Sculpture NorthWest 2011 July-August-September

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  • Michelle Burlitch, Lloyd Whannell & Ken Barnes
  • Autoclaved Aerated Cement is coming to Silver Falls
  • A Page From the Past on Jade by Bill Laprade
  • Camp B by Tamara Buchanan
  • Silver Falls
  • Terry's Tips
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Sculpture NorthWest 2011 April-May-June

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Inside:

  • Tamara Buchanan, Candyce Garrett & Karen Ryer
  • Elena Engelsen in Conversation with Tone Orvik
  • The Hand That Rocks The Cradle Also Carves the Monuments
  • Andre Pomeroy's Quarry
  • Matt Auvinen at Camp B
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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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by Tom Small and Carl Billington.

grindopedia

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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...

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About NWSSA

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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

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stoneIt'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 ---

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Bridging the Worlds - May/June 2003

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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?

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