Registration for Silver Falls 2013

REGISTER NOW for Silver Falls Stone Sculptors Symposium
August 24th – 29th, 2013 – Oregon

Stone carvers are invited, once again, to convene at the Silver Falls State Park Conference Center for 5 full days of sculpting fun.  Under the lush canopy of Douglas fir trees, this inclusive community sets up a circle of tents to carve, share, learn and be invigorated.  From the beginner’s tent to the professional’s tool chest, there are ample ways to advance one’s ideas, talents and learning.

Extensive carving sessions are interspersed with informative classes and stimulating sculpting lessons.  Field instructors are always available to help noodle through your challenges.  Bring your gear, connect to our power, water and air sources and peruse the tools and variety of stones being carved and available for purchase.

Fabulous meals and comfortable lodge rooms let us relax in between activities.  Our evenings bring professionals to show their images and expertise in a broad range of sculpture.  Revel under the stars at the campfire before turning in for a well-deserved rest.  Don’t forget to bring your tools and “special” items (ask if you’re curious) for The Auction, a rollicking great time that raises educational funds.

Sign up early to reserve your spot for an international hit this summer.  Work study positions are available by application.

FEATURED INSTRUCTORS  

Kazutaka Uchida   We welcome Uchida Sensei back to Silver Falls for 2013.  He will be sharing his insights on sculptural forms, nature and Japanese aesthetics.  Also included are demonstrations using traditional tools, such as the faceted point chisel (for stippling) and wedge system (tobi-ya) used in splitting stone.  His workshops will show us how to vary surface treatments from split, pitched and natural rind surfaces to stippled and polished.  Uchida has unique insights on these processes and techniques in developing his sculpture.  

Anthony Kaufman  The perfection of polishing is Anthony’s expertise, which he will guide us through the steps for stunning results.

Pat Barton  Working with water in small spaces is Pat’s forte.  He will show us his methods for using water irrigation components to cool blades and control dust.

“Tool Talk” with Tom Urban and Dan Michael  These two tool hounds will astound us with an unbelievable array of carving tools and methods. Bring your note pad for cataloging sure handed and safe operation of sculpting equipment.

Stephanie Robison  ‘Working Really Small’ San Francisco sculptor and Head of Sculpture at City College of S.F. shares her contemporary work.

Evening Presenters & Field Instructors:

Kazutaka Uchida – Shares the Japanese aesthetic in sculptural forms
Dan Michael – Works in stone, wood and metal
John Thompson – A master woodcarver who presents the carousel animals he sculpts
Stephanie Robison – She holds Uchida, L Alpert, T Urban, D Michael and D Miller responsible for her addiction to stone

We are also honoring two sculptor/professors who have played pivotal roles in promoting, teaching and mentoring stone sculpting on Oregon. Please join us Sunday to celebrate our love for Paul Buckner and Laura Alpert!!

Symposium Tuition:
Tuition includes: instruction, workshops, mentoring, meals and accommodations. Upon registration, you will receive a package of information: your confirmation, information on Silver Falls Conference Center, a list of things to bring and more!

This year, we’re offering an early arrival option for those of you who wish to come on Friday, August 23rd. Come for dinner ($95) or arrive later Friday evening and have breakfast with us ($80). Otherwise, regular check-in begins at 9:30 am Saturday, August 24, and lunch will be the first meal served (last meal: breakfast on Thursday, August 29th). 

Full Time
NWSSA Member (double occupancy, 5 days) Register After August 1st: $695
Non-Member(double occupancy, 5 days) $800
NWSSA Member Single Room $838
Student $525
Early Arrival Friday Night (Dinner, B&B) $95
Early Arrival Friday Night (B&B) $80

Part Time

Day Rate/overnight (includes 3 meals and lodging) $155
Day Rate (includes lunch & dinner) $85
Student Day Rate (no meals included) $50

* University of Oregon college credit available
$150 per credit undergraduate
$225 per credit graduate
3 – credit maximum

For symposium and college credit information, contact Tom Urban at tfurban@uoregon.edu for more information

To Download & Print the Mail-In Registration form – Registration Closed
To apply for a Work Study position – Positions Filled