The re-creation of the Dummerston, VT town pound is coming along. Volunteer Days in the past month have brought the south wall up to where it now has a "squeeze stile" (staircase). On August 20, anyone interested is welcome to stop by before and during the Historical Society Open House to put a stone or two on the wall.
Jared Flynn and I will be there from 5 to 7:30 working on the wall. We'd be happy to answer questions and help those who'd like to do a little walling.
Read MoreSunny skies, slight breezes and perfect temperatures graced a great day of wall building. Dan is pictured above with participants Garet McIntyre, Matt Buzerak and Melanie Grubman. After a hard day's work, the recreated livestock pound in Dummerston Center is one day closer to completion. The next workshop is in October. Contact Great River Arts Institute to register. Feel free to contact Dan directly for details about the next workshop.
Read MoreA 1-day stone walling workshop will be held this Sunday the 5th in Dummerston Center from 9 am - 4 pm. Please contact Dan or Great River Arts Institute for details. Same day registration is possible, if you decide at the last minute to join us. The 1-day workshop fee is $150.
Read MoreListening to Stone: Book signing and reading
Saturday June 20, 2009, 7 pm, Brown Dog Books & Gifts, 22 Commerce Street, Hinesburg, Vermont 05461. Contact Natacha with any questions
Read MoreDiscounting the pesky black flies, weather and working conditions were ideal for the Dummerston town pound walling weekend. Sixteen participants under the direction of myself, Andrew Pighills and Jared Flynn created forty foot of four foot high fence wall, a corner and a cheekend. The pound is now enclosed on nearly three sides. The gate opening makes a fine entrance to the interior space. Thanks to all who worked so carefully and well laying stone.
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