May 30-31, 2026 (Saturday-Sunday)

Two-day!

Bloomington, Indiana!

Two-day introductory workshop May 30-31, 2026 (Saturday-Sunday) in Bloomington, Indiana. Participants will help restore a historic rock fence.

Below is an example of the daily agenda:

DAY ONE:

8:30a - Classroom session and presentation covering the basics and fundamentals, safety, and what you can expect for the rest of the workshop. Coffee and donuts provided.

10:30a - Review of basics, on-site. Tear down section of wall, prepare site for foundation, lay proper foundation.

12p - Lunch, provided

1p - Setting up frames and lines, build first lift, prepare tie stones

4p - Review / Q and A

DAY TWO:

8:30a - Review of previous day, start on second lift

12p - Lunch, provided

1p - Finish second lift, install cover stones and coping stones

4p - Review / Q and A / Course Evaluations

Introductory Workshops are designed for drystone enthusiasts with little to no previous experience who would like to gain a basic understanding of dry stone construction techniques. The pace will be comfortable and participants will learn the fundamental skills needed to build and repair a typical rock fence or retaining wall.

Payments are refundable (less a $25 cancellation fee) only if we hear from you at least two weeks prior to the first day of your workshop. Deposits and payments are otherwise nonrefundable.