Jenny Gibbs KLC School of Design

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Jenny Gibbs KLC School of Design

I set up the school 26 years ago as I felt there was a need for courses that addressed the real practicalities of design as well as the more obvious aesthetics. The idea behind this has remained the focus of the school as it has developed over the years as students have found that a sound, practical grasp of the subject combined with professional communication skills gives them the confidence they need to set out to work in the garden or interior design industry.

We work hard to provide the right, up to date training for the industries we serve and constantly review the content and delivery of our courses in the light of the regular surveys we carry out. We have recently increased our programme substantially to include more flexible part time and short courses and our course advisors will be happy to spend time putting together the most suitable way forward for your needs. KLC is geared to adult learning and we try to make the courses, however intensive, thoroughly enjoyable and the atmosphere friendly and professional. The focus of the training is on developing the individual potential of each student and our extensive careers service is designed to help students on the professional courses make a successful transition from course to workplace.

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Our vocational courses are delivered in a professional, friendly and stimulating environment and it is our policy to use only practising professionals for all aspects of the tuition provided. KLC staff work together as a close knit team and we are all dedicated to achieving the highest standards possible. I hope that among the various courses detailed here you will find something of interest and we look forward to welcoming you to the school.

KLC Interior Design Courses

KLC have a range of Interior Design courses whether you are looking to expand your knowledge of the subject, gain a professional qualification, or for ideas to implement in your own home projects. We can provide training to suit your needs from our studios at Chelsea Harbour where you can study full-time, part-time, blended or a short course. Open learning courses are also available and allow you to study entirely from home.

KLC Garden Design Courses

KLC have a range of Garden Design courses whether you are looking for to expand your knowledge of the subject, gain a professional qualification, or for ideas to implement in your own Garden projects. We can provide training to suit your needs.

Our Garden Design Courses will now be hosted at our apartment within Hampton Court Palace overlooking breathtaking views of the gardens. Open Learning courses are also available and allow you to study entirely from home.

Working with the Design Industry

This is at the heart of everything we do whether it is running joint student design projects with companies such as Chesney’s or Cole’s where there is the possibility that one of the designs will be turned into reality or collaborating on student design projects with Taylor Howes or Candy & Candy. We work hard to have a substantial list of garden and interior design practices prepared to give work experience to our graduates with many of them recruiting them for permanent jobs. We are also very proud to be a part of The Design Centre Chelsea Harbour.

Design and the Environment

As a company we have an environmental policy and sustainable design and environmental issues are included in the syllabus for all our courses.