Members’ Thoughts & Opinions on a wide variety of topics. Also check out: Articles on Travel, Book Reviews , Presidents Messages, and Letters from the Editors that have been published in NWSSA Sculpture NorthWest.
Nothing compares to the Tucson Gem and Mineral show. It is the largest show of its kind in the world. The variety and
Several years ago, NWSSA initiated a “Statement of Services” that is used for vendors and members who are paid for their work. Generally
Things are proceeding with the idea for a sculpture center. We have met or talked with a number of people and groups about the
It is my turn to bore all of you with yet another millennium musing. I figure I have just as much overall insight
I am so glad I was able to take the time to go see a beautifully crafted sculpture show. After following
Soon I will have been quarrying sculpture stone for 10 years. I have been threatening to quit the business and get a “real
I work at a job that calls upon some of my design skills. Half of my time is spent doing
Barite is a horrible name for selling stone. It has no cachet whatever. If anything, the name has the ring
During my travels this fall, I had the happy chance to meet and talk to the Native American artist, Michael
Ruth Mueseler, NWSSA member from Bellingham, Washington, has won the commission to create a Children’s Memorial. The monument will provide
It’s early February, sunny with a brilliant blue sky and a high of 65 degrees. Perfect weather has always welcomed
Top 10 excuses for not using hearing protection 1. I can’t stand anything in my ears 2. I can’t hear
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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