Among The Stones
Poetry “Among The Stones” by Patty McPhee
Patty McPhee
April 4, 2026
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Poetry “Among The Stones” by Patty McPhee
By Alison Jean Cole, Principal Investigator (with NWSSA Co-Conspirators) Glue is perhaps the least-broached subject in the craftsperson’s world, particularly
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a poem for you….. Originally published in our newsletter, January 1994 These cold, long nights of a distant moon !
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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!
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