’s CEUs=2.5 hours GDC elective Gary E. Topalian, ASLA, PLA, senior landscape architect, Scott Byron and Company $59.20/$74 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Monday, April 22, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Hardscape Basics Elevate your garden designs by incorporating hardscape elements. These structural compo- nents of a landscape provide both functional and aesthetic benefits. Create garden design plans that integrate hardscape structures such as paving, landscape lighting, and garden walls to achieve your landscape design goals. Prereq- uisites: Graphics, Introduction to Professional Practice, Principles of Garden Design. PGL 2 and GDC requirement TBD $479.20/$599 | Classroom 5, Learning Center 10 Thursdays, May 30 – August 8, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (no class July 4) and Off-site Saturday, June 15, 1 – 4 p.m. Introduction to Grading and Drainage Apply knowledge and skills developed in previous design courses to basic grading and drainage concepts as they relate to design. Acquire a critical understanding of key earth forms and drainage patterns in residential landscapes through active discussions and hands-on projects. Prerequisites: Graphics, Introduction to Professional Practice, Principles of Garden Design. PGL 2 and GDC requirement Tony Wasemann, ASLA, senior landscape designer, Scott Byron & Co. $479.20/$599 | Classroom 5, Learning Center 8 Wednesdays, June 5 – July 31, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (no class July 3) and Classroom 4, Learning Center 2 Saturdays, July 13 & 20, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.