KLC School of Design - the real practicalities of design

Jenny Gibbs, Principal at KLC, set up the school 27 years ago as she 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. KCL strives to provide a flexible programme of innovative and inspirational courses in interior and garden design that caters for a diverse cross section of students, and for all levels of interest. At KLC, they commit themselves to fostering responsible design, as well as encouraging the development of individuals and supporting those who wish to work in their chosen area through our close industry links.

Interior Design

KLC School of Design is world renowned for the quality of its training in Interior Design. Located in the heart of the design industry next to the prestigious Chelsea Harbour Design Centre it is also in easy reach of Kew and other important gardens and nurseries. 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.

Garden Design

KLC School of Design is world renowned for the quality of its training in Garden Design. Our vocational courses held in the magnificent surroundings of Hampton Court Palace 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.

Professional training: full-time, part-time, blended learning, short courses, open courses

KLC's professional training courses in interior design and garden design are accredited and highly respected within the industries. Designed to suit your learning needs the School of Design offers courses varying from intensive full-time and part-time, to a broad range of short courses, blended learning which combines distance learning with on site workshops and tutorials, and is the UK's only practising school of design in the UK that offers open learning courses.