Our workshops for 2024 have finished but they will be back in Spring 2025!
Do you love nature, being outdoors and getting your hands dirty? If so, this could be for you! Spend a morning learning a new skill in this hands-on 3 hour introduction workshop. You will learn the basic principles of how to build a traditional dry stone wall and/or retaining wall, using local stone, and how it will benefit wildlife and support a range of creatures and insects.
Dry stone walling is a positive and calming outdoors experience, and this workshop offers a great opportunity to learn a new skill, in the fresh air, surrounded by nature and wildlife. The course covers basic construction techniques for a Devon dry stone wall. You can work at your own pace, with plenty of opportunity for discussion, then stand back and admire your craftsmanship and enjoy a slice of cake and a hot drink for your hard work!
Please note:
- This is a physically demanding workshop that requires a good level of physical fitness and stamina due to the lifting and handling of stone and soil. It is not suitable for people who are pregnant, who suffer with a bad back or conditions affecting the back or posture, or people with arthritis in their hands or similar conditions that affect dexterity.
- Suitable for people aged 16 and over and for beginners – no experience is necessary but participants must be physically fit.
- The course is taught outside so please bring weather-appropriate and comfortable clothing, and dress for mess! We suggest warm clothing/layers, waterproofs, gloves, sturdy and enclosed shoes/boots, hat, and sun cream.
- Please bring snacks and a cold drink to stay hydrated and energised during the workshop, plus a pair of working/gardening gloves and a notebook and pen to make notes if you wish. All other materials are provided.
- The workshop is held on the grounds of Quince Honey Farm and will go ahead in all weathers, but we may have to cancel if the weather is extremely unfavourable.
- Includes one hot/cold (non-alcoholic) drink and 1 slice of cake per person, served at the end of the workshop.
- Includes a 10% discount voucher to spend in the shop on the day.
- Places are limited so advance booking is essential. If the event becomes fully booked and you would like to join the waiting list for cancellations, please email us on [email protected].
- Customers must cancel with at least 7 days notice before the workshop start date in order to receive a full refund.
- This workshop requires a minimum number of bookings to go ahead, in the event of cancellation by Quince Honey Farm customers will receive a full refund.
