External Workshops
We can deliver custom training at your venue, contact us to discuss your training needs.
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Stone of Arc is celebrating … come join us!
Our latest stone masterpiece – a magnificent courtyard with pillars, carvings, an arch, herringbone panels, cobbled stone and much more – is complete. To mark this milestone, and eight years of dry stone education, our Training Centre, […]
During the initial (Covid) years, WISA worked to establish itself. Collaborating with Stone of Arc and Master Craftsman and accomplished designer, David Griffiths the WISA team worked to create a portfolio of edifice designs incorporating intimate spaces, that challenge perspectives and celebrate the strengths and capabilities of women in a culturally specific way. […]
Stone of Arc facilitates walling competitions for wallers and spectators to enjoy.
Stone of arc facilitates stone carving competitions for carvers and spectators to enjoy.
World Class Dry Stone Wallers, Carvers & Masons * Spectacular demonstrations * Taster workshops * Tools * Music * Dry Stone Training and Accreditation events * Stone Olympics * Community events * Excursions
This 12-day traditional stone festival has something for everyone, whether you’re a hobbyist, […]
During the last three years WISA has been working with Master Craftsman and accomplished designer, David Griffiths to create a portfolio of edifice designs incorporating intimate spaces, that challenge perspectives and celebrate the strengths and capabilities of women in a culturally specific way. […]
As Australia’s dry stone walling community grows, opportunities will arise for both professional and amateur wallers to compete, both in timed competitions and for craftsmanship innovation awards. Stone of Arc is committed to raising the standards of the craft in Australia and is at the forefront of establishing such events. […]
Heaps of information coming soon! A very exciting time to get involved with traditional stonework at any level.
Lost Trades Fair:
Bendigo, Victoria: 08-10 March 2025
Find inspiration, skill, craftsmanship, rare and forgotten trades, lost arts and traditions at the Lost Trades Fairs. The incredible artisans who continue to pursue these trades as a career will showcase their skills, […]
Stone of Arc is keen to support activities that create opportunities for people to learn more about the wonder of dry stone, including its international history and varied purposes, as well as having a go at it themselves. If you’d like Emma to speak, demonstrate, […]
Regular TRAINING Courses
Carving Competition
Test your speed, skill and creativity with a 7-hour mission to sculpt Aussie flora or fauna from a 200x200mm block.
Stone and basic tools provided.
Walling Competition
Test your speed and proficiency on a 4-hour mission to rebuild 1m of wall.
Stone and basic tools provided.
An introduction to Dry Stone Walling
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.
Stone of Arc provides the following for all course types:
- An appropriately qualified instructor
- Tools, […]
Exam Preparation
Available dates:
24 Oct 2025 – 25 Oct 2025
Demand Driven TRAINING Courses
Women’s Introduction to Dry Stone Walling
In addition to all the elements of the standard Introduction to Dry Stone Walling course, this option covers specific tips for women in a supportive and exclusively female environment.
Lunky Construction
Typically used as a stock control feature (enabling sheep to pass where cattle can’t), lunkys can also be used to straddle waterways or other obstacles.
Building on a Slope
This course focuses on appropriately stepped foundations, equidistant placement of through-stones, horizontal coursing, and self-supporting placement of cope stones.
Corner Construction
This course focuses on the fundamentals of constructing a square corner. You will develop your skills in accurately selecting and placing stones to tie both sections of wall together with an even inner and outer batter.
Guided Practice Event
Multiple days available
26 May 2025 – 29 May 2025
$100 per day
Intensive Course
An Introduction to Dry Stone Walling is a prerequisite for this course and always directly proceeds it. Exam events always directly follow it, making it possible for determined novices to attain a Craftsman Certificate Level 1: Initial qualification in 8 days.
Building a Stile
This course allows participants to learn and practise the construction techniques of both a step-stile and a squeeze-stile.
Building a Keystone Arch
This course introduces the use of a former. You will learn how to create and set up a former, how to build over it, and remove it.
Building a Pillar
Pillars are an attractive addition to a wall head or gateway. This course focuses on the integration of quoins and methods to maintain a vertically accurate and stable structure.
Random and Vertical Walling Techniques
Here we have an opportunity to move away from standard coursed horizontal walls and apply the same fundamental principles to random stone placement and vertical stone placement.
Accreditation TRAINING Courses
Accreditation Courses and Exam events
For those who aspire to become a qualified or professional waller, or to have their existing skills and experience formally recognised we offer a range of test specific features and 4-day test preparation courses for all four levels of the Craftsman Certification scheme. Where demand exists a Exam event will take place on the 5th day. Applications for tests must be submitted 6 weeks prior to a Exam event. Register your interest or call us for a discussion.
In addition to the numerous courses we provide covering structures pertinent to the certification scheme, these courses offer a detailed insight into the standards required by the DSWA UK. We also look at ways to improve your speed and efficiency for the timed test elements and offer significant pre-test practice opportunities to prepare you for success.
DSWA UK Craftsman Certification Scheme – Level 1: Initial
EXAM
26 October 2025
DSWA UK Craftsman Certification Scheme – Level 2: Intermediate
EXAM
26 October 2025
DSWA UK Craftsman Certification Scheme – Level 3: Advanced
EXAM
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DSWA UK Craftsman Certification Scheme
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DSWA UK Craftsman Certification Scheme – Level 4: Master
EXAM
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