Landscape Design Drawing: Session 3- Remote Learning Course Learn design and graphic techniques for more complex projects. This class introduces students to basic landscape design techniques and how to illustrate your designs with hand-drawn graphics. It is suitable for professionals, homeowners, and career changers. A basic knowledge of trees, shrubs, and perennials will be helpful. Homework and a small workspace at home is required. Textbook required: Please visit www.SHOPNSCC.com to order books. Prerequisite: Landscape Design Drawing: Sessions 1 & 2 or working knowledge/experience in design drawing.

Landscape Design Drawing: Session 1- Remote Learning Course Learn the basic design principles and techniques to create an accurate construction document to effectively communicate with contractors and clients. Simple line drawing to basic universal design principals will be discussed and practiced in class. Weekly drawing assignments will be given in addition to weekly class work. Designed for the novice garden designer. Some basic drawing tools will be required. Textbook required: Please visit www.SHOPNSCC.com to order books.

Wedding Floral Design Bootcamp Learn to create a complete wedding along with the latest design, styles, and techniques for an on-trend fabulous events. This includes fresh flower sourcing, care and handling, making bouquets, personal flowers, reception and ceremony flowers. Sustainable, eco-friendly mechanics and techniques are emphasized. Please bring scissors, knife, ribbon cutters, and wire cutters to class. Cost of class includes a $180 perishable fee.

Floral Design II Keep your creativity flowing! Create more challenging arrangements using tropical flowers, exotics, lilies, Dutch flowers, and several species of roses. Use an unusual and diverse variety of greenery and interesting containers to complement each arrangement. Discuss cut flower identification and preservation. Fresh cut flowers and floral supplies are provided in class. Please bring scissors, knife, ribbon cutters and wire cutters to class. Textbook required: (Same as Floral Design I) Please visit www.SHOPNSCC.com to order book, Flower Arranging Complete Guide by Blacklock: ISBN# 9780955239175. Prerequisite: Floral Design I or equivalent experience. Cost of class includes a $150 perishable fee.

Principles of Design Line, shape, texture and negative space are only a few of the building blocks in the world of design. Strengthen your visual skills with hands-on exercises in a constructive, friendly environment. Learn how to use the various elements of design (line, shape, texture etc.) along with how to apply the basic principles of design (balance, contrast, rhythm etc.) in order to create well-designed works of art, graphic compositions, web designs, interior spaces, or exterior landscapes. Open to beginners and more experienced students in any visual field.

SketchUp Level 1 Designed to teach the fundamentals of both 2D and 3D computer aided drawing. Emphasis will be placed on fully understanding the SketchUp interface and inference system. Lectures, tutorials, and in class assignments will guide you through the use of SketchUp's drawing, construction, and modification tools. By the end of the course you will have a 3D model constructed of groups and layers which will be ready for further development in the Level 2 SketchUp Course. Flash drive,and Sketchup software required. Strong computer skills and knowledge of windows required. Students must activate their My Northshore account and download Sketchup Software prior to first class. Discounted SketchUp software available at https://shop.creationengine.com/collections/sketchup-studio-for-students.

Thanksgiving Arrangement Dress up your Thanksgiving table with a festive design with the abundance of nature's seasonal blooms. Cost of class includes a $25 perishable fee.

Landscape Design Drawing: Session 2- Remote Learning Course Build on the basic skills learned in Session 1. Advanced rendering techniques to present professional quality project drawings will be discussed and practiced in class. Weekly drawing assignments will be given in addition to weekly class work. Some basic drawing tools will be recommended. Textbook required: Please visit www.SHOPNSCC.com to order books. Prerequisite: Landscape Design Drawing: Level 1 or equivalent experience.