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 Information about upcoming courses and events. Note that course listings are frequently updated, so please bookmark this page! Introductory courses and weekend events An excellent way to find out more about permaculture is to attend a two-day introductory course. This 'taster' will provide an opportunity to actively learn about the principles and see examples of designs being implemented by groups and projects in this country and abroad. The course provides the opportunity to discuss vitally important issues in a positive, creative and supportive space. The course is lively, participatory and thought provoking. Full design courses and longer eventsThe full 72 hour Permaculture Design Course is a vital stage in the development of understanding of permaculture ethics, principles, design processes and implementation techniques. Completion of the Full Permaculture Design course provides recognition as a Permaculture Design graduate, and enables you to go on to study for the Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design. Previous courses - find out what you've been missing! PERMACULTURE INTRODUCTORY COURSES AND OTHER WEEKEND EVENTS 20 - 21 Feb 2010; Turning Anger Into Action - An introduction to inner city Permaculture, London E11  Venue; Leytonstone, London E11 (full venue details given on booking) Summary; This weekend introduction to permaculture will explore alternatives to lifestyles based on the exploitation of the earth's resources, including sustainable design principles, permaculture ethics, organic gardening, creating community, 'hands on' practical experience and more with a particular focus on urban solutions. Download PDF course poster... View Youtube movie of Sid and Zillah's inspiring urban permaculture garden Led by; Graham Burnett (Dip Perm Des), Zillah Minx and Sid Truelove (Ultra Violet Punk Productions) Cost; £60 (includes hot vegan meals), concessions/flexibility available for those on low incomes If you prefer to pay by cheque or do not wish to use Paypal, please use the printable order form and return by snail-mail Please contact us if you wish to apply for concessionary rates 14 - 16 May 2010; Permaculture Introductory Weekend, Hullbridge, Essex  Venue; Hullbridge, Essex Summary; This introductory weekend is a ‘potted’ permaculture course, looking at the foundations of permaculture and learning about some of the practical tools it offers. Led by; Graham Burnett and Dawn Pooley Further details To Be Confirmed 28 - 30 May 2010; Permaculture - A Weekend For Beginners, North Weald, Essex  Venue; Dial House, West Essex Summary; This residential weekend introduction to permaculture will include; sustainable design principles and ethics, organic gardening, community economics, forest gardening, optional yoga sessions, 'hands on' practical experience and more... Information sheet and paper booking form Reviews of past courses at Dial House Photo's from previous Dial House courses About Dial House Led by; Graham Burnett (Dip Perm Des) and Ron Bates Cost; £100, concessions/flexibility available for those on low incomes If you prefer to pay by cheque or do not wish to use Paypal, please print and return the Information sheet and booking form Please contact us if you wish to apply for concessionary rates IMPORTANT NOTE: Accomodation at this residential weekend event is principally (free of charge) camping in the Dial House garden. There is however LIMITED accommodation in the main house at a cost of £7 per person per night. This will be on a first come, first serve basis, so if you wish to stay in the house please check before using the Paypal button to book. 4 - 6 June 2010; Ditch Your Day Job - A Permaculture approach to escaping the 'Nine to Five', North Weald, Essex  Venue; Dial House, West Essex "With a very few exceptions the world of jobs is characterized by stifling boredom, grinding tedium, poverty, petty jealousies, sexual harassment, loneliness, deranged co-workers, bullying bosses, seething resentment, illness, exploitation, stress, helplessness, hellish commutes, humiliation, depression, appalling ethics, physical fatigue and mental exhaustion." - Tom Hodgkinson, 'How To Be Idle' "Pollution and work are both unnecessary results of an incompletely designed or unnatural system" - Bill Mollison, 'Permaculture A Designers Manual' Held at the idylic setting of Dial House in west Essex, this residential weekend workshop led by Tom Hodgkinson (founder/editor of The Idler and author of 'How To Be Free' and 'The Idle Parent') and Graham Burnett (author of 'Permaculture A Beginners Guide' and Trustee of the Permaculture Association (Britain)) will explore alternatives to the drudgery of the 'nine to five ethic', that is, doing boring work for somebody else at times of their choosing, in return for money to buy things that we don't really want or need. Emphasis will be on applying the principles of permaculture (which isn't about herb spirals and no-dig gardening, but designing systems that work with nature to create abundance and healthy lives for all) and idling (which isn't about being lazy but instead creating your own existence and doing what you love to meet your needs) to overcoming the everyday barriers that come between us and our dreams. With a blend of talks, workshops, discussions, practical exercises and debates we will be looking at the ways in which we can all create our own 'right livlihoods'. We don't promise to give you all the answers - but will do our best to make sure you are asking the right questions!  Led by; Graham Burnett and Tom Hodgkinson (author of 'How To Be Free' and founder/editor of 'The Idler') Further details including pricing and booking details to follow - please email us to register your interest as this is bound to be a sell out event! A trip to Camp Idle Reviews of past courses at Dial House Photo's from previous Dial House courses About Dial House Full cost £150, early bird discount £140 before April 2010 If you prefer to pay by cheque or do not wish to use Paypal, please print and return the Information sheet and booking form Please contact us if you wish to apply for concessionary rates IMPORTANT NOTE: Accomodation at this residential weekend event is principally (free of charge) camping in the Dial House garden. There is however LIMITED accommodation in the main house at a cost of £7 per person per night. This will be on a first come, first serve basis, so if you wish to stay in the house please check before using the Paypal button to book. FULL PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSES 16 - 20 April and 22 - 26 June 2010; Full Permaculture Design Course, nr Zagreb, Croatia  This will be a 2 part course, successful completion of which will give you a "Permaculture Design Certificate". Part 1 Fri 16th April to Tue 20th April; Venue and price TBC Part 2 Tue 22nd June to Sat 24th June; Venue CSL Blatusa, Price TBC For those who wish to progress beyond this certification, you are welcome to participate in the various projects we will be starting at CSL, which will go towards your project work. Course Objectives - Gain a competent understanding of permaculture ethics and methodologies - Have confidence in applying these techniques and ethics to any appropriate situation (i.e. not just agriculture & building) - Gain experience in putting these techniques into practice - Basic understanding of how to design integrated system including, Dwellings and other buildings; Agriculture; Recycling; Energy - Effective teamwork/Conflict resolution/Consensus - How to set clear outcomes and expectations - Creating a clear vision Places are VERY limited, so please get in touch if you are seriously interested in joining this course. Then as soon we we have the venue confirmed we will calculate the price and contact you. NB. To book places or for further information please contact rootsmanrak@yahoo.co.uk NOT Spiralseed PAST COURSES AND EVENTS Permaculture for Beginners weekends at Dial House  Read reviews of our highly popular 'Beginners' weekends Plan-It Earth Permaculture Design Course with Designed Visions, 2009  Photos from the 2009 Permaculture Design Course at the wonderful Plan-It Earth sustainable education centre near Penzance held in partnership with Designed Visions Full Permaculture Design Course, Autumn 2008  See the London Permaculture photo-diary of this amazing and life changing Naturewise Design Course held over seven weekends between September to November 2008 at various venues in and around London Ars Terra Permaculture Full Design Course, Acton, California, August 2008 Using the positive, solutions-oriented holistic design science of permaculture, we can redesign our urban environment to integrate harmoniously with nature, learning to observe and solve problems the way she does. This 2-week intensive permaculture design course took place at Animal Acres in Acton, CA . Saturday, August 2 - Friday, August 15, 2008, and was led by Scott Horton (editor, 'Permaculture Activist' magazine), Graham Burnett (Dip Perm Des), William Faith (Ars Terra) and Darren Butler. More photographs from this course can be viewed here |
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