Stone Wall Building Workshop at Parmelee Farm Killingworth
In what is planned to be the second in a series of educational workshops that promote the arts, cultural heritage and agriculture, the Parmelee Farm will play host to a workshop on the ancient craft of dry stone wall building.
Experts in their field, Dan Snow and Andrew Pighills will teach a two-day weekend long workshop on the art of dry stone wall building on May 15th and 16th 2010 at the farm.
Participants will learn the basic principles of wall building, from establishing foundations, to the methods of dry laid (sometimes called dry-stacked) construction and ‘hearting’ the wall, as well as more advanced instruction on building a stile, gateway, and lunkie in the wall This hands-on workshop will address not only the structure and principles behind wall building but also the aesthetic considerations of balance and proportion.
As part of an ongoing process to preserve the site’s heritage and restore it’s historic integrity the upcoming Dry Stone Walling workshop will be the second in what is planned to be a twice yearly event.
Experts in their field, Dan Snow and Andrew Pighills will teach a two-day weekend long workshop on the art of dry stone wall building on May 15th and 16th 2010 at the farm.
Participants will learn the basic principles of wall building, from establishing foundations, to the methods of dry laid (sometimes called dry-stacked) construction and ‘hearting’ the wall, as well as more advanced instruction on building a stile, gateway, and lunkie in the wall This hands-on workshop will address not only the structure and principles behind wall building but also the aesthetic considerations of balance and proportion.
As part of an ongoing process to preserve the site’s heritage and restore it’s historic integrity the upcoming Dry Stone Walling workshop will be the second in what is planned to be a twice yearly event.
- Time: Saturday 15th, and Sunday 16th of May 2010. beginning at 9:00 am till 4:00 pm
- Place: Parmelee Farm, 465 Rte. 81, Killingworth, CT 06419
- Tuition: $300.00
- Contact: Michelle Becker at 860-322-0060 or by e-mail at : mb@mbeckerco.com
FACULTY:
Dan Snow
Artist and dry stone craftsman, Dan Snow creates site-specific, environmental works, builds traditional dry stone constructions and assembles small-scale, stand-alone sculpture for clients in his native Vermont, New England and beyond.
Holding a Master craftsman certificate from the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain, Dan Snow has instructed many workshops in dry stone walling and lectured on the craft across the USA, in Canada and Great Britain.
In 2001 Snow authored “In the Company of Stone”, published by Artisan, with photographs of his work by Peter Mauss. “Listening to Stone,” is Dan’s second book, published in 2008. “Stone Rising,” a film by Camilla Rockwell, released in 2005, captures the spirit of Snow’s constructions and chronicles the process of their creation.
www.inthecompanyofstone.com
Andrew Pighills
Dry stone craftsmen and horticulturist, Andrew Pighills learned his craft as a young apprentice to Master craftsmen in his birthplace, the Yorkshire Dales of his native England.
He has thirty years of experience building with stone, both dry and mortared, although dry laid stonework is his preference. Andrew holds an Advanced Craftsman certification with the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain as well as a certificate in Horticulture from the Royal Horticultural Society of Great Britain. He and his artist/designer wife own English Gardens and Landscaping. In addition to building walls and creating gardens, his work includes outdoor kitchens, wine cellars, firepits and garden features that include follies and other whimsical structures in stone.
Andrew has worked with Dan Snow co-teaching a number of workshops on the art of dry stone walling throughout New England. His work has recently been featured in the book, “Stone Primer” by Charles McCraven and published by Storey Publishing.
www.englishgardensandlandscaping.com
Artist and dry stone craftsman, Dan Snow creates site-specific, environmental works, builds traditional dry stone constructions and assembles small-scale, stand-alone sculpture for clients in his native Vermont, New England and beyond.
Holding a Master craftsman certificate from the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain, Dan Snow has instructed many workshops in dry stone walling and lectured on the craft across the USA, in Canada and Great Britain.
In 2001 Snow authored “In the Company of Stone”, published by Artisan, with photographs of his work by Peter Mauss. “Listening to Stone,” is Dan’s second book, published in 2008. “Stone Rising,” a film by Camilla Rockwell, released in 2005, captures the spirit of Snow’s constructions and chronicles the process of their creation.
www.inthecompanyofstone.com
Andrew Pighills
Dry stone craftsmen and horticulturist, Andrew Pighills learned his craft as a young apprentice to Master craftsmen in his birthplace, the Yorkshire Dales of his native England.
He has thirty years of experience building with stone, both dry and mortared, although dry laid stonework is his preference. Andrew holds an Advanced Craftsman certification with the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain as well as a certificate in Horticulture from the Royal Horticultural Society of Great Britain. He and his artist/designer wife own English Gardens and Landscaping. In addition to building walls and creating gardens, his work includes outdoor kitchens, wine cellars, firepits and garden features that include follies and other whimsical structures in stone.
Andrew has worked with Dan Snow co-teaching a number of workshops on the art of dry stone walling throughout New England. His work has recently been featured in the book, “Stone Primer” by Charles McCraven and published by Storey Publishing.
www.englishgardensandlandscaping.com
