2 Day In-person Workshop
Learn the basics as well as several important detail points while working together to create an actual outdoor living feature. This is a hands on class. Be prepared to get dirty and learn some cool stuff. The workshops focus on the art of dry laid flagstone and dry stack wall building.
Note: All our 2022 Workshops have been completed. Please visit our Facebook page to see what took place. 2023 Workshops will be posted soon!
What will take place?
You will work with a group of up to 15 people to learn the basics in proper flagstone and dry stack wall installation. This is a 2 day event. Each day will start with breakfast and a meet and greet. This will allow us to get set up and review the days agenda. We will work from 9am-12pm and then break for a lunch that we will provide. We will resume work approximately at 12:45 and continue until 3pm on each day. Day 1 will be installation of approximately 100 sq ft of flagstone in a dry laid method. Day 2 will be the completion of a surrounding seat wall also using a dry stack method. These features are meant to be temporary training features that will be torn down, though certain vendors may opt to have their feature installed in a location that is more permanent.
12’ x 12’ Flagstone Patio w/ Seat Wall. Retail $18,000.00
What will you receive?
Each participant will receive personalized hands-on training in a group setting from Robert Molinet, aka The Backyard Expert. You will learn the basic points of dry stone working as well as several key details that will help you ensure success once you leave the training. You will also receive:
Breakfast and lunch each day
Personal Protective Equipment for the tasks at hand
10 hours of group training over 2 days
Small group sizes limited to 16 total participants
The basics of dry laid flagstone installation
The basics of dry stack wall building
Access to Robert’s team in the future for support of questions and design considerations
A new skill that will help you separate your company from the pack
Network with other like minded craftspeople
What do you need to know?
We will do our best to answer any questions and concerns before each event. Here are some basic considerations.
This will be a hands on exercise. You will get dirty. Bring a change of clothes, socks, shoes, etc.
We will be cutting material using water. If you intend to do any cutting it is suggested you bring along Muck boots, and if possible rain gear bottoms. We will have limited number of pairs on site.
This will require heavy lifting (50lbs) and repetitive motions associated with masonry and stone work.
You will not be asked to do anything you are not comfortable doing.
This will be at an open and active facility. Please no pets or children.
User Agreement
Cancellation and Refund Policy
We understand sometimes life gets in the way. If you need to cancel your spot at a workshop, you may move your spot to another week if space is available. This must be approved in advance by SWC. Must be used within 1 year. NO REFUNDS
