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[vc_row][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]The course is based around developing a real understanding of the ethics, principles and methods of design used in permaculture.<\/p>\n

Permaculture<\/strong>\u00a0is a way of making wise decisions in your life, land and home, inspired by, or directly utilizing the patterns and principles observed in natural ecosystems. The term permaculture<\/i> (as a systematic method) was first coined by Australians David Holmgren<\/a>, then a graduate student, and his professor, Bill Mollison<\/a>, in 1978. The word permaculture<\/i> originally referred to “permanent agriculture”,[1]<\/a><\/sup> but was expanded to stand also for “permanent culture”, as it was understood that social aspects were integral to a truly sustainable system as inspired by Masanobu Fukuoka<\/a>\u2019s natural farming<\/a> philosophy.<\/p>\n

It has many branches that include but are not limited to ecological design<\/a>, ecological engineering<\/a>, environmental design<\/a>, construction<\/a> and integrated water resources management<\/a> that develops sustainable architecture<\/a>, regenerative and self-maintained habitat<\/a> and agricultural systems modeled from natural ecosystems, as well as social, economic and community design.[2]<\/a><\/sup>[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

Mollison has said: “Permaculture is a philosophy of working with, rather than against nature; of protracted and thoughtful observation rather than protracted and thoughtless labor; and of looking at plants and animals in all their functions, rather than treating any area as a single product system<\/a>.”[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

Throughout the course we will build on the knowledge and practical experience of the course participants and the tutors using creative teaching techniques. The beautiful surroundings of river, woodlands, organic farm, low impact buildings and visits to other farm sites will provide real life examples alongside the stories, videos and pictures.<\/p>\n

The aim of the course is to train the participants to become skillful designers who are able to use their creativity and knowledge to find solutions in many areas of their land and life.<\/p>\n

We start the course by covering the basics – developing our permaculture thinking, exploring the core principles and ethics, and learning to observe more deeply.<\/p>\n

We then see how these principles and ways of thinking can be used to create abundant and resilient systems in many different areas of life, learning from peoples’ experience and ingenuity all around the world. We will have practical sessions to learn some of the techniques in more detail, and to keep our bodies moving! The information given will also be supported by lots of group exercises, to help us grow as designers. This course will also cover the social and personal applications of Permaculture – how we can design and set up welcoming, effective communities and groups, and supportive relationships in our life and work.<\/p>\n

In the second half of the course, participants will also be working on a design project in a small group, to give everyone practice with using the design process on a real life example. Students are welcome to bring their own projects to the final design practice.<\/p>\n

Field trips, group work and hands-on projects in the lodge will provide further insights and consolidate key concepts discussed throughout the course.<\/p>\n

Finally, the PDC is an experience of community in itself. For fourteen days, we will be living, learning and working together. Participating in the daily program of activities and helping with the daily chores necessary for the course to run smoothly is an integral part of the process and rhymes with the ethics and principles of permaculture.<\/p>\n

During the course we will have one rest morning and one touring day of offsite visits (including time on the beach : )<\/p>\n

Check here the course program, keep in mind that it may be alter to changes though;\u00a0 May_June 25 Tinos PDC timetable<\/a><\/p>\n

For some evening sessions there will be presentations or videos during the course.\u00a0 Also some morning yoga practice will be organized too for the early risers!<\/p>\n

The subjects that we are going to cover are:<\/p>\n

Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n

The philosophy of permaculture, Ethics, Permaculture in landscape and society<\/p>\n

Concepts and Themes<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n