A Busy May in the Studio

Guest Teaching This May at LCGD Australia

May is a full month across the College, with both first and second year students deep into project work and a strong line-up of guest teaching joining the studio.

This month, students will learn from three respected voices across horticulture, planting and landscape design, each bringing a different perspective and depth of industry experience to the semester.

Teena Crawford

One of Australia’s most respected horticulturalists and planting designers, Teena Crawford brings decades of knowledge across plants, design and garden making. Her teaching challenges students to think more deeply about planting combinations, atmosphere and the emotional impact of gardens over time.

Carolyn Blackman

Landscape designer Carolyn Blackman is recognised for her thoughtful and highly resolved residential gardens. Her teaching encourages students to consider the relationship between architecture, movement, materials and planting, helping refine the way landscapes are composed and experienced.

Graham Ross

Well known to Australian audiences for his long-standing contribution to horticulture and gardening media, Graham Ross brings an incredibly practical and knowledgeable lens to the studio. His sessions focus on plant performance, real-world gardening knowledge and understanding how landscapes succeed long term in Australian conditions.

Alongside guest teaching, students will also attend Gardens at Night for a masterclass in garden lighting; an opportunity to experience how considered lighting can completely transform the way a garden is read after dark.

First year students have recently submitted Project 2, while second year students are now working towards the completion of Project 6 at the end of May.

Up Next

Looking ahead, June will see first year students head to Cranbourne Botanical Gardens whilst second year’s privately tour Paul Bangay’s Stonefields for a day of on-site learning and walking lectures, with online access available for students studying remotely across Australia and New Zealand.