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Dry Stone Walling Association North Wales Branch

Contact name: Paul Smyth
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Maker's bio

I organise dry stone walling courses in North Wales for the Wales branch of the Dry Stone walling Association of Great Britain. Our courses are most suitable for beginners and those with some skill wanting to improve.

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Two day dry stone walling course at Pensychnant, near Conwy North Wales
2 days
Next date: 19th Apr 2025
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Two day dry stone walling course at Pensychnant, near Conwy North Wales.
2 days
Next date: 21st Jun 2025
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Two day dry stone walling course at Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre Nebo North Wales
2 days
Next date: 19th Jul 2025
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Two day dry stone walling course at Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre Nebo North Wales
2 days
Next date: 30th Aug 2025
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Two day dry stone walling course at Pensychnant near Conwy North Wales.
2 days
Next date: 6th Sep 2025
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Two day dry stone walling course at Rhyd y Creuau Field Studies Centre near Betws y Coed in North WalesTaster
2 days
Next date: 12th Jul 2025
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Two day dry stone walling course at Rhyd y Creuau Field Studies Centre near Betws y Coed, North Wales
2 days
Next date: 26th Apr 2025
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Two day dry stone walling course at Rhyd y Creuau Field Studies Centre, near Betws y Coed in North WalesTaster
2 days
Next date: 23rd Aug 2025

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
11 Sep 24'

Dawn Davies reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course at Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre Nebo North Wales

"Fantastic course. In the 2 days we removed a section of wall that needed repair and rebuilt from the foundation up. Excellent instruction and worked at a steady pace. Some of the stones were very heavy but with the instructor’s muscle power we managed to get them in place. Felt great to admire all the work we had done . Great group of people on the course."

Dry Stone Walling Association North Wales Branch responded:

"Thanks for this Dawn. It was a very good section of wall and great working with nice people. I really enjoy these courses and meeting the people. Regards Paul "

23 Jun 24'

Oliver reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course at Pensychnant, near Conwy North Wales

"Fantastic experience learning how to build a drystone wall with an experienced instructor. The wall we dismantled and rebuilt is part of a conservation centre, and is used to keep sheep in/out to ensure they graze sustainably. We learnt the ins and outs of dry stone walling, with a practical approach to learning, and plenty of opportunities to make and then learn from mistakes."

29 Apr 24'

Timothy Evans reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course at Rhyd y Creuau Field Studies Centre near Betws y Coed, North Wales

"Fantastic. Very informative but yet a relaxed atmosphere"

Dry Stone Walling Association North Wales Branch responded:

"Thanks Timothy. I’m glad you met up with them eventually. Colin is a nice fella and good with trainees. I was not able to make it - I was on holiday. Regards Paul "

12 Sep 23'

Dr. Vince Leonard reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course at Pensychnant, near Conwy North Wales

"An excellent course in a beautiful location with an outstanding instructor in Iolo. Although physically demanding and challenging in very hot weather, because it was led by an expert, who worked harder than anyone else, it was stimulating and rewarding. I highly recommend the course and wish I had done it forty years ago! It is nice to think that we have contributed a little something positive to the Welsh landscape. Please sign up for a course and keep these important craft skills alive. Thank you for the experience, even the bruises. "

Dry Stone Walling Association North Wales Branch responded:

"What a lovely review Vince. I gave this on to Iolo. The boulders at Pensychnant are really brutal but they enable a wall to be built quickly because of their size. Regards Paul "

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