Get Your Hands Dirty: Permaculture In Practice Weekend
Turkey - Friday 7th April (19.30) – Sunday 9th (13.00)
Certified Permaculture Design Consultant Spain, Permaculture Spain
Turkey - Friday 7th April (19.30) – Sunday 9th (13.00)
Certified Permaculture Design Consultant Spain, Permaculture Spain
Come and join us at Alişler Yurdu, a thriving, established Permaculture site only two hours from Istanbul.
We are excited to continue our collaboration and offer this certified workshop that will kickstart your journey into sustainability, introduce you to the fundamentals of Permaculture design, organic vegtable production and super adobe.
Connect with like-minded people, develop practical skills and start to realise your dream whilst having fun in a unique and beautiful setting. You will leave inspired and empowered with practical know how that can be applied anywhere.
We are excited to continue our collaboration and offer this certified workshop that will kickstart your journey into sustainability, introduce you to the fundamentals of Permaculture design, organic vegtable production and super adobe.
Connect with like-minded people, develop practical skills and start to realise your dream whilst having fun in a unique and beautiful setting. You will leave inspired and empowered with practical know how that can be applied anywhere.
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Workshop Outline
There are three elements that make up the workshop: 1. Permaculture design: we will cover history, ethics, principles, design process and some design tools. Permaculture can be defined as ecology applied to our environment and our attitudes. The key word is design; good planning can solve any environmental, political, social and economic conflict. The problems are solutions. Through spending time at Alisler you will see, live and experience land-based sustainable design in the Mediterranean. We will be surrounded by sustainable buildings, animals, trees and water systems. 2. Together we will learn best practices for organic vegetable production, you will learn how to start plants from seed, transplant, perennial plants, mulching, care, water systems, harvesting and seed saving. You will gain the hands on experience to start your own. 3. Super adobe is a low budget sustainable construction method that involves filling bags with earth and compacting them until they are totally solid. This type of construction is creative, artistic and durable. It has many applications, from houses, play areas, or raised beds. During the workshop we will construct a bench and you will learn everything, from foundations to finishes. |
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These projects will be an opportunity to let creativity flow and get your hands dirty!
Both of them can be applied in small spaces, perfect for urban areas, back gardens and public spaces.
They can be scaled up or down depending on your context and goals.
Both of them can be applied in small spaces, perfect for urban areas, back gardens and public spaces.
They can be scaled up or down depending on your context and goals.
Who is this course for?
~ People interested in sustainable design.
~ People that would like to deepen their knowledge of Permaculture and get hands on experience.
~ Small farm and land owners who want to take care of or develop their land ethically.
~ People who work with children and schools.
~ People wanting to explore if Permaculture is for them.
~ People wanting to connect deeper with nature.
~ People who are planning on starting organic vegetable gardens or who are interested in organic agriculture.
~ People who work with community projects.
~ People who want to do a Permaculture design course but only have limited time.
~ People interested in sustainable design.
~ People that would like to deepen their knowledge of Permaculture and get hands on experience.
~ Small farm and land owners who want to take care of or develop their land ethically.
~ People who work with children and schools.
~ People wanting to explore if Permaculture is for them.
~ People wanting to connect deeper with nature.
~ People who are planning on starting organic vegetable gardens or who are interested in organic agriculture.
~ People who work with community projects.
~ People who want to do a Permaculture design course but only have limited time.
Workshop Schedule
After time for yoga, meditation and personal practices you will enjoy a hearty breakfast overlooking the Marmara Sea. There will be two morning sessions with a break for refreshments. After a healthy and balanced lunch there will be a slot for rest, followed by two afternoon sessions.
After time for yoga, meditation and personal practices you will enjoy a hearty breakfast overlooking the Marmara Sea. There will be two morning sessions with a break for refreshments. After a healthy and balanced lunch there will be a slot for rest, followed by two afternoon sessions.
Friday
19.30 - 20.30 Dinner
20.30 - 22.00 Introduction circle, ice breaker games and Permaculture ethics.
Saturday
08.00 - 08.45 Breakfast
09.00 - 09.30 Project tour
09.30 - 11.00 Permaculture history, principles and design process.
11.00 - 11.30 Morning break
11.30 - 13.00 Super adobe presentation and hands on session - Filling and compacting bags.
13.00 - 14.30 Lunch
14.30 - 16.00 Super adobe hands on session - First skim.
16.00 - 16.30 Afternoon tea
16.30 - 18.00 Introduction to organics and hands on session - Soil preparation and transplants.
19.00 - 20.30 Dinner
20.30 - 22.00 Permaculture design tools overview: Zones and sectors analysis.
Sunday
08.00 - 08.45 Breakfast
09.00 - 09.30 Review of previous day
09.30 - 11.00 Hands on session - seeding and mulching.
11.00 - 11.30 Morning break
11.30 - 13.00 Hands on session - finishing the super adobe bench.
13.00 - 14.00 Closing circle and Lunch
14.15 - Leave for ferry to Istanbul (or stay on as a volunteer).
19.30 - 20.30 Dinner
20.30 - 22.00 Introduction circle, ice breaker games and Permaculture ethics.
Saturday
08.00 - 08.45 Breakfast
09.00 - 09.30 Project tour
09.30 - 11.00 Permaculture history, principles and design process.
11.00 - 11.30 Morning break
11.30 - 13.00 Super adobe presentation and hands on session - Filling and compacting bags.
13.00 - 14.30 Lunch
14.30 - 16.00 Super adobe hands on session - First skim.
16.00 - 16.30 Afternoon tea
16.30 - 18.00 Introduction to organics and hands on session - Soil preparation and transplants.
19.00 - 20.30 Dinner
20.30 - 22.00 Permaculture design tools overview: Zones and sectors analysis.
Sunday
08.00 - 08.45 Breakfast
09.00 - 09.30 Review of previous day
09.30 - 11.00 Hands on session - seeding and mulching.
11.00 - 11.30 Morning break
11.30 - 13.00 Hands on session - finishing the super adobe bench.
13.00 - 14.00 Closing circle and Lunch
14.15 - Leave for ferry to Istanbul (or stay on as a volunteer).
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Venue - Alişler Yurdu
Alişler Yurdu was born three years ago as a Permaculture project and has since developed into an exciting and comfortable example of sustainable living, set in a stunning location overlooking the Marmara Sea. The project strives to inspire and empower harmonious, healthy and creative lives. To learn more read Matt's blog post on Alişler Yurdu. 
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Here is the site on google maps. Zoom out to see it in context with Istanbul.
To see photos of the site visit the Alişler Yurdu Facebook Page. Below is a short youtube video of a dance workshop at Alişler |
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Teacher / Facilitator
This certified course will be taught by Matt Prosser, an international Permaculture designer, teacher, sustainable builder and co-founder of holisticprogressiondesigns. Matt was lead designer of Alişler Yurdu and has actively pioneered and worked with communities and projects in Asia and Europe for the last ten years. He holds a Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design from the British Permaculture Association. |
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Food and Accommodation
During the workshop we will enjoy a healthy and balanced diet, mainly vegetarian, with the occasional meat and fish dish, and plenty of fruit. There will be also snacks and refreshments throughout the day. Let us know in advance if you have any specific food requirements. The accommodation is very comfortable. It has beautiful views and is normally rented out for eco-tourism, you can find more details here. There is also a natural swimming pool that you are welcome to use. |
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What To Bring With You
• Comfortable clothes, including a set that you don’t mind getting dirty for hands on sessions. • Sturdy shoes and work gloves. • Sunscreen and a comfortable sun hat. • Short inspirational quotes. • Notebook and pens / pencils for taking notes. • A torch and camera. • External hard drive or pen drive. • Laptop if you like (there is limited internet on site). • Snacks or personal foods. • Water bottle. • Open mind - Be open to learning from everyone present. |
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Getting to Alişler Yurdu
Please organize your trip according to the following: From İstanbul Kadikoy IDO Sea Bus Port to Armutlu 90 minute trip, for ferry times see: http://www.ido.com.tr/ From there its a 10-minute taxi ride to Alişler Yurdu. Alternatively you can take the bus: http://www.armutlukoop.net/hatbilgilerimiz.html Please organize your own travel and health insurance. For any questions about how to get to Alişler Yurdu contact: S. Sertaç Akçay - 05434091683 Kanikey Güvenç - 05305925827 |
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Cost and How to Book Your Place
To book your place call Sertac on 05434091683 Cost – 490 Lira. Includes training, food and accommodation. A 150 Lira deposit is required to reserve your place. ***Receive a 10% Discount if you get a friend to sign up!! |
