Upcoming Workshops

October 2026

Intro to Dry Stone Walling Workshop (1-Day) – New Hampshire Sale has ended

Learn the fundamentals of building a structurally sound dry stone wall in a single day. Workshop Objective: To provide a firm grounding in the basic principles of dry stone walling and a basic understanding of how to build a double-faced wall. Learning Outcomes: You can state the five basic rules of dry stone walling. You […]
October 14, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Stone Trust NH
Broadview Farm, Mont Vernon, New Hampshire

Stone Shaping – New Hampshire Sale has ended

Try your hand at shaping stones with hammers, chisels, and power tools, too! Learn techniques and efficient methods for getting stones to break where you want them to. Workshop Objective: To provide a basic understanding of how to shape a variety of stone types to produce shapes that will aid in creating a strong wall […]
October 15, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Stone Trust NH
Broadview Farm, Mont Vernon, New Hampshire

Retaining Wall Workshop (1-Day) – New Hampshire Sale has ended

Apply the principles and methods for building a structurally sound dry stone wall to building a retaining wall. Learn the fundamentals of retaining walls; did you know they are also double-faced? Sort and stage stone for the build, assist in batter frame setup, and build a retaining wall. Workshop Objective: To extend the basic principles […]
October 16, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Stone Trust NH
Broadview Farm, Mont Vernon, New Hampshire

Steps & Stairs Workshop – New Hampshire Sale has ended

Work in a small team to assemble stairs. Come learn design principles for steps, proper base preparation, and how to move and manipulate large stone. Learn, too, how to integrate steps into other hardscape elements. Workshop Objective: To provide the basic knowledge required to build steps that are stable, durable, and safe to use. Learning […]
October 17, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Stone Trust NH
Broadview Farm, Mont Vernon, New Hampshire

Cheek Rebuild Workshop – Tennessee Sale has ended

Whenever you’re building a wall, sooner or later it must come to an end. A cheek end is the typical way to end a wall. It is also called a wall end, wall head, or square end. Cheek ends are a particular challenge to build well. Structurally, cheeks are the most vulnerable part of a […]
October 17 - 18, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Stone Trust TN
The Land, Kingston Springs, Tennessee

Intro to Dry Stone Walling Workshop (2-Day) – Tennessee Sale has ended

Two days give you more hands-on time to apply the basic principles. Spend more time working with batter frames and stringlines. Sleep on what you learn and come back to practice with guidance. Get exposed to basic stone shaping and stone splitting. Enjoy more time interacting with waller-teachers and getting answers to your questions. Workshop […]
October 17 - 18, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Stone Trust TN
The Land, Kingston Springs, Tennessee

Patio Flagging & Flatwork Workshop – New Hampshire Sale has ended

Have a patio or walkway to build? Come learn how to prepare the base and lay flagging. Interact with a variety of materials. Practice shaping techniques so you know how to create a tight fit and a smooth, even finish. Workshop Objective: To provide a basic understanding of how to install flagging using a variety […]
October 18, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Stone Trust NH
Broadview Farm, Mont Vernon, New Hampshire

Contractors Intensive Workshop (5-Day) – Barre, Vermont Sale has ended

If you are a professional landscaper, mason, or builder, take the quickest path to proving your know-how as a dry stone waller. Earn the credentials that justify inclusion of dry stone walls in your portfolio of services.This course includes four days of training and the Dry Stone Walling Association Level I Waller certification test on […]
October 19 - 23, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Stone Trust Central Valley
Vermont Granite Museum, Barre, Vermont

Contractors Intensive Workshop (5-Day) – Vermont Sale has ended

If you are a professional landscaper, mason, or builder, take the quickest path to proving your know-how as a dry stone waller. Earn the credentials that justify inclusion of dry stone walls in your portfolio of services.This course includes four days of training and the Dry Stone Walling Association Level I Waller certification test on […]
October 19 - 23, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Stone Trust Center VT
Scott Farm, Dummerston, Vermont

Level 1 Certification Test – Vermont Sale has ended

Certification Test Overview: Our 2.90 Level 1 Certification is the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain (DSWA-GB) Level 1 Certification. In the past, candidates who passed this test earned an Initial Waller Certification. This is the first of four levels of certification offered by the DSWA-GB. DSWA-GB certification is the oldest and best administered […]
October 23, 2026
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
The Stone Trust Center VT
Scott Farm, Dummerston, Vermont

Level 2 Certification Test – Barre Sale has ended

THIS CERTIFICATION TEST LISTING IS FOR THE Level 2 Certification test offered on the Test day of a Contractor’s intensive workshop 2 Total Spots available Certification Test Overview: At the Stone Trust you can acquire Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain (DSWA-GB) Level 2 Certification. In the past, wallers who have passed this test […]
October 23, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Stone Trust Central Valley
Vermont Granite Museum, Barre, Vermont

Intro to Dry Stone Walling Workshop (1-Day) – Vermont

Learn the fundamentals of building a structurally sound dry stone wall in a single day. Workshop Objective: To provide a firm grounding in the basic principles of dry stone walling and a basic understanding of how to build a double-faced wall. Learning Outcomes: You can state the five basic rules of dry stone walling. You […]
October 24, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Stone Trust Center VT
Scott Farm, Dummerston, Vermont
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