Geoff Duggan, Geogenic Landscapes
a: 18/20 Cambridge Road, Bargo, NSW 2574
m: 0409 122 951 e: drystonewalling@bigpond.com w: http://www.geogenic.com.au
qualifications/training: Registered Master Craftsman, advanced instructor, examiner and professional member of the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain
skills/expertise/interest: All aspects of dry stone walling from free standing walls, retaining walls, incorporation into landscape, design and sculptural projects
experience/main projects: More than 25 years experience in the construction of dry stone walls throughout Great Britain, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania for a variety of clients. Instrumental in the design, landscape construction and horticultural development featuring Dry stone walls and dry stone sculptural features at the Australian Botanic Garden and Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Developed and conducted more than 120 dry stone walling workshops over the last 20 years
refs: The Australian Botanic Garden, images on website www.geogenic.com.au Client list upon request
will travel: Sydney based, but will travel anywhere
examples of work:
Daniel Herbert, Vista Landscapes & Stonework
a: 43 Oxley Avenue, Kiama Downs, NSW 2533
m: 0409 323 082 e: vista2533@gmail.com w: http://www.vistalandscapes.com.au/gallery
Wayne Fox, FoxRocks
a. 3 Post Plc, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
m. 0418 693 148 e. wayne@foxrocks.com.au w. http://www.foxrocks.com.au
Qualifications/training: DSWAGB Level 2 / Landscaper
Skills/expertise/interest: entrances, fences, retaining walls and sculptures
Experience, main projects: Over 30 years experience in Landscape construction with timeless rock work being a major feature. My business Foxrocks offers a one stop shop for all your rock needs – expert advise, rock selection, construction and coaching. Have worked around NSW and the ACT.
Will travel: NSW and ACT. I have a mobile home (pop up caravan) so for the right job, I’ll go anywhere!
References: Lou and Jonty Shuter – Wagga Wagga 0423310680 and John & Sandy Hawkins – Wagga Wagga 0418405499
For examples of work, see website: http://www.foxrocks.com.au
Emma Knowles, Stone of Arc
a: North Glenrock, 30 Brennan’s Way, Mount Arthur, NSW 2820
m: 0432 350 125 e: emma@stoneofarc.com
qualifications/training: Lantra Awards UK – Level 2 Craftsman Certificate in Dry Stone Walling, Qualified DSWA Instructor
skills/expertise/interest: Random and coursed dry stone walls, advanced features, restoration, artisan techniques, training
experience, main projects: Emma Knowles is Australia’s only internationally accredited female Dry Stone Waller and Instructor. Originally from Yorkshire, Emma is passionate about the use of dry stone within Australian landscapes, the restoration and maintenance of colonial constructions, and the development of the ancient skills required to build and maintain them.
Emma is knowledgeable about the differing styles and uses of dry stone across Europe, and has had the opportunity to work with some of the world’s best dry stone wallers. Now based in central west NSW, Emma has established Stone of Arc, a thriving dry stone business focused on Design, Construction, Restoration and Training.
references: available on request
will travel: based in Central West NSW, willing to travel anywhere (have campervan)