What to Expect at a Symposium
NWSSA
January 1, 2023
About Pilgrim Firs Camp and Conference Center
120 wooded acres of which 40 have been developed with cabins, lodges and outdoor recreation areas connected by walking paths through the forested grounds for guest use. It includes a large field, a lake with canoeing and kayaking, two campfire areas and a floating dock for swimming. It is located 3 miles from the City of Port Orchard and about an hour and a half drive or relaxing ferry ride from downtown Seattle.
The Symposium
Come join us for up to eight full days of playing with stone, communing with nature and enjoying the camaraderie of fellow stone enthusiasts. Bring yourself, your creative energy, your tools, and a favorite rock (or four!)
If you’re new to this whole stone carving thing and don’t have stone or tools, we have the Dojo set up for beginners with everything you need to start. The Dojo is a large communal workspace that includes our extensive NWSSA tool library and dedicated instructors to guide those of you who are new or are looking to expand your skillset into power tool use.
The Accommodations
The South Lodge is a large facility with a shared common area, kitchen area and bathrooms; it features multiple dorm-style rooms that sleep 1-3 people each. There are also 11 duplex-style cabins with private decks that sleep 3 per side. For those who like to commune more closely with nature, there is limited space is available for tents, trailers and RVs.(No hook-ups) We utilize the common area restrooms for those camping.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in Madson Lodge, which also serves as our venue for evening presentations. As weather allows, dining and presentations may take place outdoors.
Tuition
Tuition includes 3 daily meals, accommodations, demonstrations and presentations by our invited guest artists, instruction and mentoring, plus access to power, air and water to carve throughout the week.
Financial Aid:
Thanks to our generous members and the Thursday Auction, funds are available for both work-study positions and scholarships. For information, contact Cyra Jane, Symposium Director, cyra@nwssa.org
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