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DRY STONE WALLING WEEKEND
On the beginners course you
will learn the basic mechanics and construction techniques to build a dry stone
wall.
The process normally consists of eight stages;
- Stripping out - remove all stone from existing wall.
- Sorting out - stone is sorted into size and shapes for reconstruction.
- Setting out - to set frames and string lines for correct dimensions prior to
reconstruction.
- Footings - to organise and set footings is the first stage.
- First lift - building stones are placed on top of footings up to knee height.
- Through stones - these are placed at this stage to bond the wall together.
- Second lift - Smaller stones are used at this point to the finished height of
the wall.
- Coping stones - these are to bond both sides of the wall together and to give
protection with a good finish.
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| Course Duration - Weekend |
Saturday 8.30am - 4.30pm.
Sunday 8.30am - 4.30pm. |
| COURSE DATES
9th to 10th August 2008 - NOW
FULL
13th to 14th September 2008 NOW
FULL
25th and 26th April 2009
20th and 21st June 2009
25th and 26th July 2009
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| Cost per person |
£75.00 per person |
Maximum number on any one course 12.
This is a self-catering course. see accommodation page.
Hot and cold break time refreshments will be provided.
All tools and materials will be provided.
For this course you will need warm waterproof clothing, stout outdoor footwear and
work gloves. Ideally this should be inexpensive
work wear. Toe capped or other safety footwear is recommended. Accommodation
Information email:
info@tamarackgroup.co.uk |
