Introduction to the Geology of Sculpting Stone Series

Geologist Micheal E. Yeaman presents an introduction to the series he has created regarding the science and geology of stones used in the art of sculpture to the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association. This series is designed to explore one key aspect of stone sculpture that is unique to the art form, its geology. Why should […]
PNW GRANITE

Learn about Pacific Northwest Granite from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim Firs, NWSSA member and geologist thought it might be helpful for us to understand the geology of the stones we carve. Click the link below to read his presentation or view his narrative on our […]
MONTANA QUARTZITE

Learn about Montana Quartzite from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim Firs, NWSSA member and geologist, Michael Yeaman thought it might be helpful for us to understand the geology of the stones we carve. Click the link below to read his presentation or view his narrative on […]
COLUMBIA RIVER BASALT

Learn about Columbia River Basalt from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim Firs, NWSSA member and geologist, Michael Yeaman thought it might be helpful for us to understand the geology of the stones we carve. Click the link below to read his presentation or view his narrative […]
BRITISH COLUMBIA JADE

Learn about British Columbia Jade from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim Firs, NWSSA member and geologist, Michael Yeaman thought it might be helpful for us to understand the geology of the stones we carve. Click the link below to read his presentation or view his narrative […]
INDIANA LIMESTONE

Learn about Indiana Limestone from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim Firs, NWSSA member and geologist, Michael Yeaman thought it might be helpful for us to understand the geology of the stones we carve. Click the link below to read his presentation or view his narrative on […]