Nov 14-17: Adobe Illustrator for landscape design

Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator to complete your garden and landscape designs. Adobe Illustrator (AI) will allow you to create beautiful designs that are easily changed and updated. The course will go through the design process using AI tools. Topics include: resources and layout for base map creation, using access and contours to create functional spaces and plant patches, constructing plant guilds, placing plant symbols and more.

Cost: $400, includes course fee (travel expenses for teacher), refreshments during course

For more detailed information and to register, contact Pittsburgh Permaculture: info@PittsburghPermaculture.org fo@PittsburghPermaculture.org> , 724-531-1100.

Requirements: Laptop with mouse, Adobe Illustrator software ($20/month)

Daniel Halsey is a certified permaculture designer and teacher for the Permaculture Research Institute, Australia. Daniel graduate from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Temperate Climate Polyculture Design and a Masters of Professional Studies in Horticuture. He has co-authored three books on sustainable design including Integrated Forest Gardening, 2014.

Dan is the director of PRI/USA, a non-profit service organization.

Teaching Experience:
Teaching Specialist, University of Minnesota
PRI/AU Certified International Instructor and Designer
Haiti Permaculture PDC, Kobanal and Gonaive 2012-13
Permaculture in Design, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Homestead and Landscape Design Workshop, Milwaukee and Victoria, B.C.
Digital and Internet Resources for Permaculture Design,
Permaculture in Design, Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Publications:
Co-Author Integrated Forest Gardening, Chelsea Green 2014
Catch and Store Principles, Permaculture Magazine, UK, Fall 2009
Polyculture Design, Friends School Editorial, 2009
Co – Author, Graphic Design and Sustainability, Wiley Press Release 2009
Permaculture in Package Design, Package Design Magazine, Dec, 2008
Co – Author, Packaging Sustainability, Wiley Press Release 2008