3 sessions on the afternoons of Saturday 18th, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of April 2020
Humanity is going through challenging times. Faced with so much uncertainty, a change of ways and a Permaculture way of thinking seems necessary. Despite not currently being able to meet in person, I feel it is important to keep sharing this work and hope it can be done by offering this online course.
On this 2-day online introduction to Permaculture course you’ll be taking a few steps into a positive future. Permaculture shows us how we humans can find our healthy place in nature and shift from separation, scarcity and disease to an ecology of wellbeing.
On this face-to-face live online course you’ll be in a virtual classroom, where you’re able to engage with others, contribute and ask questions. We’ll be covering the basics of Permaculture Design and by the end of the course, you will be ready to try it out in your garden, your workplace and your life.
What will the Introduction to Permaculture course offer?
This course introduces the basics of Permaculture and shows how the design methodology can profoundly change the way we look at the world and engage in it. The course gives participants an understanding of the diverse uses and applications of Permaculture Design and its immense potential of turning scarcity into abundance. Participants will walk away with:
… a clear understanding of what Permaculture is, its origins, the context under which it came about and its development;
… knowledge of its ethical framework, the basic ecological, attitudinal and some design principles;
… an overview of its applications in various fields, as a response to social, economic and environmental challenges and as a tool for personal transformation and social change;
… having tested the basic design methodology and various design tools such as zoning, sector analysis and input-output analysis in the group as well as on your own on a design example;
… having seen a presentation of a completed Permaculture Design project;
… enthusiasm and inspiration, as well as some tools for continued learning and application.
"I found the Permaculture Principles we learned all relevant to my life. If I never touch a plant again, my life will still have been changed by this experience."
- Daniel, permaculture intro course participant
Tutors
The course will be delivered by Michel Thill.
Michel has studied Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning with a special interest in the relationship between ecological and cultural renewal. He's come across Permaculture during his studies and was drawn to its ablity to pull together stands of ecological design, community building, social justice and personal change.
Michel has travelled extensively, staying in eco-communities across India and South-East Asia as well as Europe, learning about and applying Permaculture Design and Deep Ecology ideas and knowledge wherever possible.
Michel is currently based in London where he teaches Permaculture and runs various community and food growing projects through Social Landscapes. Inspired by Permaculture and Ecovillage Design principles, Social Landscapes seeks to create flourishing and resilient pockets within London through Permaculture trainings and engaging communities in reimagining the public spaces they live in.
Michel has been teaching Permaculture and Deep Ecology across Europe over the last years. He sees permaculture as a dance with nature, where nature takes the lead to create more harmonious places and futures for all.
Practicalities:
As opposed to many online courses where you follow pre-recorded videos and exercises online, this course offers face-to-face contact. There will be presentations, discussions and also work in break-away groups or 2, 3 or 4 participants. You will be able to ask live questions and also contribute to the content. Additionally the sessions will be recorded and available afterwards for you to access.
The schedule for the weekend will be as followed:
SATURDAY 18th of April
14.00 Welcome, Outline of the Course and Practicalities
14.15 Introductions
14.30 Definitions and Origins of Permaculture
15.00 Context Today
15.15 BREAK
15.30 Ethics of Permaculture
16.00 Attitudinal Principles
16.45 Presentation on Permaculture Projects
17.15 Closing and Home Exercise, finishing at 17.30
SATURDAY 25th of April
14.00 Check-in and Review
14.15 Reflection on Home Exercise
14.45 The Permaculture Chicken and Ecological Principles pt 1
15.15 BREAK
15.30 The Permaculture Chicken and Ecological Principles pt 2
16.00 Zones and Sectors
16.45 Permaculture Design Presentation
17.15 Closing, finishing at 17.30
SUNDAY 26th of April
14.00 Check-in
14.15 Design Brief and Methodology
14.45 Design Exercise in small online groups
15.30 Mini Design Presentations
16.00 The Permaculture Garden
16.30 Civic Examples of Permaculture Principles
17.00 Next steps in learning
17.15 Closing, finish at 17.30
Technology
The workshop is offered online using Zoom. What you will need is a good broadband connection and a computer with working speakers and a microphone or headphones with microphone.
Registration and pricing
For enquiries, please contact Michel: michel@sociallandscapes.co.uk
For registration, please complete the form below. We will then be in touch about your payment.
Be aware that we have a limited number of spaces and we will work on first come first served basis. If your payment hasn't come through at least two weeks before the course, we offer your place to people on the waiting list.
We are running this course on a suggested contribution policy, that means you can pay according to your means. Those that can contribute more, pay it forward and make it accessible for others that might not have the means. So far this has worked for us. You do need to make some sort of payment to book your place. Please do get in touch for reservations.
For the 2-day Online Introduction to Permaculture Course we suggest a donation between £45 and £120.
Please click here to see our Cancellation & Refund Policy.
