Vermont, USA – Thea Alvin
In the world of dry stone building, Thea Alvin is an absolute legend. Although she is extremely modest about her skills, she always pushes credit toward others. Alvin’s work is characterized by its intricate detail and beautiful craftsmanship.
She has been honing her craft for years, and her work can be seen in different places in the world. Alvin is a true master of her trade, and her work is truly breathtaking.
She lives for her work and travels widely learning new skills and techniques while sharing what she has to give.
Dry stone building is a time-honoured building technique that involves the use of stone – any stone. The stone can be stacked in layers, curved, or left exposed.
The technique has been around for several centuries and is used to build everything from homes to entire castles. Dry stone buildings are prized for their beauty and durability.
The technique may seem simple, but it requires a great deal of skill and experience to do it correctly. Dry stone building is what Thea Alvin grow up working with starting at the age of sixteen together with her father.
Thea Alvin has since become an expert in the field, working with her father on various projects. The dry stone building technique is one that has been used for centuries and is still popular today due to its many benefits.
Some of these benefits include the fact that dry stone construction is very durable, as well as being low maintenance and environmentally friendly.
Chapel Garden, Vermont
The Chapel Garden is a beautiful example of Alvin’s work, and it is one of her most well-known pieces. It is a dry stone building that was built using only the natural materials found on the site.
The result is a stunning and unique structure that has been attracting visitors from all over the world. Alvin’s work is characterized by her use of natural materials and her attention to detail.
She is able to create beautiful and intricate designs that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Aside from dry stone building, Thea Alvin has featured upcycle outdoor sculptures.
Aside from her dry stone building, Thea Alvin has also featured upcycled outdoor sculptures. These sculptures are made from recycled materials and are meant to add a touch of whimsy and fun to any outdoor space.
Hot Carts
Thea Alvin’s “Hot Carts” is a work of art that captures the energy and excitement of the SEABA Street Art Festival in Burlington, Vermont.
Held annually, the festival is a celebration of the vibrant street art scene in the city. Alvin’s work captures the colourful and creative spirit of the event and the people who come to enjoy it.
House of 40,000 Cans
In 2010, Thea Alvin and her team created a “House of 40,000 Cans” at Bonnaroo. The project was an experiment in sustainability and waste reduction, and it aimed to show that it is possible to have a fun and safe time at a music festival without creating mountains of trash.
The project was a huge success, and it helped to change the culture of waste at Bonnaroo.
We’re proud to be able to show some of her work here. Thea has told us she’d love to visit Australia and New Zealand in the near future with the aim of participating in workshops here.
If you love her work as much as we do, say so! And if you’d like to join in a workshop, email us at [email protected] and we’ll keep you updated on plans.
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