Cedar Feathers

A special thank you to Bob Harju of the Cowlitz and son and apprentice Danial. We explored cedar with all of our senses - sounds of drums, the feel of a comb, smell of cedar, smoothing cedar feathers, and seemingly endless natural beauty.

 Smoothing cedar carved feathers.

 Braids of cedar used to make clothing, fishing nets and more.

 A cedar woven hat.
 

The Tree of Life gives endlessly - cedars are treasures.

MOG: Hot Shop

The Hot Shop!

We could feel the heat!

So much to enjoy, thank you!

museum of glass

Invite your child to sit with you and tell the story of our visit.
Preston Singletary:  Raven and the box of Daylight 
Museum of Glass
Friday, May 17

What an exquisite experience for all! 

Our docent was a beautiful storyteller and guide.

Children were given time to take it all in and truly experience the exhibit.

Dale Chihuly's work never disappoints - oohs and awes filled the room!

 Studio time! 

Thank you for an incredibly inspiring experience.

An exciting week of learning culminated in a visit from the education department from the Slater Museum of Natural History at the University of Puget Sound. The presentation included preserved specimens of birds (note: none of the specimens had been harmed by the University; all were donations from local people who found the birds in various places).

We learned to think like scientists to record data, using careful measurements of  wing length and width. And we studied the wings in detail to produce accurate scientific illustrations.