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4.10 Dry Stone Waller Instructors Course

4.10 Dry Stone Waller Instructors Course Overview:

The mornings are spent in a lecture/discussion format.  In the afternoons, participants will take turns doing mock mini teaching sessions.  The final morning we will go over everything used for teaching The Stone Trust.  This will include setup, tools, storage locations, handling retail sales, and clean up.  Even if you don’t plan to teach at The Stone Trust, you will find that seeing everything we have developed will be helpful where ever you teach.  This course is tremendously informative and fun.  It is a must have for anyone planning to teach dry stone walling (or any other topic for that matter).

To qualify to take this instructors course you must meet all three requirements:

  • Be a DSWA-GB Level 2 Certified waller
  • Be a current member of the DSWA
  • Be a current professional member of The Stone Trust

Even if you don’t have immediate plans to teach, there is great value in learning the communication skills taught, and it is another important credential to have as a professional waller.

 

This course is commonly taught at:

Workshop quick guide:

  • 3 day course
  • includes the DSWA-GB Instructor Certification
  • Typically offered every few years
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Upcoming 4.10 Dry Stone Waller Instructors Courses:

Upcoming Events


  • 4.10 Instructors Certification Course- March 8 to March 10, 2022
    March 8, 2022 - March 10, 2022
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Learn to teach dry stone walling and become a certified instructor! After taking this course you will know the fundamentals of teaching walling. A very informative and fun learning experience. For level 2 or higher certified wallers only.

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All Upcoming Advanced Waller (4.00) Level Courses

Upcoming Events


  • 4.70/5.20 Curved wall & Cheek End Feature Build: April 25-29, 2022 (Dutton Farm Walls)
    Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 9am to 5pm each day.
    April 25, 2022 - April 29, 2022
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Learn and build curves, cheek ends, and retaining walls! Come and join us for completing the Dutton Farm wall of which 900ft has been rebuilt over the past 10 years through Stone Trust Workshops.  This will be run as a combined 5.20 Feature build course for those with less experience (just 1 prior workshop needed), and a 4.70 Walling Day for those who are already Level II or higher DSWA-GB Certified.


  • 4,70/5.20 Sphere Feature Build: May 20-21, 2022 (Dummerston, VT)
    Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm each day.
    May 20, 2022 - May 21, 2022
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Building a dry stone sphere is challenging task, much appreciated by people of all skill levels. To celebrate 10 years of service for the preservation of the craft of dry stone walling we are paying our respect to the artistic side of the craft. Participants will get to learn about and gain experience splitting and trimming slate, as well as how to approach stacking for complex features, and setting up guides for keeping the geometry true.


  • 2.90 Spring Certification Test Day: May. 23, 2022 (Dummerston, VT)
    1 Day attendance
    May 23, 2022
    8:15 am - 6:30 pm
  • 3.90 Spring Certification Test Day: May. 23, 2022 (Dummerston, VT)
    1 Day attendance
    May 23, 2022
    8:15 am - 6:30 pm
  • 4.90 Spring Certification Test Day: May. 23, 2022 (Dummerston, VT)
    1 Day attendance
    May 23, 2022
    8:15 am - 6:30 pm

Testing Levels Initial, Intermediate and Advanced (Part B). Thursday, September 23, 2020. NOTE: You must hold the previous level certification to sign up for any test above level 1. THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE is August 11th! NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.


  • 2.90 Fall Certification Test Day: September 22, 2022 (Dummerston, VT)
    1 Day attendance
    September 22, 2022
    8:15 am - 6:30 pm
  • 3.90 Fall Certification Test Day: September 22, 2022 (Dummerston, VT)
    1 Day attendance
    September 22, 2022
    8:15 am - 6:30 pm
  • 4.90 Fall Certification Test Day: September 22, 2022 (Dummerston, VT)
    1 Day attendance
    September 22, 2022
    8:15 am - 6:30 pm

Testing Levels Initial, Intermediate and Advanced (Part B). Thursday, September 23, 2020. NOTE: You must hold the previous level certification to sign up for any test above level 1. THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE is August 11th! NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.


  • 2.90 Fall Certification Test Day: September 23, 2022 (Dummerston, VT)
    1 Day attendance
    September 23, 2022
    8:15 am - 6:30 pm
  • 3.90 Fall Certification Test Day: September 23, 2022 (Dummerston, VT)
    1 Day attendance
    September 23, 2022
    8:15 am - 6:30 pm
  • 4.90 Fall Certification Test Day: September 23, 2022 (Dummerston, VT)
    1 Day attendance
    September 23, 2022
    8:15 am - 6:30 pm

Testing Levels Initial, Intermediate and Advanced (Part B). Thursday, September 23, 2020. NOTE: You must hold the previous level certification to sign up for any test above level 1. THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE is August 11th! NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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