KNOW YOUR BOND

Marenakos Rock Center Stonearium
3220 First Avenue South, Suite 500
Seattle, Washington 98134
206.340.0081 www.marenakos.com
fireplace by Josiah Updegraff
August 23–25
Marenakos Rock Center
Visualizing a community built upon Stone
KNOW YOUR BOND
August 23-25
Marenakos continues to celebrate
stone, tools and awesome work!
A panel of revered professionals
from the stone industry will be our
guests, offering hands on training,
presentations and a question and
answer forum that will appeal to
anyone who wants to learn about
anything stone, expand their rocky
vocabulary, or simply network within
a community built upon stone.
StoneFest ’07 events will be held at
the Marenakos stone yard in Preston
(Issaquah), Washington.
Workshops
Traditional Walling Styles and Techniques with Bobby Watt,
It’s all about the Bond! Learn to build with a solid bond in all
your work, including the traditional “Sneck rubble” pattern,
random coursed, un-coursed, and squared. Demystify
Mortars! Understanding and working with the various types
of mortar will also be addressed.
Building with Dry Stone Principals of building dry-stacked,
garden and retaining walls. Building without mortar means
your bonding practices are the absolute determinate
factors of the longevity of your project. On site projects will
be overseen by Josiah Updegraff and Steve Cohan.
The Carvers Workshop- Sabah Al-Dhaher and David Miller,
From beginning to advanced, abstract to figurative, hand
and pneumatic carving will be instructed in the Fab shop.
Lettering and Architectural carving with Nathen Blackwell, Peter Andrusko and Keith Phillips,
modern and traditional methods of lettering and relief carving.
Tools of the Trade: Randy Potter from Trow and Holden Co. Go to the source! Trow and Holden
stone working tools are known to be the finest made in the US since the late 1800’s. Find out how to
make them work harder and last longer and come see and demo the latest new stuff!
2007 Cast members include…
Bobby Watt, RJW Stonemasons, Ottawa, Canada Scottish
master stonemason Bobby Watt returns for his fourth Northwest
visit bringing with him the mastery of the craft of over 35 years in
the stone industry. RJW Stonemasons is based in Ontario, Canada
and is known for some of the finest building and restoration
work in Canada, the US and the UK. Anyone looking to expand
their knowledge in cutting, setting, and taking on challenging
architectural projects needs to work with Bobby Watt! Bobby Watt is
a most amazing character who will teach you right from wrong with
no room for misunderstanding! Bobby will also present an invaluable
lecture on the proper use and types of mortars and variations
thereof. Visit www.rjwstonemasons.com or www.bobbywatt.com
Josiah Updegraff, Des Moines, Iowa/Whidbey Island, Washington. has
lived primarily in the Midwest, but has worked across the country throughout his
career. He shares with us his 50 years of experience in the stone trade. Josiah
first put his hands to stone when he was 13, and has not set his tools down since.
He apprenticed at age 17, and immediately went to work professionally in all
realms of stone and masonry projects. As a master mason his abilities include
wet and dry masonry, cutting, architectural and sculptural carving, installation
and fabrication. Josiah has worked throughout the country running crews on
high-end residential estates, as well as large-scale commercial projects. He has
been an instrumental team member and consultant to internationally renown
environmental sculptor Andy Goldsworthy, who he worked with on several
projects including Three Cairns at the Des Moines art Center in Iowa, Stone River
at Stanford University, and most recently River at The Aspen Institute, CO. Josiah is now continuing his career in
the Pacific Northwest turning his focus to distinctive residential stonework, fireplaces and sculptural carving.
Steve Cohan, Hot Rock Masonry, San Juan Islands is aptly named for
his specialty work in stone masonry fireplaces. His extensive work includes
dry stacked and mortared features, traditional fireplaces, European
masonry heaters, patios and flagging, and countertops of soapstone and
granite. Steve’s apprenticeship was in stone masonry over 30 years ago
in Virginia, upon his completion he opened his own business specializing
in the traditional dry-stack style of the region. Over a hundred stone
projects ranging from bake ovens to historic restorations were completed,
including Lexington’s Stonewall Jackson House and a 90-foot tall marble
minaret for an Islamic mosque. It was in the soapstone-rich Blue Ridge
Mountains that Steve encountered the European tradition of masonry
heaters, that he now specializes in. Steve now calls the Pacific
Northwest home after building here for nearly 20 years. Please visit
www.hotrockmasonry.com to see some of Steve’s hot rocks!
Nathen Blackwell, Ventura,
California is a master letter and
architectural carver whose portfolio
includes the stone lettering on the
monument, headstone and presidential seal for the late
President Reagan. Nathen Blackwell, now 87, was born in Hull,
England and learnt his trade in Yorkshire, England. When Mr. Blackwell
is not busy inventing the perfect tool for the job or ballroom dancing,
he is actively cutting and carving memorials, doing restoration work
for churches, cemeteries, and governmental buildings. Nathens mere
presence at StoneFest is a gift to all. We warmly welcome him back
for his second appearance!
Peter Andrusko, Written in
Stone Productions, Portland
Oregon. Specialist in hand
cut lettering, custom fireplace
surrounds, logo design and
signage. Peter will be working
together with Nathen to assist
those interested in exploring
some of the tricks of his astute
trade. Mr. Andrusko has built
an impressive portfolio of
works and clients across the
US and Europe. To view more
of Andrusko’s work, please visit:
writteninstoneproductions.com
Keith Phillips, Tenino,
Washington Keith has
been cutting stone
for over 20 years and
comes to us from
the architectural
carving and cutting
background. Keith
holds some very
special keys, including
the ones to the
cutting shed at the
Marenakos sandstone
quarry in Tenino
where he works
full time creating
both residential and
commercial works.
Sabah Al-Dhaher Seattle, Washington. Sabah attended the
Institute of Fine Arts in Basra, Iraq, his native home where he lived
and received his training in classical art, graduating first in his class
in 1989. Al-Dhaher fled Iraq in 1991 due to political conditions and
now lives and works in Seattle. Al-Dhaher has taught at the NWSSA
symposiums and at the Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle. He brings
his classical training to his work and his teaching which reveals both
his artistic and personal vigor and passion.Visit his beautiful works
at: www.aldhaher.net
David P. Miller, Eugene, Oregon. David primarily carves with hand
tools, journeying through the world of stone carving with both passion
and mirth. He has contributed to many workshops including those at
the University of Oregon, in Eugene and various symposia presented
by the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association. David has been carving
for over twenty years specializing in limestone and marble.
Randy Potter, Trow & Holden Co.
Barre, Vermont. Randy has been
dedicated to finding the right tool
for your job for over twenty years
at Trow and Holden. Located in the
heart of the U.S.Granite industry in
Barre, Vermont, Randy has come
up against most every application
of tools-to-stone imaginable
and is absolutely dedicated to
getting a job done in the most
efficient manner with the proper
tools to do it! Don’t know what
you need? Tools will be onsite for
demonstration, use and purchase.
Additional contributors include….
Terry and Shannon Wean, Tristan Enterprises, masons, Seattle, Washington
Mike Schroeder, KMA Masonry, Seattle, Washington
Richard Hestikind, Sculptor/Designer, Issaquah, Washington
Alexandra Morosco, Sculptor, StoneFest Coordinator, Whidbey Island. WA
General Schedule
Wednesday 8/22
8 am
9 am
Thursday 8/23
Registration
Project Leaders
Set up at Preston Yard
Friday 8/24
Saturday 8/25
Projects continue Projects continue
Masonry w/ Bobby
Drystone w/ Josiah/Steve
Sculpture- Sabah/David
Orientation & set up
Project descriptions
10
am
Tool Basics:
Masonry & Carving
Randy Potter,
Trow & Holden
Tool Talk:
Pneumatics
Randy and Alex
Tool Talk:
Maintenance & repair w/
Randy
11
am
Break into groups.
Project leaders talks, held
at project locations and
a/v room
Lettering with Blackwell
and Andrusko
Sculpture instruction with
Sabah and David
Architectural carving
with Keith
Guest presentation;
sculpture and
architectural carving
noon
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
1–
4:30
pm
Pre-registration & artists
reception at MRC
Stonearium, Seattle
All projects continue
All projects continue.
Guest presentation;
working with Ocean Pearl
A Northwest favorite,
Tristan Enterprises
All tracts continue.
Speak from the hearth! A
round table introductory
discussion of masonry
fireplaces. Josiah, Steve
and The Wean team
Talks and projects run to
5 pm
Talks and projects run to
5 pm
Talks and projects run to
5 pm
4:30
pm
Set up and Layout of workshops and projects begins 9:00 am daily at Marenakos Rock Center in Preston.
Optional early registration, welcome party and artists reception will be Wed evening at Marenakos Seattle Stonearium.
Registration
3220 1st Avenue South Suite 500 • Seattle Washington 98134
206.340.0081 Fax 206.340.0083
Please return by August 17, 2007
Send to the above address, or register in person at either the Preston or Seattle locations.
Name ______________________________________________________________________
Address _ ___________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________ State _ _________ Zip ________________
Email _______________________________________________________________________
Telephone contact __________________________________________________________
Please fill out both sides of this form:
_____ full time registration: Thurs-Saturday August 23,24,25 $395.00 lunch included
______daily registration (YOU MUST circle which days) THURS.
$150.00 lunch included.
FRI.
SAT.
______Saturday night closing Party and Dinner ($22.50)
CHECK meal choice: Vegetarian________ or Standard _________
T-Shirt Size_________(size: mens small- 3x)
(one shirt per person included in registration. Additional shirts in limited quantity will be
available for purchase onsite.)
Marenakos can accept cash, checks or credit cards. Please fax or call your credit card # for
advanced payment. Sorry, no refunds are available after August 20th.
Credit card #_____________________________________________ exp. Date___________
Card holder name: _________________________________
tel. Assoc. with account: (
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Authorized Signature:________________________________________________
Registration includes:
Instruction/participation for one or all presentations/projects. Lunch catered daily to site.
Refreshments and beverages available throughout the day. All presentations, talks and
commemorative StoneFest ’07 T-Shirt.
Please Register by August 17, 2007
Multiple mason discount: To encourage good practices in the field, we offer a 20% discount to
company’s sending 2 or more employees. Please make copies of registration form per participant.
Participants are welcome to be involved any or all of the projects & workshops, however
some projects are limited space wise. Please check off which you hope to participate in the
most or applies to your needs and interests, so we can coordinate projects and instructors as
best possible. Thank You!
______Traditional masonry/ wet laid/ building styles using mortar
______Dry stone masonry/ retaining walls/ projects using no mortar
______Sculpture
______Lettering/ relief/ architectural carving
I am most interested in:
______Building using mortar
______Traditional walling patterns and styles
______Dry stone walls
______Building arches
______Lettering
______Relief /architectural carving
______Sculpture; abstract
______Sculpture; aigurative carving
______Tools: uses, abuses, repair & maintenance
______Tools: aculpture
______Tools: masonry
______Understanding & applications of lime mortars
______Retaining walls
______Paving and flagging
______I am a beginner in the field of: ______________________________________________________
______I have experience and want to further my knowledge in:_____________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
The primary presenter/instructor I would like to work with is:
(Please circle one/or any applicable)
Randy Potter (Trow & Holden Tools)
Bobby Watt
Josiah Updegraff
Steve Cohan
Peter Andrusko
Nathen Blackwell
Keith Phillips
Sabah Al- Dhaher
David Miller Other listed presenter(s):_ __________________________
Additional information, including maps, list of hotels, etc. will be sent to you upon registration.