# Event Details - **Event Name**: Self-Sufficiency Day, York, U.K. - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join Wild Harvest School in Spring 2026, as we bring traditional rural skills to the city centre.About this EventWelcome to our new Self-Sufficiency Day full of talks and practical workshops to help you upskill to downshift...Whether you want to future-proof your family against shortages or learn some skills to help you lead The Good Life, there are many reasons to become more Self-Sufficient.Make, grow and forage your household essentials, become self-sufficient in health, food, light, heat and more.Join Wild Harvest School in Spring 2026, as we bring traditional rural skills to the city centre.Come for a day of talks and supporting workshops that will include...Permaculture - Growing SustainablyHow to make LightHow To Make Natural ToiletriesWild MedicinesWild Food ForagingGrowing/Harvesting/Preparing Willow for Fuel and WeavingPractical sessions will include five or six from...*Making a base map of your growing space, whether you have a balcony or an acre garden together we will make it more efficient.Rag Rugging - make a sample square so you know how to do it again at home and turn all your old clothes into cosy rugs.Toothpaste MakingBeeswax Candle making to accompany the talk about alternative fuels and wicks that can be used to create light.Have a go at weaving willow: a communal fence or mini baskets.Butter MakingShort foraging talk covering advantages, cautions including the law, examples, health benefits and more.Maybe a bit about pet sheep, lanolin and raw fleece peg loom weaving 'have a go sessions'.LocationSpark:York17—21 PiccadillyYorkYO1 9PBGoogle Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/7aQK9p7PHVERjGPg6Date and TimeSunday 29th March 202611am - 5.30pm https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/1baace40-9526-11f0-bf66-43cf0848f50e-rimg-w529-h740-dc5a8b7d-gmir.jpg Who are we?Wild Harvest School have been teaching self-sufficiency skills for nearly twenty years as one of the longest serving schools in the UK. We have taught on Escape to the Country, Countryfile, ran workshops for Country Living Magazine, been in Landlove, Crafts Beautiful, and regularly featured in the Yorkshire Post rural life magazines.Based from our tipi site sustainable education venue in the rural outskirts of York the school began with founder Di, a mother of three and teacher, living off-grid on the moors. Using what was around them to provide for much of their household needs.Agenda?: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMWhat is Self-Reliance and Why is it Important??: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMPlanning Your Plot - Using Permaculture DesignInfo: Listen to the Sustainable Growing talk to understand how to work with Nature to maximise yields, then get to create a base map and permaculture design of your garden.?: 12:30 PM - 01:00 AMAll About WillowInfo: Learn about the many uses of willow in self-sufficiency and have a go at weaving a fence and basket - in communal projects.?: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMRag Rugging - Have a go on a Sample SquareInfo: After this session you will be able to make rugs at home using your old clothes.?: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PMLunch Break - Eat in one of the Eateries at Spark or Bring a Packed Lunch?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMLearn to Make Your Own Natural ToiletriesInfo: Listen to the talk about what you have around you; in the wild, your garden and kitchen cupboards that you can make toiletries from. Have a go at Di's toothpaste recipe.?: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PMMaking LightInfo: Discover how to make candles from some unusual 'stuff' that is all around you. What do Lard, a mop head, childrens crayons, and nettle stems all have in common.... - they can all give light in a power-down situation!?: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PMChurn Butter in a Family Sized No-Electric ChurnInfo: Our butter churns get passed around as each of you stirs some love into the making of this essential food stuff. Butter is then made into pats so each guest gets a little pat to take home.?: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMForaging EssentialsInfo: A talk and some demos on Foraging Wild Food - covers the law and safe I.D processes that you should not begin foraging without.?: 04:30 PMThe Rest - Anything we choose to add, or you want to expand on! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/self-sufficiency-day-york-uk/100001553890842339 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 86.3, max: 86.3, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: York - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: SPARK York - **lat**: 53.9570414 - **long**: -1.0778437 - **full address**: SPARK York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Self-Sufficiency Day, York, U.K. - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/53de3cb5ac3b62688ba37ddcbacb44218778ec8de42d50c29e58d45216b036f6-rimg-w1200-h598-dcc0c0bf-gmir.jpg?v=1758265141 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Self-Sufficiency Day, York, U.K. being held? - **A:** Self-Sufficiency Day, York, U.K. takes place on Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm at SPARK York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Self-Sufficiency Day, York, U.K.? - **A:** Tickets for Self-Sufficiency Day, York, U.K. are priced at GBP 86 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 86 + GBP 7 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Self-Sufficiency Day, York, U.K.? - **A:** Self-Sufficiency Day, York, U.K. is organized by Wild Harvest School of Self-Reliance. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Self-Sufficiency Day, York, U.K. is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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