Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Dry stone wall building and its place in Newfoundland's heritage

For 35 years Dan Snow has been building dry stone constructions in his native Windham County, Vermont and beyond. From the practical to the fantastical, his works in stone fuse vanguard vision with old world techniques and traditions. His work has been the subject of articles in numerous journals, including “This Old House”, "Vermont Magazine" and “Vermont Life” magazines, and the “New York Times" and the "Boston Globe.”

This Wednesday, August 18th at 7pm, Dan and provincial folklorist Dale Jarvis will chat at the Two Whales Coffee Shop in Port Rexton about the tradition and the art of stonework, and the place that dry stone wall building holds in the heritage of Newfoundland.

For More Information Please Contact:
Two Whales Coffee Shop (709) 464-3928
English Harbour Arts Centre (709) 464-2424

A joint project of the English Harbour Arts Centre, Two Whales Coffee Shop, and the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Read more about Dan's work at:
http://www.inthecompanyofstone.com/
http://whisperingcraneinstitute.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/dan-snow-on-forgotten-stone-fences/

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