permaculture design course (PDC): who's it for
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Whoever you are, wherever you live, whatever your age, whatever your background, learning about permaculture will give you a new and inspired way to live within your means and the means of the world. Permaculture Matters is offering a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) - a rich, connected, creative course that is for you! |
permaculture: what's it all about
"Permaculture is a philosophy of working with rather than against nature; of protracted and thoughtful observation .... of looking at systems and people in all their functions ..... and of allowing systems to demonstrate their own evolutions." Bill Mollison (2028-2016): researcher, author, scientist, naturalist,
It’s not all about gardening! On our Permaculture Design Course
- You will learn the foundations of permaculture – ethics and principles, - which provide a framework for living your life ethically and sustainably, and providing the best possible outcome for our grandchildren.
- We will cover in depth core competencies (reading the landscape, contour mapping, energy cycling, nutrient cycling, patterns in nature, water harvesting and management, community strategies, permaculture design principles) and their practical application.
- You will complete an individual design, on your “home”, or another place important to you.
- You will work together in a team to produce a group design of local space.
- You will increase your understanding of natural patterns and how to use them to create beautiful and resilient systems in your life.
the benefits
- save money! (for example, it cuts down your food costs)
- have a positive impact on your health
- improve the quality of what you eat (organically grown herbs and vegetables are higher in nutrition)
- reduce your carbon footprint, which is a gift not only to you, but also to future generations
- change the way you see the world
- strengthen community
- brings flow and structure to your gardening and your home life
- certification as a Permaculture Designer
what we offer
Peek into Permaculture Matters - 1 hour free session, giving you a taste of what we do in the Permaculture Design Course
Cost: NO CHARGE
Cost: NO CHARGE
Juliet Macken, recent participant of Peek into Permaculture Matters says "That was one of the most special hours of my life. Truly, I found the event really inspiring."
Upcoming Dates:
Saturday 13 July, 2024 10-11am register here
Saturday 7 September, 2024 10-11am register here
Contact Jen for more information
Permaculture Design Course (PDC):
This internationally recognised PDC comprises a total of 72 hours face-to-face tuition, over six weekends
NEXT COURSE in 2024:
October 5/6 & 19/20 & 26/27, November 16/17 & 23/24 & Nov 30/Dec 1
Cost: Standard rate $1350, concession/unwaged $850.
Early bird, before 31 July, 10% discount: Standard $1215, concession/unwaged $765
10% discount for up front cash payment.
Payment plans available, please enquire.
You will need to complete a minimum of 80%, in order to gain your certificate.
Strongly recommended textbook: Earth Restorers Guide to Permaculture by (local) Rowe Morrow. available for purchase at the start of the course at a cost of $60 cash (RRP $73) including $10 contribution to Permaculture Matters scholarships (see below).
Contact us for more information or register here
Permaculture Bites
One-off sessions delving into more depth and offering practical application of permaculture principles, e.g. compost building, worm farms, growing seedlings from seed/scratch, waste management,.....
Cost: variable, depending on topic and "size of bite" (length of course).
Upcoming Bites: TBC
Saturday 13 July, 2024 10-11am register here
Saturday 7 September, 2024 10-11am register here
Contact Jen for more information
Permaculture Design Course (PDC):
This internationally recognised PDC comprises a total of 72 hours face-to-face tuition, over six weekends
NEXT COURSE in 2024:
October 5/6 & 19/20 & 26/27, November 16/17 & 23/24 & Nov 30/Dec 1
Cost: Standard rate $1350, concession/unwaged $850.
Early bird, before 31 July, 10% discount: Standard $1215, concession/unwaged $765
10% discount for up front cash payment.
Payment plans available, please enquire.
You will need to complete a minimum of 80%, in order to gain your certificate.
Strongly recommended textbook: Earth Restorers Guide to Permaculture by (local) Rowe Morrow. available for purchase at the start of the course at a cost of $60 cash (RRP $73) including $10 contribution to Permaculture Matters scholarships (see below).
Contact us for more information or register here
Permaculture Bites
One-off sessions delving into more depth and offering practical application of permaculture principles, e.g. compost building, worm farms, growing seedlings from seed/scratch, waste management,.....
Cost: variable, depending on topic and "size of bite" (length of course).
Upcoming Bites: TBC
location
Permaculture Matters courses are held at the inner space. the inner space is located in an established working permaculture garden - with veggie gardens, orchards, ponds and waterways, native bush areas. Courses will include play/work in Melrose Park and also local site visits.
scholarships
Permaculture Matters supports Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders, refugee and youth, through scholarships (up to two scholarships per course). Please ask or contact us to register your interest.
permaculture matters facilitators:
jed walker
Jed Walker is both a permaculturalist and an experienced educator. He has taught permaculture and conducted teacher trainings in Australia, India and Bangladesh. Jed has worked across a range of settings and climates, from lush backyards to arid and monsoonal farms. He is currently involved in supporting permaculture projects for refugees in Africa and Asia.
ryan hoàng
Ryan Hoàng is a graphic designer and illustrator with a growing passion for edible gardens. It was August 2022 when he discovered the word Permaculture through conversation with a friend. Ryan then went on to complete a PDC offered by the Blue Mountains Planetary Health Initiative and Lithgow Transformation Hub. The experience expanded his mind with systems thinking, renewing his curiosity and enthusiasm for everything around him. He enjoys connecting with the community and continues to explore how each individual can easily integrate Permaculture into their life.
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jen hall
Jen started permaculture in 1999 creating her own garden with Rowe Morrow at her side (in exchange for yoga lessons!). Jen completed a PDC [2010] and Teachers Training [2024] with Rowe Morrow and Lis Bastian through the Blue Mountains Permaculture Institute. She is passionate about living sustainably and brings this into all areas of her life. You may see her round and about the mountains, on her bicycle or on the train.
sarah daniel
Sarah Daniel has been practising Permaculture since she stumbled across it in 2003. She has worked with Permaculture on the road while travelling, in share houses, in community gardens and in schools and has discovered, for her, it is best to do permaculture with friends!
Sarah is passionate about learning to think like mycelium and making friends with water. She currently lives with Dharug and Gundgurra ngurra and teaches at Kindlehill School. rebekah nortonRebekah's first formal study in permaculture was a PDC with Supapon Raffan 25 years ago. Then again with Rowe Morrow and Liz Bastian in 2010.
However Rebekah credits her love of design and reading of landscape to her mother- the daughter of an old fashioned dairy farmer, who passed on the old sensibility of site orientation: where to grow and build according to the climate and elements. 
Rebekah's most recent project has been to design and build a Light Earth House and food garden on a shoestring budget.
"Permaculture is about creating a community that nourishes and ignites the possibility of sustainable living through connection to people and the natural world." |
www.permaculturematters.com.au for more information
