Discover the craft of traditional stonemasonry
Join us for a hands-on Ye Olde Stone School course at The Farm in Byron Bay and learn the fundamentals of traditional stone building with stonemason Damian Cudmore, founder of true stone design.
Whether you’re a beginner, a tradie, an owner-builder or simply curious about working with stone, this course will give you practical skills, a deeper understanding of stone as an architectural material, and the confidence to shape it with purpose.
What you’ll learn
In this course, you’ll explore the basics of traditional stone building and learn how to:
• Split raw stone into workable pieces.
• Shape and texture stone by hand.
• Turn boulders into architectural blocks.
• Create traditional textures and detail options.
• Think about stone as a strong, practical and beautiful building material.
We’ll cover the fundamentals in detail, while also allowing space for more advanced techniques and specific interests raised by participants.
Who it’s for
This course is suitable for all levels.
It’s ideal for:
• Tradies looking to add handcraft skills to their toolkit.
• Owner-builders exploring stone design.
• Teenagers interested in the foundations of traditional building and future career pathways.
• Anyone wanting to gain a practical introduction to traditional stonemasonry.
Why join?
There’s something deeply satisfying about working with a natural material that has been used in buildings for centuries. Stone is strong, enduring and expressive — and when you learn how to shape it well, it becomes both structure and art.
This course offers a rare chance to step into that craft, work with your hands, and learn from an experienced stonemason in a beautiful Byron Bay setting.
Course details
Dates: 17–18, 20–21, 24–25 and 27–28 August
Time: 8am–2pm
Location: The Farm, Byron Bay
How to book
Ready to learn a timeless craft and work with your hands?
Book your place by email or phone:
damian@truestonedesign.com.au
0414 252 128
