Symposia

NWSSA hosts two major events per year: the Washington State International Sculpture Symposium (35+yrs), and the Oregon State International Sculpture Symposium (25+yrs). These are gatherings where we come together as a community to share, learn, and carve.

What to Expect at a Symposium

I’ve Never Carved a Stone!  What Can I Expect as a Beginner? Impressions of Camp B  by Pat Barton, Eirene

2022 Oregon State Symposium

SUTTLE LAKE SYMPOSIUM AUGUST 7-14, 2022 After two years of silence, The Northwest Stone Sculptors Association is excited to hold

2022 Washington Stone Carving Symposium

34th Annual International Stone Carving Symposiumat Pilgrim Firs Camp, Port Orchard, WAJuly 9th-17th 2022 2022 Guest Artists and Workshops Close

Symposium Terms & Conditions (2022)

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY  As a participant in the Northwest Stone Sculptor Association’s Symposium retreat at Camp Pilgrim Firs

Symposium Terms & Conditions (SL 2022)

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY  As a participant in the Northwest Stone Sculptor Association’s Symposium retreat at Suttle Lake Camp

Washington Symposium: Genesis

There is something inherently special about carving on a field with 110 sculptors from all over North America. This was

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Recent News & Updates

2025 Women’s Hand Carving Retreat

June 5-8th 2025 – 4 Days/3 Nights $135.00 New Location! Fort Worden State Park, WA Come join the fun of carving together, learning together and

2025 Stone Carving Calendar of Events

SAVE THE DATES! SATURDAY, JANUARY 25th – NWSSA HOLIDAY PARTY – 4-8PM Stone Carving Folks, Family and Friends, our winter potluck party will be hosted at a

2024 Oregon State Stone Carving Symposium

August 25th – September 1st, 202429th Annual International Stone Carving Symposium at Camp Suttle Lake near Sisters, Oregon Early Birds! Sign up by July 15th

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