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  • Makers Mark Introductory Retaining Wall Workshop

    Maker’s Mark Distillery 3350 Burks Spring Rd, Loretto, KY, United States

    This two-day introductory retaining wall workshop, April 1-2 (Saturday-Sunday), will take place at Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, KY. Participants will restore an existing retaining wall right in the middle of the historic distillery. This workshop will be led by DSC Master Craftsman, Neil Rippingale. Participants will see, as Maker’s Mark’s unofficial in-house stonemason Neil […]

    $400.00

  • Kentucky Edge Fencing Workshop April 22-23

    Jessamine County, Kentucky Jessamine County, KY, United States

    Two-day introductory workshop April 22-23, 2023 (Saturday-Sunday) in Jessamine County, KY. Participants will help restore a freestanding edge fence. Most often found in floodplains, steeps slopes, and on solid bedrock, edge fences are known for their defining characteristic, the stones laid at an angle. This angle helps stones hold their ground more sturdily. This is […]

    $400.00

  • Introductory Dry Stone Masonry – 2 Day Workshop

    Maker’s Mark Distillery - Loretto, KY 3350 Burkes Spring Road, Loretto, KY, United States

    April 6-7, 2024 (Saturday-Sunday) Two-day! at Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, KY 3350 Burkes Spring Road. This two-day general introductory dry stone masonry workshop, April 6-7 (Saturday- Sunday), will take place at Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, KY. Participants will receive general dry stone instruction on various pieces of stonework on the historic Maker’s Mark […]

    $400

  • Introductory Dry Stone Retaining Wall Workshop

    Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, KY, United States

    Introductory Workshops are designed for drystone enthusiasts with little to no previous experience who would like to gain a basic understanding of dry stone construction techniques.  The pace will be comfortable, and participants will learn the fundamental skills needed to build and repair a typical rock fence or retaining wall. Below is a rough example of […]

    $400

  • 2-Day Dry Stone Introductory Workshop: June 8-9, 2024 – MN

    Northland Landscape Nursery 29905 Hwy 65 NE, Isanti, MN, United States

    Two days give you more hands-on time to apply the basic principles. Spend more time working with batter frames and stringlines. Sleep on what you learn and come back to practice with guidance. Get exposed to basic stone shaping and stone splitting. Enjoy more time interacting with waller-teachers and getting answers to your questions. DATE: […]

    $615

  • 2-Day Dry Stone Introductory Workshop: June 22-23, 2024

    Broadview Farm, New Hampshire 2 Lamson Road, Mont Vernon, NH, United States

    Two days give you more hands-on time to apply the basic principles. Spend more time working with batter frames and stringlines. Sleep on what you learn and come back to practice with guidance. Get exposed to basic stone shaping and stone splitting. Enjoy more time interacting with waller-teachers and getting answers to your questions. DATE: […]

    $615

  • 2-Day Dry Stone Introductory Workshop: June 22-23, 2024

    Early Bird Farm, Colorado 7561 N. 49th Street, Longmont, CO, United States

    Two days give you more hands-on time to apply the basic principles. Spend more time working with batter frames and stringlines. Sleep on what you learn and come back to practice with guidance. Get exposed to basic stone shaping and stone splitting. Enjoy more time interacting with waller-teachers and getting answers to your questions. Date: […]

    $615

  • Dry-Stone Masonry Preservation and Repair Workshop

    Zion National Park 1 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT, United States

    Brick, Earth, Stone, and Timber (BEST) Preservation Workshops with the National Park Service Location: Zion National Park Dates: May 5 - 9, 2025   Description: Dry-stone masonry—where stones are stacked on one another without the use of mortar—is one of the earliest building skills developed by humans and used for building shelters, fortifications, burials, structures, […]

    $750

  • Dry Stone Masonry Course

    BCTC Daville Campus 59 Corporate Drive, Danville, KY, United States

    Kickstart your career in dry stone masonry with our expert-led course. Gain hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills in stone shaping, cutting, and construction. Build your future, one stone at a time!   PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS: NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY HANDS-ON TRAINING: GAIN SKILLS IN BOTH HISTORIC AND MODERN STONE CONSTRUCTION LEARN FROM AN […]

    $5000

  • Introductory Dry Stone Workshop

    Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, KY, United States

    Introductory Workshops are designed for drystone enthusiasts with little to no previous experience who would like to gain a basic understanding of dry stone construction techniques.  The pace will be comfortable and participants will learn the fundamental skills needed to build and repair a typical rock fence or retaining wall. Read an example of the two-day […]

    $400

  • Intro to Dry Stone Walling Workshop – Vermont

    The Stone Trust 707 Kipling Rd, Dummerston, VT, United States

    Workshop Objective: To provide a firm grounding in the basic principles of dry stone walling and a basic understanding of how to build a double-faced wall. Learning Outcomes: You can state the five basic rules of dry stone walling. You can describe batter and the use of frames & lines. You can explain how to […]

    $375

  • Women’s Intro to Dry Stone Walling Workshop – Vermont

    The Stone Trust 707 Kipling Rd, Dummerston, VT, United States

    Workshop Objective: To provide a firm grounding in the basic principles of dry stone walling and a basic understanding of how to build a double-faced wall. Learning Outcomes: You can state the five basic rules of dry stone walling. You can describe batter and the use of frames & lines. You can explain how to […]

    $375

  • Stone Lettering Class

    Bourbon County, KY

    Join us for an intensive dive into the historic craft of hand carved letters in stone. In this class we will explore the history of hand carved lettering in traditional monuments, learn how to transfer letters and patterns from paper to stone, and learn to carve raised letters and recessed V-shaped letters. Each student will […]

    $250

  • Stone Lettering Class (Sunday)

    Bourbon County, KY

    Join us for an intensive dive into the historic craft of hand carved letters in stone. In this class we will explore the history of hand carved lettering in traditional monuments, learn how to transfer letters and patterns from paper to stone, and learn to carve raised letters and recessed V-shaped letters. Each student will […]

    $250