Stories

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Celebrating six years of Kristin Sprague at KSSC

A mother-daughter stone carving shop. Six years ago, Kristin Sprague joined Karin Sprague Stone Carvers. When I asked her to come on full-time, she was already assisting me with design revisions remotely living and …
By KSSC
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January 29, 2026
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The Daily Path of Creation

The Daily Path of Creation:A Morning at the Karin Sprague Studios As I look towards the last part of winter which lies ahead, I find a new joy in the ritual of my day. Each part, …
By KSSC
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March 10, 2025
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Chronicle 5 WCVB from Boston

It's not easy to talk about death, but such conversations can lighten the burden of grief in the present and in the future. Telling the story of someone who has died to compassionate ears …
By KSSC
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March 28, 2024
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Rhode Island PBS – ART inc.

Last month we welcomed the film crew from RIPBS series ART inc. into the studio and are excited to share their insightful take on our practice. “ART inc. pulls back the curtain on the …
By KSSC
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January 29, 2024
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A happy and healing New Year from Karin Sprague Stone Carvers

Looking back on 2023, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the clients I work for and the team of artisans I work with. The past year saw the addition of apprentice Michael Brahce to …
By KSSC
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January 4, 2023
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Monuments as Works of Art

Hand-carved details: We design monuments for families that are looking for a work of art . Hand carved means work that is intricate, elaborate, precise & meticulous.
By KSSC
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March 9, 2020
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Gravestones Carved By Hand In Rhode Island Provide Comfort – And Joy

Early on, good at lettering, Karin Sprague found work painting names on boats. She opened a sign shop on Block Island. She went to art college, and began carving signs in wood. Then a …
By KSSC
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December 24, 2018
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Birdbath Memorial at Historic Deerfield Museum

Stortly after the attacks on the Twin Towers in New York on September 11th, 2001, I received a call from a woman who said, “My husband was killed in the North Tower but I …
By KSSC
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September 30, 2018
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Stories: All life is sacred

Time flies, as you can see in this classic hand carved winged hourglass. The back of the monument is the epitaph, “All life is sacred“. This black English slate was carved in our studio …
By KSSC
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August 28, 2018
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Bird Icon Revealed in Stone

One tap at a time the bird is revealed on the branch. Four photos show the progression of a hand carved bird in Monson black slate by Javier Alfonzo. Every stone tells a story.
By KSSC
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August 8, 2018

Karin Sprague Stone Carvers

Karin Sprague Stone Carvers is a small studio nestled in the woods of Northern Rhode Island.

Our team of expert artisans design and hand carve memorials for families across the United States, fostering shared healing through the art of remembering.

© 2026 KSSC

Contact Us

Email: karin@karinsprague.com

Phone:
(401) 934-3105 (landline)

Address

Meetings are by Appointment Only

904 Tourtellot Hill Road
North Scituate, RI 02857

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