Dry Stone Walling Association North Wales Branch

Contact name: Paul Smyth

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over 11 years
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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.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Conwy

Two day dry stone walling course at Pensychnant near Conwy North Wales.

Next date: 7th Sep 2024

(3)

£100.00

gold award

Betws-y-Coed

Two day dry stone walling course at Rhyd y Creuau Field Studies Centre, near Betws y Coed in North Wales.

Next date: 24th Aug 2024

(1)

£100.00

gold award

Betws-y-Coed

Two day dry stone walling course at Rhyd y Creuau Field Studies Centre, near Betws y Coed in North WalesTaster

Next date: 13th Jul 2024

£100.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

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 "

30 Aug 23'

Howard B reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course at Rhyd y Creuau Field Studies Centre, near Betws y Coed in North Wales.

"Great Course run by Colin the Instructor and my fellow course members. Good location with toilets and catering at the Field Studies Centre! Interesting and fun! Enjoyed the flap jacks! Thanks H"

Dry Stone Walling Association North Wales Branch responded:

"Thanks Howard. I wish I could have been there but I was away. Regards Paul"

27 Apr 23'

Ingvild Engvik reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course at Pensychnant near Conwy North Wales.

"I really enjoyed my two days at the dry stone walling course, and learned a lot. Beautiful surroundings and welcoming hosts. Iolo was patient with us, and it was very cool to see the wall finished. "

Dry Stone Walling Association North Wales Branch responded:

"Thanks Ingvild. It was a very good course despite the weather on Saturday and the mud. The wall looks very good and when the whole length of all the previous courses is viewed as well it is very impressive. Regards Paul"

27 Apr 23'

Ashley Lynch reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course at Pensychnant near Conwy North Wales.

"A very good two day course with excellent levels of teaching of various levels of skill. The day was well structured and guided throughout, showing the complete build from a poor condition existing wall to a fully built wall. An enjoyable course, good for all levels of skill and strength. All equipment provided and explanations throughout. Fully enjoyed meeting the teachers and working with others as a team with the aim to start to learn this skilled art. Good venue, lovely location to learn and good facilities with easy direction. "

Dry Stone Walling Association North Wales Branch responded:

"Thanks for that Ashley. You were certainly up for the challenge of those huge boulders. It was a very good weekend and a very good length of wall achieved. Regards Paul"