Stephanie Robison – Artist Spotlight

I am a first generation college student with not one but two degrees in sculpture. I feel this is important to mention because being a first generation college student allowed […]

From the Editors July-August-September

You may have noticed that this issue encompasses July/August/September rather than just July/August. With support from the board, we decided to present quarterly issues for the latter half of 2020. […]

John LaFortune – Carving with John

The first ever NWSSA Virtual Symposium was quite an accomplishment! Not only did we get 90 or so stone carvers together online, but we managed to continue our professional development […]

Fletch Waller – 1 X 1 X 1

“Vladmir” In the mid-eighties, I saw an Irish National Theatre production of Waiting For Godot. In the second act, Estragon gets cold; Vladmir takes off his coat and drapes it […]

President’s Message Aug-Sept-Oct

From the President….  Dear Sculptors, I am enjoying the afterglow of our Virtual Symposium. As I write this, we still have a last day of events with a closing campfire. […]

2020 Virtual Stone Carving Forum

In August 2020, we hosted a Virtual Stone Carving Forum to share videos, pictures, have Q&A discussions, watch live presentations, and much more. Our 4 day live event was held August 5-9th, […]

Mike Cook

Mike Cook Earth Spirit Sculpture Gallery A graduate architect, after a Portland career in public and corporate project, facilities, real estate and arts management, Mike began his journey in retirement […]

2020 Virtual Symposium Schedule

We hope you plan to join us for our LIVE Presentations August 5th-9th 2020! If you are unable to join in at our scheduled time, the recordings will be available […]

NWSSA Sculptor T-Shirt

Let everyone know.  OFFICIAL NWSSA SCULPTOR T-SHIRT $30(price includes tax & shipping) – (supply limited)  SIZE LargeMediumSmallX-Large     

NWSSA Carve Saftey T-Shirt

CARVE SAFELYInspired by cautionary tales from many of our members, courtesy of the Vermont Granite Museum, we have the tale of Charlie Rosadilla.    “Back in 1944 he proved the […]

Rafael Sebba

 by Rafael Sebba   (April 2020) It’s early in the afternoon and I think I need to take a break. I stand up and walk away from my makeshift home office […]

Michael Binkley – Artist Spotlight (2020)

After seven months of preparation and build-out, I am finally ready to open the doors of my new gallery and studio in Squamish, Canada—right in the middle of a pandemic. […]

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