If you are interested in applying for a place on one of this year's courses please follow this link to complete a

WFTF - application form

This is a course for people wanting to become working dry stone wallers.

Applicants for Level One are advised to gain some walling experience before applying for a place on this course.
Level Two: course applicants are expected to have already passed the DSA Initial / Lantra Level One test.
Level Three: applicants are expected to have already passed the DSWA Intermediate / Lantra Level Two test.

Fee concessions may be available, please apply for details.

Walls for the Future 2010 offers dry stone walling training at:

• Level One - for those who have some experience of walling and are interested in becoming working wallers
• Level Two - for working wallers who are interested in improving their skills
• Level Three - for working wallers wanting to develop their advanced skills through special features including arches, pillars and corners.

Each course aims to develop the skills necessary for professional competence at that level in a variety of locations and with different types of stone.

To obtain the maximum benefit and a successful outcome will require time and commitment, including practising in your own time between formal sessions.  

The Level 2 trainees are expected to be either full time working wallers or using their skills for a substantial part of their work.

Training will be carried out at a range of venues throughout the Peak District:

• in the field on limestone or gritstone sites
• at the National Stone Centre, Wirksworth, Derbyshire.

This programme is based on the Dry Stone Walling Association’s Craftsman Certification Scheme and is accredited by Lantra Awards at Level 1, 2 & 3 and is a nationally recognised qualification.

Instruction is provided by members of the Dry Stone Walling Association, Master Craftsmen and qualified training instructors.

Training in Health and Safety issues, First Aid and Business Planning is offered as part of the Walls for the Future programme.