Journal Articles

Articles on Travel, Thoughts & Opinions, Book Reviews , Presidents Messages, and Letters from the Editors that have been published in NWSSA Sculpture NorthWest.

I Wish I Had Done That…

Lauding a sculpture by Arliss Newcomb I’ve said it before in these pages—there have been many sculptures produced by myfriends/colleagues

Apprenticeship on Lopez Island

Given all the chips and dust involved with carving granite you don’t really expect anyone to want to watch, but

From the Editor January 2024

Dear Fellow Stoners, What a year 2023 has been! Now the New Year is here, and I need your input

President’s Message January 2024

The Winter Solstice has arrived, and we are beginning to celebrate the eventual return of longer daylight. Friendship and the

From the Editors June 2022

A profile of our Copy Editor Maya Kilmer Maya is still new to to stone carving world, having only been

Saftey – Working Safe Check List

Organize your actions around safe behavior to protect yourself. PROBLEM PREVENTION LONG-TERM Free silica  – Wear respirator Noise  – Hearing

George Pratt – Honoring Him

The Northwest Stone Sculptor’s Association is proud to present to George Pratt an Honorary Lifetime Membership, in recognition and sincere

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

NWSSA Women in Public Art

Constance Jones… My Story I’ve always loved rocks: their color, their strength, their basic-ness, their everywhere-ness. This love started early

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2026 Women’s Hand Carving Retreat

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.

2026 Stone Carving Calendar of Events

SAVE THE DATES! April 11& 12TH 2026 – BEST OF THE NORTHWEST SHOW & SALE – Seattle, WA (two day event) NWSSA will be featured in

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