2025 Events Schedule TBA Soon!
Past Events:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS
The Nominations Committee is currently taking nominations for a position on the Board of Directors. Any member may nominate another member and any member may nominate themselves. Board members play an important role in the success of NWSSA. Being on the Board, you can have a direct and personal impact on our unique organization. It is also a great way for you to participate in the vision and planning for NWSSA. Questions? Please contact our Elections Committee members, Tamara Buchanan or Markos Weiss.
February 3rd 4-7 pm Red Sky Gallery Opening Reception
Please join members of the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association for a two-month exhibition of our work at Red Sky Gallery in Lake Forest Park, WA . 20 local artists have been invited to exhibit our work in this beautiful gallery space with about 40 stone sculptures on display and for sale. Visit with us to discuss our art, techniques, and stones we use during the Opening Reception on Saturday evening from 4-7 pm.
Can’t make it opening night? This show will run from February 1st through March 31st. Please stop by to see stone sculpture and many other 2d, 3d, jewelry and small works by local artists.
April 14-21, 22nd Annual CALIFORNIA SCULPTORS SYMPOSIUM at Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria, California (CSS) is an annual, week-long program of workshops and demonstrations given by sculptors for sculptors. Intimate hands-on sessions with expert instructors will improve your technique, inspire your designs and build your expertise. Participants return to CSS year after year to share their passion for working with stone, wood, metal and clay. It’s a place to learn, exchange ideas and recharge your creative batteries for both the novice and the seasoned artist. Registration is open NOW! California Sculptors Symposium
Seattle Mineral Market Show May 18 & 19, 2024
NWSSA will have a display booth of stone sculptures at the 16th Annual Seattle Mineral Market Family friendly, free admission and free parking! Free rocks for kids and door prizes! at The Hangar 30 building at Magnuson Park @ 7400 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98115 Call for Art & Volunteers Here!
Women’s Hand Carving Retreat & Art Show June 7-9, 2024
Our quiet, peaceful, 3-day hand carving event is a wonderful gathering of women artists on the grounds of the Old Alcohol Inn overlooking the bay. We can easily talk among ourselves. If you aren’t a hand carver, bring a partially finished piece you can rasp, chisel, or sand. Space will be limited to 17 experienced carvers & 4 new sculptors. This event is at capacity!
June 8, Tenino Carver’s Guild Show & Sale: Tenino, WA
The Tenino Carver’s Guild has invited Northwest Stone Sculptors Association to show and sell sculpture on June 8, 2024 from 10am to 3:30pm. That Saturday is the Tenino Farmers Market and Craft show. NWSSA are encouraged to bring pieces in the $30 to $800 range. Call for Art and Volunteers here!
Summer Symposia
Our symposia are open to all levels from beginners who have never carved stone before, to the hobbyist, to the professional sculptor. These events are one of the most supportive and inclusive environments you will ever encounter. Meet new people, renew old friendships, get inspired, pose your question, answer someone’s question, and fire up the creative spirit in a rich, sharing environment.
Extensive carving sessions are interspersed with informative classes and stimulating sculpting lessons during each of our events. Field mentors and instructors are available to help guide you through your challenges. Bring your gear (if you are a beginner, we have tools you can use), connect to our power, water and air sources and peruse the tools and variety of stones being carved and available for purchase from our on-site vendors.
- JULY 6-14 2024: Washington International Stone Carving Symposium, Port Orchard, WA Register NOW!
Join us for an eight-day symposium on the lovely grounds of Pilgrim Firs Camp in Port Orchard. Guest Artists: Kathryn Vinson -“Carving Botanicals”; Deborah Wilson “Elegance in Jade”; Amy Brier “Pareidolia: Exploration in Creativity”; Lee Gass “See, Feel, Imagine & Move” We will have an expanded Beginner’s tent, with hand carving and intermediate power tool instruction, the NWSSA general assembly meeting, campfires, inspiring conversations and, hopefully, you!. Please email the Director at sirenicity@gmail.com for any questions. - JULY 13, 2024 11 am – 4 pm Outdoor Sculpture Show in Port Orchard, WA
Visit with artists, and view 100 sculptures on display and for sale as our 37th Annual Sculpture Symposium culminates. This outdoor event is open to to public. Hosted at Pilgrim First Camp & Conference Center 3318 SW Lake Flora Rd Port Orchard, WA 98367
- AUGUST 25- SEPTEMBER 1st 2024: Oregon State International Stone Carving Symposium, near Sisters, OR
Suttle Lake Camp is our home for the week of our annual Stone Carving Symposium in Oregon!! Suttle Lake Camp is nestled on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains 14 miles west of Sisters. Guest artists: Mitsuo Saiki “Carving Buddha”; Uchida Kazutaka; Dave Haslett, MJ Anderson; John Thomspon “Slate Carving”; Jade Carving with Julianne Kohn & Steve Sandry. Registration will be open by June. Questions? Contact Symposium Director Kentaro Kojima at kumasanhatsan@gmail.com - AUGUST 31st, 2024 11am – 4 pm Outdoor Sculpture Show at Camp Suttle Lake, OR
Visit with artists, and view 50+ sculptures on display and for sale as our Annual Sculpture Symposium culminates. This outdoor event is open to to public.
And More Events!
AUGUST 17 & 18, 2024 Evergreen Arboretum Sculpture Walk (a two day event)
In collaboration with the Everett Arboretum & Gardens, Schack Art Center and the Fresh Paint event we will be co-sponsoring a two-day Sculpture Walk at the Evergreen Arboretum in Everett, WA. The Fresh Paint event has attracted tens of thousands of people. Keep your eyes open for the “call for artists”. All members are invited to display your outdoor and indoor pieces at this event. We will be hosting a Soapstone Carving workshop for youth on August 17 and are looking for volunteers for this event. We will send out a request for volunteer sign up closer to the date.
SEPTEMBER 9-15th, 2024 Vancouver Island Stone Sculpture Symposium, Lake Cowichan, BC Canada
A New sculpture symposium for 2024, hosted by Event by Daniel Cline and West Coast Sculpture Association More Information available: Vancouver Island Stone Sculpture Symposium
September 28th 2024 – Kubota Garden Foundation Art in the Garden Sculpture Show & Sale – Seattle, WA
In collaboration with the Kubota Garden Foundation and the City of Seattle Parks & Recreation Department, we are excited to be welcomed back for a Sculpture Walk & Sale at this lovely 20 acre Japanese inspired Garden in South Seattle, WA. We will send out a request for art and volunteers closer to the date. In the meantime, contact Markos Weiss for any questions.