Dry Stone Walling for Beginners: 2-day course

Schedule

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 09:30 am to Sun, 13 Apr, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Volunteer Training Centre | Stamford, EN

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Join us for our 2 day Dry Stone Walling Course suitable for beginners. Learn the basic principles of the craft of stone wall building
About this Event

Dry Stone walls can stand for decades. This two day course will give you the basic principles of the craft of stone wall building or repair and give you an understanding of the construction of a field wall. A skilled and knowledgeable instructor will explain the techniques of the craft while you get hands on experience.


During the course you will learn how to:



  • Strip out a wall correctly and grade the stone
  • Set up a wall profile
  • Lay foundations
  • Build the first and second lift
  • Lay throughstones correctly
  • Cope a wall off and tidy

The course takes place over Saturday and Sunday from 09.30 until 16.00. Please bring your own pack lunch, hot drinks will be provided.


Suitability:

You should be able to lift heavy stone. Tough boots, gloves (preferably pvc) and clothes suitable to the weather are essential. If the weather is likely to be hot please think of bringing a hat and sunscreen as you will be outside continuously without shade. You will be provided with and shown how to use any tools you might need.


NB: In the event of extremely poor weather the event may have to be rescheduled for safety reasons


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Where is it happening?

Volunteer Training Centre, Oakham Road, Stamford, United Kingdom

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