Dear Readers. This Summer is going by so fast and it has been most exciting for we lucky ones who have been able to attend either our Pilgrim Firs or Suttle Lake symposiums. Now just a gentle reminder that this publication doesn’t happen unless you step up and send me something to print. Wishing you […]
Here I am counting the days until I can fly North for my favorite days of the year. Counting 32 years with my stoner family. Every year has brought new and exciting changes, new people and old friends. As some of you may know I have had some big health challenges to deal with. Therefore, […]
President’s Message April 2025 Dear Members, Get ready! You know it’s coming! And you know it will be great! “What will be great?”, you say. The NWSSA Summer Symposiums! We have 2 of them. The 1st this year is July 12-19, 2025 at a beautiful camp near Port Orchard, WA. The 2nd […]
SAVE THE DATES! 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 […]
NorthWest Stone Sculptors AssociationEstablished 05/27/1988 Board Meeting Minutes ORGANIZATION NAME: NWSSA Date: 02/05/2025Time: 6:30 P.M. PSTLocation: Virtual via Zoom ATTENDANCE Board Members: Tamara Buchanan, Markos Weiss, Karen Roe, Michael Yeaman, Ellie Hochman, Oliver Harwood, Aerin Sizelove Board Members Present: AllQuorum: YesStaff Present: Renee RobertsGuests: Rachell Jarvis, Carmen Chacon CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Board […]
President’s Message Feb, 2025 So, what’s new on the Board? Just a reminder: The Board or BOD (Board of Directors) is a group of volunteers that meets about 10 times a year to discuss and manage the “business” of NWSSA. Currently there are 7 members on the Board. Here are just 4 topics from recent […]
NorthWest Stone Sculptors AssociationEstablished 05/27/1988 Board Meeting Minutes ORGANIZATION NAME: NWSSA Date: 01/08/2025Time: 6:30 P.M. PSTLocation: Virtual via Zoom ATTENDANCE Board Members: Tamara Buchanan, Marcos Weiss, Karen Roe, Michael Yeaman, Ellie Hochman, Oliver Harwood, Aerin Sizelove Board Members Present: AllQuorum: YesStaff Present: Renee RobertsGuests: Cyra Hobson, Rachell Jarvis CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Board […]
1. Become a member Joining NWSSA not only supports our mission, it also connects you with a community of stone sculpture enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest and Internationally. Benefits include our journal, Sculpture Northwest, news about programs, field trips, opportunities for showing and selling your work, and participation in our Symposiums in Washington and Oregon. […]
All sculptors are welcome to submit works by following the Park’s submission guidelines. We accept submissions throughout the year. To enter your work, email your images to info@sjisculpturepark.com with Submission in the subject line. Do not include images larger than 5 MB in size. Each submission must include the sculpture’s dimensions, material, and approximate weight. Up to five sculptures can be […]
NorthWest Stone Sculptors AssociationEstablished 05/27/1988 Board Meeting Minutes ORGANIZATION NAME: NWSSA Date: 11/3/2024Time: 12:19 P.M. PSTLocation: In Person, Ellie’s home/BOD Retreat Site ATTENDANCE Board Members: Tamara Buchanan, Marcos Weiss, Karen Roe, Ellie Hochman, Oliver Harwood, Aerin Sizelove, Michael Yeaman (on cell phone)Board Members Present: AllQuorum: YesStaff Present: NoneGuests: None CALL TO ORDERA meeting of the […]
NorthWest Stone Sculptors AssociationEstablished 05/27/1988 Board Meeting Minutes ORGANIZATION NAME: NWSSA Date: 10/16/2024Time: 6:13 P.M. PSTLocation:Virtual, Via Zoom ATTENDANCE Board Members Present: Tamara Buchanan, Marcos Weiss, Karen Walsh Roe, Ellie Hochman, Oliver Harwood, Aerin SizeloveBoard Members Absent: Michael YeamanQuorum: YesStaff Present: Renee RobertsGuests: Constance Jones CALL TO ORDERAA meeting of the Board of Directors of […]
by Rachell Jarvis The 29th Annual Oregon State Stone Carving Symposium brought together a great group of carvers, friends and fun! After missing out in 2023 due to hazardous smoke levels, we were grateful for fair weather. Hot days and cool evenings, perfect for an afternoon dip and dust off in Suttle Lake. This year […]
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