A fall view. The Stone Trust just passed its one year anniversary. So, we are very proud to announce two Fall Outdoor Workshops! Saturday-Sunday, September 17-18, 2011Dutton Farm Road, Dummerston, Vermont Instructors: Andrew Pighills, Jared Flynn Fee: $300 (Two days) The two-day hands-on workshop is designed to teach homeowners and tradespeople the structural techniques involved in…
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The WRAP on the May Workshop
From one participant: “Thanks for the Workshop. It really was a terrific way to spend a weekend, whether I ever stack another stone or not.” Special thanks to the following for their support: Workshop sponsor: The Works, Richard French, owner Site setup: TJ Mora Workshop steward: Brittny Tyler Workshop instructors: Jared Flynn, Andrew Pighills, Brian…
DRY STONE WALLING WORKSHOP
DRY STONE WALLING WORKSHOP Date: Saturday and Sunday, May 14, 15, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Rain or Shine Location: Dutton Farm Road, Dummerston, Vermont Instructors: Jared Flynn and Andrew Pighills Fee: $300 Reservations Required The two-day hands-on workshop is designed to teach homeowners and tradespeople the structural techniques involved in building and restoring a historic field stone wall. The outdoor…
Pick-up Truck Sculptures in Stone
Chris Miller sent photos from a series of stone pickups he is building in places around the U.S. He writes, “Yes, I’ve built a number of these trucks so far. The criteria is for each new one to be more interesting and more challenging than the one before. My goal is to do a limited…
Fall 2017 Test Preparation Workshop: One Day Indoor
Prepare for your certification test! This workshop is perfect those planning to test on Monday. Learn tips and techniques to help you pass your test, all while practicing on the stone walls used for the tests. A must-take workshop for those planning to go for the difficult Level 2 test. Take this workshop and receive…
June 23rd 2017 Site Prep Workshop at Eureka Rd. (Springfield VT)
Set on a 200 acre property of field and forest, this is a fantastic location to learn the craft of dry stone walling. This is a site preparation workshop that is intended to be paired with the dry stone wall building workshop happening on the following two days. This workshop can also be taken independently…
Batter Frames and String Lines: One Day Indoor
This workshop is all about how to build and use guides for dry stone walling. We will show you different methods and materials to build batter frames for a variety of situations. Participants will split up into small groups to practice various techniques. Learn tips and tricks for correctly using string lines and how to…
Spring 2017 Test Preparation Workshop: One Day Indoor
Prepare for your certification test! This workshop is perfect those planning to test on Monday. Learn tips and techniques to help you pass your test, all while practicing on the stone walls used for the tests. A must-take workshop for those planning to go for the difficult Level 2 test. Take this workshop and receive…
Retaining Wall Workshop: One Day Outdoor
Here in the North East, many of the walls people are building are retaining walls. While all the principals of a free standing wall apply there are additional rules and methods to follow when building retaining walls. The focus needs to be on a sound structure that will last for generations. The stone may be…
Stone Shaping Workshop: One Day Outdoor
This workshop will spend the day learning about how to shape stones for use in dry stone walls. Participants will be introduced to a variety of stone types, and how to work with them. Both hand and power tools will be demonstrated and used. The stone shaping will focus on efficient practices, learning how to…