Silver Falls 2014
Silver Falls Stone Sculptors Symposium August 23rd – 28th, 2014 – Oregon 20th ANNIVERSARY! If you would like to join us
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Silver Falls Stone Sculptors Symposium August 23rd – 28th, 2014 – Oregon 20th ANNIVERSARY! If you would like to join us
WORKSHOPS AND INSTRUCTORS In 2-14, the Silver Falls Stone Carving Symposium brought together several world class sculpting masters for a
One October afternoon, a few years ago, I sat cross-legged in a circle with about twenty 4th grade school children,
Deborah Wilson Acclaimed contemporary jade and granite sculptor Deborah Wilson is one of the few remaining veteran jade artist in
“Nooksack Dream”Pat Bartonbartonstonework.comprice: NFSContact Pat Barton(425)-643-0756pat@bartonstonework.comWEB: Pat Barton’s Stone Work Forms in nature and the interior beauty of the hard stones inspire
“The artist must create a spark before they can make a fire, and before art is born, the artist must be ready to be consumed by the fire of their own creation.” – Auguste Rodin
Join the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association at the Cascadian Center at Camp Brotherhood in Mount Vernon, Washington for eight days of playing with stone, communing with nature and fun with old friends and new. All meals are provided and no household chores – now that is freedom! Each year this pastoral venue is transformed into a field of tents with smiling people covered in stone dust. And if the day turns unbearably hot, the swimming pool is right there waiting.
Bring yourself, your creative energy, your humor, your tools and a favorite piece of stone. We have stone and tools for the begiinners and if you want, you can buy them from our helpful vendors. Instructors are available for everyone from beginner to expert, and sharing ideas and advice is something we always do.
There are slide shows, informational talks, and wonderful campfires in the evenings. Our Auction to raise funds for education is a night of hilarious fun, second only to our last night party. Another highlight is our Sculpture Walk on Saturday, July 19th, open to the public.
An instructional event for advanced stone carvers. A five-day course of instruction at Pothier Enterprises’ place of business
Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park April 25, 26 and 27, 2014 This three-day sculpture workshop is designed to
Shaugn Briggs was born in l970, in Christchurch, New Zealand. From a very young age, a passion for art emerged.
Elizabeth Turk Employing a variety of electric grinders, files, and small dental tools with a dexterous touch, her technical
If as a NWSSA member, you could take 3-4 hours in one day to learn something about the carving of
Trivia Question
Q: Who was the youngest sculptor to receive a commission from the United States government to carve a statue of a president? (A record that still stands today) And who was the President?
SAVE THE DATES! SATURDAY, JANUARY 25th – NWSSA HOLIDAY PARTY – 4-8PM Stone Carving Folks, Family and Friends, our winter potluck party will be hosted at a
August 25th – September 1st, 202429th Annual International Stone Carving Symposium at Camp Suttle Lake near Sisters, Oregon Early Birds! Sign up by July 15th
Over the past two years, NWSSA has invited Myles from 2 Sculpt to lead a virtual tool session covering a variety of topics. These have
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