Spring 2013 Resident Program
Spring Term Leaders & Course Descriptions
The resident term runs from March 31 to June 7, 2013
Commuter students as well as resident students are welcome to enrol in courses. Contact Bridget Casterline at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 610-566-4507, ext. 161 for information. Commuter students may come for any meal provided that they have signed in one day in advance - prices are posted on campus.
Permaculture: a Basic Course with the option to earn a Permaculture Design Certificate
Apr 2 - May 7 Spring 2013
Benjamin Weiss
Permaculture is an ecological design science which has as its key tenets to care for life systems on earth, to provide access to needed resources, and to promote synergy among elements in the system to minimize waste, work, and energy.
Read more: Permaculture: a Basic Course with the option to earn a Permaculture Design Certificate
Spring: A Season of the Spirit
March 31 - June 7 Spring 2013
Doug Gwyn and others
The seasons exert powerful influences on our spiritual lives. Spring is a season of rebirth, renewal, and liberation in many ancient and modern traditions, ranging from Passover to Easter-Pentecost, Earth Day, Beltane, and May Day. The rhythms of work, worship, and study in community at Pendle Hill magnify the power of each season.
Core Seminar
Fall, Winter and Spring Term
Terrence Williams, Dean of Studies
Each term, students will participate in the Core Seminar, led by Terrence Williams, Dean of Studies. This seminar will support the projects and activities of the students as a group. Friends in Residence will also attend to support the work and activities of the students.
Clay, Taking Shape
Apr 5 - May 31 Spring 2013
Bob Deane
Shaping clay is a process that often has results much greater than the production of a pot. In this course we will dig into the earth of Pendle Hill to find clay and seek inspiration both within our hearts and through engagement with each other. Encouraging creativity to abound, we will make lots of pots, each one unique, while discovering how shaping clay can help shape each of us.