Step One: Select Stone
This is where it all begins, selecting a piece of jade or a gemstone that checks all the boxes. Color,
Deborah Wilson
January 10, 2024
Over 20 years of experience from 300+ members + we’re all still learning, sharing, and carving proud.
This is where it all begins, selecting a piece of jade or a gemstone that checks all the boxes. Color,
At Silver Falls symposium John Fisher did many demos. One of our members captured John doing his contour carving, sometimes
Ed.: As you will see, Bill has a lot to say about the design and use of a sculpture studio.
Let’s hope you didn’t become an artist so you could get rich. Even the mythological “famous artist” seems to have
ed Note: A member posed a question on our email list regarding how to polish & finish a variety of
Safety for Stone Carving 1. The Mental and Physical Thing: Is your mind clear and focused on doing your work
Geologist Micheal E. Yeaman presents an introduction to the series he has created regarding the science and geology of stones
Learn about Pacific Northwest Granite from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim
Learn about Montana Quartzite from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim Firs,
Learn about Columbia River Basalt from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim
Learn about British Columbia Jade from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim
Learn about Indiana Limestone from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim Firs,
Women;’s Hand Carving Retreat June 4-7, 2026 in Port Orchard, WA
Rasp, chisel and sand your stone sculptures during our quiet and peaceful retreat where we can easily talk among ourselves and dust is limited.
SAVE THE DATES! SATURDAY, JANUARY 24th – NWSSA HOLIDAY PARTY – 4-8 PM Stone Carving Folks, Family and Friends, our winter potluck party will be
August 24th-31st 2025 29th Annual International Stone Carving Symposium at Camp Suttle Lake near Sisters, Oregon Early Birds! Sign up by August 10th to Save
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