Carole Turner will be a guest artist and instructor at the 23rd Northwest Stone Sculptors Association’s International Stone Carving Symposium in Arlington, Washington, taking place July 10-18, 2010.
Carole Turner sculpting in Egypt
If you are a stone carver – or are interested in becoming one – you won’t want to miss this annual event. About 100 sculptors, many very experienced carvers and some absolute beginners, will take over the field at beautiful Camp Brotherhood, filling it with art and chips of stone and laughter. You can come for a day or stay for the whole session.
Bring your canopy, tools, stone, and equipment or buy what you need from the great vendors there. You’ll be inspired by the interesting workshop classes that take place every day, and there is a lot more to learn just by watching your fellow sculptors.
Various lodging options are available or you can bring a tent and camp. There’s always a campfire late into the night with people around it. All meals are provided and dining is a social event in itself.
Sculptor's Camp
The days start with a hearty breakfast in the lodge, then at 9 a.m. the power is turned on in the field and carving begins for some as others attend classes, as they wish. At noon a catered lunch is served at the pavilion on the field. At 1 p.m. everyone heads back to work until time to get ready for dinner, which is served at Warren Hall. After dinner there are various events, usually followed by conversations around the fire pits or on the deck of the lodge. Many like to get up early for morning walks along the creek to find stones.
A highpoint of the week is the Scholarship Auction Thursday, July 16. It’s always a lot of fun and it helps to fund work study and scholarship positions for new and emerging artists. You’ll be amazed and amused at what you can find there. And a little liquid encouragement adds entertaining fuel to the bidding fire.
On Saturday, July 17th, we set up our out- door art gallery, Sculpture on the Meadow. It is an opportunity to show your work. Everyone is encouraged to bring a piece to display.
See www.nwssa.org for description of classes, more information, and registration.
Brochure
http://nwssa.org/images/stories/announcements/nwssa_brox.pdf