Pioneering Transformative Education for a Thriving World
Our courses invite you to learn with head, heart, hands and habitat, cultivating the depth, connection and creativity needed to respond to this time of ecological and social change.
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The Story of Schumacher College
For over three decades, Schumacher College has been at the forefront of experiential and holistic learning, bringing together leading thinkers, activists and practitioners to explore the deep questions of our time. The College embodies a living experiment in ecology, community and spirit – where learning is relational, hands-on and grounded in place. Through immersive courses and collaborative inquiry, we nurture the personal and collective transformation needed to shape more just, connected and life-affirming futures.
Handmade Transformation:
A Course for Crafting Meaningful Life and Work
September 2026 – May 2027, Hybrid
Through embodied practices and project-based mentoring, you hone your craft, attune to your calling,and shape a livelihood rooted in authenticity and care for the living world.
Handmade Transformation is a new Schumacher course exploring what it means to shape life with the attentiveness, agency, integrity and quiet courage of a craftsperson. In a world that often pulls us toward speed and fragmentation, this course invites you to slow down, deepen your awareness, and approach your personal calling and livelihood as a handmade, intentionally crafted work.
Our People
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Dr Rachel Sweeney
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Dr Emma Kidd
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Dr Mona Nasseri
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Dr Valentin Gerlier
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Prof Roberto Fraquelli
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Alice Oswald
