Should I take the 1-Day or 2-Day Introduction to Dry Stone Walling?

People often ask about the differences between our 1-Day and 2-Day Intro workshops. In a nutshell, both courses teach the basic principles of building a structurally sound dry stone wall. The 2-day course teaches the five basics and also introduces basic stone shaping and spends more time setting up batter frames and stringlines. Each participant builds more wall (35′ vs. 25′) at a slower pace, which allows more time for talking with instructors about the projects you have in mind.

Both courses are designed for homeowners, hobbyists, and enthusiasts who want to build walls themselves. Both courses work well, too, for landscapers, masons, and designers seeking to add dry stone walling to their skill set. Landscape Architects earn LA CES credits when they participate in professional development through the Stone Trust.

Either course provides the necessary introduction to more advanced building concepts. If you’re interested to peruse our curriculum in dry stone, you may get a sense of the progression of learning. The intro course is a prerequisite for most other courses.

You may prefer a women’s version of either workshop: 1.11 Women’s Introduction to Dry Stone Walling or 1.21 Women’s 2-Day Introduction to Dry Stone Walling.

Check out a video of the 2-Day Intro at the Stone Trust Center in Dummerston, Vermont to get an idea of what to expect! Visit our website to see photos of trainings at other Stone Trust sites.

1.10 Introductory Workshop: (1-Day): June 11 (Nashville, TN)

1.10 Introductory Workshop: (1-Day): June 24, 2022 (Nashville, TN)

1.10 Introductory Workshop: (1-Day): August 13, 2022 (Dummerston VT)

1.10 Introductory Workshop: (1-Day): September 10, 2022 (Dummerston VT)

1.10 Introductory Workshop: (1-Day): October 15, 2022 (South Fork, PA)

1.10 Introductory Workshop: (1-Day): November 6, 2022 (Dummerston VT)

The two-day format gives more time questions about your specific projects, learning stone shaping basics, and possibly even splitting stones using feathers and wedges.

Experienced participants will work on building a vertical wall end, also known as a cheek end. Come learn how to bring your wall to an elegant, durable finish! Cheek Rebuild workshops run simultaneously with the 2-Day Intro. Access registration pages here.