two-day course

dry stone walling: improvers

location: Silkstone, South 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).

We also offer a 'second tier' improvers course designed for those who wish to take their walling skills further. As a prerequisite you must have attended our beginners course (or equivalent).

On the improvers course you will:

  • improve your walling techniques
  • learn how to build a cheek end
  • learn selected features e.g. lunkeys, bee-boles, stiles, etc (should time allow) and/or building on a slope
  • learn to plan ahead and think laterally

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:
  
for a 9.30am prompt start
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