Gain an internationally recognised certificate through this unique course. As well as the core modules necessary for qualification, the course will be full of hands-on experiential workshops, a visit to another local permaculture site, campfires, community and deep creativity... all in the beautiful woodlands of Cornucopia. 

 

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Permaculture is...

 

...a holistic design system for sustainable living, creating systems for minimum effort and maximum effect. The word was coined in the 1970s but is based on indigenous practices for many generations, as well as modern tools and techniques – making the best of the new and the old to design and create sustainable systems in the present day. 

 

Originally focussing on low intensity food production by mimicing natural eco systems, Permaculture has developed exponentially since it's birthing in Australia by Bill Mollison 50 odd years ago. It follows developments in the sciences and thus continually evolves with our knowledge base, leap forwards in our understanding of the natural environment are reflected in this up to date PDC bringing you the very best information in both the core modules and specialist workshops.

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Course content:

The Permaculture Design Course is a 72 hour course which covers:

 

• The Permaculture Design Process (SADIMET), and the theory and practice of different design tools from mapping to implementation. This includes different opportunities to use the design tools and create an entire design in a small group.

 

• Permaculture ethics and principles and their application

 

• Learn in detail about each of the essential themes of soil, water, plants & trees, growing your own food, the built environment, resource use, and social systems and contexts. Each one is explored in detail with a combination of student research and sharing from all participants.​

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Course structure​

This course offers theoretical underpinnings of ethics and principles, techniques and practical elements with workshops such as natural building, composting and fermenting which are all about learning through doing. There's no better way to learn about permaculture than by whole body learning - actually creating design elements with the help of knowledgeable workshop leaders. We will take a day to visit another permaculture site on Guernsey, this will help inspire you to see alternative approaches to permaculture...

 

•  It is a 72 hour course. This is composed of 12 days with a day off on the weekend of the 11th.

 

• The sessions will be fully interactive with lots of practical workshops and tours of permaculture places. Usually based on doing theory in the morning then practical workshops in the afternoons.

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• Site visit to a local permaculture project to meet the leader there and gain more insights and inspiration.

 

 

Food​

We're aiming to grow as much of the course food onsite as possible, using organic growing methods, Cornucopia compost, love and luck. Participants will form a rota to harvest the food for meals, please email in advance to indicate special dietary requirements.

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Course Fees

There are different early bird and accommodation options and a price list to match. Arrive onsite on Friday 3rd July for a Saturday morning 9am start.

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'Commuter' Course and lunches only Fee: £1000.

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Very early bird (Offer ends Feb 28th): £850

 

Early Bird (Offer ends March 30th): £900

 

All inclusive (Full course, two weeks camping, breakfasts, lunches and dinners):  £1390

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Paying by instalment

In order to make the course more affordable, it's possible to spread out your payments over several months - pay the non-returnable deposit (£200) and then arrange a payment schedule with us. If you have not paid in full before the course start date, this will incur a 5% admin fee added to the course cost.

 

Make up your own payment plan based on your own unique circumstances.

Just get in touch once you have paid your deposit.

 

 Instalments will be payable by bank transfer.

 

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Certification and Membership

This course is certified by the Permaculture Association

This course follows the 72 hour Permaculture Design Course curriculum accredited by the Permaculture Association, and Lusi Alderslowe is a Certified Educator.

 

On successful completion of the course participants will receive a certificate from the Permaculture Association. This certificate is a requirement of various aspects of permaculture, such as to study the Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design, to be a Centre in the Permaculture ScotLAND network, to attend an International Permaculture Convergence, and some paid or voluntary roles.

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