A Touching Finish
A Touching Finish – A Poem by Larry Eickstaedt Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not
Larry Eickstaedt
June 25, 2026
The NWSSA has lost members who have shaped our community. These Legacy pages were created to remember and honor the people who had an impact on our lives.
A Touching Finish – A Poem by Larry Eickstaedt Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not
Woody Morris 1945-2023 Celebrating Woody Morris, NWSSA Member and all around Rock Star It is with a great loss of
Ron Geitgey Ron Geitgey (pronounce it GET chee) was a long-time member of NWSSA, was a professional geologist for over
Joseph Conrad – Stone CutterJuly 27, 1941 – March 7, 2023 Joseph Conrad worked & played in the stone industry
It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of NWSSA member, Tom Francis. Thomas Michael FrancisJuly 23, 1961 –
Michael Timmons Michael Dewey Timmons walked into the light and into the arms of the loved ones who passed before
Karl Hufbauer 1937-2020 It is with heavy heart that I share the news of Karl Hufbauer’s passing on January 28th. Karl
Richard Beyer by George PrattOne morning I looked up from hammering at the Terry Fox sculpture to see this stranger
Elaine Mackay The NorthWest Stone Sculptors Association was saddened to hear of Elaine Mackay’s recent passing in January 2017. In
The NorthWest Stone Sculptors Association was saddened to hear of the passing of Sheri Tangen on December 2nd 2018. In
Nancy Green Nancy Green was a teacher, mother, artist, and student of Everett DuPen. Nancy joined NWSSA in 1992 and
Janet Brown 1927-2015 Jan was a broadly-trained and multi-talented artist, and NWSSA has been most fortunate to have had her
Join us in Central Oregon August 9-16th for up to 8 days of stone carving with guest Artists Nicholas Fairplay (Relief Carving), Julianne Kohn (Jade Carving) and Alison Jean Cole (Intarsia). Fire up your creative spirit in a supportive environment!
NWSSA’s annual Washington State Stone Carving Symposium will be hosted in Port Orchard, WA. July 11-19th, 2026. Visiting Guest Artists Amy Brier, John Fisher, and Sharon Fullingim will create a collaborative group project, in addition to our jade carving, beginning and intermediate stone carving workshops. Join us!
Annual International Stone Carving Symposium – Oregon State August 9-16th, 2026 Camp Suttle Lake in Sisters, OR If you enjoy time with friends in a
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