Learn to Build a Dry Stacked Stone Wall

Greater Sydney Landcare is building a fire-wise garden at Buxton Train Station, a few kms past Thirlmere. As part of the design, we are incorporating dry stacked stone retaining walls and seating elements. And we would love your help to build this site.

Amazon Web Services funded this workshop through its Restoring Catchment and Community Resilience Program. So you get to gain these skills for free!

Stone Of Arc will be delivering this workshop... they are amazing just look at their website. So we have very experienced stone masons who can answer your questions and teach you in person, non of this online stuff. Hold the rocks, shape the rock, position them to build a wall that will stand for a very long time. Then take these skills and apply them in your garden

About the Course:

The introductory course provides participants with knowledge and experience to

identify traditional walling methods, commence a basic private project,

and pursue further learning.

Provided:

appropriately qualified instructor

Tools, safety glasses, and sun protection

Lunch and refreshments

A certificate of completion

Course information booklet

Access to ongoing project support

Course includes:

Dry stone: a brief history and contemporary uses

The fundamental principles and applied construction techniques

Safety, set up, and tool use

Stripping out and stone selection

Basic stone shaping techniques

Practical completion of a structurally sound wall

You Must Bring:

a hat, water bottle, gloves

and strong footwear (preferably steel-toed)

“This project is supported through a partnership between Greater Sydney Landcare, the Great Eastern Ranges and Amazon Web Services to improve the health and resilience of important parts of the Greater Sydney Water Catchment.”