For years, The Stone Trust has played a pivotal role in preserving and advancing the craft of dry stone walling. Two key figures in this journey, Jared Flynn and Brian Post, have been involved since the early days, working to build a strong community of skilled wallers. In this brief interview, they share insights into the organization’s impact, their vision for an educational walking tour, and the projects they are most proud of. From training the next generation to expanding public awareness, their passion for the craft is evident in every stone they place. Check out this informative and exciting interview on our website : https://lnkd.in/e_yStg4p
The Stone Trust
技术与职业培训
Dummerston，Vermont 133 位关注者
Dedicated to preserving and advancing the art and craft of dry stone walling through training and certification.
关于我们
The Stone Trust preserves and advances the art and craft of dry stone walling, providing high-quality, experiential training in dry stone construction to homeowners, enthusiasts, and professionals at seven sites across the eastern and central U.S. Beginning with introductory workshops, where you learn the five basic rules of dry stone walling, you can advance through the Curriculum in Dry Stone, developing fundamental and advanced stoneworking skills. Additionally, you can acquire globally recognized professional credentials as a dry stone waller certified by the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain (DSWA), for which the Stone Trust is the certifying entity in the U.S. Established as a 501 (c)(3) educational nonprofit in 2010, certified instructors--predominately walling professionals--have shared their expertise with approximately 3000 people. Over 200 wallers have achieved certification. In addition to training and certification, the Stone Trust gathers a community of walling professionals whose stonework builds beauty and function into the landscape. Landscapers, hardscapers, designers, gardeners, and architects, professional members embody the knowledge of the craft of dry stone walling, passing on what they know. In the exercise of their craft, they help preserve heritage and build contemporary stonework into the landscape. They promote economic well-being in the communities where they live and work. Members help activate the economic, cultural, and ecological potential of dry stone construction across the U.S. Membership creates the possibility of integrating the how-to with the why-to build with dry stone. As we enjoy seeing dry stone work in yards and parks, the Stone Trust works to establish a set of firm guidelines for professionals, in order to promote dry stone in essential features across the built environment.
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https://thestonetrust.org/
The Stone Trust的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 技术与职业培训
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- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Dummerston，Vermont
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- 非营利机构
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The Stone Trust员工
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Looking to be a professional waller? Get certified for through the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain on Test Day on May 12th at the Stone Trust Center VT. DSWA-GB certification is the oldest and best administered certification for dry stone wallers and is recognized throughout the world. Registration closes April 13th. Check out our website for more information on these certifications and other upcoming workshops ! https://lnkd.in/exc2ar8d
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Join us once again this season at Opus 40, historic home of Harvey Fite's bluestone sculptures in a former quarry nestled in the Catskill Mountains. May 5th-9th Contractors Intensive 5 Day Workshop is a great opportunity for professional landscapers, masons, or builders. Take the quickest path to proving your know-how as a dry stone waller. Earn the credentials that justify inclusion of dry stone walls in your portfolio of services. Use coupon code MARCH50 to get $50 off this workshop if you register before the end of March! More information about the workshop below: https://lnkd.in/eXJr37Mb
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As spring awakens, our sites in eight locations prepare to welcome students, train new instructors, and continue to develop and preserve the remarkable craft of stone walling. In anticipation of this new season, we are offering a discount to our community on upcoming workshops! Consider coming to a 5-Day Contractor’s Intensive Workshop where you will learn about dry stone walling and take a Level 1 Certification Test at the end of the week. You can come to the Stone Trust NH on April 28-May 2 or the Stone Trust NY @ Opus 40 on May 5-9. Explore some of the other Stone Trust training sites by coming to a 2-Day Intro at the Stone Trust Colorado on April 26-27 or the 2-Day Intro at the Stone Trust Central Valley VT in Barre on May 31-June 1. Use coupon code MARCH50 to get $50 off any of these 4 workshops if you register before the end of March. We're looking forward to seeing some new faces and some folks who are returning to deepen their skills!
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As we greet the arrival of Spring today and our season of workshops deepens, we wanted to share our Membership options for 2025. For the month of March we have extended a special offering to our community! — Become a member for the first time and receive a discount of 25% off your first year!* — Current members who refer a new member get an extra two months of membership, free!* To take advantage of these special offers, reach out to us before March 31 at [email protected] for details and to sign up! Not only do our members support all that we do — all the important mentoring and professional development, preservation and community — they also receive discounts to our workshops, our gorgeous annual magazine Hearting and our calendar that features work from Professional Members of The Stone Trust. To see all the benefits of becoming a member you can take a look on our website to find out more!
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May Test Day in Vermont Looking to be a professional waller? Get certified through the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain on Test Day on May 12th at the Stone Trust Center VT. DSWA-GB certification is the oldest and best administered certification for dry stone wallers and is recognized throughout the world. Take a Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3B Certification Test to show your dry stone walling skill level. Registration closes April 13th. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMUVEu2n #drystone #drystonewalling #certification #testday #landscape #hardscape #masonry #traditionalcrafts #historicpreservation #moderncraftsman #homeimprovement
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March Intro Workshop Prepared Wallers for the Spring The Stone Trust PA hosted a 2-Day Introduction to Dry Stone Walling in early March to help wallers get time on the wall before the spring. Wallers came to learn about the five basic principles of dry stone walling as well as to get some practice. Some of the wallers have had some experience before, but understand the benefit of learning from different instructors who have different experiences and knowledge. The barn at the Stone Trust PA facility enables these early March workshops to go off without a hitch, no matter the weather. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSxPRTRB #drystone #drystonewalling #pennsylvania #landscape #hardscape #waller #traditionalcrafts #environment #homeandgarden #masonry
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Discount on Workshops For the month of March, we are excited to announce a discount on four Stone Trust workshops. Consider coming to a 5-Day Contractor’s Intensive Workshop where you will learn about dry stone walling and take a Level 1 Certification Test at the end of the week. You can come to the Stone Trust NH on April 28-May 2 or the Stone Trust NY @ Opus 40 on May 5-9. Explore some of the other Stone Trust training sites by coming to a 2-Day Intro at the Stone Trust Colorado on April 26-27 or the 2-Day Intro at the Stone Trust Central Valley VT in Barre on May 31-June 1. Use coupon code MARCH50 to get $50 off any of these 4 workshops if you register before the end of March. Find workshops here: https://lnkd.in/ee7Jk-YC
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Instructor Spotlight: Dario Coletta Dario Coletta (Massachusetts) has been associated with The Stone Trust since 2011 when he received his Level 1 certification. Since then, through his company DC Stoneworks, he has built and rebuilt stone structures throughout western MA, and occasionally abroad (Italy). After receiving his Level 2 certification in 2015, he subsequently qualified as a certified instructor and has been teaching at The Stone Trust for the last five years. Dario continues to be inspired by the mission and practices of The Stone Trust and his fellow stone masons. Dario will be teaching at the 1-Day Introduction to Dry Stone Walling at the Stone Trust Center in VT on April 23rd: https://lnkd.in/eze4SpVV https://lnkd.in/e46r_inJ #drystone #drystonewalling #instructor #moderncraftsman #landscape #traditionalcrafts #newenglandlife #vermont
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Dry Stone Walling – Materials and Techniques by Nick Aitken "Dry stone walls – the thousands of miles of stone ribbon stretching across the landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, Yorkshire Dales and Cotswolds – use construction methods which have existed for thousands of years. Indeed, dry stone structures in the Orkney Islands and Ireland are even older than the Egyptian pyramids. A dry stone wall is more than a pile of rocks." See more: https://lnkd.in/eJW_wm-X #drystone #drystonewalling #landscape #moderncraftsman #techniques #books #resources #traditionalcrafts #historicpreservation #environment
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