In this class, we’ll start to sketch out your space and brainstorm ideas for how to begin. Students are asked to submit photos, dimensions, and questions(directions for this in the confirmation email following a ticket purchase) for their backyard area of focus, and the instrcutor and class members will suggest ideas. As we work through each person’s project, we’ll learn more about design principles and ways to create a more beautiful and functional outdoor space.

Attendance at the first class is recommended, but it is not required. You may learn more about Garden Design 1 and sign up for it on seattlereconomy.org/events.

About the instructor, Susan Gregory: Susan is a landscape designer with many years of experience both designing and implementing small and large landscape projects. She holds a degree in landscape design from Edmonds Community College and completed a permaculture course with Toby Hemenway. She ran a successful design/build company for 12 years.

This class is a part of our Garden Starting Skill Series, which includes 10 classes that hope to give you the opportunity to learn more about different aspects of gardening.

Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.

ACCESSIBILITY:

• The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA compliant.
• Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
• Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

• By transit: Served by King County Metro bus Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
• By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building.
• Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle.

Children are welcome at some classes with their parent or guardian on a case-by-case basis, either as a student or as an observer. If you would like your child to attend a class with you, please email info@seattlereconomy.org with their age and experience. Let us know if they will be a student or an observer, the name and date of the class, and we will determine if it is appropriate.