Schumacher College

Vocational Courses

Learn new skills for life on our unique vocational courses at Schumacher College. Participate in the pioneering land-based projects on the beautiful Dartington Hall Estate in Devon and experience the transformational journey of learning-by-doing that Schumacher College provides.

We are offering unparalleled opportunities to train in Eco-Design, Natural Build, Sustainable Horticulture and food production with leading partners in this area, including Duchy College, Eden Project and the Centre for Alternative Technology.

Courses for 2012/13

Dartington Certificate in Sustainable Horticulture

September 2011 – June 2012 | We are pleased to run our very successful Level 2 course and complement it with the provision a Level 3 Diploma. Level Two and Three Courses will enable you to experience working alongside three pioneering horticultural projects on the Dartington Estate read more…

Schumacher Certificate in Natural Building

January to June 2012 | Robert Somerville, Jim Carfrae, Zav Bowden, Christina Hopfe, John Fiske, Mike Gardner, Linda Lemieux, Lou Rainbow, Adam Wiesmann and Katy Bryce | Can we design and build to better reflect a renewed relationship with the Earth? Can we build comfortable, healthy homes without dependence on fossil fuels? Can Construction re-localize and create new skilled jobs in local economies? These are valid questions that this course addresses. read more…


Schumacher College Earth Talks 2012

Thursday 23 February, 2012 | 7:30pm | – Eat, Surf, Sweep

If you like wood you will love this event. Three keen wood workers talk about their passion for the beauty of wood and the many practical applications of working with this wonderful material.. including surfboards!

Thursday March 29, 2012 | 7:30pm | More than one way to skin a rabbit

Two of South Devon’s bushcraft experts share their knowledge and experience at this exciting evening packed full of grrrr!

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Part of the Dartington Hall Trust 100 Year Anniversary of E.F. Schumacher Courses accredited by the British Accreditation Council Our 20th Anniversary Appeal
Schumacher College is part of the Dartington Hall Trust, a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and as a charity (company no. 1485560, charity no. 279756). Registered office: The Elmhirst Centre, Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6EL, United Kingdom