Vein of the Community
The way veins give marble its unique character, Renée Roberts provides the vital structure that holds NWSSA together.
NWSSA Staff
June 28, 2026
Articles on Travel, Thoughts & Opinions, Book Reviews , Presidents Messages, and Letters from the Editors that have been published in NWSSA Sculpture NorthWest.
The way veins give marble its unique character, Renée Roberts provides the vital structure that holds NWSSA together.
NWSSA as a great place to meet fellow stone lovers and a fabulous organization to hang out with: at shows, at symposiums, during field trips, etc. But it is much, much, more
Stone carving is so often a solitary pursuit. We spend hours alone in our studios, masked up and covered in
Sculptor John Strohbehn’s current practice focuses on the transformation of raw stone and wood into refined sculpture.
Ed Salerno describes his journey learning, working and becoming a stone carver beginning in Tenino
Poetry “Among The Stones” by Patty McPhee
Tom Small’s Deep Woods Studio on San Juan Island is a sanctuary where the “integrity of chaos” isn’t just a philosophy; it’s the bedrock of the work.
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NWSSA’s tradition of Quarry Trips to the Dunite (olivine) Quarry
A Conversation with Arliss Newcomb For many in the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association, Arliss Newcomb is more than a veteran
By Alison Jean Cole, Principal Investigator (with NWSSA Co-Conspirators) Glue is perhaps the least-broached subject in the craftsperson’s world, particularly
Investing in our Bedrock Dear NWSSA Family, Having spent the last few years conducting research and focus groups at our
NWSSA as a great place to meet fellow stone lovers and a fabulous organization to hang out with: at shows, at symposiums, during field trips, etc. But it is much, much, more
Learn to Build a Crate for Your Stone Sculptures Saturday, November 7th, 202610 am – 4 pm The Stoneyard Sculpture Studio 6521 5th Ave S Seattle, WA
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!
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