President’s Message

Words from the presidents of NWSSA that have appeared in the journal over the years. Also check out Travel, Thoughts & Opinions, Book Reviews, and Letters from the Editors that have been published in NWSSA Sculpture NorthWest.

President’s Message Sept-Oct 2017

From the President….  The last three months have been FULL of symposium preparation, symposium activity, new carving techniques, new faces,

President’s Message Sept-Oct 2016

From the President….  The Symposium NWSSA holds in July at the Treacy Levine Center and has traditionally been called “Camp

President’s Message May-June 2016

From the President….  The second annual International Sculpture Day was this April 24th. Maybe you had work on display or

President’s Message Nov-Dec 2015

The planning for Seattle’s 2016 Flower and Garden Show in February has begun. Kerin Monica Hawkinson has agreed to take

President’s Message Sept-Oct 2015

“What’s your iconography?” This is an important question for an artist and one that we answer unconsciously every time we

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Recent News & Updates

Crate Building Workshop

Learn to Build a Crate for Your Stone Sculptures Postponed Regretfully, NWSSA will be rescheduling this workshop until early 2027. We will keep you informed

2026 Oregon State Stone Carving Symposium

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!

2026 Washington State Symposium July 11-19th

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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