Fall 2016 Certification Day
Stonework by Jo Hodgson
Women's Dry Stone Walling Workshop
Stonework by Jared Flynn
Photo by Ron Kantor
Irish Fedien Wall Workshop in Progress
Stonework by Jared Grant
Dry Stone Walling Workshop
Stonework by Brian Fairfield
Built with assistance from several certified wallers
Dry Stone Walling Workshop
Welcome to The Stone Trust
Established in southern Vermont in 2010, The Stone Trust’s mission is to preserve and advance the art and craft of dry stone walling. We do this through an expanding program of educational events and outreach projects. The Stone Trust is a multifaceted resource engaged in preserving the natural use of plentiful stone in simple, gratifying ways.
The Stone Trust Center is the only facility in North America that provides year round educational and DSWA certification opportunities for all levels and abilities. The Stone Trust is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization. It relies on contributions from people like you to keep its programs going. Help us continue to preserve and advance the art and craft of Dry Stone Walling!
Quick Links
- Looking for hands-on training to build dry stone walls? Click Upcoming Workshops
- Want to become a Certified Dry Stone Waller? Click Upcoming Certifications
- Looking for a contractor to build a wall? Click Certified Wallers
- Want to read up on the basics of dry stone walling? Click How to Build Walls
- Looking for amazing photos of dry stone walls and features? Click Photo Gallery
- Are you an Architect, Landscape Architect, Engineer or Designer looking for specifications for dry stone walls? Click Design Information
Support The Stone Trust
Your support makes our work possible. Please consider helping us preserve and advance the craft of dry stone walling by making a donation today. Thank you.
From the Blog
Starting with quarried material, and some boulders from the site, participants in this workshop honed their skills in breaking and splitting large stone, as well as chisel and hammer techniques for refined shaping.
Taking their skill to the next level, these participants had a fun day of learning the basics of small arch building.
We’re excited to announce we’ve been working on a special edition t-shirt exclusively for participants of the Bridge Building Workshop Series.
Over the course of three days days, the participants did an amazing job transforming a linear heap of rocks, the common state of many neglected field walls, into a fantastic dry stone wall.
Coming off a successful test day, member and Certified Master Craftsman and waller Michael Weitzner wrote up these valuable pointers on preparing for and executing a successful certification test.
The Stonechat booklet – a new benefit for members!
This outdoor Introductory Walling workshop was the first one held at our new location, Broadview Farm, in Mont Vernon, NH.
8 lucky workshop participants got to work with Master Craftsman instructors Dan Snow and Cris Tanguay to build an amazing feature wall at Scott Farm. The two day workshop allowed participants to design their own pannel, and work with a variety of stone types. Some truely great wall designs emerged throughout the weekend.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
- 2-Day Bridge Building Workshop: (9/8 & 9/9/18)
September 8, 2018 - September 9, 2018
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Learn to build a dry stone arched bridge. This workshop will culminate the bridge building series with a two day build of our farm road dry stone arched bridge.
- Bridge Building Workshop Package Deal
September 8, 2018 - September 9, 2018
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: $1580. Learn all stages of building a dry stone arched bridge, saves . This package deal includes 5 days of advanced workshops with some of the best wallers and instructors in North America.
- Test Preparation Workshop (9/22/18)
September 22, 2018
9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Test Preparation Workshop (9/23/18)
September 23, 2018
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
This workshop is intended for those planning to take a certification test. Learning tips and tricks to help you pass, while you practice build for your test.
- Fall Intro Two Day Workshop: Dummerston VT (9/22 & 23/2018)
September 22, 2018 - September 23, 2018
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
This workshop is perfect for the homeowner, landscaper, mason, or enthusiast looking to start learning about how to build dry stone walls, or to improve your skills.
- Fall Certification Test: Monday, 9/24/18:
September 24, 2018
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Testing all Levels Monday, May 7, 2018. NOTE: You must hold the previous level certification to sign up for any test above level 1. Click here to return to test day information page. MONDAY, August 13, 2018! NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
- Site Prep Workshop: Springfield VT (10/12/18)
October 12, 2018
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Learn how to rebuild a historic field wall in a beautiful Vermont setting. Participants will be guided through the preparation for rebuilding a dilapidated field wall using the local field stone. This workshop is an excellent professionals, homeowners, hobbyists, or anyone interested in Dry Stone Walls. Workshop participants will learn the needed site preparation for building a wall.
- 2-Day Rebuild Workshop: Springfield VT (10/13/18 & 10/14/18)
October 13, 2018 - October 14, 2018
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Learn how to rebuild a historic field wall in a beautiful Vermont setting. Participants will be guided through all aspects of rebuilding a dilapidated field wall using the local field stone. This workshop is an excellent professionals, homeowners, hobbyists, or anyone interested in Dry Stone Walls.