So far we have the following courses scheduled to run in 2009:

PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE (extended 90 hour plus course):
This PDC was arranged by Castlemaine Community House in response to the strong Transition Towns movement in this area thus, as well as all the regular PDC curriculum, we will be focusing on sustainability on a township scale. Participants from other areas are welcome - Castlemaine has regular train services from Melbourne, Bendigo etc.
       Venue:  Castlemaine Community House (CCH) and fieldtrips
       Format: Wednesdays during Semester One
       Dates: Starts February
       Cost: $485 or $60 concession (ACFE funded)
       Tutor: Beck Lowe
Bookings through CCH 03 5472 4842. For enquiries about format and curriculum please contact us. There is more about PDCs in general on our PDC page.

PERMACULTURE FOR YOUR GARDEN
Learn to grow your own food the permaculture way! An introduction to permaculture concepts and principles with a focus on hands-on food growing. We will be doing some theory in the classroom as well as plenty of hands-on activities in a permaculture garden.
      Venue:  Bendigo Community House, with practical work at Gravel Hill Gardens
       Format: Three Saturdays, 10 - 3.
       Dates: 7th, 14th & 21st March
       Cost:  $75 / $70  plus $5 amenities
       Tutor: Beck Lowe
Bookings through Bendigo Community House 03 5441 2515. For enquiries about course content  etc contact us.

RESIDENTIAL PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE (PDC)
Immerse yourself in permaculture! This two-week residential course can be a life changing experience. We cover a very wide range of permaculture topics from basic principles to applied design, including the full curriculum of the internationally recognised 72 hour PDC. A wide range of fieldtrips are included, allowing participants to see permaculture 'in action'. A diverse range of tutors with their different skills and focuses bring colour and variety to this PDC, enhancing the learning environment and creating a richer experience for participants.
       Venue:  Commonground, near Seymour, Central Victoria
       Format: Full residential course of 14 days (one day off in the middle)
       Dates: 3rd - 18th October 2009
       Cost:  $2000 ($1500 conc.) includes all meals and accommodation
       Tutors include: David Holmgren (co originator of the permaculture concept), Beck Lowe,                 Ian Lillington, Mark Hooke, Adam Grubb, David Arnold and Su Dennett see our tutors             page for more.
Bookings and enquiries please contact us. For more details on our PDCs click here.