December 11-12, 2026 (Friday-Saturday)

Two-day!

Houlton, Wisconsin!

Two-day introductory workshop December 11-12, 2026 (Friday-Saturday) at Rivard Stone in Houlton, Wisconsin. Participants will build a new dry stone wall. This workshop will be led by DSC Journeyman and certified instructor, Daniel Arabella.

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. Prepare site for foundation, lay proper foundation.

12p - Lunch, not 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, not 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.

Our workshop partner, Rivard Stone, is a Wisconsin/Minnesota stone supplier. They’ve been the area’s top supplier since 1960. We are grateful to collaborate with such experts.

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.