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Permaculture Design Courses
Kent Modular Permaculture Design Course
Four different ways to explore Permaculture this summer
Choose from: Introduction Weekend 12-13th May
Immersion Week12-18th May
2 Design Weekends 7-9th September, 9-11th November
Or the
(The full 90 hour PDC includes all the above modules plus a 4 day trip to Wales to
the Centre for Alternative Technology and other inspiring venues to see Permaculture in action)
This innovative set of courses offers the chance for people to learn about Permaculture in different ways. From a taster weekend to a Design skills tume up - this ground breaking modular course caters to a wide variety of needs.
Co-taught by Peter Cow and Jo Barker near Canterbury (with a trip to Wlaes in July), the course will explore the many applications of Permaculture, with an especial emphasis on social and personal Permaculture.
The trip to Wales is only available for participants taking the full 90 hour course (all 4 modules) and is also open to their close friends and family, as a Permaculture camping holiday. All other modules are available as stand alone events.
Introduction Weekend(12th-13th May)
This course is for anyone who believes that we need to find ways to care for ourselves, for each other and for the Earth. If you are interested in learning how to make more sustainable, regenerative decisions in your life, if you want to understand more about Permaculture and see some of its inspiring and innovative applications, then this course is for you. This two day course will provide you with an introduction to the methods and core concepts of Permaculture, leaving you informed and enabled to start thinking more wholistically and insightfully as you go about your life
Although Permaculture is most commonly thought about in connection with gardening and farming, its principles, ethics and design methods can be adapted and used in each individual's own work, interests and home to bring about a more harmonious and sustainable lifestyle. Permaculture offers a perspective on all aspects of building a sustainable future. It encourages us to use our individual skills, knowledge and interests, whilst drawing on traditional wisdom, science and our innate ability to observe and learn from the world around us.
What you will experience on the weekend:
Where permaculture came from and why it is particularly relevant today.
The ethics and principles that drive the permaculture movement and inspire designs that work with nature, providing for human need without costing the earth.
Observation and analysis techniques.
How to start using the design process to make more wholistic choices in your life.
How the design principles work in action.
How to get more involved – contacts, next steps and resources.
There will also be a practical session using Permaculture design and techniques to improve a garden.
The course is supported by an array of digital resources (films, ebooks, articles, audio) that you can are welcome to copy onto your own hard drive or computer during the course. There will also be lots of books and magazines to browse through during the weekend.
Cost: £70- £150 depending on income. Download a booking form
Immersion Week
Permaculture core ideas, tools and applications (12th-18th May)
This is immersive week long section, comprising a two day stand alone weekend exploring the basics, including a practical session and a tour of a project, then a 5 day exploration of earth and people systems and how Permaculture is applied in projects here and around the world. From Transition towns to edible forests; from eco-renovation to composting; what to do with our poo and wee.
At the end of the week participants will start on a personal design project.
2 Design Weekends
Full 90 Hour Permaculture Design Course
To book a place on this course, or for more information, please contact
Jo Barker 01227 832569 / jo@dynamic-equilibrium.co.uk
or Peter Cow 07527 196596 / livingincircles.com
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