https://salmonlife.org/archived/stories/salmon-sewing/ Story & Photography by Bethany Goodrich, 2009 Bethany Goodrich is a multimedia storyteller living, loving and working in Southeast Alaska. She has worked around the globe, from Antarctica to Ghana, exploring how thoughtful story sharing can positively impact our communities, … [Read more...]
Fish Skin Preparation into a Material For Craft
In 2018, Karen Magnuson-Sherwood, being the kind and generous teacher she is, traveled to Bainbridge Artisans Resource Network (BARN) on Bainbridge Island, to teach a class demonstrating use of preserved fish skins woven into a lovely cedar basket. In October 2023, what a delight that Audrey Armstrong agreed to come all the way … [Read more...]
Repost of a 2020 Interview with J & M Davidson for London Craft Week
2020 Melinda West - London Craft Week at J&M Davidson - Interview JMD: When did you first start basket weaving? What inspired you? MW: Being in nature is my inspiration, the place I find comfort, wonder and delight. I've been fortunate to live in places near vacant lots, trail-heads, beaches, or mountains. I remember making my first … [Read more...]
Our Sacred Obligation – A Story Worth Spreading
Our Sacred Obligation is a well told story of resilience, persistence, purpose and hope. To bring the salmon back to the Klamath River requires decades of hard work, vision, collaboration, community and great leadership. We can all learn from this story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtwICrXSbFI&t=122s My deepest thanks to everyone … [Read more...]
Food For Thought – No Reconciliation Can Come Without Truth
Native plants, like Thimbleberry, have been appreciated as a delicious food source in the Pacific Northwest where I live. Salmon Berries are starting to form in these woods. They are already ripe at the sunny edges of the forest and borders of wetlands. The blossoms of the Salal will soon become another favorite berry of the Coast … [Read more...]
