Chicago Botanic Garden Winter 2019

To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. 33 Garden Design Certificate of Merit Program Certificate classes are open to all, as long as prerequisites have been met. For details, visit chicagobotanic.org/certificate. Certificate Programs Graduation If you will be completing your certificate program by the end of 2019, you must register for graduation no later than Tuesday, December 17, at chicagobotanic.org/certificate. Ceremony is Friday, January 24. Introduction to Professional Practice Gain a working understanding of the initial phases of a landscape design project. Learn to begin and carry the project through conceptual design, including site measurements, base maps, site analysis, programming, functional use diagrams, conceptual design plans, and preliminary cost estimates. A supply list will be sent. Prerequisite: Graphics should be complet- ed or taken at the same time. PGL 2 and GDC requirement Paul Laiblin, senior project manager, Scott Byron and Co. $479/$599 | Classroom 4, Learning Center 11 Wednesdays, January 8 – March 18, 6:30 – 9 p.m. and 2 Saturdays, January 25 & February 8, 1 – 4 p.m. Garden Design Implementation You have the design, the client, and the funding—now what? Learn the steps neces- sary 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. A supply list will be sent. Prerequisites: Graphics, Introduction to Profes- sional Practice, Hardscape Basics, Introduction to Grading and Draining, Principles of Garden Design, and Planting Design GDC requirement TBD $449/$562 | Classroom 5, Learning Center 9 Wednesdays, January 8 – March 4, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (snow date March 11) and Saturday, February 29, 1 – 4 p.m. Graphics Come learn the basic principles of landscape design illustration. This class provides an intro- duction to drawing communication, including plans and elevations. Discover how to express your ideas using effective and enriched pre- sentation techniques. Professional time-saving shortcuts, the importance of lettering, and the excitement of color are all also included. A supply list will be sent. Recommended to take concurrently with Introduction to Professional Practice. PGL 2 and GDC requirement Timothy Lally, ASLA, RLA, principal, Timothy Lally Design $495/$619 | Design Studio, Regenstein Center 10 Thursdays, January 9 – March 12, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (snow date March 19) and 2 Saturdays, January 11 & 18, 1 – 3 p.m. 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. A supply list will be sent. Prerequisites: Graphics, Introduc- tion to Professional Practice. PGL 2 and GDC requirement Tony Wasemann, ASLA, senior landscape designer, Scott Byron & Co. $449/$562 | Classroom 4, Learning Center 8 Wednesdays, April 1 – May 27, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (no class April 8) and 2 Saturdays, April 4 & May 9, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Lines, Curves, and Symbols…Oh My! Landscape architects, landscape designers, and gardeners often use a graphic palette and symbols to produce a master landscape plan that conveys their idea. You will enhance your plan development skills and dive into more detail such as drafting, lettering, and freehand drawing when preparing a document for client presentation. A supply list will be sent. The School’s CEUs=9 hours. GDC elective Gary Topalian, ASLA, PLA, senior landscape architect, Scott Byron and Company $199/$249 | Classroom 5, Learning Center 3 Mondays, April 6 – 20, 6 – 9 p.m.