School of Self-Sufficiency

The School of Self-Sufficiency (May Workshop Weekend)

Communal Camp-out, Learn new skills and get amongst nature for the weekend.

This is a unique program that allows participants to learn 8 new skills over one weekend from a variety of self-sufficiency categories whilst camping out and experiencing community living at one of our farm or outback locations. We invite eight great teachers to come along and pass on their specialty skills and/or knowledge in a two hour session each. Some classes will be very high energy, hands-on and practical and others will be at a slow pace, relaxed and engaging, and there will also be plenty of time for socialise and have a great time with the other participants.

This month……
– Bee Keeping
– Earthships
– Seed Saving
– Home-Brew Ginger Beer
– DIY Bio-Fuels
– Tea Ceremonies
– Making Rag Quilts
– Natural Teaching and Learning

Date: 30th May – 2nd June (All workshops will be held on the Sat-Sun. Friday and Monday are optional for people who want to come and relax on the property, set-up camp early etc.)

Facilitator: Kate Marsh, founder of Creative Collectives

Cost: $150 including 3 nights camping onsite and attendance to all 8 workshops. Kids under 12 free.

Early Bird Tickets: $130.00 – ends 12th May.

Where: Creative Collectives HQ, Lara, Victoria (45mins from Melbourne, 20mins from Geelong. Public transport available on the Geelong V-Line train)

1. Bee Keeping with Michael O’Connell

Home Bee Keeping is becoming increasingly important as bees are suffering all around the world, which has a huge impact on our ecosystem. This workshop will not only providing you with a greater understanding of bees and their important role in the environment, you will also learn how to keep bees at home and get hands-on experience in preparing frames and extracting honey.

2. Earthship principles and Design with Rachel Goldlust

Earthships are a great sustainable housing design established by the eccentric ga