Scotland - A Dry Stone Retaining Wall Workshop - Loch Eck - Dunoon
At £225 per person, Please note - 10% discount with Early Bird booking upto and including 10th March 2018. - Open vouchers provided, redeemable upto the last day of the workshop.
This workshop is run over 3 days on the 11th, 12th, 13th May 2018
www.londonschoolofdsw.co.uk
Course location: Loch Lomond National Park, Highlands, Scotland
Course cost: £225.00 (for three days)
This three-day course offers a 'hands on' practical experience to the construction of a dry stone retaining wall. It will be suitable both for complete beginners and those wishing to practice existing dry stone walling skills.
Participants must be 16 years of age or over.
The course will introduce you to or expand on existing knowledge of 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 retaining wall and other features and finishes, such as squeeze stiles and cheek ends.
During the workshop you will be learning about the different geological shapes and sizes of different materials, 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 retaining 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. He is an
experienced professional waller and certified to instructor level by the Dry Stone Walling Association. John runs regular dry stone walling workshops at various venues as promoted on his website. www.londonschoolofdsw.co.uk
You can contact John Holt on mobile: 07749 032680 07749 0326...(click to reveal full phone number) ,
email: click to contact
What's included in the price?
ï‚· Three days’ guidance, advice and technical instruction during the construction of a dry stone retaining wall.
ï‚· Construction materials, tools and equipment.
ï‚· Personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, kneeling pads where required).
ï‚· First aid supplies.
ï‚· Picnic lunch x 3 days.
ï‚· Two-course evening group dinner x 3 days.
ï‚· Daytime hot/cold drinks (non-alcoholic) x 3 days.
ï‚· Informative course handouts.
ï‚· Certificate of Achievement.
It is essential for you to bring your own protective rain wear and strong hardy footwear (preferably safety boots). We recommend you wear old clothing as it is likely to get dirty or marked.
Course cost does NOT include travel and accommodation, this must be organised
independently by participants. Information and links are contained in this document.
Booking notes: Course bookings must be completed a minimum of 10 days 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.
All our trainers are certificated by the Dry Stone Walling Association.
These practical, outdoor workshops are an inspiration for: DIY enthusiasts, landscape gardeners/designers, persons looking for an interesting outdoor activity.
They would suitable for all accompanied persons over the age of.
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