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Braziers Park, Oxfordshire |
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(90 hours over two weeks)
Led by: Looby Macnamara and guests |
| 23rd June - 7th July 2012 |
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"The application of permaculture principles and thinking to peoplecare
has long been a vexed issue for permaculture activists, designers and
teachers. In her book Looby Macnamara uses her solid grounding in
permaculture to show that its principles and thinking can help us all be
effective and hopeful in an age of change and challenge. In the process
she draws in kindred ideas and influences from the field of peoplecare,
making a significant contribution in the ongoing evolution of
permaculture as a concept and a movement creating a better world."
David Holmgren, co-originator of the Permaculture concept
"Thank you so much - this course really has changed my life" * |
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This is a unique permaculture design course, in that it focuses primarily on ourselves as people - we will look deeply at the questions - how can we grow ourselves, our friendships, our communities, our human family? Looby will be bringing her knowledge from her recently published book 'people and permaculture'. We will be looking at how we can improve all aspects of our lives - from our health and well-being to our friendships. We will also take a look at the bigger picture of how we can use permaculture in our education and healthcare systems and how we can feel connected globally. She will be sharing her new design framework - the design web.
Course participants will be awarded the Permaculture Association (Britain)'s internationally recognised Certificate in Permaculture Design.
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We will be integrating some land based skills and observation activities
through the course, and learning from nature to bring natural metaphors
and rhythms into our lives. There will be plenty of time and space
during the course to focus on your own dreams and visions and we will be
developing a toolkit to help us achieve our goals. This practical course will bring the possibility of significant and
positive life changes. Permaculture offers a perspective on all aspects
of building a
sustainable and abundant future. Permaculture encourages us to use our individual
skills, knowledge and interests, whilst drawing on traditional wisdom,
science and our innate ability to observe and learn from the world
around us
Who is this course for?
- people coming to permaculture for the first time
- those working towards a holistic sustainable vision for humanity
- group members wanting a deeper grounding in skills and principles that support healthy relationships
- anyone starting a new pathway in their lives
- people involved in creating community self reliance through Transition Initiatives and other community groups
- permaculturists wanting to increase their knowledge or specialise in people permaculture. There will be the opportunity to use design work from the course as part of your diploma if you are registered.
- For some people this may be their second permaculture design course. Why do another course? Well permaculture is like learning an instrument - there's always more to learn. And this way of using permaculture is new and probably wasn't included very much in your first course.
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What will the course give?
* Learning in applying, and maintaining permaculture principles in your life.
* A space to nourish you and your own uniqueness and grow your confidence.
* Time to nurture your growth and the visions you hold empowering us to keep to our true path in life
* The chance to consider your contribution to the world, and initiate the creation of your visions.
* Deep connections and the creation of community with like minded people
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"Thanks for your knowledge, listening, support and facilitation and the grace and depth you bring" * |
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OUR VENUE:
Braziers Park is a community, a residential college and an architectural treasure hidden deep in the south Oxfordshire countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It was founded in 1950 as an educational trust, and is a continuing experiment in the advantages and challenges of living in a group. Community members share responsibility for running the mansion house (a Grade II* listed building), 55 acres of land, organic kitchen garden and livestock, assisted by visiting volunteers from around the world.
We endeavor to create a space which enables people to integrate both learning and teaching, and to find and develop their full potential in all aspects - intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual. We strive to understand more fully our relationships with each other and with nature and society, so that we can co-operate in taking constructive action in the world today. see www.brazierspark.co.uk for more venue info and click here for a video of Braziers Park |
"A brilliant decision by me to do this course and thanks go to the two most competent facilitators in providing me with such rich pickings and inspiration" * |
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Learning outcomes:
- To observe patterns in
nature & apply what we learn to create guiding principles.
- To use permaculture
ethics, principles & design tools to create sustainable systems.
- To understand how to use the ethics, principles and design in our lives, relationships and communities.
- To start using
permaculture in your own life, towards creating a more sustainable
lifestyle.
- To understand how to apply permaculture design to
both land-based & people based systems.
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| "Thanks you so much for inspiring me and giving me the skills to take the next step" * |
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Subjects covered:
Permaculture ethics & principles ~ Systems thinking ~ Patterns in nature ~ Edges and transitions ~ Creating spirals of abundance ~ Boundaries & limiting factors ~ Observation skills ~ Design methods ~ Accelerated learning ~ Our internal landscape ~ Being effective ~ Health and well-being ~ Right livelihoods ~ Real wealth ~ Decision making ~ Listening skills ~ Positive communication ~ Conflict resolution ~ techniques ~ Working in groups ~ Effective meeting techniques ~ Thinking tools ~ Circles of concern and influence ~ Transition movement ~ Facilitating cultural shifts ~ Leadership ~ Regenerative development ~ Deep ecology ~ The Work That Reconnects ~ The Permaculture Association & Diploma ~ Where next? & lots more...... |
"Thank you Looby for great warmth, playfulness, connection, laughter and humour, you are a strong, creative, inspirational life teacher" *
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The experiential feel of the course:
This will be a richly textured course with creative teaching methods used throughout, such as group work, discussions, videos, slide shows, observation, guided walks & practical activities. These are supportive of different learning styles & for people with learning difficulties. There will also be plenty of fun and games, socialising and music.There will be a focus on learning from each others life experiences and sharing our skills and ideas.
Design courses are not just about imparting information to the students, there is plenty of knowledge out there, the important thing is knowing how to use this & feeling confident to do so. Come prepared to stretch yourself and create a new direction in your life. |
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"I've enjoyed the positivity and enthusiasm on the course" *
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Empowerment is the essence of the course. We will be using practical and theoretical teaching methods to create a fun, lively & inclusive course. The course culminates in the main design activity that helps to consolidate all of the learning & empower students to take permaculture back into their own homes, lives & community. As a group we will benefit from collaborative learning & from having fun together. We don't expect any previous knowledge & recognise that everyone has their own unique skills, knowledge & areas of interest to bring to the course. |
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* Comments from previous years' course participants.
| Click here to view a slideshow of photos from previous residential courses |
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Investment:
This is your chance to invest in yourself and your life's path and become part of this growing edge of permaculture. Fees are fully inclusive of tuition, food, camping.
Concessionary rate: £695 (available for those on means-tested benefits but initially limited to only three places on a first come, first served basis)
Low waged rate: £795
Waged rate: £875
Abundantly waged/organisation rate: £975
Early bird discount with £20 off (except concessionary rate) if booked before 23rd May.
A non-refundable deposit of £75 in needed to secure your place and entitle you to the early bird discount.
Booking:
For more details & booking forms (this course is expected to be very popular, so book early) please contact:
Mel: 01326 251302 / 07768 193848 or email
If you can't make this course but would like to informed about future courses please email Mel &/or join our mailing list.
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