Journal Articles

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

Making Space Exhibition

The Northwest Stone Sculptors Association is excited to unite with the Pacific Northwest Sculptors Group for Making Space – A Collaborative Exhibit Running

Ken Barnes 2019 Gallery Show

Ken Barnes at SHIFT Thursday, October 3rd, First Thursday in Seattle, Ken Barnes will have a show opening in Pioneer

Joan Rudd Open Studio Show

 Joan Rudd will be hosting an Open Studio Reception in Portland concurrent with the 29th International Sculpture Conference.Saturday, October 12,

Sculpture St. John Symposium

International Sculpture Symposium St. John in New Brunswick, Canada NWSSA Member Oliver Harwood shared his experiences of participating in this

Washington Symposium: Genesis

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

Painting on Stone Sculptures

by Jonna Ramey A surprising tool in the sculptor’s kit is paint. Never having tried this before, I reached out

Sculptfest 2019 (& Road Trip)

For 27 years the City of Round Rock, Texas, has held the three day SculptFest event.  Along with 60 other

2019 Oregon State Symposium

25th Annual International Stone Carving Symposium   •   Camp Suttle Lake   •   Sisters, Oregon   •   August 11th – 18th, 2019 The

From the Editors Sept-Oct 2019

From the Editors… I am very pleased to announce that Maya Kilmer has officially joined me on the journal team

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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! SATURDAY, JANUARY 24th – NWSSA HOLIDAY PARTY – 4-8 PM Stone Carving Folks, Family and Friends, our winter potluck party will be

2025 Oregon State Stone Carving Symposium

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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