Jim Tobin – Artist Spotlight (2008)
SN: How would you describe yourself? JT: An adventurer of creative ideas; a ‘horizon chaser’ exploring the planet; a sensory
Shierry Weber Nicholsen
January 2, 2008
Dig into our best asset: our people.
SN: How would you describe yourself? JT: An adventurer of creative ideas; a ‘horizon chaser’ exploring the planet; a sensory
SN: Who are you? NS: My name is Nichole Sharpe I’m a dreamer, an observer, a questioner, a problem solver
ED: Gerda first showed up on our radar when she attended the Hand Carving Retreat at Pack Forest this spring.
This interview was conducted by Verena Schwippert on Orcas Island at Pete’s home and studio. There is art, almost all
SN: Who are you? CG: My name is Candyce Garrett and I am a granite sculptor from Galisteo, New Mexico
Remembering Our Teacher, Mentor, Friend Boris Spivak 1938-2007 Boris immigrated to the USA in November 1980. He talked to us
For two weeks in February, we in the Seattle area had the unique opportunity to host the sculptor Humaira Abid.
Reprinted with pemission from the Channel Town Press of La Conner, WA The long-awaited granite tugboat and stone wheel
SN: What experiences influenced your interest in sculpture?PP: My parents, wife and children are artists. I have always admired classical
Editor: Maureen has recently joined NWSSA. You may have met her at Camp B last year, or read her Nov/Dec
LT: Please tell our readers a bit about yourself.KH: I was born in San Diego to parents who had recently
Editors: Sit down somewhere comfortable and take a little trip through the strange world of Tom Francis. The views stated
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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