Sticky: 08/23/10 update: In the Works We will be at the CENTS Show again in 2011, definitely doing the 1 day Stone Workshop on Sunday. I am not sure about lectures or other workshops, but I have to make decisions fairly quickly. We have several ideas for dry-stack stone Workshops and I am working on… Continue reading WCI Workshops
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Fall Stone Workshop: 2008
It’s Time: Hey, we’re running out of time to get into the fall workshop. You must be committed by the 13th to get in . . . that’s next week-Monday by noon. For complete info on this great workshop take a look here Cranes We will not be using a crane but we will have… Continue reading Fall Stone Workshop: 2008
What’s Andy Goldsworthy up to?
Found out that Mr. Goldsworthy has some new installations, and a couple on new shows going on. Here’s the lowdown. [Immediately tell it’s a Goldsworthy.] I thought this little nugget was quite interesting; For many people, Goldsworthy’s works with blood and excrement are disturbing. But the artist says he is only trying to reflect nature… Continue reading What’s Andy Goldsworthy up to?
Window of Opportunity
The Stonework of Machu Piccu This photo of Machu Piccu was sent to me by a colleague who has been there several times. The stone work is jaw-dropping. The Inca put these stones together by using other stones to carve the joints. Harder, smaller stones, 1000’s of hours of work to put this wall together.… Continue reading Window of Opportunity