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Early Bird Registration for Camp Brotherhood 2012, July 14-22

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“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.

So throw off the bowlines,

Sail away from the safe harbor.

Catch the trade winds in your sails.

Explore, Dream. Discover.”

~ Mark Twain

“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover.” ~ Mark Twain

If you’ve never been to NWSSA’s symposium at Camp Brotherhood, it’s about a transformation of a meadow into a group-wise pursuit of shared experience in one medium - STONE. The days start with a hearty breakfast. At 9am the power is turned on the field and those who wish to get right to carving do, and others attend classes. The choice is yours. At noon we break for a catered lunch in the pavilion on the field for an hour, then back to work. We end the work day with dinner at Warren Hall. After dinner there are various evening events, usually followed by conversations around the fire pits or on the deck of the lodge. Oh Yeah, there is ample opportunity for quiet walks in the many acres of woods at the camp, or early morning treks along the creek to find that special stone. To find out about Camp B and to register click on "Read More" ....

Sculpture NorthWest Spring 2012 (fp)

Inside:

President's Message
Artist Spotlight on: MJ Anderson, George Pratt and Deborah Wilson
John Fisher carves 10 tons in Moorpark
Found on Facebook: Florence Jarrige from France
Sculpture Walk at the HCP on Vancouver Island
NWSSA at the NW Flower and Garden Show By Leon White
Report from the Holiday Party at Ken and Adele's Studio

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Stone Carving Symposium

July 2009 we came to carve, learn, share, create, and be part of a community north of Seattle at Camp Brotherhood.

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grindopedia

It all started with a post requesting rational power tool information in one place, then a name "grindopedia", and then substantial follow-up from a vibrant community with a good spirit. From "grindopedia" you can find out about: Blades and Diamonds, Glazed Diamonds, Grinders, Polishing, Air Hammers, Sanding Mandrels, Safety Check List, Breathing Protection...

About NWSSA

Our mission is to feathers and wedges nurture the community of stone sculptors by developing educational opportunities, providing a support system to members, and facilitating interaction with regional, national, and international communities.To learn about becoming a member of Northwest Stone Sculptors Association (NWSSA) click here (or click on "Create an Account" to the right of your screen).

NWSSA is an association of stone sculptors that was founded in l984 by Meg Pettibone in Seattle. Our first symposium was in l986 in the Methow Valley east of the Cascade mountains in Washington state. We have since grown to include stone sculptors and associates throughout the western US, Canada, and other parts of the world. We are a federal tax exempt status 501c nonprofit membership organization.

Blog or use the Forum to write about stone stuff

It's all Dave Bilyeu's fault: Why not start a blog for stone carving?

Dave Bilyeu started it off with a simple request "WHY NOT PUT UP A BLOG". A blog was originally considered a "TO DO" after the revamped web site was up and running. Well, the site's up and running, Dave asked at the right time ---

Bridging the Worlds - May/June 2003

Editor: This is the first in a two part essay. The July/August Sculpture Northwest will have the second part.

Last fall, I came to Germany as a facilitator of a Jewish-German reconciliation project. I never imagined then that I would fall in love with one of the German participants, and would soon return to Berlin to live and work until she could move to the States. Now I am learning to bridge our different worlds. How will I sculpt while I am in Germany and what will I do with the sculptures once I am done with them?