{"id":2606,"date":"2026-07-24T08:06:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T22:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/truestonedesign.com.au\/?p=2606"},"modified":"2026-07-24T09:17:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T23:17:26","slug":"augustworkshops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/truestonedesign.com.au\/?p=2606","title":{"rendered":"August Workshops Now Open @ The Farm, Byron Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Discover the craft of traditional stonemasonry<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Join us for a hands-on Ye Olde Stone School course at The Farm in Byron Bay<\/a> and learn the fundamentals of traditional stone building with stonemason Damian Cudmore, founder of true stone design.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re 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.
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What you\u2019ll learn<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n


\nIn this course, you\u2019ll explore the basics of traditional stone building and learn how to:
\n\u2022 Split raw stone into workable pieces.
\n\u2022 Shape and texture stone by hand.
\n\u2022 Turn boulders into architectural blocks.
\n\u2022 Create traditional textures and detail options.
\n\u2022 Think about stone as a strong, practical and beautiful building material.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll cover the fundamentals in detail, while also allowing space for more advanced techniques and specific interests raised by participants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Who it\u2019s for<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

This course is suitable for all levels.
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It\u2019s ideal for:
\n\u2022 Tradies looking to add handcraft skills to their toolkit.
\n\u2022 Owner-builders exploring stone design.
\n\u2022 Teenagers interested in the foundations of traditional building and future career pathways.
\n\u2022 Anyone wanting to gain a practical introduction to traditional stonemasonry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why join?<\/strong>
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There\u2019s something deeply satisfying about working with a natural material that has been used in buildings for centuries. Stone is strong, enduring and expressive \u2014 and when you learn how to shape it well, it becomes both structure and art.
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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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Course detail<\/strong><\/span>s<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Dates:<\/strong> 17\u201318, 20\u201321, 24\u201325 and 27\u201328 August
\nTime:<\/strong> 8am\u20132pm
\nLocation:<\/strong> The Farm, Byron Bay<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to book<\/strong>
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Ready to learn a timeless craft and work with your hands?
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Book your place by email or phone:
\ndamian@truestonedesign.com.au
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