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2.60 Contractors Intensive: (5-Day) – April 5 – 9, 2021 (Dummerston)


  • 2.60 Contractors Intensive (5-day) 4-5 thru 4-9-2021
    April 5, 2021 - April 9, 2021
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    - 5-day workshop

This workshop includes 4 days of training and the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain (DSWA-GB) Level I (Initial) certification test on the final day. It is perfect for the landscape or masonry contractor interested in starting to build dry stone walls, or expand that line of work, and gain DSWA-GB Certification. Equivalent to a combination of courses 1.20, 2.8, and 2.9 plus much more! REGISTRATION DEADLINE is FEBRUARY 14th!

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1.11 Women’s Introductory Workshop (1-Day): April 9, 2021 (Dummerston, VT)


  • 1.11 Women's Introductory Workshop 4/10/2021 Dummerston VT
    April 9, 2021 - April 10, 2021
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    - 1-day workshop attendance

A chance to learn from the women in North America who are DSWA Certifed Instructors! This workshop is an excellent introduction to dry stone walling for the homeowner, landscaper/gardener, artist, or hobbyist. Over the course of the day each participant will build about 25 sq ft of wall (one side), using natural round fieldstone. You will learn all the basic rules of structural walling that can be applied to any type of stone and project.

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1.11 Women’s Introductory Workshop (1-Day): April 10, 2021 (Dummerston, VT)


  • 1.11 Women's Introductory Workshop 4/10/2021 Dummerston VT
    April 10, 2021
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    - 1-day workshop attendance

A chance to learn from the women in North America who are DSWA Certifed Instructors! This workshop is an excellent introduction to dry stone walling for the homeowner, landscaper/gardener, artist, or hobbyist. Over the course of the day each participant will build about 25 sq ft of wall (one side), using natural round fieldstone. You will learn all the basic rules of structural walling that can be applied to any type of stone and project.

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3.30 Walling Skills Intensive (4 Days) – April 12-15, 2021 (Dummerston)


  • 3.30 Walling Skills Intensive (4 Days) - Apr 12-15, 2021 (Dummerston VT)
    April 12, 2021 - April 15, 2021
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    - 3.30 workshop attendance

The Walling Skills Intensive (WSI) workshop is intended for the intermediate waller who desires to test for Level 2. Gain the needed skills, practice building to the required standards and speed, and get a mentor to help you gain certification.

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2.13 Contractors Intro (1-Day): April 16, 2021 (Dummerston VT)


  • 2.13 Contractors Intro - April16, 2021
    April 16, 2021
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This workshop is perfect for the landscape contractor interested in starting to build dry stone walls, or expand that line of work. In addition to the hands on building of a wall, there will be discussions of good work practices, pricing walls, proper foundations, etc.

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2.13 Contractors Intro (1-Day): April 17, 2021 (Dummerston VT)


  • 2.13 Contractors Intro - April 17, 2021
    April 17, 2021
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This workshop is perfect for the landscape contractor interested in starting to build dry stone walls, or expand that line of work. In addition to the hands on building of a wall, there will be discussions of good work practices, pricing walls, proper foundations, etc.

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2.50 Intro to Stone Shaping Workshop (1-Day): April 17, 2021 (Dummerston VT)


  • 2.50 Intro to Stone Shaping (4-17-2021)
    April 17, 2021
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    - 1-Day workshop

This workshop will spend the day learning about how to shape stones for use in dry stone walls. Participants will be introduced to a variety of stone types, and how to work with them. Both hand and power tools will be demonstrated and used. The stone shaping portion will focus on efficient practices, learning how to look at a stone and judge how to shape it, as well as proper use and care of tools. PREREQUISITE: Open to those who have taken at least one Level 1 workshop
(or are experienced wallers).

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3.20 Flagging/Patio Workshop: (1-Day), April 17, 2021 (Dummerston, VT)


  • 3.20 Flagging Workshop (4/17/2021)
    April 17, 2021
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    - 1 day workshop attendance

Have a patio or walk way to build? This is the workshop for you!

Learn the fundamentals of patio construction in a fun, energetic, hands-on environment. While not strictly dry stone walling, flat-work is a common part of many projects. Doing a good job starts with a good foundation, and finishes with an attractive pattern of stone. This workshop will teach you how to do flat-work that stays flat and attractive for decades.

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