Window to the Bay – March/Apr 2008
In mid February, a few Whidbey Island NWSSA members helped Lloyd Whannell install his 2300 pound sculpture at the home
Rebecca Hoch
March 2, 2008
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In mid February, a few Whidbey Island NWSSA members helped Lloyd Whannell install his 2300 pound sculpture at the home
Ed Note: You may remember a question that circulated on the NWSSA email asking about power, tank size and general
As an alabaster/limestone kind of person, I find the prospect of carving marble intriguing but a bit intimidating. Would I
The Snohomish Arts Council, headquartered in the historic Monte Cristo Building in Everett began, in l994, choosing one artist per
Ed. note: Most of the time we don’t get any letters to the Editors. But every now and then, we do.
Scientists have told us for a while now that there is no center of the universe. This disturbing lack has
Ed: this column on alabaster was last printed in Sculpture NorthWest in the March/April, 2001 issue. Bill Laprade (say it
Ed: Ron Geitgey (pronounce it GET chee) was a long-time member of NWSSA, was a professional geologist for 40 years
For the first time, the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association International Symposium 2007 hosted an Elderhostel program, “Introduction to Stone Sculpting:
I know it’s been said before, but Stoners do ROCK! What a great 2007 Symposium. Thank you one and all for making
At first, I thought I must have been the only person in history whose life had been changed in such
When I think of the best visionary or folk art installations in the western United States, three come to mind:
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.
SAVE THE DATES! SATURDAY, JANUARY 24th – NWSSA HOLIDAY PARTY – 4-8 PM Stone Carving Folks, Family and Friends, our winter potluck party will be
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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