For dreamers who fantasize about building their own permaculture homes: Take the “Hands on Permaculture Mapping Workshop,” happening in Santa Monica tomorrow. Intended as a follow up of sorts to the Westside Permaculture Gathering’s “Introduction to Permaculture” talk earlier this week, this workshop will let would-be designers put ideas into practice — at least on paper. Here’s the description from the Westside Permaculture Gathering organizer Sean Jennings:

You will learn how to draw a basic site plan of your dwelling, analyze zones and sectors, identify proper placement of plantings and more. No Drawing skills required, just an eagerness to learn. Having a well thought out design for the place you live is the first step towards being able to make thoughtful change.

When: Saturday, June 28, 1 pm - 3 pm (or possibly longer)
Where: Conor’s House, 1838 16th St., Santa Monica
Cost: $5 suggested donation; no one turned away for lack of funds.

The event’ll be held outside and will include a potluck — so take sunscreen, blankets, and other stuff to keep yourself comfortable as well as food and drinks to add to the table (optional). Warning: People are allowed to bring children. RSVP’s requested but not required. For more info, contact Sean at Swjennings@gmail.com.

For those interested in becoming serious students of permaculture, the 6th Annual Los Angeles Permaculture Design Certificate Course, led by permaculture designer and teacher Larry Santoyo, begins in October. The full course meets one weekend a month for 6 months (October through March 09), but the less-committed can sign up for just a day or a weekend. Cost: $90.00 per day, $175.00 per weekend, $950.00 for the full course.

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