Landscape Design & Drawing Masterclass

Learn landscape design with our Design Short Courses in Sydney!

Join award-winning, world renowned designer Jim Fogarty for a six-part masterclass uncovering the principles and techniques of garden design.

Perfect for aspiring designers and passionate gardeners alike, this series will help you turn ideas into confident, creative designs.  

Course content

What will be covered in this landscape and garden design course?

Workshop 1: Creating a Base Plan

• Learn the fundamentals of setting up a base plan
• Understand scale, boundaries, and key features of a site

Workshop 2: Site Analysis & On-Site Inspiration

• Discover how to observe and record existing site conditions
• Learn to gather inspiration directly from the landscape
• Start shaping your initial design concept

Workshop 3: Drawing Hardscapes & Vegetation

• Sketch structural elements like paths, decks, and walls
• Represent trees, shrubs, and planting zones
• Intro to elevation views

Workshop 4: Elevation Sketching & Understanding Levels

• Develop elevation drawings to show height and perspective
• Understand how to sketch slopes, stairs, and level changes

Workshop 5: Design Inspiration & Concept Development

• Explore sources of design inspiration
• Develop a cohesive and creative concept for your site

Workshop 6: Presentation Drawing & Final Design

• Bring everything together in a final design sketch
• Learn tips for clean, clear presentation drawings
• Prepare to communicate your ideas visually

Intended audience

Who is this course for?

• Homeowners wanting to enhance their outdoor spaces.
• Beginners looking to learn landscape and/or garden design fundamentals.
• Professionals in interior design, construction, or gardening who want to broaden their skills.
• Aspiring landscape designers seeking a strong foundational start to their learning journey.

Course materials

This is an online course delivered by our specialist partner in industry-led short courses.

Students will need access to a computer, laptop, or tablet with an internet connection. No other prerequisites are required.

The course includes:

• Engaging video lessons delivered by industry experts.
• Interactive quizzes and activities to enhance learning.

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Featured Experts

Learn from Australia's best

Learn from an award-winning , world renowned designer:

• Jim Fogarty: Jim is an award-winning landscape designer and architect with over 30 international design accolades, including 16 gold medals. He was the first Australian-based designer to compete at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show and the Philadelphia Flower Show. His standout achievements include Gold at RHS Chelsea (2011), and both Gold and Best in Show at RHS Hampton Court (2014). He also won the Gardening World Cup in Japan (2011). Jim is internationally recognised and frequently invited to judge leading garden shows and design competitions around the world.