Thank
you for your interest in the Sector39
Full 2 week Permaculture DesignCourse
Next
intensive course is May 12th - 26th 2012
to be held at Treflach Farm, near Oswestry, Salop
October PDC will be at Llanymynych, Powys, at Underhill farm, October 6th-20th
We are also running a 6 weekends over 6 months course, also at Llanymynych, Powys, starting last weekend of Sept 2012
Feedback
from a recent PDC:
Steve
I can say without hesitation that the Permaculture Design Course was
my best ever educational experience. Your commitment, passion, intelligence,
knowledge and spontaneity instilled in me the permaculture ethos that
inspires me to apply this knowledge to save us from us. The course
was an intense and magical experience helped by the superb healthy
cuisine, the kindness of Ian, scintillating guest lectures and poignent
field trips. I shall also not forget the sense of community encapsulated
by the haunting tones of the tipi orchestra.
I would willingly press gang anyone into going on your Permaculture
Design Course! ..................... Ashley
"You
can solve all the worlds'
problems in a garden"
Geoff Lawton
(Watch 'Greening
the Desert' for more)
**see
blog section for
more info on 2012 courses and posts
and discussions on permaculture issues
Course group at the Workhouse May 09
Be
part of the Class of 2012!
We are very proud to offering this intensive permaculture design course. Sector39 has delivered 14 PDC's this far, and we offer is as an ideal opportunity ideal for anyone who wants to go
beyond just talking about sustainability and is ready to turn their convictions into actions and to meet and get involved with
like minded people.
This
Full Permaculture Design Course is bought to you by
Sector39 design partnership and Treflach
farm. In the stunning Welsh borders, on the edge of the Shropshire
plain, Treflach is a 100 acre farm which is trying to face up to the
challenges modern farming in the light of 21st century challenges.
View over the camping area, Treflach Farm
Sector39 is an association of sustainability
facilitators, trainers and project crew building forest gardens and edible
landscapes and running permaculture courses and events.
Permaculture
is a design system based on observations of natural systems, it is the
concious application of the priciples of ecology to create sustainable
human settlements. Permaculture is insipiring, fun, inclusive and a chance
to join in and meet people.
Permaculture
is a chance to look at the world in a creative, positive and solutions
based approach. Gardens, communities, businesses; its ideas and insights
can be applied in many contexts. It is a bottom up, nature first development
approach focusing on the relocalisation of food and resource production.
Montage
from previous courses
Nature
as a teacher: Natural systems are self perpetuating, abundant,
diverse and dynamic. Permaculture is the art of getting the power of nature
and natural abundnace to work for you.
The two
week intensive course examines the core principles and building blocks
of sustainability and shows how this understanding can be applied to any
situation.
Who
is the course for?
The course is open to anyone over the age of 16. No prior knowledge of
permaculture is needed, just an enthusiasm for the subject area and to
learn.
What will the course cover?
This is a 72-hour full permaculture design course, which will offer information
about, and some hands-on experience of, the basics of permaculture design;
designing for sustainability in all walks of life. Whether your interest
is gardening, farming, planning, building homes, community work, economic
regeneration, business or green lifestyles, the application of Permaculture
principles empowers you to make a positive contribution towards a sustainable
future.
The course
will enable you to apply permaculture principles in your individual circumstance
to help move towards sustainability.
Permaculture
relates to:
Personal development
Energy efficiency and renewable energy
Natural systems and ecology
Organic gardening
Soils, water, forests
Eco housing and buildings
Community working and Transition Towns.
Course
group planting a forest garden, at the Workhouse May 09
Venue
Treflach
Farm .
Treflach Farm, situated on the Welsh/Shropshire border near the market
town of Oswestry, aims to prove small scale agriculture can be environmenntally
aware, promote biodiversity and remain viable in a difficult and competitive
market such as food production. Look at their website
to find out more about their work and ethics.
Transport
It is easy to get to Treflach, just over the Welsh border in Shropshire,
the nearest station is Gobowen, near Oswestry with limited busses to the
village of Treflach. (more info on booking confirmation form)
If you
are bringing a car, please let us know if you are prepared to use it for
field trips (fuel costs paid). Full directions will be given on reciept
of your booking form
Course
tutors
Elements of the course will be delivered by these and other tutors:
Steven
Jones, permaculture teacher and designer
Chris
Dixon, permaculture pioneer and teacher
Ian
Watt, complimentary therapist,
Ian
Steele, course host and Shropshire farmer
Richard
Stephenson ,
green woodwork practicals
...
more guest speakers to be announced
as well as engaging in practical gardening, land design, green building
and renewable energy projects.
Learning
methods and outcomes
The course is spread over 2 weeks and is intensive. It combines practical
exercises with classroom based sessions,
talks and presentations.
We use
a variety of methods; small group work, games, presentations, discussion,
video and slides. We will also explore the Farm at Treflach and find out
more about its history and practices.
By the
end of the course you will have a good basic knowledge of the permaculture
ethics and principles and how to apply them and have seen examples of
them at work in a variety of different contexts.
The course
is completed with group presentations of design projects you will have
completed during the course. Rather than seeing this as a test, the exercise
is designed to provide experience of developing and presenting a design
as part of a group.
On completion all participants are awarded with a certificate of completion
as a permaculture design graduate recognised by the Permaculture Association
of Britain.
Recommended reading
Any of the books below are recommended but it is not necessary for those
attending to have read them, but they are all good starting points.
Sector39 permaculture and sustainability book store Have a browse
around my Amazon bookstore for some top titles.
Course
group at Centre for Alternative Technology Oct 09
What
you are advised to bring
•
Warm/waterproof clothing & sturdy outdoor footwear
- Very Important!
• Sun hat & sun screen
• Warm indoor footware
• Gardening gloves if you want to get involved in the practical
demonstrations
• Torch - ideally a wind up one
• Pens, pencils, notepad & an A4 paper and ring binder
•
Water bottle
• Tent and sleeping bag if you are planning to camp
• Pictures, maps etc. of your plot of project, if you have one
• Musical instruments/ sketch pad etc. in case you are feeling creative
• Favourite books or other resources to share
Booking
-
Fees
We are offering this 2 week course at an all inclusive price of £450.00,
includes tuition, site visits, practical sessions and materials. As well
as camping and food for the duration. Fee breakdown, £150 deposit
in advance, £300 at start of the course.
Food;
We provide 3 nutritious meals a day as part of the course fee, and participants
are encouraged to assist in preparation and clearing up to help us keep
costs as low as possible. All menus are basically vegan, with meat/ dairy
options served separately. Let us know in advance if you have any specific
food allergies/ intolerancies
Limited
places
so please complete a booking form to
secure your place adn send a £150 deposit at least one month before
the start date of the course
Payable to TSW Jones,
please send to
PDC,
Ty Cornel
Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant,
Powys, SY10 0JW
Normal group size 16 participants, with an absolute maximum
of 20.
Any
questions please get in touch with me
directly.
A
2 week certificated residential course that can change your life and be
the catalyst to turn personal convictions into actions.
A
Permaculture Design Course is is an internationally recognised 72 hr curriculum
aimed at personal empowerment and developing a real understanding of the
key concepts in design for sustainability.