Course Catalog

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.

This workshop is suitable for everyone. No experience is required and there are no prerequisites. Introductory participants will be working on a straight section of wall. Experienced stone workers or those that have taken one or more workshops will work at a section that includes building a wall end (cheek end).

Here we can teach dry stone walling while working to rebuild old walls surrounding fields. Learn the art and craft of Dry Stone Walling on Historic Vermont Field Walls.

This workshop will introduce raised letter carving. This slate carving workshop will emphasize play and hands on learning.

Learn about the amazing dry stone bridges (and perhaps a few mortared ones) of Southern New Hampshire.

Come practice walling!
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Want to build more but don’t have a wall to work on?

This workshop will teach everything you need to know in order to build strong and long lasting dry stone steps.

If you have ever wanted to try your hand at an artistic dry stone wall, or improve your skills, this is the workshop for you.

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.

This specialized two day workshop will teach two building techniques traditionally used to build field walls when large stone was the readily available building material.

Here in the Northeast, many of the walls people are building are retaining walls. The focus needs to be on a sound structure that will last for generations.

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.

This workshop is all about how to build and use guides for dry stone walling. We will show you different methods and materials to build batter frames for a variety of situations.

Learn about the amazing dry stone bridges (and perhaps a few mortared ones) of Southern New Hampshire.

Come practice walling!
Already been to workshop?
Want to build more but don’t have a wall to work on?

Brian Post narrates the 2-day process of bringing our bridge to life.

This workshop will teach you how to assemble a bridge or arched structure. You will install voussoirs while learning techniques…

This workshop will spend the day getting ready for the bridge building. Read more…

This workshop will spend the day learning how to shape stones for use in an arched bridge. Specifically making the voussoirs (tapered stones forming the arch). This workshop is intended for those wallers looking to take their stone work to the next level.

Everyone loves Arches! This course teaches the fundamentals of dry stone arch building.

Learn about the amazing dry stone bridges (and perhaps a few mortared ones) of Southern New Hampshire.

Become a CERTIFIED Dry Stone Waller, or increase your level of certification! Dry Stone Wall Certification is a must have for the professional waller or landscaper, and the best way for a homeowner and hobbyist to quickly increase in skill.

Prepare for your certification test! Learn tips and techniques to help you pass your test, all while practicing on some of the stone walls used for the tests.