Training Programmes

We run three or four weekend training courses each year at our Training Site at Kilbarchan Braes. The site offers a range of interesting and challenging walling features for both the beginner and skilled waller.

We have a number of trained qualified instructors who are skilled in the craft. They will oversee the training, answer questions and provide advice throughout. The courses start at 9.00 and finish around 16.00 each day, with suitable breaks throughout the day.

The courses are very "hands on" and practical in nature, the accent is on the minimum of verbal instruction and learning by doing. The physical effort involved is not great, and at any rate help should always be asked from your walling colleagues if the stones are heavy to move.

Training 2012

The training courses for beginners in 2012 are scheduled for the following dates at our training site at Kilbarchan

Training Course 1 : March 31st / April 1st

Training Course 2 : June 23rd / 24th

Training Course 3 : September 15th / 16th

Course Registration

Our training courses are very popular and cost £40 for the two days, places on the course are allocated to a maximum of 20 per course. You must be over the age of 16 to join the course.

To apply for a place please read the Course Information below and complete the application as follows:-

Step 1

Contact us at enquiries@wsdswa.org.uk to check if there are places available for you on your requested course date.

Step 2

You will receive an acknowledgement of your request, and availability of a place on your requested course date.

You will then be required to complete the Course Application form below and send it in with your full course fee of £40 to confirm your place on the course.

Please note -

In applying for a place on the course you are required to confirm that you have read and understood the Walling Ways of Working Instructions which can be found on the link below

Step 3

When your £40 course fee has been received your place will be confirmed on the course.

Please note -

A place on the course is on a first come first served basis and will only be confirmed when the £40 fee has been received. The course fee is non refundable, however it may be transferred to another course date if there is a place available and adequate notice is given.

Course Information

This is an introduction to the Training Course and how it will be organised - please read this prior to attending the course

This is an introduction to the Dry Stone Walling terms and techniques that will be taught on the course - it will help you understand the process for building a dry stone wall.