A Carver’s Trip to Pietrasanta: Part 2 2007
Ed: In this final episode of Michael and Michele’s trip to Pietrasanta, we will hear and see about his commission
Michael Binkley
November 2, 2007
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Ed: In this final episode of Michael and Michele’s trip to Pietrasanta, we will hear and see about his commission
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I know it’s been said before, but Stoners do ROCK! What a great 2007 Symposium. Thank you one and all for making
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We are going to have a get together earlier rather than during the Christmas season. No freezing weather, a wee
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As we end our fiscal year, I would like to share with you some of the things your Board of
Plan ahead when moving a sculpture, even during creation. Destination space prepared? Clearances OK? Power cords and hoses out
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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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