The Dummerston Town Pound workshop on October 4 and 5 was a great success. Fine autumn weather made for excellent working conditions. Sixteen participants took their charge, to build with deliberative care, seriously, but at the same time, lighted the work with good humor.

Participants gained confidence in their skills as they saw how adherence to basic walling principals eased the work ahead. Using all stones with their length into the wall made the breaking of joints on the centerline of the stone below, easier. Every stone laid with a level top surface gave a good platform for the course that followed. And keeping an eye on the guidelines with every stone laid made for a fine wall face finish.

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