Dry Stone Walling for Beginners

Event details

Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 April | 9.30am to 3.30pm
Wednesday 3 & Thursday 4 June | 9.30am to 3.30pm

Price: £200 per person

Learn how to restore a dry stone wall in this expert-led two-day workshop.

About the session

Join us for an informal dry stone walling course with the Derbyshire countryside as your backdrop. Learn how to restore an important feature that defines the British landscape directly from highly qualified craftspeople and instructors.

During the two days you will learn the basic principles of how to strip out, prepare and restore a traditional dry stone wall to its full glory that will last hundreds of years; a truly rewarding experience.

The course takes place within the Chatsworth Estate, with ample parking, shelter and toilets. You will be taught by DSWA accredited instructors who are full-time experienced dry stone wallers.

Please note, this session is outdoors and the weather can be changeable. Suitable for all abilities, and those aged 16 years and up.

Meeting point and refreshments

Meet at the Chatsworth Game Lodge, Edensor at 9.15am, ready for a 9.30am start. The day will start with a full health and safety briefing, an opportunity to meet the team, and to discuss the day ahead.

The What3words location for our meeting point is hockey.icicles.landed (drive through Edensor Village until you see a right-hand turn up to the Game Lodge, it will be clearly signposted).

Tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day, please bring a packed lunch.

What you will need

• A waterproof hooded jacket, waterproof over trousers and warm clothing
• Lots of layers as you will soon warm up on colder days (and cool down when we take a break)
• Sun block and a sun hat for all times of the year
• Steel toe cap boots or strong hiking boots with ankle protection
• Durable work wear
• Gloves, we recommend two types of gloves, the blue knitted wrist nitra style or rubber coated builders gloves (please see photos here)
• Safety goggles or glasses for some or all of this activity are recommended
• Plenty of water
• A packed lunch

Important

In some extreme weather circumstances it may be necessary for safety reasons to cancel all or part of the course. If severe weather is forecast then please phone us prior to travelling. 

Accessibility

Please email education@chatsworth.org if you have any questions about your individual needs and we will be happy to help.

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