Description
PDC with Wayne Weiseman – The Permaculture Project
Organised by Permacultura, Apoyo y Sustentabilidad P.A.S.
And Colectivo Kima
Date: April 18th-28th (11 days)
https://staging.pas.ngo/
www.permacultureproject.com/shop
Location: Proyecto Tantsajib, Aquismón. S.L.P.
Instructors: Wayne Weiseman, José Dib Gómez, and Ricardo Ortiz
Duration: 10 days course with one day off in between.
Capacity: 30 people maximum
Course Fee:
With Lodging: : $1500 USD
With Camping: $1200 USD
Includes:
Workshop
Certificate
Food
Accommodation or Camping
Digital Information
Description:
Join master Permaculture teachers Wayne Weiseman, Jose Dib Gomez, and Ricardo Ortiz at Project Tantsajib in this collaboration to realize a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) that will give students the knowledge, not only to design, but also to implement their own projects or assist in others. Learn to design with Permaculture with a team of professionals in a tropical paradise in San Luis Potosí.
During the workshop, the entire curriculum of the Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) designed by Bill Mollison will be facilitated, based on the book Permaculture: A Designers’ Manual, covering a different topic each day.
In this course you will acquire an in-depth knowledge of Permaculture design, techniques for living sustainably, and a great understanding of how humans, animals, plants, and minerals interact with the ecosystem. With these tools you will be able to develop an integrated design for any property, step by step.
ORGANIZATION, INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:
http://permacultureproject.com
Contact USA:
+1 618 713 0537
Contact Mexico:
+52 468 – 689 -6934
+52 415 – 151 – 0417
+52 481 – 147 – 0376
Email: organizacionpasmx@gmail.com
TANTSAJIB PROJECT
Tantsajib means “place of bamboos” in the Huastec language. This project arose with the initiative of becoming a Permaculture center specialized in the production and use of bamboo. Inside the ranch you will be able to appreciate different species of trees and bamboos that we have cultivated in the last 6 years. Half of the property is a natural reserve, where we are conserving 8 ha of native forest, where you can take walks to learn about the local flora and fauna of this tropical paradise.
The Huasteca is a region that keeps a lot of history and mysticism since it served as a natural and cultural border between Aridoamerica and Mesoamerica.
DESCRIPTION
This course is an international collaboration, bringing together experiences from different climates and places. Our commitment is to share our experiences that we live in day by day, and teach our students well-focused curriculum and implementation techniques that can be used in various situations anywhere in the world.
The techniques for developing a project come from an understanding of ecological design systems to provide sustainable human, animal and plant habitats. Among these we include Permaculture, Biodynamic, Biointensive and Organic Agriculture, Holistic Management, Forest Systems, Transition Towns, among others…
The principles of permaculture have been developed and proven over a long period of time to be beneficial to Natural Systems. Techniques have been carefully thought out to provide students with integrated knowledge for a complete and comprehensive understanding for a healthy lifestyle, and how to accomplish this.
What You Will Learn
The day to day teaching will be done through theory sessions covering a different topic until the complete syllabus is covered. The remainder of our sessions will be spent working on the implementation of the principles of design. There will be break periods and one hour for lunch.
Program
• Day 1 – The Science of Design (Permaculture, Concepts & Themes, Methods)
• Day 2 – Understanding Nature (Patterns, Different Climates, Local Climates)
• Day 3 – Water and Earthworks (Infrastructure)
• Day 4 – Access and Circulation / Developing Microclimates
• Day 5 – Day Off
• Day 6 – Soils and Fertility
• Day 7 – Plants & Animals
• Day 8 – Natural Building and Construction (Design, Process, Methods, Characteristics, Finishes)
• Day 9 – Zones of Use / Community Building Strategies
• Day 10 – Practical Design Work
• Day 11 – Closing (Presentations and Certifications)
What’s Included
– Training
– Meals during the workshop
– Lodging (On-site building or camping)
– Digital memories
– Participation certificate
– Work material.
– Didactic material, presentations, information and manuals.
– Sharing experiences!
– Drinks bar, coffee, tea, rain water.
FOOD
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be cooked at Tantsajib. Completely vegetarian.
LODGING
At Tantsajib we have lodging within the river area . Our bamboo cabin has two bedrooms and a full bathroom. Our toilets are dry since being on the river bank we seek to avoid any type of contamination. We also have an RV that is located near the campground. This house is for 2 people and has its own bathroom and shower area.
Inside the camping area we have a kitchen/dining room area and also a bathroom and shower area.
HOW TO GET THERE
• We encourage participants to travel during the day.
• We encourage people to share rides to minimize our carbon footprint; a discussion topic will be organized on Facebook for that purpose.
By CAR: You have to look for the fastest route to Ciudad Valles, S.L.P. Being the most important and closest city to Rancho Tantsajib.
It can be reached through San Luis Potosí, taking Highway 57 towards Matehuala and from there taking the deviation towards Rio Verde-Ciudad Valles. Passing the roundabout, at the first traffic light is Boulevard San Isidro, turn left. Continue straight ahead and once you pass the gas station (PEMEX), the final indications will be communicated at the time of registration.
By BUS: from Mexico City you can take the ETN or Bus line. Both companies offer night shuttle service. Normally with departures between 8 to 10 pm to arrive in Ciudad Valles at 7 / 8 am.
ETN offers a more expensive, but more comfortable service.
You can also take buses from San Luis Potosí and Tampico to Ciudad Valles by the company Vencedor. There are departures every 1 hour from both cities.
By PLANE: Please contact us for more information on travel to and from Ciudad Valles
1) Querétaro International Airport (5 hours)
2) Guanajuato International Airport (5 hours)
3) San Luis Potosí International Airport (3 hours)
4) Tampico International Airport (2 hours)
5) Mexico City International Airport (9 hours)