Category Archives: Stonework

Biltmore Forest Stonework: Retaining Wall

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Marc

Boulders and drystone retaining walls blend together seamlessly in this Biltmore Forest stonework project built by Hammerhead Stoneworks. Click the image above for a larger view. Biltmore Forest Stonework: Before and After This pair of images show how this stonework … Continue reading →

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Water Feature, Stone Paths, Steps & Bench

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Marc

Asheville stone masons Hammerhead Stoneworks recently completed this water feature with a natural stone bench, paths, drystone walls and steps. Dry Stone Paths & Steps This dry stone pathway connects the homeowner’s driveway with their favorite hangout spot, on their … Continue reading →

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Rock on the Radio

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Marc

This past winter I completed a natural stone mosaic called “The Hiker” that now rests over the gravesite of John LedBetter, a beloved husband, father and Scoutmaster who passed a year ago March. In July, WNCW interviewed me about the … Continue reading →

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At the Home Show 2012

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Marc

Stonework at the Home Show Since I founded Hammerhead Stoneworks in 2009, I have been showing my stonework and materials at the Western North Carolina Home and Garden Show at the Civic Center in downtown Asheville, NC. I have shown … Continue reading →

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DIY Flagstone Classes

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Marc

I have scheduled two Do-It-Yourself Flagstone classes at the North Carolina Arboretum this spring. Saturday April 21 from 9 to 4 at the NC Arboretum Friday May 4 from 9 to 4 at the NC Arboretum You can register via … Continue reading →

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Further progress

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Marc
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Newsy stuff

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Marc

In April 2010, I spent a day with photographer Steven Paul Whitsitt, touring projects I had done. Just last month the book he was working on was released by Schiffer Publishing. I am very excited by the book which is … Continue reading →

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Ironwoods: Done and dusted

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Marc

Earlier this week, blacksmith Lynda Metcalfe and I drove to Chapel Hill to put the finishing touches on our collaboration, the Ironwoods neighborhood sign. It was satisfying to see this project through; discussions with the homeowner’s association had started a … Continue reading →

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Ironwoods: Ready for iron

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Marc

Back to Chapel Hill for a couple of days recently. The stone structure is finished. It waits patiently under wraps for the ironwork. Here’s a close up of a wall section. There are two marbles hidden in the wall, gifts … Continue reading →

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Ironwoods: Sign underway

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Marc

My current project has me journeying to Chapel Hill to build a entry sign for the Ironwoods neighborhood. Two years ago I built a memorial bench in this same neighborhood for Grandpa Tony. I am delighted that they invited me … Continue reading →

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