Kyneton Dry Stone Walling
**TEST** Quarry
Sharpen your dry stone walling skills in this focused, half-day workshop designed for wallers ready to deepen their craft. Held at the Pyrenees Quarry, this course dives into the art of stone selection, tool selection and handling along with practice and instruction with stone shaping techniques.
Start Time & Location
26 Feb 2026, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm AEDT
Pyrenees Quarry, 18 Martin St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, Australia
Full Details
QUARRY (Advanced) COURSE
Sharpen your dry stone walling skills in this focused, half-day workshop designed for wallers ready to deepen their craft. Held at the Pyrenees Quarry, this course dives into the art of stone selection, tool selection and handling along with practice and instruction with stone shaping techniques – essential skills for precision and efficiency on-site.
What You'll Learn
How to assess and select stone for walling
Tool selection and safe handling
Stone shaping and cutting (plug and feather) techniques for fit and finish
Please note: Wall construction techniques are not covered in this course. Completion of an Introduction to Dry Stone Walling course is strongly recommended to gain maximum value.
Course Details
Date: Saturday 20 June 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Pyrenees Quarry, 18 Martin Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450
Social & Practical Extras
Enjoy lunch at a local pub with instructors and fellow participants after the course – a great chance to swap stories, ask questions, and build connections within the walling community.
Please note: Lunch is at participant's expense (not included in course fee)
Contact Organiser
Your Investment
$150 AUD
GENERAL CONDITIONS
For all event-related enquiries, please contact the Event Organise directly.
Cancellation Policy
We understand plans can change, so we've designed our policy to be fair while keeping courses running smoothly:
More than 14 days before the course start date:
Cancel with a 50% refund (50% fee applies).
Within 14 days of the course start date:
Cancellations are non-refundable (100% fee applies)
Flexibility option: You may transfer your booking to another available course date (subject to availability).
Event Cancelled by Organisers
The organiser reserves the right to cancel or postpone the event due to low ticket sales or unforeseen circumstances (e.g. extreme weather).
In such cases, all payments will be refunded, and participants will be notified.
Flexibility option: You may transfer your booking to another available course date (subject to availability).
Use of Media and Feedback
Photos, videos, and written feedback from the course may be shared with participants and used in future promotions for Kyneton Dry Stone Walling (KDSW), including on the website, social media, emails, and endorsements.
If you do not wish your image or comments to be used, please notify the organiser before the event begins.
If no objection is received, it will be assumed permission is granted.
Schedule and Instructor Changes
The organiser may change the event schedule or instructors at their discretion.
Safety
A safety briefing will be provided at the start of each event.
Participants are responsible for following safety instructions and taking care to protect themselves and others.
Joining Instructions
Participants will receive detailed Joining Instructions approximately one week before their course date. These will include arrival times, location details, what to bring, and other important information. To ensure you receive them, please check your inbox and junk or spam folders around that time.
Equipment
Please bring:
Study boots (steel-capped preferred)
Hat, work clothes, and suncreen
Personal water bottle (refills and bottled water provided)
Light rain jacket (if weather requires)
Provided by KDSW:
Tools
Safety glasses and gloves
Sunscreen
Water refills and bottled water
Catering
A country-style morning tea will be provided on site.
Lunch will take place at a local pub, offering a chance to relax and connect with instructors and fellow participants. Lunch is at the participant’s own expense.
Please advise the organiser of any dietary requirements at least 5 days before the event so we can accommodate your needs where possible.
Tickets
Full Course Access
$1.00
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