Dates and times
More info
Plus Saturday 6th May & Saturday 27th May from 9.30 - 4.30
Plus a choice of 4 days of field visits, design days and practical sessions.
Cost
Full £375, Low Wage £275, Unwaged £145
Course summary

An inspiring, informative exploration of the principles and practice of Permaculture Design. Learn a simple, commonsense approach to creating healthy, sustainable and productive systems.
Course Content – Ethics, principles and design methods and how to apply them to organic growing, soil, building, energy, community, waste reduction, local economy and sustainable living. Practical how-to tutorials, inspiring case studies and participatory workshops and discussions.

Course Structure
12 weekly Thursday evening sessions. Plus 3 days of field visits at weekends. Dates and details of the visits will be available to choose from before the course. Visits give you the opportunity to see Permaculture in action in a range of pioneering and innovative.
Plus one Survey Skills Day and an optional Practical Skills Day.
One weekend day on practical techniques of mapping and surveying the land.. You will be given dates with your course information.

Learning Outcomes
Understanding of the principles, ethics and practice of Permaculture Design.
Experience of practical design solutions to apply to your own house and garden or community environment projects.
Practical methods to minimise your ecological impact.
Make links within your community and participate in positive changes.
Signposting to further study, volunteer opportunities, local and regional networks.

“The course provided a great balance between rural and urban Permaculture, backed up with inspirational examples of Permaculture in action. I’ve never been on a course where the instructors and participants were so enthusiastic and friendly!”
“Deliciously nourishing. A life changing experience.”

Other teachers
Sarah Pugh
Mike Feingold
Course type
Permaculture Design Course
Course is face to face
Course contact email
Contact name
Jo Venables
Contact telephone number
07983623391

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