GARDEN DESIGN “The process within which gardens are designed and built in this magnificent landscape is very different to the south of England – so I want to share everything I have learned over the last 35 years and inspire a new generation.” London-born Alistair, trained in garden design in Leeds and since graduating has never left the county – working and building his awardwinning landscape design practice in North Yorkshire, which delivers high-spec public and private gardens throughout the UK as well as internationally. Having spent 12 years teaching landscape and garden design at Leeds Beckett University, while also running his practice – Alistair has a wealth of experience in nurturing the next generation of garden design talent.
“Building a garden design school which uses practising designers and professionals to deliver its courses was an incredibly important part of the process for me,” Alistair said.
“I am delighted to announce that I will be joined by an eminent team of world class design consultants who will work with me to deliver the professional diploma course and a range of short courses to those interested in either building a professional career in garden design, or enthusiasts who just want to learn a little more about the art. “Having a team of practising garden designers in the YSGD family, all of whom have experience in creating rich and well-crafted gardens, means that students will get essential practical advice and insight, straight from the horse’s mouth, into how to design, communicate and deliver amazing gardens” said Alistair. Trevor Nicholson, head gardener at Harewood House said, “We are absolutely delighted that the Yorkshire School of Garden design will have its base at Harewood House - which we think is a fitting and inspirational venue for a school, which hopes to train the design professionals of the future. “Harewood House has a history of nurturing classical landscapers and garden designers with its parklands and gardens, and I incredibly excited to welcome guests and inspire them with Harewood’s beautiful landscapes.”
Alistair Baldwin © Eva Nemeth
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