One of my hot buttons.
If you do any research, permaculture courses turn out to be about the least
expensive classes around. A full weekend--an evening and two days of
instruction from several experienced instructors plus two meals--for $100 is
an incredible deal. A workshop on massage, cooking, or yoga runs $200-400 a
weekend.
Before someone complains about the cost of permaculture courses, how about
checking the cost of other workshops, or, better yet, try to run one
yourself. I've noticed that when people run below-market rate workshops, they
either never run one again, or they run the next one at the usual price.
Wonder why? Nobody's getting rich teaching permaculture.
I don't think there are more than 5 people in the world who make a living
only teaching permaculture. It doesn't usually pay a living wage. How about
supporting a vision where it does?
Toby
http://patternliteracy.com
On Sep 1, 2011, at 1:36 AM, Stephen Brennan wrote:
Hello,_______________________________________________
Has this forum become noting but an a hording board for overpriced
permaculture design course? If so, I request to be removed from such
future advertisements. We all need to make a living, some obviously more so
than others. How do I unsubscribe?
Kind Regards,
Stephen
On 31 August 2011 17:07,<kelda@riseup.net> wrote:
Tacoma's 2nd annual Permaculture Design Course!_______________________________________________
With a focus on Urban Issues, Advanced Design,& Social Permaculture
Eight weekends spread between September 2011 and February 2012
Sliding Scale $900- $700. Some worktrades available.
Permaculture is a solutions-oriented approach to sustainable living. It
honors diverse earth-based traditions while nurturing a positive vision of
our collective future.
Topics:
perennial gardens self-reliance skills
food forests wildcrafting
emergency preparedness pattern design
soils& composting analog ecosystems
appropriate technology natural building
animal habitats design for villages
right livelihood urban watersheds
all with an urban focus
When: Fridays 7-9pm, Saturdays& Sunday 10am-5pm on the following weekends
9/9-11, 9/23-25, 10/7-9, 11/4-6, 12/2-4, 1/14-16, 2/3-5, 2/17-19
Where:
Most Friday evenings: Kings Book's, 218 St. Helens, Tacoma
Weekends: First Congregational, 918 Division, Tacoma
Cost: $900-$700 Sliding scale. Includes tuition, handbook, lunches.
Contact: Patricia 253-565-2599 sustainabletacomapierce@gmail.com
Childcare available: we're still working out details
Website:
http://www.divinearthgp.com/ and
http://www.sustainabletacomapierce.net
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