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.

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!

2019 Washington State Symposium

32nd Annual International Stone Carving Symposiumat Camp Pilgrim Firs, Port Orchard, WA July 6th-14th 2019 Guest Artists & Workshops: Large Scale

International Peace Arch Outdoor Sculpture

CALL FOR OUTDOOR SCULPTURE Twenty-second Annual Peace Arch Park International Sculpture Exhibition May 1st – October 1st, 2019  The International Peace Arch Association

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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! SATURDAY, JANUARY 24th – NWSSA HOLIDAY PARTY – 4-8 PM Stone Carving Folks, Family and Friends, our winter potluck party will be

2025 Oregon State Stone Carving Symposium

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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