2019 Homer, Alaska Field to Vase Dinner

By admin | July 15, 2025 |

2019 Homer, Alaska Field to Vase Dinner The 2019 dinner tour returned to the beautiful Homer, Alaska. On August 3, 175 guests enjoyed a table adorned with peonies overlooking the Kachemuk Bay. Flower farmer, Betty Joslyn, hosted the event on her prestine property. The gorgeous designs were envisioned and created by featured designer, Christi Lopez…

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Student carpenter Takpaan on building energy efficient prototype homes in Alaska

By admin | July 15, 2025 |

Student carpenter Takpaan on building energy efficient prototype homes in Alaska Takpaan Weber is a UAF student from Anaktuvuk Pass, a small Iñupiat village in the Alaska Brooks Range. She describes her experience working on the UAF Sustainable Village and other super-efficient experimental prototype homes she has helped build in rural Alaska. She worked with…

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Collecting and Curing Grass

By admin | July 15, 2025 |

Collecting and Curing Grass FrontierScientists.com – For weavers using Alutiiq Native techniques on Kodiak Island, Alaska, collecting and curing grass is an important step to take before beginning basket weaving. FrontierScientists investigates Alaska Native basket weaving with modern-day artists who carry on ancient traditions from the Alutiiq and other Arctic cultural groups. Artifacts at the…

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