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.

Let’s Meet Jeremy Kester

Editors’ note: In the spirit of connection, and because our 2018 Symposiums are over and there is not as much

Let’s Meet Jessi Eaton

Editors’ note: In the spirit of connection, and because our 2018 Symposiums are over and there is not as much

Let’s Meet Grant Bowman

Editors’ note: In the spirit of connection, and because our 2018 Symposiums are over and there is not as much

Oregon State Symposium 2018

Greetings fellow carvers! Each year, when the trees and flowers bloom here in Oregon, I realize that we are only

We Don’t Make Mistakes

“We don’t make mistakes, we just make happy accidents.” – Bob Ross Every writer at some point will experience writer’s block.

Kubota Gardens 2021

Soapstone Carving Workshop for Youth  Kubota Garden is hosting a unique, community arts experience on Thursday, August 19th brought to

2018 Washington State Symposium Centerfold

REGISTER FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE 2018 INTERNATIONAL STONE CARVING SYMPOSIUM! Members register on-line by May 31st receive $100 Discount off full time rate

Let’s Do It In Color!

Editors’ note: As of the May/June issue, the Board has made the generous and, we think, well-advised decision, to print

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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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