Rockin Walls Training Center: 2026

~ 4/25-26/2026 (Saturday-Sunday) Freestanding Wall Workshop 2 day $475- (check)

8 Spots Remain

Freestanding Wall Workshop 2 Day Workshop
2-Day 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, All Levels, Homeowner - Contractor

Freestanding Wall Workshop is an introduction into the basic skills of Dry Laid Stone Construction. This workshop is one of the most commonly taught classes worldwide. Over two days we will cover the proper fundamental methods outlined by the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain DSWA-GB.

All workshops are a simple and easy pace with no heavy lifting, plenty of stone and a beautiful scenic environment with horses grazing in the background.

What you will learn:

• Proper dry laid stone methods
• Strip out, organizing and rebuilding of existing wall section a your own section both sides down to below tie stone. Keeping safe distance from those next to you.
• Sorting and selecting the right stone for the right place
• Basic tools - overview & demonstration - Hammer and Chisels
• Walking Tour of on-site examples of dry laid stone walls (discussion)
• Safety, tools, worksite, equipment

Stone type: Flat bedded sandstone local to region. Wall stone including Laurel Mountain, Colonial Blue Stone and PA fieldstone to name a few.

This workshop is also great for those who are interested in Retaining Walls. A freestanding wall is the same fundamental principles.

(Note: this workshop will be a strip out and rebuild of an existing wall. Some tools will be covered in this workshop.)

Limited spaces available

REFUND POLICY FOR WORKSHOPS

If Rockin Walls cancels a Workshop:

~ Full refund will be paid to all enrolled participants.

If a participant cancels Payment by check:

~ More than 21 days prior: 100% Refund.

~ 14-20 days prior: Full Refund less $25 cancellation fee.

~ 0-13 days prior: No Refund.

Check payable to:

Rockin Walls

3000 Rohrbaugh Road, Hampstead MD 21074

Your spot is secured if your check has cleared our bank account. We will not hold any spots without payment.