two-day course

dry stone walling


location: Hedbden Bridge, West Yorkshire

Have you ever looked at a dry stone wall and wondered how it was built? Come and try a dry stone walling course and learn an ancient craft which will provide you with hours of enjoyment while you also contribute to Britain’s unique landscape and environment. Whether you’re a budding professional or a keen hobby waller, courses are paced to meet the requirements of the individual.

Courses are taught by Les Young, professional dry stone waller and instructor certified by the Dry Stone Walling Association (DSWA).

The course consists of a short session of classroom-based learning where walling basics, health and safely etc. will be covered. Then it's out into the field to learn walling at the sharp end!

You will learn:

  • health & safety while walling
  • about the tools we use to build a wall
  • how to safely strip down a wall
  • how to identify component parts of the wall
  • site preparation
  • how to build a wall

By the end of the two days we hope you'll be as enthusiastic about walling as your instructors are.

Accommodation is not provided with this course, but local accommodation information is sent with directions on booking.

dates: see 'book online' below

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how to book:
  

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arrive:
  
9.30am
depart:
  
after the course finishes each day at 4.30pm
directions:
  
sent with booking confirmation
what to bring:
  
work clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch
let us know:
  
if you have any special needs
price:
  
£120
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
lunch:
  
bring a packed lunch each day
car sharing:
  
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 

 

 


Diane is in full flow, while Fiona ponders where to place her next stone







dry stone wall before and after repair

 

 




after lunch on day two and the wall nears copestone height