Introductory Workshops are designed for drystone enthusiasts with little to no previous experience who would like to gain 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 the two-day itenerary.

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

This introductory retaining wall workshop will be held at Lower Howard’s Creek Nature and Heritage Preserve in Clark County, Kentucky.  Workshop participants will rebuild and add to a section of a historic retaining wall on this beautiful nature preserve which has more than miles of historic rock fences and dry stone masonry. This workshop will be led by DSC Master Craftsman, Stuart Joynt.

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.