Join renowned waller Neil Rippingale from Scotland for two action packed 2 day workshops!
NEIL RIPPINGALE - Scotland Master Craftsman DSWA-UK, DSC-USA Examiner
Formerly The Training Program Manager of the DSC KY
Contractor Workshop $350, Advance Level, 2-Day
March 30-31 2017 Thursday - Friday (Full~ email for standby spot)
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Lead Instructor Neil Rippingale, on-site Mark Jurus - DSWA / DSC
The Contractor workshop will involve, two walling styles Vertical Walling along with building with Irregular Random Stone. Structures will incorporating building special features such as lintels over tree roots, Obstacles such as boulders and much more. Neil will explain the When, Where and How to Build with Stone on angle and vertical, demonstrations and the opportunity to cut and shape stone including tool maintenance and using the right tool for the right task at hand. Bonus add ons may include thermal stone, feather and wedges, the use of construction equipment. The workshop may not be limited to the content listed above. The assessment along with wish list included for sign up will dictate the pace, speed and level of this workshop. You won’t be disappointed. "Try Before You Buy Tools"
Freestanding Wall Workshop $350, All Levels, 2-Day
April 1-2 2017 Saturday - Sunday ( Full~ email for standby spot)
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Certified Instructors Neil Rippingale and Mark Jurus - DSWA / DSC
The Free Standing Wall workshop is an Introduction into the Basic skills of Dry Stone Masonry. Over two days we will cover the fundamentals of Dry Stone Construction, Theory, History, The Uses of Dry Stone in the present day, How to determine the size of a batter frame for your project, how to make a frame, selecting the right stone for the right place in the wall which develops confidence, efficiency and the importance of rhythm and minimizing unproductive actions, but not at the expense of quality. "Try Before You Buy Tools"
Join us for an All Women's Workshop with the first U.S. Woman Instructor ~ Kim Coggin
Kim Coggin - Johnstown, PA DSWA Level 2 & Instructor
All WOMEN'S WORKSHOP
Freestanding Wall ~ PA Fieldstone $350, All Levels, 2-Day
April 22-23 2017 Saturday - Sunday(limited space Full~ email for standby spot)) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Lead Instructor Kim Coggin DSWA, assisted by Lisa Tuzo DSC waller
on-site as needed ~ Instructors: Jerry Coggin DSWA, Mark Jurus - DSWA / DSC
Join us along with Instructor Kim Coggin for this special weekend workshop designed specifically for women. Alongside other women interested in the craft of dry laid stone, you will learn the necessary skills to build a 4' Freestanding wall with PA Field Stone and other local stone. PA fieldstone is a local stone to our region which can be purchased at any stone yard in and around the surrounding states. Introductory workshops will teach the basics of a 4 foot freestanding dry laid stone wall. "Try Before You Buy Tools"
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