Delve into the vibrant world of stone sculpture and the dedicated community that shapes it. Explore a rich array of subcategories, including insights into the essence of Sculpture NW, perspectives from the editors, artist spotlights, and engaging conversations. Whether you’re a seasoned sculptor or a novice exploring the Beginner’s Corner, this space is a treasure trove of knowledge. Northwest Stone Sculpture Association is not just a platform; it’s a community, a conversation, and an exploration of the fascinating world of stone carving.
I’ve Never Carved a Stone! What can I expect as a beginner? Impressions of NWSSA’s Stone Sculpture Symposiums by Pat Barton, Irene Blomberg & Berta Geller Beginner Training: Beginner Work […]
Several years ago, NWSSA initiated a “Statement of Services” that is used for vendors and members who are paid for their work. Generally this agreement is used at our symposiums, such as Camp Brotherhood. It […]
By Dan Michael, reprinted from Sculpture NorthWest March/April 2004 February in our Northwest is predictable: sun, clouds, wind, rain, maybe all in the same day or hour. Temperature, too, is […]
Your lifestyle requires money! Achieve itll And account for it!! Generally, the artist in business alone is operating under a Sole Proprietorship (one individual or a married couple). This is […]
This post is a plug to give Jeff Powell’s Air Compressors for Carving Stone a read. Its a useful overview and has enough terminology, detail, and advice to get you […]
SLICK WAY TO MOVE TO STONE Submitted to Sculpture NorthWest by a long-time NWSSA friend, Steve Erickson. All sculptors and landscapers need to move stone whether natural or worked. This […]
Mounting Pins After expending the effort to drill a mounting hole perpendicular to a base or to the bottom of a sculpture there remains the problem of keeping the pin […]
In my first year of architectural school, I had the chance to take 2 semesters of sculpture before the architectural curriculum consumed me. That was where I was introduced to […]
Part of this material I used in the 20 hour granite course I taught at Pratt. Most of the info is from Tom Urban’s workshop at Camp Brotherhod, some from […]
I’ve Never Carved a Stone! What can I expect as a beginner? Impressions of NWSSA’s Stone Sculpture Symposiums by Pat Barton, Irene Blomberg & Berta Geller Beginner Training: Beginner Work […]
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 […]
There are few sculptors who have not had the unhappy experience of breaking a carbide chisel. One’s immediate thought is to go wailing back to the dealer: “It broke! There’s […]
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