Thoughts & Opinions

Members’ Thoughts & Opinions on a wide variety of topics.  Also check out:  Articles on TravelBook Reviews , Presidents Messages, and Letters from the Editors that have been published in NWSSA Sculpture NorthWest.

Fletch Waller – 1 X 1 X 1

“Vladmir” In the mid-eighties, I saw an Irish National Theatre production of Waiting For Godot. In the second act, Estragon

2020 Virtual Stone Carving Forum

In August 2020, we hosted a Virtual Stone Carving Forum to share videos, pictures, have Q&A discussions, watch live presentations, and

NWSSA Sculptor T-Shirt

Let everyone know.  OFFICIAL NWSSA SCULPTOR T-SHIRT $30(price includes tax & shipping) – (supply limited)  SIZE LargeMediumSmallX-Large     

NWSSA Carve Saftey T-Shirt

CARVE SAFELYInspired by cautionary tales from many of our members, courtesy of the Vermont Granite Museum, we have the tale

COVID-19

Hello stoners, What a crazy time. It is scary, maybe even terrifying, depending upon the latest news source I have

King County Public Art in the Parks

Marymoor Park gets its first two stone sculptures! By Benjamin Mefford December 2019 marked the culmination of more than four

Breathing Protection

Dust produced while working with stone containing silica and other harmful minerals is not just an annoying problem, it is

Making Space Exhibition

The Northwest Stone Sculptors Association is excited to unite with the Pacific Northwest Sculptors Group for Making Space – A Collaborative Exhibit Running

Ken Barnes 2019 Gallery Show

Ken Barnes at SHIFT Thursday, October 3rd, First Thursday in Seattle, Ken Barnes will have a show opening in Pioneer

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2026 Women’s Hand Carving Retreat

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.

2026 Stone Carving Calendar of Events

SAVE THE DATES! April 11& 12TH 2026 – BEST OF THE NORTHWEST SHOW & SALE – Seattle, WA (two day event) NWSSA will be featured in

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