Dust Collector for Inside Stone Carving – Nov/Dec 2006
We are working in an inside studio space, the only outside connection is our overhead garage door, and working outside
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We are working in an inside studio space, the only outside connection is our overhead garage door, and working outside

Reprinted with permission from Sculptural Pursuit Most artists who have web sites will tell you it’s a valuable tool. A

The second day of Camp Brotherhood, Sunday, coincided with the 40th anniversary of the camp. A special luncheon was being
Her design proposal, pictured here, was accepted by the Washington State Arts Commission for the Art in Public Places program,

July 14 dawned brightly as I grabbed the ferry from my home in Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island, and headed for
In general, I think ideas for sculpture come around sort of like opportunities for food. Some come from deep within,
The bottom part of my hand truck is hardly big enough to hold a rock. So I cut a piece
I keep thinking I’ll run out of ideas for this column, but so far it hasn’t happened. If you use
Once upon a time, a long time ago, an unnamed stone carver completed his carving of a manly gargoyle, with

Sometimes you just have to sit back and allow the stone to tell you where you are needed. That was

Once in a while I’ll draw a plan for a sculpture and get excited and say, “This is it –

Editor: While Leon shares with us some of his thoughts on how Camp Brotherhood has changed for him, let’s remember
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
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