International Groups

There are a number of dry stone walling groups/organisations in countries around the world.  The links given below will take you to the websites of some of the organisations that the DSWA has connections with, which we hope you may find of interest.   Further details will be added in due course.

Australia         www.dswaa.org.au 

Canada           www.dswa.ca 

France           Artisans Batisseurs en Pierres Seches, Lonjagnes, 48320 Ispagnac, France.  www.pierreseche.fr

Malta              www.limestoneheritage.com

United States of America      www.drystone.org

 Test Days In Vermont 2011

A test session (for Initial certification only) will be held on 9 September 2011 at the Vermont Granite Museum's Stone Arts School in Barre, Vermont. Those wishing to take the test must (1) register with the DSWA using the Application to be tested form and (2) contact Michael Weitzner at info@thistlestoneworks.com. In addition to the GBP25.00 application fee, a test fee (amount to be determined) will be payable in USD.

Applications for examination (“Overseas” Test Application) together with the appropriate Registration Fee of 25 British Pounds must be lodged directly with DSWA(GB) headquarters not later than 6 weeks prior to the test date. Payments can be made by credit card (Visa or Mastercard only) or by cheque drawn on a bank in Great Britain. The application form is available here. 

(GB examination fees listed in the Craftsman Certification Scheme booklet don’t apply.)

If you have details of other international events/groups please let us know or alternatively send the information to our International Co-ordinator, email:  hedgestone@hotmail.com