Bedfordshire Dry Stone Walling Workshop

At £65 per person, the London School of Dry Stone Walling run these workshops on the Second Saturday of each month. Times 10am - 4pm VENUE Renhold Bedfordshire

Due to the on-going issues regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) the workshops are currently under review.

- 2021 -

see web page updates calendar at: www.londonschoolofdsw.co.uk

or contact us direct.

These one day workshops offer a 'hands on' practical experience in the construction of a dry stone wall using natural stone. They are suitable for complete beginners, enthusiastic DIY. Participants must be 18 years of age or over.
The workshops introduce you to the heritage and craft of this traditional building method. You will be given an overview of the fundamentals of the construction of a dry stone wall.
During the workshop you will actively participate in constructing a dry stone wall whilst learning about the different shapes, uses and sizes, engineering terms, and descriptions and uses of varying types of stones.
By the end of the course you will be able to safely and confidently set about constructing a dry stone wall or a basic landscape feature and will have an understanding of dry stone wall heritage, terminology, materials and their uses.

Instructor details:
John Holt of the London School of Dry Stone Walling will be your instructor. An experienced professional waller and certificated instructor by the Dry Stone Walling Association.

You can contact John on mobile: 07749 03268007749 0326...(click to reveal full phone number), email:
click to contact
What's included in the price?
 Guidance, advice and technical instruction during the construction of a dry stone wall.
 Construction materials, tools and equipment.
 Personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, kneeling pads where required).
 First aid supplies.
 Signed 'Certificate of Participation/Achievement'.

Note: We do not provide Safety Face Masks. You provide your own Safety Face Masks

It is essential for you to bring your own protective rain wear, strong hardy footwear preferably safety boots/shoes
We recommend you wear old, loose fitting clothing as it is likely to get dirty or marked.

Course cost does NOT include travel or accommodation, this must be organised independently by participants.
Booking notes: Course bookings must be completed a minimum of 48 hours prior to the selected course date. If booking with a Craft Courses voucher for part/all of the course fee, please fill in the contact form above or telephone us. Your voucher code must be provided at the point of booking.