Four testers from across the US successfully passed their DSWA Initial Certification test in Barre, VT this past week. Congratulations to Richard McNally, NY; Christian Petrovich, OR; David Claman, MT; and John Engelland, CO. Many thanks to Silas and Adam for tending and assisting the testers by keeping them well supplied with stone - and enthusiasm, and to Patty Meriam for providing the site and a beautiful old stone wall.
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Vermont Life Magazine - Autumn 2008 issue.
Article on stone workshop and DSWA testing activity in Vermont, written by Sky Barsch with photographs by Stefan Hard. Featuring Vermont dry stone wallers Charley MacMartin, Michael Weitzner, Jared Flynn and Dan Snow.
Read MoreWATERFALL BALL, Vermont Black Mountain granite, steel, adhesive, 2008
Read MoreART OF DUMMERSTON, Boulder Curl, Native Stone, 2008, Group Exhibit, Dummerston Historical Society, Dummerston Center, VT, July 26 – October 12, 2008
Read MoreSunny skies and warm temperatures graced the 3-day stone-walling workshop held at the Mohonk Preserve over Memorial Day weekend. Under the guidance of Dan Snow and Andrew Pighills, a hearty team of wall builders created a beautiful and functional stone enclosure. Many thanks to the Mohonk preserve staff for preparing the site and gathering the stone.
Read MoreLearn about the art and utility of building with dry stone The workshop will focus on the basics of building dry stone structures and will include active instruction and hands on participation. Participants can sign up for either Saturday or Sunday structured sessions and may return on Monday for a more casual session.
Read MoreBranching Walls: A pair of freestanding dry-stone constructed walls that fan out in multiple directions to create a series of intriguing spaces. Fieldstone, cobbles, 60’x18’x4’, Cornwall, VT, 2007
On October 20th, guests were invited to meet Dan Snow, hear him talk about his work, enjoy food and drink catered by Martha Winant and explore the Dayton’s stone wall environmental art piece. The video documentary, “Stone Rising”, by Camilla Rockwell, ran continuously during the afternoon.
Read MoreThe third annual tour of the work of Dan Snow was hosted by the Great River Arts Institute. The self-guided tour took place under sunny autumn skies on Saturday, September 29, 2007 in and around Brattleboro, Guilford and Halifax, Vermont.
Read MoreBlessed with with sunny skies, warm temperatures, a cooling breeze, and a wonderful location in Dummerston Center, 22 participants worked and learned together, creating several beautiful stone constructions and walls, under the direction of Travis Callahan, Andrew Pighills and Dan Snow.
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