Kentucky: Introductory Workshop October 19-20, 2024 (Saturday-Sunday)
Kentucky: Introductory Workshop October 19-20, 2024 (Saturday-Sunday)
October 19-20, 2024 (Saturday-Sunday)
Two-day!
Clark County, Kentucky
Two-day introductory workshop October 19-20, 2024 (Saturday-Sunday) in Clark County, KY. Participants will help restore a historic rock fence. This workshop will be led by DSC Master Craftsman, Zach Goebelt of COI Stonework in Stow, OH.
Below is an example of the daily agenda:
DAY ONE:
8:30a - Classroom session and presentation covering the basics and fundamentals, safety, and what you can expect for the rest of the workshop. Coffee and donuts provided.
10:30a - Review of basics, on-site. Tear down section of wall, prepare site for foundation, lay proper foundation.
12p - Lunch, provided
1p - Setting up frames and lines, build first lift, prepare tie stones
4p - Review / Q and A
DAY TWO:
8:30a - Review of previous day, start on second lift
12p - Lunch, provided
1p - Finish second lift, install cover stones and coping stones
4p - Review / Q and A / Course Evaluations
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.
Payments are refundable (less a $25 cancellation fee) only if we hear from you at least two weeks prior to the first day of your workshop. Deposits and payments are otherwise nonrefundable.