Introduction to Dry Stone Walling - 1 Day Course

COURSE OVERVIEW

Interested in learning more about Dry Stone Walls and how to build them?

 “Not only is a dry stone wall practical and important to local wildlife, but it also has a rich and storied tradition in its own right.”

 Come and learn how to be part of this ancient craft and learn how to build a dry stone wall with an expert stone wall craftsman in this one day introductory course in a small group with plenty of hands on practical experience.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• An overview of the different types of dry stone walls and their different uses

• The basic set up using pins and lines

• Setting up stone bases

• Sizing stone

• Dressing stone

• Building a section of wall with toppers

GOOD TO KNOW

Free membership access (worth £50) to The Landscape Library for 6 months, for all course participants once they have attended a TASK Industry course (includes access to training resources, articles, features, templates, publications, advice notes, cross section drawings and mentorship) . Email alangsargent@gmail.com once you have attended the course to access your membership.

• Lunch is not included, we recommend you bring your own packed lunch for each day

• You will receive an automated email from our order system to confirm your booking.

• One month before the date of the course, you will receive a course confirmation email with further information and course joining instructions which includes what to bring with you.

• There is currently no accommodation available at Lower End Farm for TASK students. There are plenty of local accommodation possibilities, please contact us for a range of options.

• Participants are required to have a minimum level 2 in English and Maths.

• Min age: 16

LOCATION

Location: TASK, Lower End Farm, Lower End, Birlingham, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 3AD

TERMS & CONDITIONS

All bookings for a course or event at TASK are subject to our standard Terms and Conditions