Master dry stone waller Jared Flynn, founder of The Stone Trust, will lead a tour of notable stone walls and other dry-stone structures in Stone Wall Park at historic Scott Farm in Dummerston, Vermont, on Sunday, September 10, at 3 p.m. Admission is $10, free for BMAC members. Space is limited. Register at brattleboromuseum.org or call 802-257-0124 x101.
Established as a venue for dry stone walling training and certification testing, Stone Wall Park includes features built by wallers testing for Level III Dry Stone Waller and Master Craftsman certification, such as sloped walls, arches, and pillars. It also includes a variety of stone walls and other structures created by Flynn and other master dry stone wallers using various techniques and types of stone. During this event, Flynn will speak about the structures on view and the art and craft of dry-stone walling.
This event is presented by BMAC as part of its “Hidden in the Hills” series of occasional excursions to artist studios and other interesting art and craft venues in the greater Brattleboro area.
Founded in 1972, the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center presents rotating exhibits of contemporary art, complemented by lectures, artist talks, film screenings, and other public programs. BMAC is open Wednesday–Sunday, 10–4. Admission is free, courtesy of M&T Bank. Located in historic Union Station in downtown Brattleboro, at the intersection of Main Street and Routes 119 and 142, the museum is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 802-257-0124 or visit brattleboromuseum.org.
BMAC is supported in part by the Vermont Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support is provided by Brattleboro Savings & Loan, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters, and Whetstone Beer Co.
