Permaculture Design Courses

Permaculture Design Certificate Course

FREE or LOW COST

Location: Community Roots, Porthtowan, CornwallCourse Dates:

• 28 April – 16 May 2025

• Other 2025 Dates: 9–27 June | 8–26 September

Join us for a fully accredited Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course, delivered by the Workers' Educational Association (WEA), a national adult education charity. This FREE or low-cost course is taught by an experienced and registered Permaculture Design Tutor and combines hands-on learning with expert-led theory sessions.

What to Expect

This bespoke course has been co-designed with Community Roots, a Community Supported Agriculture project on the stunning North Cliffs of Cornwall, to meet the needs of people who want to apply permaculture principles at home, in community spaces, or in commercial projects.

Course Highlights:

• Learn core permaculture ethics, principles, and design processes

• Gain practical experience in organic food growing and sustainable design

• Work on-site at Community Roots, Mount Pleasant Eco Park, and with local food justice organisation Food Troops

• Earn a globally recognised certificate from the Permaculture Association (UK)

• Opportunity to progress onto the Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design

Course Format:

• Weekdays, 10am–4pm, over 3 weeks

• Delivered on-site with a mix of practical activities and classroom-based sessions

Costs:

• Course fees range from FREE to £300 for the full programme

• Your fee depends on eligibility – please get in touch to find out what you qualify for

Accommodation:

Optional discounted camping available at Mount Pleasant Eco Park for just £8/nightTo book, email: camping@mpecopark.co.uk

How to Apply & Find Out More

For details on course content, eligibility, and how to apply, contact:

Mapia Lota – Permaculture Design Tutor📧 hello@designtothrive.co.uk📩 Facebook Messenger: Mapia Lota