Vancouver Island Stone Sculpture Symposium (VISSS) is an annual, weeklong program of workshops and demonstrations given by sculptors for sculptors. Intimate hands-on sessions with expert instructors will improve your technique, inspire your designs and build your expertise. Participants return to VISSS year after year to share their passion for working with stone. It is a place to learn, exchange ideas and recharge your creative batteries for both the novice and the seasoned artist.
Date: September 8th to 14th, 2025
Location: Cowichan Lake Outdoor Education and Conference Centre
Located on a 44-acre property that fronts on Lake Cowichan. It is a 1-hour drive from Victoria and a 1-hour drive from Nanaimo. For addition information and an aerial view of the Centre visit www.town.lakecowichan.bc.ca
Our talented lineup for the 2025 Vancouver Island Stone Sculpture Symposium:
Symposium Instructors:
Symposium Director and Field Sculptor – Daniel Cline Daniel Cline Sculpture | Stone & Bronze Sculptor in Chemainus
John Fisher Direct stone carving techniques
Deborah Wilson Jade/hard stone
Sandy Cline Beginner soapstone
Welcoming new this year – Nick Thompson – Faces in Stone. www.nickthompson.com
Works with last year instructor Philip Smith on architectural sculpture at the Parliament buildings.
A continuation of our relationship with the professional sculptors working on the architectural stone sculpture at the parliament buildings.
We will include additional instructors closer to September.
Accommodation Options:
Plan A – lodging, activities, meals, and all instruction for 6 nights – $1,650.00
Plan B – off site lodging, all activities, meals plus all instruction for the full week – $1,350.00
Plan C – day rate – includes 1 night’s lodging, 3 meals and all instruction – $250.00 (plus one-time $50 guild membership)
Plan D – day rate – off site lodging, 3 meals and all instruction – $220.00 (plus one-time $50 guild membership)
REGISTER HERE
To download the registration form click here.
After paying deposit, please fill out and return to: sculpture@shaw.ca
For the weeklong stays, a refundable deposit of $550 is due upon registration. For the one-day plans, Plan C and D, you must pay in full at time of registration. Full payment is due by July 31, 2025. No refunds after this date. After you register, you will receive an information letter with details, which will help you prepare for the symposium.
Need help with registration, have questions about the instructors or general symposium questions, email or call Daniel Cline at: sculpture@shaw.ca 250-210-2715
SIGN UP TODAY!
- Deposit $550 to reserve your spot. (The remaining balance of $1100 will be due July 2025). Please note: $50 of this deposit will be non-refundable as it will be your VISG Membership dues for 2025. If, in the event that there is insufficient enrollment by May 2025 to make the symposium economically viable, then the symposium will be cancelled and $500 will be refunded. Help us to ensure we have high enrollment by spreading the word to your social circles. Link this page on your social media etc.
- or Full payment $1650
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn a beautiful artform from some of the world’s best stone carvers in spectacular setting. We look forward to seeing you there!
To secure your spot, please pay the deposit now.
$550.00
Please pay the deposit via e-transfer to: accts.visg@gmail.com
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