- 2.13 Contractors Intro (1-Day): November 4, 2022 (Dummerston, VT)
November 4, 2022
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Workshop registration open until October 23, 2022.
Thursday, November 4 from 9 to 5
DSWA-Certified Instructors.
Up to16 participants. Open to everyone.
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.
Over the course of the day each participant will build about 25 sq. ft. of wall, 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.
Novice wallers will be learning all the basics, while working on a straight section of wall typical of level 1 workshops. Experienced wallers taking the Level 2 version of the workshop will build a wall end (cheek end). This will include more a more in depth discussion batter frame building and string lines.
This workshop will follow the typical one-day format. It is suited to beginners and those with previous experience. The workshop will run 9:00am-5:00pm with a 1/2 hour lunch break. This workshop is open to everyone, but the intended audience is landscape and building contractors.
Detailed info will be emailed to you once you register including what to bring and directions. All tools needed are provided. Wear work clothes and boots, bring gloves, safety glasses, water, and lunch.
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Time lapse video of a
One Day Indoor Workshop
at The Stone Trust:
Landscape Architects receive 7.5 credit hours for taking this workshop through the LA CES system.
About The Instructors: TBD
Venue: The Stone Trust Center
Venue Phone: (802) 952-8600
Venue Website: thestonetrust.org
Address:
Description:
Located on Scott Farm, The Stone Trust Center is home to North America’s only indoor dry stone walling training and certification facility. Outside is the Master Feature Park with all the features that can be used in the Advanced and Master Craftsman tests. There is also a mini walling park where visitors can practice stacking small stones at table height.
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The Landmark Trust USA has 3 restored historic homes available as places to stay. The Sugarhouse sleeps 2, the Kipling Carriage House sleeps 4, and the Dutton Farm House sleeps 8 people. All of these places to stay are with in a mile and a half of the The Stone Trust Center. If coming with a group please check for availability.