This year we will be doing something new and interesting at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show in February. In past years, we have had one of the larger gardens on the main floor, which is always a big hit with the show’s visitors. We have also had an Educational Booth on the sixth floor. […]
This valley and environs, graced by evergreen mountains, houses, a gathering of people with artistic souls. We work under tents-no two are alike-in the valley itself where we pick diverse stones from a designated rock pile and purchase them on the spot. Some sleep in tents in the valley, not too far from outhouses; […]
One. Before 1 was 10, my family visited the California State Fair. In one pavillion was a small display of sculptures, including a wooden carving of a baby, lying on its back on a bed of gravel and sucking its toes. For months afterward 1 tried to get my toes in my mouth, before acknowledging […]
The following is both an interview with Vic Picou and a call for a new “Director of Symposia”. Over the years since the group’s first “gathering” in 1987, Vic has emerged as an invaluable contributor to the growth, development and maintenance of NWSSA and its four yearly symposia. He has been at the literal center […]
IT DID HAPPEN! Silver Falls Sculpting Symposium had plenty of sunshine: ole sol sunshine and heartfelt sunshine. August 25 through 29 were glorious days for so many happy face memories. So, here I am leaving Silver Falls, Oregon, Symposium #4, driving out of old growth cedars, alders, maples, giant firs dripping with dew and spanish […]
There are a couple of recent changes in the NWSSA to report to you. The first is that Leon White has volunteered to be chair of the Exhibitions committee. The committee not only puts on our exhibitions, but also recommends what shows we should sponsor. If you would like to help Leon, please give him […]
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