TRIBUTES: HONORING OTHERS
I Clarissa Hudson demonstrates Chilkat spinning
techniques to children at the Smithsonian's NMAI Museum show
of "Listening to Our Ancestors" Exhibit, November
2006 |
In 2001, Clarissa Rizal weaves a Raven
Chilkat robe for Anne Gould-Hauberg (co-founder of the Pilchuck School of Glass in Washington State). |
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Throughout Clarissa's life, there were many people who have influenced Clarissa as an artist, instructor, mentor and cultural facilitator.
Inspired by the passing of Clarissa's father in December 2008, to acknowledge and honor these relationships, she created this portion of her website "Tributes: Honoring Others."
Check out the latest addition to Clarissa's website: the blog! Read about the latest classes, cultural events, shows, exhibits; life in Alaska (and wherever Clarissa happents to be traveling and living); all posted with photos, videos and/or podcasts.
Check out the frequently updated calendar:
Are you interested in learning about weaving?
Classes, apprenticeships & RETREATS
Interested in hosting a Chilkat weaving demonstration and presentation?
Demonstrations & presentations
Read a biography on Jennie Thlunaut, the last, traditional Chilkat Weaver; read about the places she gathered her supplies, lived a subsistence lifestyle, and the Chilkat Valley; read about the origin of Chilkat weaving:
Read about Clarissa's apprenticeship with Jennie Thlunaut:
jennie thlunaut apprenticeship
Read magazine and newspaper reviews on Clarissa's work
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In 2001, Clarissa Rizal weaves a Raven
Chilkat robe for Anne Gould-Hauberg (co-founder of the Pilchuck School of Glass in Washington State).