External Workshops
We can deliver custom training at your venue, contact us to discuss your training needs.
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Test your speed and proficiency on a 4-hour mission to rebuild 1m of wall. Stone and basic tools provided.
Pro’s: $25
Hobbyists: $25
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Test your speed, skill and creavity with a 7-hour mission to sculpt Aussie flora or fauna from a 200x200mm block.
Stone and basic tools provided.
Pro’s: $25
Hobbyists: $25
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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. […]
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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. […]
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Heaps of information coming soon! A very exciting time to get involved with traditional stonework at any level.
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Lost Trades Fairs:
Bendigo, Victoria: 19/20 March 2022
Toowoomba, Queensland:
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, […]
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Each year Wellington Arts hosts a festival to celebrate the outstanding artistic skills and creativity of the people of the region. In addition to the wonderful art and sculpture exhibitions, there is also a myriad of interesting and entertaining workshops and demonstrations; a working blacksmith, […]
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Emma Knowles from Stone of Arc is privileged to be working with Ngemba Traditional owner Trish Frail on an exhibit for the ICOMOS General Assembly 2023 at the International Convention Centre on Darling Harbour, Sydney.
The Ngunnhu (fish traps)
The Ngunnhu are located in the Barwon river at Brewarrina, […]
Wellington Vintage Fair: 3rd March 2024
A great day out for the whole family where there is something for everyone from market stalls with arts and crafts, second hand and collectibles, jewellery, clothing and so much more; vintage and antique cars, trucks, and bikes on display; […]
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Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail: 9/10 April 2022
Dozens of traditional heritage trades and craftspeople will be demonstrating their skills over the weekend at two heritage locations in Bathurst NSW. Celebrating over 200 years of rich history and paying homage to the trades and traditions that have helped shape the region. […]
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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
To give you the best possible chance of success, our 2-day Exam Preparation package provides candidates with a detailed insight into the standards required by the DSWA UK, helpful hints on speed and efficiency and a full mock test with analysis. Candidates then have the option to utilise the training centre for further practice, […]
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Cheekend Construction and Advanced Stone Shaping
All walls need to start and end somewhere so understanding the fundamentals and significance of a cheekend (or wall head) is vital to any construction you might aspire to create.
Though stone selection is key, almost all dry stone work requires some stone shaping. […]
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Building a Retaining Wall
This course focuses on the fundamentals of constructing a retaining wall. Retaining walls are built in a way that enables them to hold back earth and rock.
You will develop your skills in selecting the correct base and batter, using extended through-stones, and packing back to the earth’s face. […]
Demand Driven TRAINING Courses
International Women’s Day 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Building a Stile
This course allows participants to learn and practise the construction techniques of both a step-stile and a squeeze-stile.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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