NOTS & The Dry Stone Wall Association of Ireland are hosting a Dry Stone Wall Weekend Workshop on Clare Island, Co Mayo on the last weekend of June (Friday 28th – Sunday 30th).
Participants can gain practical knowledge of the craft of dry stone wall building while experiencing the unique atmosphere of island life over a packed summer weekend on the West Coast. Learn how to build, maintain, and repair dry stone walls with experts from the DSWAI.
Weekend Itinerary / Programme of Events:
Friday 28th June:
Arrive by ferry from Roonagh Pier (5.30pm or 6.45pm ferry)
8.30pm: Presentation on the history of Clare Island stone walls and stone wall construction – followed by social gathering.
Saturday 29th June:
Stone wall workshop involving the hands-on, practical work of building a dry stone wall with expert guidance.
Lunch (included in NOTS ticket price)
Rebuilding a lime kiln.
Construction of a two sided stone wall.
Construction of a 1 sided wall.
Social gathering on Saturday evening for dinner and more chat.
Sunday 30th June:
Back to work! Continued building of dry stone wall – perfecting key skills in building strong beautiful stone structures.
Depart on evening ferries.
Cost:
A 2-day event ticket is €120 – this reduced Skillnet funding price is only available if you book here through National Organic Training Skillnet.