23rd Annual California Sculptors Symposium April 6-13, 2025
Location: Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria, California
Welcome to the California Sculptors Symposium (CSS), an annual, week-long program of workshops and demonstrations given by sculptors for sculptors at all skill levels.
Intimate hands-on sessions with expert instructors will improve your technique, inspire your designs and build your expertise. Participants return to CSS year after year to share their passion for working with stone, wood, metal and clay. It’s a place to learn, exchange ideas and recharge your creative batteries for both the novice and the seasoned artist.
Exciting News!
Electricity and Air is back!
We are thrilled to announce that we’ve partnered with Camp Ocean Pines, implementing facility upgrades to improve the accessibility of electricity on our stone carving field during the symposium.
We sincerely appreciate the patience of our valued community members during this upgrade, and we extend a warm WELCOME to newcomers eager to delve into the art of sculpture.
Thank you for your continued support!
Our talented lineup for the 2025 California Sculptors Symposium can be found on our About Page
Important Dates:
- December 15th 2024: Early Bird 10% discount, use “early”
- Feburary 19th 2024: Scholarship applications due
- March 1st 2025: Full payment due
- After March 15th 2025 +$100
- April 6th 2025: First Day of Camp!
Our host:
Camp Ocean Pines is an independent, non-profit camp and conference center, nestled in a pine forest overlooking the Pacific Ocean near the charming town of Cambria. The camp features bunk-style cabins, tent camping sites and delicious meals served in the main lodge. The program will keep you busy, but still provides time to relax with friends, stroll on the beach and visit nearby attractions.
Whether you are returning or attending for the first time, we look forward to seeing you in April!
Jennifer DeKoeyer Crump – Symposium Director
Want to help bring back the Art Show?
Historically the CSS Symposium has featured a public exhibition of participating artists’ work and we are creating a committee to bring this popular event back. Email Jennifer at cssjencrump@gmail.com if you would like to join.
Board of Directors— Ed Brooks, LeeAnn Peterson, Stephanie Robison, Colleen McDougal, Gundrun Thompson, Scott Frank, Stephanie Metz and Jennifer DeKoeyer.
updated 11.19.24
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