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CANVAS OF HAINES restaurants and events. There is much to see
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and experience in Haines, but it is also the
place where one can unwind and just breathe.
It is in the delicate dance between creator and
creation that people find solace, inspiration,
and a profound sense of communion with the
intricate tapestry of life that surrounds us.
plant roots. Haines had everything we liked: canvas, the natural beauty of the surrounding “The town of Haines is spacious. It’s also quiet
mountains, trees, water, salmon, bears and landscapes. Fred’s daughter, who inherited and peaceful,” says Hylton. “It is a place that
squirrels.” In 1985, Fred and his late wife her father’s talent, designs silver jewelry that will touch your soul.”
opened the Wild Iris Gallery in a building that is always in high demand and sells quickly
was the non-commissioned officer quarters of due to its appeal. The gallery space not only For more information, visit: visithaines.com
Fort Seward, where the lush garden out front serves as a showcase for art, but it is also
has been in continuous cultivation for 120 the workshop where visions come to life. On
years. Five years ago, Sarahlee walked into the any given day, visitors can find Fred at his
gallery and never left. Together, as a couple, workbench, “I encourage people to come on
they create captivating art but also curate a in. There is always a good conversation going
gallery space that breathes life into the local on,” states Shield.
art scene. Fred specializes in wedding rings Tresham Gregg owner of Whale Rider
designed with diamonds and Alaska gold and Gallery and Uniquely Alaska Art is another
Sarahlee not only fashions beaded work but Haines artist who draws inspiration from
using both watercolors and oils, captures on the natural beauty. Tresham is a multi-media
artist who specializes in woodcarving. In the
heart of the forest, Tresham finds his muse
in birch, red cedar and cherry wood. Each
delicate curve and intricate detail shaped by
the whispers of the trees unleashes the spirit
of the carvings and brings life and soul to the
art he creates. Inspired by both fantasy and
Pacific Coast Native lore, his two and three-
dimensional wood carvings are masterful in
their technique and beauty. Tresham’s other
work, includes mediums of silk screen, silver
jewelry, metal and puppets. In a mesmerizing
fusion of stylized elegance, abstract intrigue,
and fantastical whimsy, the artist weaves a
tapestry of imagination where reality and
dreams intertwine. The locations of Tresham
Galleries Uniquely Alaska Art downtown
Haines, and the Whale Rider near the cruise
ship dock on Portage Street.
The website visithaines.com has an
abundance of information on Haines’ history,
culture, and hidden gems. Explore places
to stay (try an Airbnb yurt), day trips, things
to do with children and pets, walking tours,

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