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American College of the Building Arts Festival
March 16 - 18, 2007
Charleston, South Carolina

The American College of the Building Arts hosted the Masters of the Building Arts Festival on Marion Square in Charleston, South Carolina Friday, March 16 - Sunday, March 18, 2007 to showcase the skills and artistry of master artisans in the building arts. The festival was open to the public and Timber Framers Guild members were there.

At right, signage at timber framing demo (photo credit: Laura Saeger). It says "Featured Artisans: Rudy Christian, Burbank, OH; Stephen Morrison, Mountain Rest, SC; Gabel Holder, Monroe, GA; and Whit Holder, Monroe, GA.

• Gable Holder Joggling (credit: Laura Saeger)
• Earl Barthe, 2006 Askins Achievement Award Winner, talks about his life in the plastering trade (credit: Rudy Christian)
• Rudy Scoring a log (credit: Laura Saeger)
• Witt Holder hewing (credit: R. Christian)