Contact: John Holt 07749032680 : john@londonschoolofdsw.co.uk

Mission Statement: Inspire people to engage with the natural built environment.

Working to promote this ancient art and heritage craft:  

Workshops to build in Natural Stone

 Traditional Dry Stone Walling

Team Building: Education: Promotion

Gift vouchers

10% Group discount on 5 + persons

Workshop Venues

Central London : Bedfordshire : France

Private Commissions

Mudchute Park and Farm - Free entry to one of the largest city farms in Europe - 32 acre estate, open daily, including a great cafe, a range of rare breed animal, picnic fields and interests, wide pathways for a whole family adventure day out, to investigate around the fields, paddocks and walks on the banks of the Thames.

London - Mudchute Park and Farm -  'hands-on' experiene, constructing a Dry Stone Wall.

                  Bedfordshire Project  -  On-going new build, new stone, 2m high, 'hands - on' experience constructing a permanent Boundary Wall. Probably the highest, freestanding DSW in the area !

 These are unique opportunities to experience building new DSW at different stages of construction.

     France - Venue - rural Hamlet near South West town of Figeac in the Lot Department, Midi Pyrénées    

    Practice the art and craft of Dry Stone Walling. 

Workshop Participant   

                                                                                            Ha Ha under construction                                 

     London 'Hen' party group experience                Full workshop in action                              Certificates of Achievement

            Raised Flower Bed in progress                                                                     300 yr old Olive Tree in it's own Planter                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

                                            Vouchers                                                                                    Bedfordshire boundary wall in progress

(- Book Now -) see below 

Enquire direct for Group and Corporate bookings

These workshops run 9-45 - 4pm and are a practical introduction to the heritage and the craft, of building walls using natural stone without mortar.

At the end of the workshops you will :- be able to safely and confidently, set out and construct a dry stone wall or other basic features - understand DSW heritage and terminology used - one on two, two on one - or three, Cheek End, Jumpers, Throughs, distinguish various stone shapes, material and it's uses - discussion overview, with 'How to' tips and information regarding the construction of other dry stone walling features:-

  Free:- materials, equipment, tools, eye protection, gloves, personal facilities, extensive selection of descriptive handouts/brochures and 'Certificates of Achievement'.  Ensure you wear suitable loose fitting outdoor clothing and stout, safety footwear, bring packed lunches and drinks as requird.

Our trainers are certificated by the Dry Stone Walling Association. These practical, outdoor workshops are suitable for:  Beginners, DIY enthusiasts, landscape gardeners/designers or persons over the age of 16yrs. looking for an interesting outdoor activity.

Partner associates include:

Mudchute Park and Farm, Pier Street, London E14 3HP          https://www.mudchute.orgPhone:  020 7515 5901

Churchfield Stone Co. Ltd.  Harley Way   Oundle   Northamptonshire  PE8 5AU   https://www.churchfieldstone.co.ukPhone  01832 205004

Roots and Shoots,  Walnut Tree Walk, Kennington SE11 6DN  www.rootsandshoots.org.uk

Phone: 020 7587 1131

For further workshop details please contact:

The Principal, John Holt BSc (Hons) 

Advanced Cert. Dry Stone Walling

Mobile 07749032680:   

e-mail: john@londonschoolofdsw.co.uk