We often put a lot of thought into what would be just right for the waller in our life . That said, sometimes letting them choose exactly what they want might be the right choice. Select a pre-defined amount or choose your own, the Stone Trust Gift Card can be used towards workshops, certifications or…
Fourteen people came to experience the craft at a 1-Day Intro to Dry Stone Walling workshop on Sunday November 5. The group included several landscaping professionals and experienced masons who came to sharpen up their skills. Other stone enthusiasts are looking to tackle projects at their property. Among the group were one husband and wife…
Ten women convened at the Stone Trust for a 1-Day Women’s Intro to Dry Stone Walling workshop on Saturday November 4. Among the group were two landscape designers currently studying at the School of Professional Horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden. They are looking to expand their horizons by learning more about stonework. One…
The Stone Trust, NH hosted the last medley weekend of the year in October, offering workshops to help build skills in a four-day period: an introduction to dry stone walling, stone shaping, retaining walls, steps and stairs, and flatwork. Wallers came together from all over the Northeast, as well as Ohio, New York, and Virginia.…
To close out October’s Stone Trust workshops, the Stone Trust Central Valley in Barre, VT hosted a 5-Day Contractor’s Intensive. Five participants joined from all over the country to learn the fundamentals of dry stone walling and achieve their Level 1 Certification. Instructor Alex Hoffmeier says, “With such varied backgrounds, experiences, and future professional goals,…
A few words from site champion, Martin Beevers A great turn out for the final two workshops of the year down here in Tennessee. Eleven folks from North Carolina, West Virginia, Georgia, Illinois, Virginia and most encouragingly, five from the great state of Tennessee. Which means the word must be getting out locally, that there…
The 2024 training and certification schedule is now available online, including events at the newest training site the Stone Trust CO @ Early Bird Farm! Thanks for sharing your feedback. You’ve helped create a schedule to fit your needs and aspirations as wallers. Discover the breadth of learning opportunities in the Curriculum in Dry Stone.…
