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Landscape Garden Maintenance Spring - AFS200

$269

with DANIEL BOUCHARD

Calendar Next session starts Mar 21, 2023 at 9 am

This course is held off campus at the Long Hill Garden in Beverly, MA.

Full Course

Landscape Design Drawing: Session 4- Remote Learning Course - AFS214

$289

with CANDACE DRYDEN

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 4, 2023 at 6:30 pm

Landscape Design Drawing: Session 4- Remote Learning Course Learn advanced design and rendering techniques for presentation plans and drawings. Be introduced 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 through 3 or working knowledge/experience in design drawing.

Landscape Design Drawing: Session 1- Remote Learning Course - AFS211

$289

with CANDACE DRYDEN

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 6, 2023 at 6:30 pm

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.

Identification and Culture of Shrubs - AFS217

$289

with LAWRENCE SIMPSON

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 12, 2023 at 5:30 pm

The first class will meet on the Danvers Campus and classes after that are TBD off site in the field.

SketchUp Level 1 - BAA110

$299

with MULTIPLE INSTRUCTORS

Calendar Next available session starts May 4, 2023 at 6 pm

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.

Landscape Design Drawing: Session 2-AFS212

$289

with CANDACE DRYDEN

Calendar Next available session starts May 30, 2023 at 6 pm

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.

The Business of Landscaping -AFS219

$289

with CANDACE DRYDEN

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 1, 2023 at 6 pm

The Business of Landscaping- Remote Learning Course Learn the skills needed to develop and operate a successful landscape business. Design, design-build, and maintenance-only firms will be considered. You will develop your own business and marketing plans. Topics include proposals and contracts, setting fees, dealing with clients and subcontractors, and record keeping. Hints for evaluating your own personal and financial capabilities will be given. Textbooks will be discussed at first session.

Landscape Garden Maintenance Spring-AFS201

$289

with DANIEL BOUCHARD

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 6, 2023 at 9 am

Landscape and Garden Maintenance - Summer Gain hands-on experience at Long Hill, an outstanding country estate with historic gardens in Beverly owned by The Trustees of Reservations. Participate in summer landscaping and garden maintenance supervised by the Long Hill staff horticulturalists. Learn about planting, weed identification/removal, garden rejuvenation, summer pruning (including hedges), mulching, propagation and cuttings, stone laying, landscape equipment, design of summer containers, and more. Informational handouts provided.





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