First Impressions in Vancouver: Art, Food, and City Lights March 5, 2026Phoebe H. ’27 Hello from Canada! We definitely know we’re here because there are hundreds of maple leaves pasted on storefronts, flags, cookies, and[…]
Homeward Bound: A Ferry Ride and a Night in Juneau
Today is a travel day for our group as we bid a bittersweet farewell to Klukwan Village and begin the long journey home. After a week of rich experiences, warm hospitality, and memories that will[…]
Carving Memories: Our Final Day in Klukwan Village
Our last day of wood-carving began bright and early as we put the finishing touches on our much-anticipated halibut hooks. Work was briefly interrupted by a delightful surprise — a trip just a few doors[…]
The Final Push: Studio Days in Klukwan
We spent a bitterly cold yet brilliantly clear day immersed in studio work, with only one more day remaining in our residency. Students threw themselves wholeheartedly into their carving and beading projects under the watchful[…]
Mountains, Museums & the Meaning of Generosity: A Day in Haines
Today reinforced so much of what we’ve been learning — and it did so in the most beautiful ways. After a well-deserved slow morning that let students sleep in, we made our way out of[…]
Warm Hearts on a Cold Day
With the weather outside quite cold, we spent a relatively calm day indoors in our woodworking and bead-making studio. Students put their full attention into their projects while playful banter and good cheer filled the[…]
Wood, Weaving, and Wisdom: A Day with the People of Klukwan
About Klukwan Klukwan is a small Tlingit village nestled in the Chilkat Valley of Southeast Alaska, located about 22 miles north of Haines. Home to the Chilkat Tlingit people, it is one of the oldest[…]
Living Simply, Learning Deeply
The day started bright and early, as we dove headlong into beading under the direction of Karlie, our local instructor. This activity soon transitioned to our daily woodworking session, and after a top Ramen lunch[…]
Learning from the Village: A Day of Connection and Craft
The morning began with a simple but welcome continental breakfast of fruit, bagels, and spreads. Soon after, local villagers gathered in the church where we are staying. Students who wished to attend joined an inclusive,[…]
Finding Our Footing (and Our Hearts)
The morning set the tone perfectly. A home-cooked breakfast of fresh blueberry pancakes — golden, warm, and made with care, filled not just our stomachs but our spirits before we’d even stepped outside. From there,[…]