Our Introductory courses provide participants with enough knowledge and experience to be able to accurately identify traditional walling methods, commence a basic private project, and pursue further learning.

This 4-day Intensive allows participants to become fully immersed in the ancient techniques required to shape stone, construct strong wall heads and curves and retaining walls. A practical course that will provide participants with wide ranging knowledge and skills to practise and develop.

If you’re interested in the Intensive course but have already completed one or more of the included elements, we can arrange alternative skill development options for you.

Please review our Regular training course pages for more detailed information on included elements.

Stone of Arc provides the following for all course types:

• An appropriately qualified instructor
• Tools, safety glasses and sun protection
• Lunch and refreshments
• A certificate of completion
• Course information booklet
• Access to ongoing project support

Useful information:

• Course times are 9:30AM-4:30PM daily, unless otherwise stated
• Please bring a hat, gloves and strong footwear (preferably steel-toed

Course includes:

• The fundamental principles and various applied construction techniques
• Safety, set-up, and tool use
• Stone selection and calculations
• Stone shaping requirements and techniques
• Working by eye
• Practical completion of features