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.

Joan Rudd Open Studio Show

 Joan Rudd will be hosting an Open Studio Reception in Portland concurrent with the 29th International Sculpture Conference.Saturday, October 12,

Sculpture St. John Symposium

International Sculpture Symposium St. John in New Brunswick, Canada NWSSA Member Oliver Harwood shared his experiences of participating in this

Washington Symposium: Genesis

There is something inherently special about carving on a field with 110 sculptors from all over North America. This was

Painting on Stone Sculptures

by Jonna Ramey A surprising tool in the sculptor’s kit is paint. Never having tried this before, I reached out

2019 Oregon State Symposium

25th Annual International Stone Carving Symposium   •   Camp Suttle Lake   •   Sisters, Oregon   •   August 11th – 18th, 2019 The

Oregon State Symposium HH Agreement

Assumption of Risk and Liability As a participant in the Northwest Stone Sculptor Association’s Symposium retreat at Suttle Lake Camp

Neddy At Cornish Award

The Neddy at Cornish offers one of the largest artist awards in the State of Washington, providing two annual gifts

WestSound Home & Garden Magazine

Stone Carvers in Action at Northwest Stone Sculptors Symposium See this article  as it appeared in Westsound Home & Garden

Quick Look: Kentaro Kojima

KENTARO KOJIMA SCULPTURE I sometimes find myself being obsessed with a form or a pattern. Whenever this happens, I let

International Women’s Day

March 8th is International Women’s Day. To all the women who help make our community thrive – we celebrate you!

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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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