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try something different this winter<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Our upcoming <\/span>Ye Olde Stone School<\/span><\/a> course is a ‘hands on’ chance to discover what ye olde stone does, and can, mean to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s a four-day course to be held in from August 16 to 20, 2025 at The Farm Byron Bay.<\/p>\n

Tutor Damian Cudmore<\/a><\/span>\u00a0will take you through the basics of\u00a0stone splitting, drafting, squaring, bed and face dressing, set out and building as well as some theory about traditional stone handcraft and\u00a0aesthetics.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost for the four days is $770 and scholarships are available.<\/p>\n

If you’re limited for time, you’re also welcome to attend for one day at a cost of $270.<\/p>\n

Bookings\u00a0 |\u00a0 Scholarship Information\u00a0 |\u00a0 Future Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Contact Damian here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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