By Cathrine Dolleris I got the opportunity to attend a course in Rome specifically designed to empower mentors in mentoring apprentices. This allowed me to develop new skills and deepen my understanding of the role mentors play in education. Unfortunately, my...
We decided in the General Circle to launch the NPA Foundation certificate to give apprentices a nudge on their diploma pathways and also to increase learning possibilities especially at Diploma Gatherings. The accreditation is given for 2 designs, assessed and...
A supportive and growing Community. Once again, the members of the Nordic Permaculture Academy gathered at Holma Folkhögskola in Sweden to meet, see old friends and develop the culture of NPA. This time 5 people were acknowledged with the “Foundation certificate" for...
Permaculture is based on having the ethics Earth Care, People Care and Fair Shares in mind in all decision making. Many find these ethics relatable and want to align their way of living to them. That’s where it gets tricky. Change is difficult, and...
Written by: Dorte Bruhn My PTT Experience at Holma Folkhögskola in November 2025 Subjects such as Learning community, Adult Learners, Effective Teachers, Integration Day, Teaching Methods, and Bringing it All together – provided during 7 intense days with a group of...
NPA started in 2020 with Andreas Jonsson and Maria Svennbeck from Sweden and Cathrine Dolleris and Karoline Nolsø Aaen from Denmark joining forces as permaculture diploma mentors. Since 2023 Andreas and Cathrine have mentored the approximately 70 diploma apprentices...
By Simon Gillesberg Students of permaculture from seven different countries traveled to HOLMA FOLKHOGSKOLA in Höör, Sweden and participated in the Permaculture Teacher Training 2025. During the course we practiced Micro-teaching to develop our ability to teach and...
The following interview with Marian Nummert was published in the Estonia Postimees newspaper by Trinokl. It is an interview for Trinokl and published in the Postimees supplement on 31.05.2025: "I'm an all-round student of life, and I'm particularly interested in soil...
Permaculture Teachers Training October-November, 2025 This is an internationally certified Permaculture Teachers Training, aimed at Permaculture practitioners and teachers all over Europe. All teaching is in English. Do you want to take your next steps by becoming a...
