What is it?
A 4 x half day course certified by the Permaculture Association and delivered online by Liz Postlethwaite, Permaculture Designer, Certified Permaculture Educator and Director of Small Things Creative Projects. Read Liz’s profile on the Permaculture Association website here. And explore her creative portfolio here.
The course has been designed specifically with public engagement in mind and will introduce the basic concepts of Permaculture with a specific focus upon this perspective. It will also explore how these ideas can be used to deepen participation and align projects more closely to nature and the natural world, whilst also strengthening their ethical foundation.
What is Permaculture Design?
A set of tools, based around the ethics of earth care, people care and fairshare, which help us reconnect with the natural world and to create projects and work with a strong ethical, ecological and regenerative foundation.
Who is it for?
Anybody working in civic engagement who would like to explore how Permaculture Design could help to develop and deepen the work that they do. This might be people working in:
- Environmental organisations or voluntary groups
- Research
- Education
- Community Development
- Community engagement and / or public participation
- Sustainability or social change
- Public health and / or social prescribing
We will:
- Learn about the Permaculture Ethics and Principles and think about how they can be used to deepen participation and engagement.
- Learn more about Permaculture Design and how it can be used in your unique context to develop the work that you are doing.
- Think about what it might mean if you take a “regenerative” focus in your work.
- Provide you with of a toolkit, focused on creating regenerative culture, that you can start using right away.
- Explore examples of Permaculture projects focused upon public engagement and participation.
- Learn more about the Permaculture Network and explore how it can support you to expand your Permaculture learning and regenerative practice beyond the course.
When is it taking place?
There are currently no scheduled dates for the next run of this course. Please complete the form below to be informed when the next ones are confirmed.
Feedback from previous course participants:
“I completed this course this weekend and cannot recommend enough. It is enlightening, hopeful and really transformational for thinking about practice.”
“It felt so rich and stimulating. Even though it took place on Zoom, it felt dynamic and collaborative. There were lots of chances to talk together, make notes and feedback, meaning I felt like a active participant in the course”
“I loved learning about the design tools and how they could be used. The group work was invaluable in helping me see varying perspectives on the same tools. I loved meeting so many inspirational people.”
Still got a question about the course? Or would you like us to run a bespoke course for your organisation or group?
