October 2-3, 2025 (Thursday-Friday)

Two-day!

Clark County, Kentucky

Free Advanced Dry Stone Walling Workshop

The Dry Stone Conservancy and the Stone Trust is offering a free, two-day advanced field arch workshop in Clark County, Kentucky. Participants will learn to build an arch within a rock fence.

This workshop is led by two DSWA certified dry stone masons:

• Dan Morales-Walsh, DSWA Level II , of Maine Stone Scapes, Portland, ME

• Martin Beavers, DSWA Level III , of Old England Rock Walls, Nashville, TN

Enrollment is limited to the first 8 participants. Since space is limited, please only sign up if you can commit to attending both days to ensure the opportunity is available for others who are interested.

Below is an example of the daily agenda:

DAY ONE:

8:30a - Tailgate session covering the basics and fundamentals or arch construction, safety, and what you can expect for the rest of the workshop.

9:30a - Tear down section of wall, prepare site for foundation, lay proper foundation.

12p - Lunch, not provided

1p - Setting up frames, forms, 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

Advanced Workshops are designed for drystone enthusiasts with some experience who would like to build upon their understanding of dry stone construction techniques. The pace will be comfortable and participants will learn the more technical skills needed to build and repair more adevanced features. After the workshop, participation in the following day’s competition is strongly encouraged!