An applied introduction to Permaculture Design course, in a farm context.
2 day course led by Hannah Mole and John Duffy,
At An Caorah Dubh farm, County Donegal, Ireland.

Suitable for:
Anyone with an interest in Permaculture and looking to explore the theory further and develop practical design skills.
Those who have completed a Permaculture Design Course or Introductory workshop and would now like to get involved in some applied Permaculture design?
Those looking to develop a farm, smallholding or other land base to be ecologically and economically profitable.
Anyone who would like to have a hand in shaping development of a regenerative farm here in Ireland.

Learn the basics of Permaculture on this week long Introduction course. A wonderful opportunity to come and experience life on a Permaculture farm.
Learn and practise permaculture at our home site in the Andalucian mountains. With a very hands on approach to teaching, you will leave with knowledge & confidence. You will be able to apply the basics to your own life.
What does the course offer?
A hands on experience in the basic elements of Permaculture.
An understanding of the principles & ethics, where Permaculture came from and how to improve your life in the future.
Practical activities, including soil, composting, water systems & preservation, mulch, tree guilds and planting.
You can see examples of Permaculture in use at our home site. We are a Permaculture Farm, eating and benefiting every week from using permaculture principles!

The courses have a maximum of 6 people, giving everyone the opportunity to discuss how these principles can be applied in their own life.
The courses are fun and light hearted!
This is a residential course, offering 3 Vegan or Vegetarian meals a day, veggies & Microgreens from our own farm including drinks and accommodation.
Accommodation: A restored Finca, with large kitchen,2 bathrooms, 3 double bedrooms, outside Terrace and BBQ/pizza oven.
We can offer day courses at £75 a day including all food and drinks
Or week long courses at £595 including all food, drinks & accomodation.
Couples £1045 Saving £145, groups of 6 £545 perperson.
For more detailed information please email : [email protected] or go to the website: www.consciousearthorganicfarm.com

Discover how one fascinating idea became a system of design that is helping individuals and communities the world over to find ways of living more sustainably. Find out how being inspired by the natural world can support and enrich your own plans or designs, in the garden, home or community.
During the day we will explore the history, ethics and principles that define permaculture and see examples of how the ideas have been implemented. We will look at various project processes and design frameworks useful for implementing permaculture, together with some handy thinking tools, illustrated with practical exercises. The day will also include an opportunity to take part in a simple design exercise based on a real project.
There is an option to stay into the evening for an informal meal and social, priced at £5 per person.

A introduction to the principles and practice of Permaculture.
2 days of talks, activities, walks and discussions on a developing plot.
Blackberry Meadow is a peaceful former agricultural field near Clevedon, currently being developed for therapeutic gardening and productivity.
Hosted by Sustainable Clevedon.
Led by Sarah Pugh, lead tutor on Shift Bristol's Practical Sustainability Course.

Permaculture is not just growing food in a sustainable way. It is a complete design methodology in which we we learn from nature how to manage systems in order to fulfil human needs with minimal negative environmental impact. Sure, it usually starts by wanting to grow our own food but soon develops into ideas about working together to sustainably management of all our society needs; leaving the world at least as healthy and abundant as we found it.

The course is held at Garden Cottage in Britain's oldest intentional forest garden. There is nowhere better to learn about permaculture. You will be learning in a place where permaculture principles have been put into practice for over 25 years!

The course will be led by Graham Bell. There is no-one better to start your permaculture journey with. Graham has a thirty year engagement with permaculture and has been teaching the subject for twenty five years.

Sustainable Clevedon is running a two day Introduction to Permaculture course to be held at the beautiful location of Blackberry Meadow www.blackberrymeadow.co.uk. The course tutor will be Sarah Pugh, a well known Bristol based permaculture teacher and Shift Bristol.

Camping is available at Blackberry Meadow and lifts from nearby Yatton station or Clevedon buses can be arranged.

The purpose of this course is to give participants a ‘taster’ of what permaculture is, why we need it and how to do it, and is delivered at Newquay Community Orchard. It works as a stand-alone introduction, giving a few practical tools for those who want to immediately apply it, or as the basis for deeper engagement in the future for those who are considering taking a full design course.

It will take place over 2 half-days on the weekend of Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th July from 10.00am to 2.30 pm on both days, with a bring-and-share lunch on both days. The aim is to inform, inspire and have a lovely time with like-minded folks.

The teacher:
The course will be taught by Alice Gray, an experienced teacher, consultant and farmer who helps to run a community farm in North Wales as well as being active in international permaculture networks. You can read her profile on the Permaculture Association website here: https://www.permaculture.org.uk/educators/380/alice-educator-profile

To book please contact [email protected]

This course will cover an introduction to permaculture design strategies, an exploration of some commonly used permaculture ethics and principles, demonstration and practice of two design tools, a presentation about permaculture projects and some practical methods of permaculture gardening. There will be a variety of teaching methods - discussions, exercises and practicals.

It is based at Dilston Physic Garden, near Corbridge in Northumberland

With Laura Lengnick

Fundamental to our identity as a species, crucial to the health and well-being of our communities, the way that we eat fuels the 21st century challenges that threaten our way of life. How do we resolve this dilemma? This course explores the transformative power of story as a catalyst for personal and social transformation in this age of climate change. In this week-long intensive on transformational story-telling skills, you can learn how to tell stories that spark the kind of social learning needed to put us on the path to a resilient food future.

Learn how permaculture can help make your garden or allotment thrive.

Spend the morning with Permaculture teacher Sam to learn about what permaculture is, the ethics and principles, and how these can be applied to your garden or allotment. This half-day course will suit experienced and beginner gardeners alike and will cover a range of subjects, from mulching and green manures to no dig beds and closed loop systems.

Homemade soup will be served at the end of the workshop
Hot drinks provided
11am - 1:30pm
Cost £25