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Learn the art and science of landscape design in the city of Chicago, with classes covering topics such as plant selection, hardscaping techniques, and sustainable design principles.

1 class in-person in Chicago has spots left, and 1 class live online is available.

Elements of the Garden: Patios

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Transform your outdoor space into a sanctuary with our exploration of patio design essentials. Dive into the intricacies of style, size, and material selection, from classic brick to versatile concrete pavers. Learn to create a welcoming retreat that harmonizes with your home's architecture and enhances the beauty of your garden.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Hardscape Basics

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Enhance your garden designs with the incorporation of hardscape elements. Learn how to integrate paving, landscape lighting, and garden walls into your landscape design plans to achieve both functional and aesthetic benefits. Join us for a hands-on course that will elevate your gardening skills.

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
$749

12 sessions

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Rooftop Garden Design

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Maximize your rooftop space with a green oasis. Discover the benefits and special considerations for planning a successful rooftop garden. Explore all of the elements necessary to design a rooftop garden and apply that knowledge to your design project. Learn about environmental issues, weight load, decking and paving materials, screening issues, arbors, planters, plantings, lighting, and irrigation.  Dress for the weather. A supply list will...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$374

6 sessions

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Graphics

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Learn the basic principles of landscape design illustration. This class introduces graphic design communication, focusing mainly on plans and elevation drawings.  Discover how to express ideas using effective and enriched presentation techniques in a relaxed studio setting. Industry symbols, standards, and techniques will be explored, along with professional time-saving shortcuts, the importance of lettering, and the excitement of using color...

(122) Beginner 18 and older
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$749
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Sketchbook Skills in the Greenhouses

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Sketchbooks are rewarding, personal, and a way to hone drawing skills. You will draw from nature, plein air-style, in the Greenhouses, using various portable media. Give yourself the freedom to sketch unique specimens without the pressure of producing a final plant portrait—instead, creating a record of your artistic journey.  A supply list will be sent. 

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$449

6 sessions

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Planting Design

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Apply knowledge and skills developed in previous design courses toward a working understanding of planting design. Weekly discussions and individual projects will focus on basic elements of planting design, including an understanding of color and texture, plant combinations, planting bed layout, installation techniques, and maintenance practices. Prerequisites:  Four OPC core courses, Graphics, Introduction to Professional Practice, Principles...

(122) Advanced 18 and older
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$749

9 sessions

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Garden Design Implementation

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

You have the design; you have the client; you have the funding—now what? Lectures will focus on the steps necessary to carry a project from a finished design through to a built landscape. Course projects will include the preparation of construction details and documents, technical specifications, and cost estimates.  Prerequisites: Graphics Introduction to Professional Practice Hardscape Basics Introduction to Grading and Draining...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$337

11 sessions

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Lines, Curves, and Symbols

Chicago Botanic Garden

Online and Onsite Hybrid Landscape architects, landscape designers, and gardeners often use a graphic palette and symbols to produce a master landscape plan that conveys their ideas. Enhance your plan-development skills and dive into more detail with drafting, lettering, and freehand drawing when preparing a document for client presentation. A supply list will be sent. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts....

(122) All levels 18 and older
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From the Drawing Board to the Border

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the expert strategies and insider tips you need to seamlessly bring your garden designs to life in this comprehensive course. Learn how to effectively plan your budget, create a shopping list, and establish a timeline for phased work. Enhance your skills in purchasing plants and collaborating with landscape professionals to ensure stunning results every step of the way.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Introduction to Design Principles

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

This workshop introduces and reviews the landscape design process of site analysis, conceptual design, and evaluations, based on principles of balance, symmetry, proportion, scale, and unity. Through plant combinations and landscape features, you will learn about color, texture, line, form, and methods of creating garden spaces. This class will be taught online via Zoom. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Residential Planting Design

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Enhance the beauty and value of your home with expertly designed plantings. Discover the secrets of creating stunning landscapes that require minimal maintenance and offer year-round interest. Elevate your curb appeal with the Residential Planting Design course.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Front Yard Design

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Learn the basics of front yard landscape design by demonstrating how proper planting design can change the way you use and view your property. Your design should respond to your home’s architecture and be aesthetically pleasing. Topics include proper plant types and spacing, focusing and screening views, and creating curb appeal.

(122) Beginner 18 and older
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Backyard Design

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Transform your backyard into a functional and fun space with the Backyard Design course. Discover how to create dining and entertaining areas, children's play spaces, and outdoor storage areas. Learn how to screen and focus views to add privacy and security to your outdoor oasis.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Raised Bed Gardening

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

This class will cover all aspects of installing and growing in raised beds. Topics include options for purchasing or building them, appropriate sites and soils, season-extension techniques, plant selection, and intensive planting techniques to maximize crop yields in small spaces.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Foundation Planting Design

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Whether old or new, many homes have foundation plantings that need revamping. Learn the principles of good foundation design and view examples of plants that work well, reduce maintenance, and provide multi-seasonal interest. Good design will improve the curb appeal of your home, thus increasing its value. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Spring Lawn Care

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the secrets to maintaining a lush and healthy lawn while reducing pesticide use. Dive into the art of turf culture, mowing techniques, watering strategies, and effective weed and pest control methods. Get ready to transform your lawn into a vibrant oasis with this comprehensive lawn care course at the renowned Chicago Botanic Garden.

(122) Beginner 18 and older
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Reviews for Landscape Design Classes in Chicago

Landscape Design Classes in Chicago are rated 4.3 stars based on 122 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Introduction to Design Principles

    Reviewed by Sarah M. on 2/16/2021
    Very informative! The instructor provided just the right amount of detail on the primary concepts/principles of the course and backed them up with easily accessible examples. The pace and content of the course was just what I was looking for.
  • Introduction to Design Principles

    Reviewed by Andrea P. on 9/24/2020
    Great class, interesting and clear information.
  • Rooftop Garden Design

    Reviewed by Jennifer S. on 10/19/2018
    Excellent class! Tim was great and covered material in the 6 week course that definitely gave me knowledge to work confidently with clients in the future. Thank you!

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