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Introduction to Dry Rockwork Workshop

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Saturday, March 1st, 2014
March 1 & 2, 2014 ~ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

In a series of 2-day workshops, Derek Duffy, Fellow of the Royal Horticulture Society and PHC instructor, will teach students the ancient art of dry stone work using a combination of classroom and hands-on instruction. Sessions will cover tools, techniques & engineering principles. Students will begin with freestanding and retaining walls & progress into pathways, fences, terraces and archways

This first course will cover safety issues, basic engineering principles, tools and techniques including basic stone cutting.

Students will work on a retaining wall. Steel toes & heavy gloves are mandatory.

(Intermediate Dry Rockwork & Advanced Dry Rockwork courses will be offered in the future.)

Cost: General: $275
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Location: Horticulture Centre of the Pacific
505 Quayle Rd, Saanich
This event is for Adults
More Info: Horticulture Centre of the Pacific
[email protected]
250-479-6162
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