All workshops are taught by instructors that are certified by the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain (DSWA
Introductory Workshops
Flagging / Patios / Walkways
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.
Historic Rebuild Walling Workshop (2-Days)
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).
Site Prep for Walling
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.
Slate Lettering and Relief Carving
This workshop will introduce raised letter carving. This slate carving workshop will emphasize play and hands on learning.
Tours
Learn about the amazing dry stone bridges (and perhaps a few mortared ones) of Southern New Hampshire.
Walling Days – Fun Practice
Come practice walling!
Already been to workshop?
Want to build more but don’t have a wall to work on?
Specialty Workshops
Dry Stone Steps & Stairs
This workshop will teach everything you need to know in order to build strong and long lasting dry stone steps.
Feature Build Workshop
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.
Flagging / Patios / Walkways
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.
Galloway & Single Stack Workshop (2 Day)
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.
Retaining Walls
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.
Stone Shaping
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.
String Lines & Batter Frames
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.
Tours
Learn about the amazing dry stone bridges (and perhaps a few mortared ones) of Southern New Hampshire.
Walling Days – Fun Practice
Come practice walling!
Already been to workshop?
Want to build more but don’t have a wall to work on?
Stone Arch Bridge Workshops
2-day Bridge Build Workshop Timelapse Video
Brian Post narrates the 2-day process of bringing our bridge to life.
Bridge Building
This workshop will teach you how to assemble a bridge or arched structure. You will install voussoirs while learning techniques…
Bridge Site Prep
This workshop will spend the day getting ready for the bridge building. Read more…
Bridge Stone Shaping Workshop
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.
Small Arch Workshop
Everyone loves Arches! This course teaches the fundamentals of dry stone arch building.
Tours
Learn about the amazing dry stone bridges (and perhaps a few mortared ones) of Southern New Hampshire.
Testing
Certification Tests
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.
Test Preparation Workshops
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.