Articles on Creating Sculpture
This selection of articles by members of Pacific Northwest Sculptors covers a variety of sculpture topics, sculpture processes, sculpture critiques and issues related to contemporary and traditional sculpture. Members of Pacific Northwest Sculptors share insights and perspectives through these articles and through live demonstrations and classes.
Upcoming Events in July and Beyond
Upcoming PNWS events in July and Beyond:
Wednesday, July 9th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Sunday, July 13th 3pm: Mask Making at Russ Ford’s studio
Saturday, July 19th 3pm: Monthly member meetup. Studio tour and potluck at Bill Leigh’s.
Tuesday, July 22nd 7:00 – 8:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online
Saturday, August 2nd 4pm: Raku firing with Russ in Vancouver at 6th and Broadway
Saturday, August 2nd: Vancouver Art and Music Festival
Wednesday, August 13th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Saturday, August 16th 3pm: Monthly member meetup. Studio tour and potluck at Teri’s
Tuesday, August 26th 7:00 – 8:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online
Saturday, August 30th through Monday, September 1st: Art in the Pearl.
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Crating and Shipping Warning
If you ship art to galleries or clients, avoid Pearl Packing. This is the worst art handling service imaginable! I hired Javier…
UPDATED – June 14th Member Potluck – Flea Zorkus & Ken Zell
Join the fun at Ken Zell’s Flea Zorkus – a sculptural circus in the woods of NW Portland at 6163 NW Saltzman Road! 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14th.
June Events
Upcoming PNWS events in June to note:
Friday, May 30th through Sunday, June 1st: PNWS Camping Trip at Price Sculpture Forest on Whidbey Island
Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th 10am – 4pm: Troutdale Arts Festival
Wednesday, June 11th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Saturday, June 14th 3pm: PNWS Member Potluck at Flea Zorkus
Tuesday, June 24th 7:00 – 8:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online
Still Seeking Volunteer Demonstrators!
PNWS members have the opportunity to do live sculpting demonstrations at several upcoming events:
Price Sculpture Forest Update
Pacific Northwest Sculptors «Whidbey Island «Price Sculpture Forest «Trip Update 5-5-2025. Hi Team Whidbey! Thank you for responding with your confirmations about attending. Ten people…
April Events
Upcoming PNWS events in April to note:
Wednesday, April 9th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Thursday, April 17th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Gathering of the Guilds Team Meeting online
Tuesday, April 22nd 7:00 – 8:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online
April 25th – 27th, 2025: Gathering of the Guilds at the Oregon Convention Center
Saturday, April 26th 3:00 – 5:00pm: PNWS Meetup at Gathering of the Guilds on International Sculpture Day
Volunteer Demonstrators Wanted!
PNWS is looking for volunteers to do live sculpting demonstrations at several upcoming events:
Square Training Opportunity
As many of you may know Square was used as the point of sale system at the Home and Garden Show. Plans…
Last minute and short notice show
The following is an email about an opportunity to display and potentially sell work in windows at the Justice Center in downtown…
Newsletter Update – From the editor
Hello and Good day. As the editor I wanted to be sure and share some critical dates for the newsletter and more.…
February Calendar Updates
Upcoming Events in February
Saturday, February 15th at 5pm: Annual Meeting
ALERT: CHANGED TO ONLINE ONLY DUE TO WEATHER
Tuesday, February 18th at 7pm: Gathering of the Guilds Monthly Team Meeting on Zoom
February 20th-23rd: PNWS at the Home and Garden Show
Friday, February 28th: Submission Deadline for the PNWS Gathering of the Guilds Gallery
January Call for Artists
There are a lot of great opportunities this month. Thanks to our hard-working volunteers Sandra Vise, Terry Cook and Alisa Looney, for…
January Calendar Clarifications
There are several events and deadlines coming up for PNWS in January and February, here is a summary:
2025 Portland Spring Home & Garden Show – February 20 – 23, 2025 at the Portland Expo Center!
The Home Builders Association, who manages the home and garden show, has again invited PNWS members to show and sell their art…
Gathering of the Guilds Gallery Application Open!
Photo from PNWS “Into the Depths” Exhibition at Newport Visual Arts Center in 2023 Apply now to the Pacific Northwest Sculptors Gathering…
Home & Garden Show 2025
The Home Builders Association invites PNWS members to participate in the Home and Garden Spring Show from February 22-25, at the EXPO Center, Portland.
Submission opens December 10, 2023, and the entry deadline is January 15, 2024.
December Call for Artists
There are a lot of great opportunities this month. Thanks to our hard-working volunteers Sandra Vise, Terry Cook and Alisa Looney, for…
Don’t Shoot Yourself: Hire a Photographer!
Self-promotion is as important as the art you create. If you expect to prosper, you have to communicate your uniqueness. Elegant portfolio…
Call for artists – October 2024
Calls for Artists There are a lot of great opportunities this month. Thanks to our hard working volunteers Sandra Vise, Terry Cook…
Home and Garden Show 2025
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Portland Spring Home & Garden Show on February 20 – 23, 2025! Before the details on…
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Fiberglass sheet available for projects
Translucent sheet fiberglass 4′ x 10′ available for free. Can be cut and shaped. Contact info@chasmartin.com to claim.
Rescheduled Potluck Studio Tour – Chayo Wilson
PNWS Second August Potluck event: Chayo Wilson will be hosting the second August Potluck gathering on Aug 21st, with some hands-on claymaking on the menu.