Dry Stone Walling Association
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Derbyshire Branch

During a dry stone walling training course you will:

• Be taught by accredited DSWA Instructors
• Learn the basic principals of dry stone walling
• Increase your understanding of the need to conserve dry stone walls
• Enjoy working in the countryside alongside others with similar interests

Derbyshire DSWA offers structured tuition in an informal atmosphere. At the beginning of the course you will meet your instructor at an introductory welcome and briefing. The course teaches the basic principals of dry stone walling, which will involve taking down (stripping out) a derelict or damaged section of wall and rebuilding it to DSWA standards. You can work at your own pace and not under pressure.

The courses are open to anyone from 13 to 80+, provided they are reasonable fit and well. Serious injuries in walling are rare, but care is needed when handling and working with stone to avoid back, hand, foot and eye injuries. Your instructor will give safety instruction and guidance.

• Packed lunch, snacks and hot/cold drinks
• Hat and sun block (if hot weather)
• Durable clothing
• Waterproofs
• A pair of strong protective gloves
• A pair of safety glasses
• Strong boots or suitable footwear, preferably with toecaps

Derbyshire branch novice and improvers courses take place in most weather conditions. However, if snow or severe frost is forecast please phone the training co-ordinator or instructor to check.

Level: Novice and Improvers

Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm

Cost: £80 per person per two day course

Notes:

• Toilet facilities are available near the walling site
• First Aid equipment is kept by instructors
• Derbyshire DSWA training courses have public liability insurance to cover course members
• Tools provided